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YOUR NEW SUMMER SOCIAL
This summer, we’re inviting you to reimagine your social plans with Summer Sessions. Taking place over seven select summer dates, culminating in our famous end of Summer Concert raceday, Summer Sessions combine horse racing, dance music, and a relaxed beer garden setting for the perfect summer day out.
Gather with friends, and soak up the sunshine in our Level Head beer garden with fantastic food and drink before the conversation pauses momentarily for the thundering of hooves down the home straight and the celebrations of winners. When the races end, the music begins. As the bassline hits, you feel the music reverberate through your body. Singing and dancing under the evening sky, surrounded by friends, there’s no better way to celebrate summer
Dress up or go casual, sip a crisp craft beer or cocktails trackside, cheer on your picks, and then party late into the evening – Summer Sessions lets you make the day your own. So whether you’re celebrating, catching up with friends, or just looking for a memorable day out, ditch the usual beer garden and visit the racecourse for Summer Sessions, the perfect backdrop for summer fun.
SUMMER SESSION HEADLINER
Legendary DJ and music producer Armand Van Helden will bring his signature sound and energy to Chelmsford, headlining the final night of Summer Sessions on Saturday 30th August.
With a career spanning decades and hits like “U Don’t Know Me,” “My My My,” and “Bonkers” (with Dizzee Rascal), Armand Van Helden has solidified his place as a pioneer in the electronic and house music scenes. Performing on the concert stage he will provide the soundtrack to our famous end of Summer party.
OUR RESIDENT DJ
Cross has been a mainstay of the London nightlife scene, having held residencies at Pacha, Fabric, XOYO, Archer Street, Cargo, and the Queen of Hoxton. He was the DJ requested by The Prodigy to open their end-of-tour gig at a sold-out Alexandra Palace and has previously been the warm-up DJ for Underworld, Basement Jaxx, Skepta, and Joy Orbison, to name a few.
As our resident DJ, Cross will be performing live after racing at Summer Sessions.
Listen Before You Visit
Summer Sessions FAQ's
Summer Sessions will take you on an incredible musical journey of the greatest dance and house music. On Saturday 30th August, our end of Summer party, and final Summer Session will be headlined the Legendary DJ and music producer Armand Van Helden, performing his greatest hits.
General admission tickets to Thursday Summer Sessions racedays are just £15 when purchased in advance and include access to the Grandstand and Level Head Garden.
Tickets for the final Summer session and end of Summer party, headlined by Armand Van Helden, start at £40 for General Admission.
Hospitality and premium bar options are also available.
Normal policy applies for all Thursday Summer Session fixtures. Under 18’s have free entry to the racecourse.
There are no children’s tickets available for the Saturday 30th August concert raceday. Under 18’s can attend, but will need to purchase a full priced ticket for Armand Van Helden.
Don’t forget to bring ID as these will be scanned upon arrival. If you do not have an ID, you will not be able to enter the event.