Brighton Racecourse's 3 Day Festival of Racing is back for 2025. Over three days in August, experience thrilling racing, live music, entertainment and so much more. Here are the top ten things you need to know ahead of the Star Sports' Festival of Racing on Wednesday 6 - Friday 8 August:
1. Top-class racing
Day One features the prestigious Brighton Mile Challenge - a highlight of the Brighton racing calendar! As well as the continuation of the highly anticipated Brighton Sprint Series, culminating in a £35,000 final on Sunday 31st August.
2. Live DJ set from Fatboy Slim
For the first time at Brighton Racecourse, there will be live DJs at the festival. Local DJ Fatboy Tim will be performing on Ladies Day, ensuring it is not just the horses who will be tapping their toes on the day!
3. Family-Friendly Fun
Kids go FREE to the Festival - making your Summer Holiday plans super affordable. There are plenty of seaside-themed games including hook-a-duck, hoopla, coconut shy and MORE. Brighton Racecourse is also delighted to welcome Autism in Racing to the first day of the Festival, where there will be a sensory space for those that require its use. More information on tickets is available here.
4. Travel Information
If you don't fancy driving to the racecourse, Brighton Racecourse have you covered. Coaches will be run between Brighton train station and the racecourse during all three days of the Festival. They will start at 12:00 at the station and run every 30 minutes until 18:00.
5. Sip and Save Offer at Brighton Racecourse
Over all three days of the Festival, Brighton Racecourse will be offering discounted drinks for the first hour of gates opening. You can benefit from 50% off draught, including soft drinks, lager, cider, bitter and Guinness - meaning your first pint could be just £3.25.
Equally, you can save £10 off any bottle of house wine, Prosecco, Champagne or Jug of Pimms.
6. Beach Hut Hospitality Experience
New for 2025, Brighton Racecourse is excited to offer our exclusive Beach Hut hospitality experience!
Positioned with prime views of the track, these vibrant, private huts offer a unique and relaxed way to enjoy the races, in true seaside style. Each hut comes with informal deck chair seating and a selection of sharer nibbles and your choice of alcoholic beverages. We also have a selection of other fantastic hospitality options over the three days, including our fabulous Ladies Day Marquee, where there is exclusive jazz band entertainment, as well as our highly sought after Silks Restaurant.
7. Style Awards
Continuing Brighton Racecourse's longstanding tradition, the Style Awards are back for 2025. You could be in with a chance to win some huge prizes, including a personal styling voucher from Michelle Barrett worth £250, flowers, £250 cash prize and champagne. Check out our Style Guide for this year to see what's on trend.
8. Live Music from The Top Bananas
Over all three days of the Festival, enjoy the roaming music of The Top Bananas - the only band in the entire UK to perform on stilts! Formed in Brighton, they have been captivating audiences worldwide with their unique brand of entertainment for over 15 years!
9. Wet Weather Guarantee
We all know how unpredictable British summertime weather can be, and those who were present at last year's Festival know this first-hand! That's why we are delighted to introduce our brand-new Wet Weather Guarantee, meaning if it rains at all over the three days of the Festival, you can come back to an alternative raceday for FREE. Check out our T&Cs here.
10. After Party at Tide Club
Brighton Racecourse is excited to announce its partnership with Tide Club, keeping the celebrations going after the Festival of Racing...
Over all three days, you can keep the party going at Tide Club - the only official afterparty destination of Brighton Festival of Racing. Enjoy live DJs, ocean views and summer vibes. Show your race ticket at the bar and get your first drink FREE.
