Welcome to one of the UK’s most vibrant student cities – and the home of Revenge and R-Bar, the heart of LGBTQ+ nightlife right by the seafront. Whether you’re looking for student nights in Brighton, drag shows, Karaoke, or just cheap drinks with friends, here’s everything you need to know before your first big night out!
Entry prices vary depending on the night and event. Many of our student nights in Brighton offer discounted or even free entry with student ID or free-entry tickets. The best way to check is via our events page where you can book in advance and skip the queues.
At both Revenge and R-Bar, we want you to feel comfortable and confident. There’s no strict dress code – wear what makes you feel good! From jeans and trainers to sequins and stilettos, it’s all welcome. We do as people to avoid flip-flops and open-toed shoes, however.
R-Bar is open every day from 3pm until late, perfect for pre-drinks, happy hour and cabaret shows.
Revenge is open from 11pm until late, on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Bank Holiday Sundays.
Looking for a drag show in Brighton? You’ll find them reularly at both venues:
R-Bar has cabaret every friday from 7:30pm. Expect comedy, lip-syncs, live vocals, and plenty of laughs!
Revenge has drag shows every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 1:30am.
We’ve got something for everyone!
Drag Bingo with Glew: Three rounds of fun, with prizes from sweets to cash! Wednesdays from 8pm
Karaoke with Tayris: Sing your heart out and grab a free shot for taking part. Thursdays from 9pm
Cabaret of Queeriosities: Our weekly cabaret show. Fridays from 7:30pm
🤘 ROAR Mondays: Our weekly queer alt night, with emo, pop-punk, metal and indie anthems.
🍒 Fruity Thursdays: Y2K, R&B and Queer Pop – plus our infamous gameshow with the chance to win drinks, t-shirts and cash!
💅 Camp Out Fridays: Our celebration of all things pop and pop-culture, with hits from the 90s to now. Feeling bold? Enter our dance off for the chance to win 10 free drinks!
😈 Confession Saturdays: Two floors of anthems, pop and dance on Level 1, and R&B on Level 2.