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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.
Thursday 23 April 2026
The Cardinal Stakes
Established in 2019, the Cardinal Stakes has become one of the highlights of our racing calendar and is Chelmsford City’s first premier race of the season. The spectacle is Europe’s...
Cross The DJ takes you on a journey through the music of the 1980’s. Through the advent of the synthesizer, suddenly the face of Rock and Pop music changed forever. From Madonna to Prince and...
Mark your calendars for a thrilling racing spectacle as the Chelmer Fillies' Stakes returns. This prestigious featured raceday, is one of two Listed races held here at Chelmsford annually,...
Experience thunderous excitement and unparalleled entertainment as all-weather racing continues under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great memories of...
Start Summer early and soak in the excitement of the races under the gentle twilight. Whether you're a racing aficionado or simply seeking an enjoyable evening out, Summer Sessions promises to be...
Ditch the standard pub garden and reimagine your social plans. Summer Sessions brings you the perfect blend of horse racing, craft beers, and dance music. Start your evening soaking up the twilight...
Cross The DJ takes you on a journey through the music of the 1990’s. Britpop, The Prodigy, Britney Spears, the 90’s had it all. From Nirvana to the Spice Girls, join us to celebrate the...
There is no better way to celebrate the season than at Summer Sessions. Start your early summer evening with a relaxed garden setting, enjoying premium food and drinks with friends. As the sun dips...
The most anticipated social event of the season is being reimagined, and made better than ever.For years, Ladies Day at Chelmsford has been a highlight of the racing calendar, but this year...
This July, trade the court for the course. The Queen Charlotte Stakes invites you to a day that captures the very best of the British summer, where the thrill of world-class competition meets the...
Cross The DJ takes you on a journey through the iconic decade of the 2000’s. The birth of pop-punk, dubstep, Natasha Bedingfield and a whole lot more. Whether you’re a Linkin Park fan, a...
Ditch the standard pub garden and reimagine your social plans. Summer Sessions brings you the perfect blend of horse racing, craft beers, and dance music. Start your evening soaking up the twilight...
