MARGATE PRIDE AFTERS
When the sun sets, we turn the heat all the way up. The Afters is where Margate Pride gets loud, sweaty, and gloriously queer.
Think pulsing bass, bodies in motion, drag that bites, and live sets that’ll leave you gasping. We’re serving the finest queer talent from Margate and beyond, for a night of heat, hedonism, and no-holds-barred celebration.
This isn’t just a party, it’s a riot in heels, a love letter to queer nightlife, and The Afters you’ll be talking about all year.
Dress to express, come to sweat, stay ‘til the lights come up.
Hot! Heavy! Homo! The Afters awaits!
FEATURING:
JAGUAR
One of the UK’s most electrifying DJs, Jaguar hosts BBC Radio 1’s Introducing Dance and leads the charge for queer talent in club culture. Through her platform UTOPIA and The Jaguar Foundation, she’s reshaping the industry with our community at the centre. Now making waves as a producer, her UKC bangers like Wild and White Pony are tearing up dancefloors. Expect high-octane bass, UKC house, and queer anthems.
QUEER HOUSE PARTY
Queer House Party are a DJ and club night collective bringing queer chaos to stages across Europe. Their sets smash house, techno, UKG, and bass into a sweaty, radical rave. From DIY live streams to Glastonbury, they throw parties where every queer body belongs. Expect back-to-back bangers, live mic energy, and total dance floor euphoria.
TOM RASMUSSEN
Tom Rasmussen is a powerhouse of underground queer pop, known for their unforgettable voice and electric live shows. Their critically acclaimed album Live Wire has cemented their place as one of the UK’s most exciting artists. Fresh off a sold-out headline show at KOKO and with a remix album on the way, expect high drama, huge emotion, and big bass energy.
MEG WARD
A pocket rocket from Pontefract, Meg Ward is tearing through UK dance music with sets that fuse House, Techno, Disco, and Garage. With releases on Needwant and her label Mega Wavy, and festival slots from Glastonbury to Creamfields, her sound is pure energy, thick bass, euphoric synths, and dance floor domination.
MALEIGH ZAN
Maleigh Zan blends House, Pop, Funk, and Ballroom into bold, high-energy dance music. After turning heads with her debut GAG, she toured globally with Nia Archives and lit up The Great Escape. With tunes like Passenger Princess already taking over fancefloors and major collabs incoming, expect hooks, heat, and pure queer power.
GAËTAN GAUTHIER
Founder of Margate Black Pride, hailing from Brazil, Gaëtan Gauthier brings deep, sexy sets rooted in Black, Brown and Global Majority queer expression. Mixing House, Soul, and global grooves, his sound is political, physical, and unforgettable. Whether it’s a club or a pride stage, expect movement, story, and pure vibe.
LORI MAE
East London’s premier showgirl-cowgirl and mother of The Maeson. A regular nuisance at Nikki’s Bar, Dalston Superstore, and The Karaoke Hole. Her many talents include singing, looking gorgeous (from the left side), and exposing her bumcheeks, (for fundraising purposes). After years in East London, Lori Mae has now called Margate home for the past couple of years, bringing her unique glamour and grit to the seaside scene.
CT9 DRAG FAMILY
Margate’s drag darlings, the CT9 Drag Family serve up queer joy with heart, humour, and high heels. This local crew delivers iconic looks, razor wit, and pure performance power, bringing fantasy and family to the dance floor.
TICKETS
We’re offering tickets on a sliding scale to help make this event as accessible as possible. Please choose the option that best reflects your current financial situation:
£7.50 – Low Income
£15 – Standard
£22.50 – Solidarity
- Low-income tickets are limited, so please reserve these for those who truly need them. If you can afford it, consider purchasing a Standard or Solidarity ticket. Your support helps keep prices low for others and ensures our party stays open to all.
- Free tickets are also available for those with no income and no recourse to public funds – email us at operations@margatepride.org.uk to confirm your spot.
- All tickets are subject to Dreamland's £1 restoration levy, read more about that here.
ACCESS & WELFARE
DREAMLAND'S BAG POLICY
Dreamland enforces a strict no bag policy for all ticketed events on their site. For the afterparty, you will not be allowed to bring any bags.
No bags larger than A4 size are permitted inside the venue. This includes large backpacks, luggage, and rucksacks. If you need to bring a bag, please ensure it is A4 size or smaller:
- Height: 28 cm
- Width: 21 cm
- Depth: 15 cm
Please note, Dreamland does not have any storage facilities for bags. Bags left unattended near entrances will be disposed of by the venue.
FAQs
Please feel free to reach out to Margate Pride, and we’ll do our best to answer any questions you have about the event. For questions specifically about the venue, access, prohibited items, and more, please visit Dreamland’s FAQ or contact page.