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Your full guide to Brighton Pride 2026 performance times – from RAYE to Diana Ross (Duplicate)

Friday, 31 July 2026 17:00

If you're heading to Brighton this weekend, here's exactly when every act takes the stage at Pride on the Park including RAYE's 90-minute Saturday headline set and Diana Ross closing out Sunday.

Brighton Pride returns to Preston Park on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 August, with RAYE headlining the Saturday and Diana Ross closing out the Sunday. And if you're planning your weekend, here's exactly when everyone's on.

RuPaul will make his first-ever Brighton Pride appearance, performing a DJ set in the Icons slot on Saturday, while RAYE gets a full 90-minute headline slot to close the day. Diana Ross makes her debut at the festival in a UK live show exclusive, headlining the main stage on Sunday evening.

Saturday's main stage kicks off at 12:35 with Jonny Woo, followed by Moonchild Sanelly at 12:50. Leigh-Anne from Little Mix, G Flip and Self Esteem all perform across the afternoon, with Jessie J taking the stage at 19:25 before RAYE's 21:00 headline slot.

Over in the State of Us Dance Arena, Purple Disco Machine headlines Saturday evening from 20:30, with earlier sets from Bimini, Daniel Avery and Patrick Mason. Alison Limerick makes a PA appearance at 17:45.

Sunday's main stage opens at 13:00 with Rhys' Pieces, followed by Pale Waves. Paris Hilton has been announced as the festival's Sunday Icon, performing at 17:40, while boy band Five reunite to perform following their 2025 comeback tour at 19:00.

The dance arena lineup includes headliner Armand Van Helden on Sunday, with earlier sets from HAAi, Hannah Wants, I. Jordan and Girls Don't Sync. The Blessed Madonna also features across the weekend stages.

Brighton Pride celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, with the theme "The Power of Love", and the two-day community fundraiser takes place at Preston Park. The weekend also features the city's Community Parade and fundraising for local LGBTQ+ charities.

Final tickets are still available at prideonthepark.co.uk.