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Events in Essex!
Throughout the year Chelmsford City Racecourse hosts a variety of exciting events and nights out outside of our racing programme along with all our highly popular racing events. Whether you are looking for a night out at the races in Essex or fantastic festivals and events at our amazing Chelmsford location you are in the right place.
Add our 2025 fixtures and events to your calendar and never miss a race.
Friday 02 January 2026
New Year Afternoon Racing & Quiz
Kick off 2026 in style as we launch our exciting new racing season and celebrate the start of the new year! To make racing accessible to all, General Admission tickets to this fixture are FREE....
Thursday 08 January 2026
Thursday Racing
This January, we're offering FREE General Admission tickets so you can beat the blues and join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse and experience the thrill of the All-Weather Championships...
Thursday 15 January 2026
Curry Night & Racing
We are offering FREE General Admission tickets to all our January race meetings, allowing you to enjoy a thrilling day of all-weather racing at no cost. Join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse and...
Thursday 29 January 2026
Thursday Racing
This January, we're offering FREE General Admission tickets so you can beat the blues and join us at Chelmsford City Racecourse and experience the thrill of the All-Weather Championships...
Thursday 12 February 2026
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Saturday 21 February 2026
Saturday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment of our all-weather track under the Chelmsford City Lights.Saturday nights here have an electric ambiance that's hard to match, making...
Thursday 26 February 2026
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitement and heart-pounding action as talented Thoroughbreds thunder down the track. Whether you're a seasoned racing enthusiast or just seeking an exciting night out,...
Saturday 07 March 2026
UK Garage Raceday ft Artful Dodger
Join us for our first UK Garage raceday, featuring an exciting evening of thrilling horse racing followed by a live performance by the pioneers of UK Garage music, Artful Dodger.Race and music nights...
Thursday 12 March 2026
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Thursday 26 March 2026
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Thursday 02 April 2026
Easter Thursday
Introducing Easter Thursday, a brand-new raceday added to our Easter Festival! After the huge success of last year, we’ve extended the fun to two days, giving you even more reasons to...
