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Festival of Racing 2025 - Day 1

Wednesday 6th August 2025

Key Information:
GATES OPEN

12:25 tbc

FIRST RACE

14:25 tbc

LAST RACE

16:55 tbc

RACE TYPE

Flat

RACES

6 to 8

GOING
TBA

🏇Brighton's 3 Day Festival of Racing🏇

Brighton Racecourse is the place to be this August for the three-day Festival of Racing. Day One of the Festival features the prestigious Brighton Mile Challenge race - one of our feature races of the Brighton calendar!

If you are looking for what to do in Brighton, the Festival is the perfect day out where kids go free to the racecourse. With so many fun seaside-themed stalls and a vibrant entertainment, Brighton Racecourse is the perfect place to visit this August!

Seaside Vibes and Entertainment🏖️🏇🎤

This Brighton Festival guarantees fun entertainment, including...

🏖️ Seaside funfair stalls

🦆 Hook a Duck

🥥 Coconut shy game

⭕ Hoopla traditional game

📸 Seaside photo board

🏖️ Oversized deckchairs

Music from The Top Bananas🍌

Get ready to listen to the roaming music of The Top Bananas - the only band in the UK to perform on stilts!

Formed in Brighton, they-ve been captivating audiences worldwide with their unique brand of entertainment for over 15 years. While they might look like a jazz band on stilts, their performances feature a lively mix of classic pop hits - both old and new.

Autism in Racing💌

Brighton Racecourse is delighted to be partnering with Autism in Racing. A Sensory Space/Quiet Room will be available for use on site, with trained specialists who understand when things get a little too loud, crowded or over-stimulating.

Tickets are complimentary and restricted to two Adult tickets per booking via their website here!

Elevate your experience🌞🏖️

NEW for 2025 - Brighton Beach Hut Experience!

Soak up the racing action in style from your very own private beach hut! This hut is for up to 10 guests and is just 100 yards from the track at this year's Festival of Racing.

Relax in deck chairs, enjoy live entertainment, and tuck into a gourmet Piglets Pantry picnic box.

Included in the Piglets Pantry box is:

🍬 Delicious sweet and savoury treats

🍺Two drinks (choose from beer, wine, or soft drinks)

Summer Holidays in Brighton🌞

If you are looking for what to do in Brighton, the racecourse is the perfect place to visit this August! Make the most of the school holidays and bring the kids along to Brighton Racecourse this summer.

It-s the perfect mix of exciting racing action, relaxed seaside vibes and family-friendly fun! The Summer Holidays are the ideal time to bring the kids along and make some great memories at Brighton Racecourse.

Book Now For Amazing Savings

Grab your tickets in advance online for the best savings! Group bookings can save 5 pounds per ticket when booking groups of 10 or more!

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Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique.

Admission - Early Bird

Enjoy access to the grandstand, pre-parade and parade rings, all public bars, eateries, and betting outlets within the grandstand, allowing you to enjoy all the racing action and any live entertainment

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£18.00
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3 DAY - FESTIVAL PASS

Details: Includes admission to all three Festival Racedays, giving you access to top-class racing, live entertainment, and views of the action
Dates: Wed 6 August - Festival Day 1, Thurs 7 August - Ladies Day & Fri 8 August - Festival Day 3
Ticket Info: You will receive one ticket before the first event, which grants access to all included fixtures. Please keep your ticket safe for entry throughout the festival. This ticket saves you ---

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£45.00
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Admission - Early Bird GROUP (10+)

Early Bird discounted admission for groups of 10 or more tickets, with access as outlined above.

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£14.40
Minimum: 10
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Admission - Premier Early Bird

Access: Premier enclosure, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all premier public bars, all premier public eateries and all premier public betting outlets
Details: Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Discount: Book in advance to secure the best price

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£23.00
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Admission - Premier Early Bird GROUP (10+)

Access: Premier enclosure, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all premier public bars, all premier public eateries and all premier public betting outlets
Details: Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Discount: For groups over 40, please call 01342 831791

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£18.40
Minimum: 10
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a Day at the Races - Early Bird *

LIMITED AVAILABILITY



Access: Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets

Details: Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of the racing action and any live entertainment

Dining: Includes one pint of Carlsberg or a soft drink and a traditional pie

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£25.00
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Summer Cooler - Early Bird *

Access:Grandstand, pre-parade ring, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details:Includes your raceday programme and enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Dining:Includes one glass of Prosecco, Pimms No1 cocktail, pint of beer or a soft drink
*Please note this offer has limited availability

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£25.00
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Brighton Beach Hut *

NEW FOR 2025!

Access: Soak up the atmosphere from your very own private hut, exclusively for up to 10 guests, located within a premium area on the Weighing Room Lawn. Just 100 yards from the track and adjacent to the Parade Ring, you-ll enjoy quick access to the bar, betting facilities, and all the racing excitement.
Details: Settle into your deck chair and enjoy a full day of thrilling racing action, with live entertainment throughout the day to keep the energy high between races.
Dining: Each guest will receive a -Piglets Pantry- gourmet picnic box filled with delicious savoury and sweet treats, along with two drinks - choose from beer, wine, or soft drinks.
*This is an outdoor package so please dress appropriately for the weather. For U18 tickets, please call 01342 831791.

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£80.00
Minimum: 6 Maximum: 10
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Racecard Message

Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting for any special occassion will be featured in the racecard and announced during the event for all to see and hear!

Your personalised message (up to 20 words) should be submitted at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending it to info@brighton-racecourse.co.uk. There are a limited number of allocated spaces within the racecard, so be quick to secure yours!

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£60.00
Maximum: 1
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