What’s Happening at Trans Pride Brighton 2026

Saturday the 18th of July

The Protest March
Speeches start at 11.30am, with the march setting off at 12 noon. This year the march will begin slightly further back in Valley Gardens, as the Band Stage takes over Victoria Gardens. The march will follow last year’s route, with a slight extension to accommodate the new start point, finishing at Victoria Gardens and marking the start of the main events there.

Last year we banned all political parties from Trans Pride due to their transphobic attacks on our community. In 2026 this assault on our human rights has only intensified with 5 in every 6 MP’s not bothering to sign EDM240. 
This year we have one clear message: Keep party politics out of Trans Pride and safeguard trans and non-binary people from toxic politicians. 

Pride is a day of trans joy and removing our rights does not bring us any joy at all. 
1 in 6 MP’s have signed the Early Day Motion and this gives us hope that there are trans allies in Parliament. 

We ask individual politicians who wish to come to Trans Pride Brighton to attend as humans first, not as party representatives. 
Learn from our community, earn our trust, stand up for our rights.

Band Stage
Trans Pride Brighton are excited to announce a new and expanded venue for the Band Stage, featuring a larger stage and the best sound system we have ever used. This year we are moving the Band Stage to Victoria Gardens, a venue with almost triple the capacity of New Steine Gardens, last year’s venue, along with expanded community stalls, the bar area and a large screen showing live performances.

This is the biggest step up for the Band Stage in years. As part of this expansion, and as always, we take the safety of our community incredibly seriously. We will be putting up fencing around the site purely to maintain privacy and safety. The event will always be free to enter.

The Band Stage venue opens at 1pm, with the first performance starting at 1.30pm, running through to 7pm with the final act.

Acoustic Stage, Sober and Family Space
This will continue to be held in the ever popular Dorset Gardens, where you can find community stalls, food trucks and play equipment. We are working hard to ensure accessibility for all attendees, and mats will be laid down again to make the space fully accessible.

This area opens, like the band stage, at 1pm with 1st performances at 1.30pm, but closes at 6pm to respect our neighbours in the houses around the Gardens.

Brighton Dome Makers Market
Once again, the Brighton Dome foyer will be hosting the Trans Pride Makers Market, with stalls selling crafts from TNBI creators and artists. This space will also include a quiet area for those who need somewhere to decompress at any point during the day.

The Actors Trans Pride Street Party
The Actors pub are bringing back the very popular Trans Pride Street Party this year, with TNBI DJs setting the crowd alight with fantastic dance tracks. Upstairs, you can expect cabaret performers and much more.

The Trans Pride After Party
We are back at the Corn Exchange, part of the Brighton Dome complex. The After Party starts at 7pm and runs until 2am, hosted this year by Polyglamorous. Expect incredible TNBI DJs and performers for an unforgettable party into the early hours, perfect for those who still have energy left after a day of protesting and celebrating.

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Free Accessible Taxi
We are pleased to confirm that we are continuing to provide the free accessible taxi service, with a pickup point outside the Dome Complex. A phone number to call when needed will be announced closer to the date.

All details are subject to change, and will be updated with more information closer to the event.