Lesbian and Gay Brighton

With its laid back, bohemian atmosphere and reputation for cheeky, free thinking, the Brighton gay scene has long been considered the UK's gay capital. In a unique, cosmopolitan atmosphere where boundaries between gay and straight merge, the city offers a friendly, welcoming atmosphere for lesbian and gay visitors.

Gay Pride in Brighton
Pride Brighton has become the largest and most successful gay and lesbian festival in Europe. Gay, lesbian and transgender people flock to the city each year to relax and have fun on the Brighton gay scene. And with a summer and a winter Pride, Brighton really is the place to be. Or for those wanting to tie the knot, Brighton is one of the top 2 UK destinations for civil partnership ceremonies.

Brighton - a gay capital
Kemptown, known as Brighton's 'Gay Village', offers a thriving and diverse scene to lesbian and gay visitors - everything from pink parlours and funky clubs to specialist boutiques and hotels.

Whilst across the city, gay friendly five star luxury sits comfortably with traditional B&Bs and smaller contemporary hotels, with some great lesbian and gay owned establishments offering attractive packages to lesbian and gay Brighton visitors.

Dancing divas and disco queens...
An array of gay and lesbian pubs and clubs in the St James's and Kemp Town district offers a multitude of entertainment. Regular disco and cabaret nights, special party-nights, live music and diva and drag shows abound to help you dance the night away on the Brighton gay scene.

Many of the clubs in the city host specific gay nights, from trashy handbag and midnight caberet to the best in club dance. And for those for that don't want to strut their stuff on the Brighton gay scene into the early hours, Brighton offers a range of more tranquil gay friendly cafes, tea shops and Regency splendour.

Designer labels to pink pampering...
With boutique shopping to die for lesbian and gay Brighton visitors are spoilt for choice. Bask in antique or designer label shopping in The Lanes, pick up a second hand bargain or the latest vintage fashion in the trendy North Laines or indulge in a spot of pink pampering in Kemp Town.

Check out the rest of the site for information on where to stay, where to eat and places to visit.

If you need further advice on gay and lesbian Brighton call 0906 711 2255 or email us on brighton-tourism@brighton-hove.gov.uk.