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Essex Days Out

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 08 May 2025
Curry Night & Racing
The evenings are getting warmer, and so is the food at our Fairwood Brasserie. Join us for an evening filled with delicious flavors and thrilling racing, where the entertainment on the track is as...
Saturday 17 May 2025
Dance Through The Decades - Back to the 90s
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...
Thursday 22 May 2025
Summer Sessions Racing
Spring the perfect time to soak in the excitement of the races under the gentle twilight. Whether you're a racing aficionado or simply seeking a delightful springtime outing, this event promises...
Sunday 01 June 2025
Sky Bet Sunday Series
The first Sky Bet Sunday Series fixture to be staged at Chelmsford City will take place on Sunday, 1st June featuring a whopping £225,000 in prize money.This is our second family event of the...
Thursday 05 June 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...
Saturday 07 June 2025
Dance Through The Decades - 30 years of UK garage
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...
Thursday 12 June 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 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...