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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 in Essex or fantastic festivals and events at our amazing Chelmsford location you are in the right place.
Add our 2024 fixtures and events to your calendar and never miss a race.
Tuesday 06 August 2024
Summer Holiday Racing
Promising all the excitement of racing for families and racegoers, this fixture is also our 3rd Autism in Racing day. Proud to support local children with autism, we are offering complimentary...
Thursday 15 August 2024
Evening Racing
Enjoy a warm summer evening at the racecourse. The lush grounds provide an idyllic backdrop, enhancing the vibrant atmosphere as you enjoy thrilling races under the setting sun.
Thursday 22 August 2024
The Weatherbys Chelmsford City Cup
Prepare for an extraordinary day of racing as Chelmsford City Racecourse hosts the highly anticipated Weatherbys Chelmsford City Cup on Thursday, August 22nd, 2024. This prestigious event is set to...
Thursday 29 August 2024
Greene King Day
Join us for a thrilling Thursday afternoon of racing on August 29th. As the sun shines, Chelmsford City Racecourse sets the stage for an action-packed day of top-class horse racing. Whether...
Saturday 31 August 2024
Ministry of Sound Ibiza Anthems
Get ready to party as the iconic Ministry of Sound makes its triumphant return to Chelmsford City Racecourse on August 31, 2024, immediately following a thrilling day of racing. Ministry of...
Thursday 19 September 2024
Thursday Night Racing
We have exciting things coming here to Chelmsford City Racecourse. We have partnered with Betfair to bring you bigger and better racingExperience the magic of Thursday evening racing on September...
Saturday 28 September 2024
Oktoberfest Racing
Get ready for a day of Bavarian bliss and thrilling horse racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse's Oktoberfest on 28th September 2024!Join us for traditional beer tents, live oompah band the...
Thursday 03 October 2024
Thursday Night Racing
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...
Thursday 10 October 2024
Thursday Night Racing & Curry Night
Featuring our first ever Curry Night. Our Thursday Nights series, sponsosred by Betfair, continue with the third fixture of seven thrilling race nights, where the entertainment on and off the track...
Saturday 12 October 2024
Floodlit Racing
Kickstart your October weekends with the first of two evenings of exhilarating Saturday racing at Chelmsford City Racecourse. As the sun sets and the floodlights take center stage, prepare for a...
Thursday 17 October 2024
Thursday Night Racing
Thursday evening racing always promises to be a spectacular event, combining the allure of night racing with the crisp October air. Whether you're a passionate racing fan or simply looking for an...
Popular Music, Food, and Festival Events at Our Essex Venue
As well as some of the best horseracing in the UK we are also proud to run a wide range of other events throughout the year too. From concerts to tribute acts, iconic music festivals like Clockstock as well as Food and Beer festivals, we always have exciting non-raceday events in our calendar. We are a venue that always impresses and brings exciting acts, concerts, and festivals to the area. Set to a beautiful backdrop of the Essex countryside, visitors and race attendees always have an amazing time at Chelmsford City Racecourse.
View our full event calendar below but be sure to check back to see what’s new and what coming up soon. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking for a night out in Essex, an evening race, live music, beer festivals or a big race day, we have you covered and so much more.