The Curtain Club Revival Night

The Queens Hotel at 1 Kings Road is set to host The Curtain Club Revival Night on Saturday, 2 May 2026. This event marks a return to the original site of what was once a significant fixture in Brighton’s social landscape. The club first opened its doors in the mid-1940s, initially serving as an arts club for "gentlemen and ladies." Over the following decades, it evolved into a primary hub for the local gay community, maintaining that role until its eventual closure in the early 1980s. For many who frequented the venue during those years, it was known as a safe haven and a place to experience music that was often ahead of the mainstream, contributing to the city's reputation for a diverse and vibrant nightlife.

The programme for the evening is centred around a Hi-NRG DJ set by Ian Levine, starting at 19:30. Levine’s involvement is notable because this will be his first Hi-NRG session in thirty years. His history with the genre and the scene is well-documented; he was the original resident DJ at the famous Heaven club in London during the 1980s and has since become a producer with over 40 million record sales to his name. His portfolio includes collaborations with major acts like the Pet Shop Boys, Erasure, and Take That. Bringing his specific sound back to the very basement where the original club operated provides a direct link to the musical heritage of the site.

This revival is primarily aimed at the LGBTQIA+ community and enthusiasts of Brighton’s cultural history. Tickets for the night are available via TicketSource for £15.00. Although the booking interface includes options for various age groups, the nature of the event as a nightclub revival suggests an adult audience looking to engage with the city's past. The evening offers a chance to see how a modern hotel space connects back to its roots as a community landmark, focusing on the specific music and atmosphere that defined The Curtain Club before it closed its doors over forty years ago.