Festival of Racing - Festival Opener

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Brighton's 3 Day Festival of Racing - Festival Opener

Brighton Racecourse is the place to be this August for the three-day Festival of Racing. Day One of the Festival features the prestigious Brighton Mile Challenge race - one of our feature races of the Brighton calendar!

If you are looking for what to do in Brighton, the Festival is the perfect day out where kids go free to the racecourse. With so many fun seaside-themed stalls and a vibrant entertainment, Brighton Racecourse is the perfect place to visit this August!

Seaside Vibes and Entertainment
This Brighton Festival guarantees fun entertainment, including...

Seaside funfair stalls

Hook a Duck

Coconut shy game

Hoopla traditional game

Seaside photo board

Oversized deckchairs

Music from The Top Bananas

Get ready to listen to the roaming music of The Top Bananas - the only band in the UK to perform on stilts!

Formed in Brighton, they’ve been captivating audiences worldwide with their unique brand of entertainment for over 15 years. While they might look like a jazz band on stilts, their performances feature a lively mix of classic pop hits - both old and new.

Free travel to and from Brighton Station
Free coach transfers will be running between Brighton train station and the racecourse during all three days of the Festival.

They will start from 12pm at the station and run every 30 minutes until 6pm.

Wet Weather Guarantee at Brighton Racecourse
We know the British weather can be unpredictable, so we’re delighted to introduce our Wet Weather Guarantee.

What does this mean? During the duration of the Festival of Racing, if it rains from when gates open to the end of the last race, you will be invited back to an alternative raceday for free – to enjoy the best of British racing under, hopefully, sunnier skies!

Find out more and view the full T&Cs here!

Autism in Racing
Brighton Racecourse is delighted to be partnering with Autism in Racing. A Sensory Space/Quiet Room will be available for use on site, with trained specialists who understand when things get a little too loud, crowded or over-stimulating.

Tickets are complimentary and restricted to two Adult tickets per booking via their website here!

The Official Festival of Racing Afterparty Is here!
We’re keeping the celebrations going after the Brighton Festival of Racing...

Join us at Tide Club – the official afterparty destination of Brighton Festival of Racing!

Live DJs

Ocean views

Summer cocktails

Unbeatable vibes

Exclusive perks for racegoers

Show your race ticket at the bar and get your first drink FREE – it’s our way of saying cheers to an epic day out!

Elevate your experience
New for 2025 – Brighton Beach Hut Experience!

Soak up the racing action in style from your very own private beach hut! This hut is for up to 10 guests and is just 100 yards from the track at this year's Festival of Racing.

Relax in deck chairs, enjoy live entertainment, and indulge in:

Delicious sweet and savoury sharing nibbles

Your choice of 6 bottled beers, a bottle of house wine or 6 soft drinks

Summer Holidays in Brighton
If you are looking for what to do in Brighton, the racecourse is the perfect place to visit this August! Make the most of the school holidays and bring the kids along to Brighton Racecourse this summer.

It’s the perfect mix of exciting racing action, relaxed seaside vibes and family-friendly fun! The Summer Holidays are the ideal time to bring the kids along and make some great memories at Brighton Racecourse.

Book Now For Amazing Savings
Grab your tickets in advance online for the best savings! Group bookings can save 5 pounds per ticket when booking groups of 10 or more!