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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.
Saturday 29 August 2026
Summer Sessions End of Summer Party with David Morales
Our Summer Sessions series comes to it's epic conclusion in our End of Summer Sessions Party. Experience a DJ set from a true titan of dance music. David Morales is a Grammy Award-winning DJ...
Cross The Dj takes you on a journey through the iconic era of Disco. The 1970’s and 1980’s gave us iconic artists such as Chic, Sister Sledge, Boney M and many more, leading into the...
Turn your Thursday into the highlight of the week. Swap the commute-home routine for an evening of live racing, drinks with friends and a buzzing trackside atmosphere. Watch the action unfold as the...
Thursday nights were made for this. Gather your group, grab a drink and experience the thrill of live racing under the evening sky. From the anticipation before the first race to the celebrations...
Ease into the weekend early with Thursday Night Racing. Enjoy a drink outdoors, soak up the atmosphere and feel the excitement build as the runners charge down the home straight. Whether you stay for...
Who says the weekend has to wait? Thursday Night Racing delivers big atmosphere, fast action and great company all in one evening. Feel the rush of the race, celebrate the winners and make the most...
Dance Through The Decades - A Journey through Hip Hop & RnB
Cross The DJ takes you on a journey through the last 5 decades of Hip Hop & RnB. Come on down and sip that Gin ‘n’ Juice, buckle up those Evisu jeans and brush that dirt off your...
Elevate your midweek plans with Thursday Night Racing. A relaxed setting, quality drinks and live sporting drama combine for a refined evening out. Watch every stride from trackside and unwind as the...
Looking for something different this week? Thursday Night Racing offers live sport, great food and a vibrant atmosphere in one easy evening out. Arrive after work, enjoy the racing, and stay as the...
Cross The DJ takes you from the early days of UK Garage right up to the modern era of Disclosure. two-steppers assemble! Relive the music and magic of your favourite decades with our brand-new...
Celebrate the season with a day at the races. Christmas Racedays combine thrilling live racing with festive food, winter drinks and a lively atmosphere perfect for gathering friends, family or...
Looking for a Christmas party with a difference? Swap the usual dinner and disco for fresh air, festive cheer and live sporting drama. Enjoy seasonal treats, raise a glass trackside and celebrate...
