Venues

Most of the venues advertised on this website host at least one drag show or cabaret act per week. All provide a safe place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Note : For events relating to The Regency Tavern, Bar Broadway and The Bulldog please visit OutIn

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28 venues found in Brighton

*Other Venues

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Sometimes drag and cabaret events may be listed which occur at other venues not specifically featured on this website. For these events follow the URL on the event page. More>

Next Event : Fri 06-Mar-2026 Ophelia Payne

Affinity Bar

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Friendly Gay bar in Brighton UK. Lighting Your Way To Infinite Possibilities Of Fun, Entertainment & Happiness. This sleek cocktail space burst onto the scene to offer Icelandic ice bar-like lighting, a friendly mixed crowd and a penchant for quality spirits, as well as drag cabaret, in a welcoming venue. Booking is advised Thursday to Sundays. More>

Next Event : Fri 06-Mar-2026 Portia

BN2 1TH
management@affinitygaybar.co.uk
01273 567935
www.affinitygaybar.co.uk/
AffinityGayBar

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Bar Broadway

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Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Rose Garden

BN2 1TY
enquiries@barbroadway.com
barbroadway.com/
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Bedford Tavern

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Brighton's infamous back street boozer. Home to the notorious Bonkers Musical Bingo every Sunday at 6pm. Housed in a mock Tudor building, this cosy Brighton pub has wooden beams and snugs to see in the evening. Catering to a mixed crowd, it hosts an array of fun-filled events including Kampeoke on Fridays and cabaret evenings on Saturday. Its Sunday roasts are popular, so it's best to book. More>

Next Event : Fri 06-Mar-2026 Chris Hide

BN1 2PG
bedfordtavernbrighton@gmail.com
01273 739495
BedfordTavernBrighton

Bottoms Rest

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Brighton & Hove's hidden gem of a pub, tucked away behind The Old Market stage door. Now being run by the delightful Brighton Gin crew. LGBTQ friendly. Food served most days. More>

BN3 1AT
bottomsrest@gmail.com
01273 733513
brightongin.com/pages/bottoms-rest
bottomsrestpub/

Brighton Tavern

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Warm and friendly traditional tavern. More>

BN1 4AP
01273 680365
Brightontavern

Centre Stage

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Closed on 25 August... Phil and Paul have gone to Gran Canaria for a big new adventure.... Take a look at the website listed for Popstar Boudoir More>

BN2 1TL
popstarboudoir.com/

Charles Street Tap

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We are the 'Queens of Craft', Home of award winning cabaret, craft beers and incredible gins right here in the heart of Brighton's Gay Village. Open daily from 10am for breakfast. We are really quite proud of our food. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Pixie Polite

BN2 1TA
charlesstreettap.brighton@stonegatepubs.com
01273 624091
www.charlesstreettap.co.uk/
CharlesStreetTap

Drag Bus

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If you're looking for a unique experience, then join us for one of drag extravaganza tours. See website for details. More>

Next Event : Sat 07-Mar-2026 Cherry Bomb

BN1 2LN
info@dragbus.co.uk
www.dragbus.co.uk/

Grosvenor Bar

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Stylish, modern, friendly neighborhood bar serving the LGBTQ+ community and friends. Under new ownership from spring 2022, The Grosvenor has undergone a complete refurbishment and is a sister bar to St James Street Affinity. Small, welcoming, glisteningly new, it offers regular drag entertainment and a mixed crowd. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 The Madame

BN1 2PG
thegrosvenorbar@outlook.com
01273 959209
thegrosvenorbar.co.uk/
TheGrosvenorBarBrighton/

AEDAED onsite

Haus of Cabaret

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Only the best cabaret clubs London & Brighton. Drag Shows, Burlesque, Brunch and thematic Cabaret. More>

BN2 1EF
www.hausofcabaret.co.uk/
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Ironworks

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Ironworks Studios is HQ to Brighton Pride CIC. Many of our live events celebrate the diversity and culture of the LGBTQ+ community. Our venue is also the home of stand up comedy in Brighton and the location of the famous Forge Comedy Club. Tickets for any of the events we host can be purchased at our ticket shop and discounted and free tickets are available to subscribers on our Stage Door mailing list. More>

BN1 4GD
info@ironworks-studios.co.uk
07743 070797
www.ironworks-studios.co.uk/

Komedia

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Brighton’s premier, independent entertainment venue in the heart of the North Laine. Hosting the best in comedy, music, cabaret, club nights, kids shows and more. Home to the famous Komedia Comedy Club and awarded the best venue in the south. More>

BN1 1UN
01273647100
www.komedia.co.uk/
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Legends

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Brighton's favourite LGBTQ venue. With 40 bedrooms, a bar, club, and fabulous terrace with panoramic views of the seafront and the iconic Brighton Palace Pier. Legends is open to everyone, 7 days a week. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Cosmic

BN2 1TR
accounts@legendsresortbrighton.com
01273 62446
legendsresortbrighton.com/
LegendsBrighton

Maggie Mae's

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All year round from the UK's most incredible tribute acts and DJs More>

