Brighton Pride has revealed Diana Ross and RAYE as its huge headliners for 2026

Brighton and Hove Pride has hosted some absolute (and we don’t use this word lightly) icons over the years. Back in 2018, Britney Spears was its headline act, in 2019 it was Kylie Minogue and Grace Jones and last year it was Mariah Carey. But this year, topping the bill will be someone who is arguably B&H Pride’s biggest legend yet.

None other than the Queen of Motown Diana Ross will headline Brighton Pride’s two-day Pride on the Park 2026. She’ll be belting classics like ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough’, ‘Endless Love’ and ‘I’m Coming Out’ in Preston Park on Sunday August 2.

But that’s not the only performance Brighton’s got to look forward to. Vocal powerhouse RAYE is also lined up for a headline slot on Saturday August 1. This year will be the third time that RAYE’s performed at the event but the first time that she’s there as a headliner. Her last appearance was supporting Christina Aguilera in 2022 and before that was in 2018 when she supported Jess Glynne. 

There are dozens more names still to be announced for the event, but those two are certainly enough to keep us satisfied for now. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Brighton and Hove Pride. Themed around the ‘Power of Love’, the 2026 event promises to be a moment to look back at the Brighton’s first contemporary Pride march in 1991 to honour those early activists and to ‘remember the courage it took to be visible’. 

Paul Kemp, the managing director of the event, called the booking of Ross as a headliner a ‘dream come true’. He added: ‘As we proudly celebrate 35 years of Brighton & Hove Pride, we look ahead to an unforgettable weekend that honours the power of love in all its forms. This year promises to be truly momentous – a joyous celebration of inclusivity, unity, and pride, and one we cannot wait to share with you.’

Tickets for Brighton Pride 2026 go on sale at 10am on Friday February 13. There’ll also be a presale at 10am the day before, which fans can sign up to here. 

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