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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 13 March 2025
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Thursday 27 March 2025
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Thursday 03 April 2025
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 £100,000 spectacle is...
Friday 18 April 2025
Good Friday Festival
Our biggest raceday returns for 2025. Perfect for families and groups of friends looking for a fun and exciting day out, our Good Friday raceday offers something for everyone. Good Friday is not only...
Saturday 19 April 2025
Dance Through The Decades - Back to the 80s
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...
Thursday 24 April 2025
Thursday Racing
Experience thunderous excitment and unparelled entertainment as the All-Weather Championships continue under Chelmsford's famous lights.Come for the thrill of the racing and leave with great...
Thursday 01 May 2025
Chelmer Fillies Stakes
Mark your calendars for a thrilling racing spectacle as the Irish Thoroughbred Marketing Chelmer Fillies' Stakes returns to Chelmsford City Racecourse on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. This prestigious...
Thursday 08 May 2025
Thursday Racing
Spring is 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...
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. Fron 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
ITV Sunday Series Family Fun Day
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...
