Brighton Pride 2022: Everything you need to know

Following a three-year hiatus, Brighton Pride is back for 2022 – and it’s going to be bigger than ever. The three-day event is the highlight of this city’s cultural calendar, and is renowned for offering a welcoming and safe environment for the LGBTQ+ community. This year, there’ll be the famous parade along the seafront, as well as the Pride in the Park festival and Pride Village. Plus, the entire thing offers the perfect opportunity to see Brighton at its very best at the height of summer. Here’s everything you need to know about Brighton Pride 2022.

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When is Brighton Pride 2022?

Brighton Pride 2022 takes place from August 5 to 7, with the traditional parade, two-day festival in Preston Park and events across the city guaranteed to offer partygoers a great weekend by the sea.

What day is Brighton Pride parade? And which roads will be closed?

The Brighton Pride Parade takes place on Saturday August 6, winding its way from Hove Lawns all the way through the city. Pick a spot on the seafront and enjoy the colourful view. 

There will also be several road closures throughout the city centre. These will be closed on Saturday 6 August from 9am to 4pm:

• Kingsway – Grand Avenue to Kings Road – Eastbound 

• Kingsway – Kings Road to Brunswick Square – Westbound 

• Kings Road  

• Grand Junction Road – Westbound 

• West Street  

• North Street – Queens Road to Castle Square 

• Castle Square 

• Old Steine  

• Marlborough Place   

• Gloucester Place  

• St George’s Place  

• York Place 

• London Road  

• Preston Road – from New England Road to Stanford Avenue 

• Stanford Avenue – Preston Road to Beaconsfield Road 

• Beaconsfield Road – Close slip lane & Bus Lane 

• Montpelier Road – from Western Road to Kings Road 

• South Street  

• Boyce’s Street  

• Russell Road – from West Street to Russell Place 

• Cannon Place – from Russell Road to Kings Road 

• Queens Road – from North Street to North Road 

• St Peter’s Plac – Westbound 

• New England Road – from New England Street to Preston Road  

• Edward Street – from John Street to Pavilion Parade – Westbound 

• Pavilion Parade  

These roads will be closed on Saturday August 6 from 10am to 1am Sunday August 7.

• St James’s Street 

• Steine Street 

• Manchester Street 

• Charles Street 

• Broad Street 

• Madeira Place 

• Camelford Street 

• Margaret Street 

• Wentworth Street 

• New Steine 

• Rock Place 

• Pavilion Street 

• Prince’s Street 

• George Street 

• Dorset Gardens 

• High Street 

• Chapel Street 

• Cavendish Street 

• Ardingly Street 

These roads will be closed on Sunday August 7 from 2pm to 12:01am on Monday August 8.

• St James’s Street 

• Steine Street 

• Manchester Street 

• Charles Street 

• Broad Street 

• Madeira Place 

• Camelford Street 

• Margaret Street 

• Wentworth Street 

• New Steine 

• Rock Place 

• Pavilion Street 

• Prince’s Street 

• George Street 

• Dorset Gardens 

• High Street 

• Chapel Street 

• Cavendish Street 

• Ardingly Street

These roads will be closed on Saturday August 6 from 7pm to 1am on Sunday August 7.

• Queen’s Road – from North Road to Gloucester Road – Northbound only 

• Queen’s Road – from Gloucester Road to Brighton Station  

• Upper Gloucester Road – from Queen’s Road to North Gardens 

• Surrey Street  

• Junction Road  

• Terminus Road 

These roads will be closed on Saturday August 6 from 9pm to 1am on Sunday August 7.

• Stanford Avenue – from Preston Park Avenue to Preston Road 

• Preston Road – from Stanford Avenue to New England Road 

• London Road – from New England Road to Cheapside 

Who is playing at Brighton Pride 2022?

One of Brighton Pride’s biggest events is We Are Fabuloso. This two-day festival in pretty Preston Park is being headlined this year by Christina Aguilera on the Saturday and Paloma Faith on the Sunday, with dozens of other acts and stages to enjoy. You can buy tickets from the Brighton Pride website.

Where is the Brighton Pride Village Party?

The Brighton Pride Village Party takes place along St James’ St and the bottom end of Marine Parade in Kemptown. You’ll need a ticket to get into this area, but it’ll give you access to all of the best bars, clubs and pubs and a chance to feel the truly special atmosphere that Pride lends this area of the city.

Do I have to pay for Brighton Pride?

No, you don’t need to pay to come and watch the Pride Parade or hang out in Brighton during Pride. However, you will need tickets for Brighton Pride Village Party and We Are Fabuloso in Preston Park, as well as some cabaret and smaller events. But if it’s just the atmosphere you’re after, get dressed up, bring a bottle and enjoy yourself.