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.
For events relating to The Regency Tavern, Bar Broadway and The Bulldog please visit OutIn.
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 17-Apr-2026 The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th Anniversary Tour at The Brighton Dome
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 17-Apr-2026 Davina Sparkle
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Next Event: Thu 16-Apr-2026 Stephanie Von Clitz
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 17-Apr-2026 Chris Hide
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>
Next Event: Sat 18-Apr-2026 DJ Pansy at The Bottoms Rest
Warm and friendly traditional tavern. More>
Next Event: Fri 17-Apr-2026 Joan and the Ducks at The Brighton Tavern
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>
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 16-Apr-2026 Snow White Trash
The hottest spot north of Havana More>
If you're looking for a unique experience, then join us for one of drag extravaganza tours. See website for details. More>
Next Event: Fri 03-Jul-2026 Mrs Moore
Bournemouth's award-winning gay venue. Enjoy your drinks at the bar, relax in a sofa or on the heated smoking terrace. The days soon become evening when the DJ's fire up and the locals and visitors turn the bar into a vibrant hub of partying and socialising. More>
Get ready for the best night out with performances from the queens of drag. Come see the famous Funny Girls show that’s been going on since 1994. More>
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 16-Apr-2026 Miss Treated
Loved and cherished by the LGBTQIA+ community since 1991, Halfway to Heaven is the perfect pairing of local bar upstairs and magical cabaret venue downstairs. This little gem is jam-packed with fabulous, flamboyant cabaret, seven days a week, from the best in the business. Offering fun, love, light and laughter to regulars and newcomers alike, the friendly staff are always ready to welcome you into Halfway to Heaven’s warm embrace. More>
Only the best cabaret clubs London & Brighton. Drag Shows, Burlesque, Brunch and thematic Cabaret. More>
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>
Next Event: Sat 18-Apr-2026 A Night of Burlesque at Ironworks
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>
Next Event: Thu 23-Apr-2026 Joe Black
Ku Bar is our flagship Leicester Square venue, offering relaxed after-work drinks, cocktails with friends and the perfect starting point before heading down to Klub, with a large terrace open daily. Best for: Clubbing, drag shows, DJs' Music: Pop, dance, house, anthems. Extras: Large terrace. More>
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 16-Apr-2026 Cosmic
All year round from the UK's most incredible tribute acts and DJs More>
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 16-Apr-2026 Didi Deville
Located in the middle of Brighton’s fashionable North Laines, Mrs Fitzherberts is the perfect location to hang out and enjoy this bustling vibey area. Only minutes from Brighton station, the Royal Pavilion, Laines, Brighton Dome and Brighton Theatre, the pub is the perfect meet up venue if you’re heading to a show or dinner in town. More>
Next Event: Sat 25-Apr-2026 Ophelia Payne
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: Thu 16-Apr-2026 Crawford Marshall at Nautilus Lounge
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>
Party bar and club, music videos, requests, and more. It’s all about fun, come join the party. You bring the pop-star attitude, we will deliver you a throbbing hangover. More>
Cafe Bar. Coffee & tea drinks plus craft beers paired with sandwiches, snacks, & cakes in comfy digs. More>
Bournemouth's LGBTQ+ Community Bar. 8 The Triangle, Bournemouth, BH2 5RY Open Wednesday to Sunday from 5PM 17th May - Join Lovinia Belle as she makes her pride Bar Debut, Lovinia is a Private schoolgirl with a potty mouth. DRAG SENSATION, DARLING! - Showtime 9pm More>
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>
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 16-Apr-2026 Ophelia Payne
Next Event: Thu 16-Apr-2026 Chris Hide
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 16-Apr-2026 Alex Fincher
Ricky's Cabaret Bar providing the best in entertainment in the Yumbo centre since 2002. More>
The Royal Vauxhall Tavern (RVT) was built in 1865 and has been known as an LGBTQ+ cabaret venue since the 1980s. More>
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>
The Admiral Duncan is a friendly pub with a 'Local' atmosphere in the heart of the capital. The vibrant bar staff match the eclectic range of customers so we have something to every-bodies taste. Host to a range of event nights the Admiral Duncan caters for everyone and anyone. Come join us for a pint and let us get to know you. More>
COMING SOON - Expected to open May 26th on the site of the now closed Centre Stage in front of the Amsterdam Hotel. Brighton's Premier LGBTQ+ Entertainment Venue. Where diversity meets luxury in the heart of Kemptown. Straight Friendly Vibrant Bar. Unapologetic Entertainment More>
We are excited, and proud, to announce that the Black Cap is finally re-opening on Saturday 21 March 2026... Keep an eye on the website for news. More>
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>
We are the divine! East London’s newest queer bar, drag hothouse, lgbtq+ performance venue and nightclub brought to you by the team behind the glory. More>
Quirky neighbourhood boozer offering real fires, local ales, pub grub and Sunday roasts. More>
Pub with traditional decor and outrageous cabaret performers that is open until 2am each night. More>
The London Hotel prides itself at being a little different from other venues in Southampton, we host International Drag Artists each week as well as Drag hosted Bingo, A Drag hosted Quiz Night, DJs and vocalists Wednesday To Sunday is when it all happens and changes weekly, see listings for details. You wont be disappointed. More>
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: Thu 16-Apr-2026 Lazy Susan
Proudly serving the LGBTQIA+ community since 1981, the legendary Two Brewers has been at the heart of London’s gay scene for 40 years. One of the capital’s most famous drag cabaret venues, our iconic show bar and club hosts fabulous, glitter filled cabaret extravaganzas seven nights a week, 365 days a year. More>
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 16-Apr-2026 Bingo at the Zone