Beginners Guide to Newmarket Nights
The Newmarket Nights are evening race meetings followed by a concert from a well-known band or artiste.
Now entering their 23rd year, they take place at Newmarket's summer racecourse, the beautiful and atmospheric July Course.
Timings
Racing commences at approximately 6pm and finishes at approximately 9pm (during the latter part of the summer, these times become earlier). The concert commences approximately 20 minutes after the last race.
Ticket Prices?
Ticket prices vary depending on the enclosure and artiste that is performing. For more details please see the individual enclosure guides below.
Please note: All tickets include the race meeting and the concert. Concert-only tickets are not available.
Children aged 5-17 will be charged £15 for Premier Enclosure and Grandstand & Paddock admission and £10 for Garden Enclosure admission on Newmarket Nights. Children's tickets are strictly limited and must be purchased in conjunction with adult tickets. Once the reduced price child ticket allocation has been reached for a particular Night, Adult prices will apply.
Which Enclosure?
Newmarket operates a 3 enclosure system whilst the racing is taking place. Once the racing action finishes, all enclosures are opened and racecgoers can then take their place for the concert.
Click here to view a plan of the July Course
Premier Enclosure: Tickets priced £28 - £36 depending on artiste
A Premier Enclosure admission badge entitles you to enjoy the best facilities and the best views of the racing action and gives access to a wider choice of food and drink outlets.
The stage is located in the Premier Enclosure, therefore racegoers who choose to buy Premier Enclosure badges have the best access to the stage.
Please note: A strict dress code operates in the Premier Enclosure. No Jeans, denim, trainers, collarless shirts, beachwear, unduly casual or extreme attire will be permitted in the Premier Enclosure.
For more details on the Dress Code click here
Grandstand & Paddock: Tickets priced £22 - £28 depending on artiste
The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure is good middle ground. From this enclosure there are good views of the racing and good access to a variety of food and drink outlets.
Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure customers will be given access to the Premier Enclosure and therefore access to the Newmarket Nights stage after the last race has been run.
Please note: The Grandstand & Paddock operates a smart / casual dress code. Smart jeans and tailored shorts are permitted, but no bare tops or singlets please.
Garden Enclosure: Tickets priced at £18
The Garden Enclosure is located furthest away from the winning post and the Newmarket Nights stage.
Garden Enclosure customers will be given access to the Premier Enclosure and therefore access to the Newmarket Nights stage after the last race has been run.
A dress code does not apply in the Garden Enclosure.
Seating
There are no reserved seating areas at Newmarket Nights.
Car Parking
There is ample free parking available at the July Course.
What to wear?
A strict dress code operates in the Premier Enclosure.
No Jeans, denim, trainers, collarless shirts, beachwear, unduly casual or extreme attire will be permitted in the Premier Enclosure.
The Grandstand & Paddock operates a smart / casual dress code. Smart jeans and tailored shorts are permitted but no bare tops or singlets please.
A dress code does not apply in the Garden Enclosure.
For more details on the Dress Code click here
