Mariah Carey Touches Down in Style for Brighton Pride 2025
Ever seen an entire city light up over an Instagram post? That’s exactly what happened when Mariah Carey dropped a shot of her boarding a private jet, all but confirming her imminent landing in the UK for Brighton Pride 2025. The pre-event hype is real—with Mariah billing the trip as a celebration of “unity,” “history,” and, naturally, a bit of glam. Her grand entrance will set the tone for Pride in the Park, where she’s headlining on Saturday, August 2. And for a lot of fans, this is more than a concert—it’s a return for the diva who missed her original Pride date thanks to that pandemic curveball back in 2020.
Carey isn’t just here to sing some classics and exit stage left. Her set is built to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her smash album The Emancipation of Mimi. Expect massive crowd singalongs to “We Belong Together,” “It’s Like That,” and more. She’s also got her eyes on the future with live teasers from her upcoming release, Here For It All, which is set for a September 2025 drop. This dual look back and leap forward has the entire Pride crowd buzzing with anticipation, especially since Carey’s history with Pride is personal—she’s long used her voice to lift up LGBTQ+ visibility and rights.
A Star-Studded and Inclusive Pride Celebration
The Brighton Pride 2025 lineup reads like a festival-goer’s dream. Alongside Carey, main stage headliners include Eurovision legend Loreen, nostalgic pop queens Sugababes, ’80s icon Sonia, rising star Ashnikko, party-starters Confidence Man, and Sister Sledge with Kathy Sledge front and center. That’s not all—organizers say more than 150 LGBTQ+ artists will take over stages scattered throughout Preston Park, promising an atmosphere where everyone, queer or allied, can find their rhythm.
Pride in the Park has always done things bigger, but safety and organization are still key points this year. The event sticks to a 10:30 PM curfew, but the schedule is packed, and the sheer number of acts means there’s hardly a quiet moment. Carey’s arrival has also attracted attention offline—crowds gathered outside her London hotel just to catch a glimpse of the singer in her Dior outfit, proving that her star power remains undimmed.
For all the flash and music, the core message of Brighton Pride stays rooted in community and equality. In a bright, pride-themed video message, Carey put it best: “Let’s make history together, darlings!” With the city bracing for massive crowds, the anticipation is about more than just music—it's a celebration of progress and love, with Mariah at the heart of it all.