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may

18mayalldayHE.SHE.THEY. Daytime Summer Terrace Party at Concorde 2‍HE.SHE.THEY. continues to fly the flag internationally for the best in house and techno celebrating the creativity, diversity and representation that were the original foundations of electronic music. Get tickets here: www.concorde2.co.uk/listings

18mayalldayNautilus Lounge presents Stubbsjackson at 7pmDive into Kemptown's undersea cocktail emporium on 18th May; and enjoy the fantastic Stubbsjackson performing while you explore the exotic libations! Admission is free; and we're cruising from 7pm. Showtime is from 9.

21mayalldayTitans: The Ultimate Drag Competition at Revenge 8pm-11pmAn evolution of our long running Lip Sync For Your Life, Titans seeks to build upon the community established here, inviting performers with varying skill sets to perform at R-Bar for the chance to win a place in the final showcase at Revenge, and the title of the current reigning South Coast’s Titan. Running for 21 seasons, Lip Sync For Your Life has launched the careers of many performers, with prominent drag artists such as Baby, Dakota Schiffer and Anubis featuring as past winners and contestants.

23mayalldayThe Rainbow Sessions at Arcobaleno 7:30pmJoin us at Arcobaleno for The Rainbow Sessions-a monthly celebration of emerging talent in live entertainment! Embracing artists from the LGBTQ+ community, this inclusive event offers a vibrant platform for performers to shine. Whether you're a musician, dazzling drag performer, or bring something entirely unique to the stage, this is your chance to showcase your talents before an enthusiastic and diverse audience. Join us as we celebrate the richness of talent and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of both the arts and the LGBTQ+ community.

24mayalldayDrag With No Name at The Bulldog from MidnightFree Entry!

26mayalldayBrighton Queer History Club: Brighton Trans*formed at Brighton Museum 2-4pmQueer Heritage South returns to Brighton Museum this spring with its popular series of LGBTIQ+ History Club events. Join us for an afternoon of talks on all things to do with local(ish) queer heritage accompanied by tea, cake and friendly conversation. Get tickets by copying and pasting this link into your browser address bar: https://brightonmuseums.org.uk/event/brighton-queer-history-club-brighton-transformed/

27mayalldayRuPaul's Drag Race Ginger Johnson at Brighton Spiegeltent from 9pmGinger Johnson is a very silly sausage wrapped in a 1950's hollywood moviestar, wrapped in bacon and cooked in the oven at 200 degrees until she's golden brown and crispy round the edges. She is also the current reigning Queen of Rupaul's Drag Race UK. Since bursting onto the UK cabaret scene over a decade ago, Ginger's award-winning blend of camp laughs and bareknuckle confessional have earned her a reputation for being a risk-taking performer with a big heart and an even bigger mouth. This year Ginger makes her Brighton Spiegeltent debut, in this one-night-only spectacular that boasts sequins, stories and self-penned songs that promise to beguile and bewilder in equal measure.

30mayalldaySLUTS WITH CONSOLES: TOUR 2024 at The Actors - Theatre 8pmIs that a joy-con in your pocket, or are you pleased to see us? Armed with plasmids, meelee weapons, and enough energy drinks to kill a small dog, Player One and Player Two are on a mission to uncover the truth about women in the gaming industry. Inspired by real testimonies from women working within the gaming industry, Sluts With Consoles is an anarchic, high energy, dark comedy created to heal the edgy teenage ‘not-like-other-girls’ girl inside us all. Get tickets here: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sluts-with-consoles-tour-2024/

31mayalldayCabaret of Queeriosities Presents Tia Kofi at Club Revenge 7pmJoin us on Friday 31st May at 7pm, when star of season 2 of RuPaul's Drag Race UK and season 2 of Drag Race UK vs The World, Tia Kofi will be gracing the Revenge stage with some of Brighton's best queer talent. ⁠ ⁠ Full line up to be announced soon. Ticket's are available now, including limited meet & greet tickets!

