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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.
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Add our 2025 fixtures and events to your calendar and never miss a race.
Thursday 19 June 2025
Ladies Day 2025
Ladies Day is the highlight of the Essex social calendar. Highly anticipated for both the action on the track and the fashion and entertainment off it. Join us for a summer social filled with...
Tuesday 01 July 2025
Queen Charlotte Stakes
The ninth edition of Queen Charlotte Fillies' Stakes returns to form a wonderful evening of summer racing. With £100,000 prize money, this is one of Europe’s most valuable Listed...
Thursday 07 August 2025
Chelmsford City Cup
Join us on Thursday 7 August as our ‘10 Year Anniversary’ celebrations continue into the summer with the reimagined Weatherbys Chelmsford City Cup day!The Weatherbys Chelmsford City Cup...
Thursday 14 August 2025
Summer Sessions Racing
Summer is a time for socialising, days out with friends and family, and making memories that last long after the long sunny days have ended. During the summer Chelmsford City Racecourse is a...
Thursday 21 August 2025
Summer Sessions Racing
Prepare for an extraordinary day of racing as Chelmsford City Racecourse.Prepare to see the finest Thoroughbreds from near and far, competing in a thrilling showcase of speed and stamina. As the sun...
Saturday 23 August 2025
Dance Through The Decades - History of House Music
Cross The Dj takes you on a journey from Farley ‘Jackmaster’ Funk right up to the latest Ibiza Anthems. Relive the music and magic of your favorite decades with our brand-new series...
Thursday 28 August 2025
Greene King Day
Join us for a thrilling Thursday afternoon race fixture. As the sun shines, Chelmsford City Racecourse sets the stage for an action-packed day of top-class horse racing. Whether you're a seasoned...
Saturday 30 August 2025
Armand Van Helden - Summer Sessions Closing Party
Legendary DJ and music producer Armand Van Helden will bring his signature sound and energy to Chelmsford for our famous end-of-summer party, headlining the final night of Summer Sessions..The...
Thursday 11 September 2025
Thursday Afternoon Racing
Come racing for Thursday afternoon racing, combine the best of racing with fun games and entertainment that will make your Thursday afternoon complete. Having a get-together with friends for a...
Thursday 18 September 2025
Thursday Nights
Our Thursday Nights series, combine the best of racing with fun games and entertaiment that will make your Thursday Night complete. Having a get-together with friends for a birthday or...
Thursday 02 October 2025
Thursday Nights Sponsored by Betfair
We have partnered by the brilliant team at Betfair to bring you even more amazing racing!Embrace the enchantment of floodlit October racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse on Thursday evenings...
