LGBTQIA+ SHOWS in Brighton
Queer theatre, cabaret and drag in BRIGHTON
Flicker Magazine curates queer and LGBTQIA+ shows across Brighton, bringing together theatre, drag, cabaret, and live performance from venues across the city and Brighton and Hove.
This page brings together shows that are currently running and events coming up soon, from independent theatre spaces to drag nights, performance collectives, and one off shows across the city.
If you are looking for queer theatre in Brighton, LGBTQIA+ performance, or drag and cabaret nights, everything is gathered here in one place.
Listings are updated regularly to reflect what is on now and what is coming next, making it easier to find queer shows in Brighton without searching venue by venue.
You can also explore queer and LGBTQIA+ shows in other cities, including London and Manchester.
If you run a venue or produce a show that is not listed here, you can send us your details and we will add it.
Barnum UK Tour
This musical blends theatre with circus spectacle as P.T. Barnum’s life unfolds through soaring songs and daring acts. Lee Mead leads a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, weaving imagination, ambition, and showmanship into a vibrant stage experience.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical UK Tour 2026
Adèle Anderson as Bernadette, Kevin Clifton as Tick/Mitzi, and Nick Hayes as Felicia lead the touring production of this cult queer musical. Iconic pop anthems, bold costumes, and high-energy performance drive a story of identity, friendship, and chosen family on the road.
Barnum UK Tour
This musical blends theatre with circus spectacle as P.T. Barnum’s life unfolds through soaring songs and daring acts. Lee Mead leads a cast of actor-musicians, acrobats, and circus performers, weaving imagination, ambition, and showmanship into a vibrant stage experience.

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – The Musical UK Tour 2026
Adèle Anderson as Bernadette, Kevin Clifton as Tick/Mitzi, and Nick Hayes as Felicia lead the touring production of this cult queer musical. Iconic pop anthems, bold costumes, and high-energy performance drive a story of identity, friendship, and chosen family on the road.

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