31mayalldaySLUTS WITH CONSOLES: TOUR 2024 at The Actors - Theatre 8pm (Copy)Is that a joy-con in your pocket, or are you pleased to see us? Armed with plasmids, meelee weapons, and enough energy drinks to kill a small dog, Player One and Player Two are on a mission to uncover the truth about women in the gaming industry. Inspired by real testimonies from women working within the gaming industry, Sluts With Consoles is an anarchic, high energy, dark comedy created to heal the edgy teenage ‘not-like-other-girls’ girl inside us all. Get tickets here: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/sluts-with-consoles-tour-2024/

31mayalldayFlick The Drag Queen at The Bulldog from midnightFree Entry

june

01junalldayBUFF BINGO BOTTOMLESS DRAG BRUNCH 12pm-4pm at Charles Street TapBoys, Balls, Booze & Drag Queens! The UK's craziest drag bingo brunch! This certainly ain't your grandma's bingo session, this is the UK's favourite game re-imagined for a wild brunch event! We bring you fun rounds of bingo, mixed up with drag hosting & performances, our gorgeous buff butlers attending to your every need, plus a delicious brunch, 90 mins of bottomless drinks, DJ & dancing all afternoon.

06junalldayThe Housewives of Arcobaleno - Bottomless Brunch at Arcobaleno 12:30pmJoin resident queens Dick Day and Peanut as they take you to Wisteria Lane, Beverly Hills and back again in time to get the cupcakes out of the oven and fill you with brunch, bubbles and a glamorous afternoon of drag entertainment. Taking a break from drinking vodka soda and causing drama: Dick and Peanut are here to bring you an amazingly fabulous bottomless brunch experience filled with singing, lip-syncing, comedy, and more!

06junalldayJazz & Blues Night with Alfie & Madeleine at Arcobaleno 8pm-10pmImmerse Yourself in the Captivating Blues Ambiance of Arcobaleno. Indulge in an Unforgettable Evening of Soulful Rhythms, courtesy of Madz and the Martians. At Arcobaleno, we proudly present "Blues Night," a remarkable tribute to the timeless art of blues music, guaranteed to transport you deep into its heart and soul. Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting melodies as you experience the essence of the blues genre like never before. Madz and the Martians will take you on a musical journey that will leave you spellbound, evoking emotions that only the blues can awaken.

06junalldayAn Audience With...International Cabaret Vocal Artiste Linda Matthews at Centre Stage 9pmIn a one off Brighton exclusive we present the amazing Linda Matthews. Joining us for one amazing night of song and stories do come along and join us.

08junalldayKampi-Oke Karaoke at Arcobaleno 8pm-11pmStep into the spotlight with Another Drag Queen at Kampi-Oke! Join us for a night of fabulous fun and campy karaoke, where confidence is queen and flair is in the air. Get ready to unleash your inner diva and belt out your favourite tunes in the most fabulous way possible. It's time to sashay, shante, and sing your heart out at Kampi-Oke, the campiest karaoke night in town!

09junalldayAn Evening with Christina Bianco at Centre Stage 6pm-10:30pmFollowing a barn storming debut last week the fantastic Christina Bianco is back at Centre Stage… Christina is an American actress, singer and impressionist. Bianco is best known for her theatrical work, television appearances and YouTube videos in which she impersonates celebrities, both singing and speaking. Due to the nature of the event we cannot guarantee that there will be seats available.

20junalldayThe Rainbow Sessions at Arcobaleno 7:30pmJoin us at Arcobaleno for The Rainbow Sessions-a monthly celebration of emerging talent in live entertainment! Embracing artists from the LGBTQ+ community, this inclusive event offers a vibrant platform for performers to shine. Whether you're a musician, dazzling drag performer, or bring something entirely unique to the stage, this is your chance to showcase your talents before an enthusiastic and diverse audience. Join us as we celebrate the richness of talent and contribute to the vibrant tapestry of both the arts and the LGBTQ+ community.

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