Next Event : Sat 14-Mar-2026 Ophelia Payne

BN1 2HG
01273 727827
maggiemaes.co.uk/
profile.php?id=100009195021856

Marine Tavern

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Marine Tavern is a small and cosy pub in the heart of Brighton's gay community. Marine Tavern is the home of Vibe: a monthly publication detailing the most attractive events in Kemptown. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Didi Deville

BN2 1TJ
themarinetavern@gmail.com
01273 965484
themarinetavern.co.uk/
TheMarineTavern

Nautilus Lounge

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Nautilus Lounge offers an extensive cocktail list, luxurious comfort, and live entertainers. Replacing the saucy after-dark Subline venue, Nautilus is a grand piano brandishing chillout venue with live singers and comfy sofas in underwater themed surroundings. Surreal, cavernous and oddly decorated, it offers great cocktails and service and is well worth a visit. More>

Next Event : Fri 06-Mar-2026 Colin Blanchflower

BN2 1TH
info@nautiluslounge.com
01273 965270
www.nautiluslounge.com
NautilusLounge/

Polyglamorous

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Polyglamorous is a multi award-winning Brighton based queer dance party. The chromatic club night changes theme every month and is a queer utopia of music, dance, fashion and art. Venues Chalk Venue - chalkvenue.com Concorde2 - concorde2.co.uk More>

BN1 1NJ
polyglamorousclub@gmail.com
01273 232720
www.facebook.com/polyglamorousbrighton/
polyglamorousbrighton/

Presuming Ed

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Cafe Bar. Coffee & tea drinks plus craft beers paired with sandwiches, snacks, & cakes in comfy digs. More>

BN1 4JG
info@prezed.com
www.prezed.com/
presumingedbrighton

Proud Cabaret

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With everything from Cabaret to Drag Bingo, bottomless brunch to our all new, all dancing 'The Male Room' male tease show, we've got everything you need for a liquid-filled day or night of partying here at Proud Cabaret Brighton. More>

BN2 1EF
01273 605789
proudcabaret.com/collections/brighton

Queens Arms

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Brighton's foremost gay cabaret bar and winner of the Golden Handbag award for Best Cabaret bar. The Queens Arms something of a Brighton gay institution, with its brightly painted pink exterior which is adorned with rainbow flags and depictions of the city's legendary drag acts. Glittery, camp and fun. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Ophelia Payne

BN2 1RH
Brightonqueensarms@gmail.com
01273 696873
profile.php?id=61554423585590

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Regency Tavern

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Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Chris Hide

BN1 2EF
info@regencytavern.co.uk
www.regencytavern.co.uk
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Revenge and R-Bar

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R-Bar is a feisty, friendly, and fun LGBTQ+ bar on Brighton's seafront featuring super cheap drinks deals with DJs & entertainment throughout the week; the perfect warm-up to our bigger venue, Club Revenge, round the corner. Situated opposite Brighton's iconic palace pier, R-Bar is your favourite queer bar with, breath takin lighting and art installations, food provided by Pizzaface, artwork by the UK's finest queer artists, and loads of drink deals. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Alex Fincher

BN2 1TA
01273 608133
www.revenge.co.uk/r-bar/
RevengeBrighton

The Actors

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Located below the theatre in the iconic Marlborough Hotel building in Brighton, The Actors takes it’s inspiration from the theatre pubs that have, since the Victorian era, been a feature of the city’s rich relationship with the performing arts. More>

BN2 1RD
hello@actors.pub
01273570028
www.actors.pub/
theactorsbrighton

The Curtain Club

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The Curtain Club was a legendary venue back in the day with particular significance for the city's LGBQT community. Such was its role that it can be seen now of great importance in terms of the city's social history and cultural heritage. The club is set to make a return this spring in its original setting of The Queens Hotel, Kings Rd, Brighton. More>

BN1 1NS
www.ticketsource.co.uk/curtainclub

The Farm Tavern

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Quirky neighbourhood boozer offering real fires, local ales, pub grub and Sunday roasts. More>

Next Event : Wed 01-Apr-2026 Cherry Bomb

BN3 1FB
thefarmhove@gmail.com
01273325199
www.thefarmhove.com/

The Market Inn

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The Market Inn is a great British pub at the heart of the Brighton community. With our warm welcome and family friendly atmosphere we offer the perfect place for catching up with friends, family celebrations or just a quiet coffee. Our menu is bursting with traditional pub classics, delicious desserts and award winning kids options. Behind the bar, an explorative selection of beer, cider, wine and cocktails as well as a great choice of low or no alcohol options. More>

Next Event : Fri 06-Mar-2026 Karaoke at The Market Inn

BN1 1HH
info@themarketinnbrighton.co.uk
01273 033156
www.themarketinnbrighton.co.uk/
Themarketinnbrighton

The Zone

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Welcome to The Zone - Fun and friendly bar in the heart of Brighton's vibrant St James's Street area. Cool and contemporary, we offer live entertainment every weekend with a real party atmosphere. Karaoke and bingo available on selected evenings. More>

Next Event : Thu 05-Mar-2026 Bingo at the Zone

BN2 1RF
zonebarbrighton@outlook.com
01273 68224
www.zonebrighton.co.uk/
www.zonebrighton.co.uk