Festival of Racing - Ladies Day

About

Get ready to dress to impress, add a touch of glamour and enjoy Day 2 of the prestigious Brighton Festival of Racing - as Ladies Day 2025 lands! Nothing beats racing in the summer sunshine and Ladies Day 2025 is the ideal day out to enjoy it. If you are looking for fun things to do in Brighton this August, be sure to come along to Brighton's most popular day in the racing calendar.

The Rockafeller Prank: Fatboy Tim
Ladies Day just got even better... enjoy a live set from Fatboy Tim!

As a tribute to Brighton resident DJ Fatboy Slim, Tim embodies the electrifying energy and infectious beats that have defined Fatboy Slim's legendary career. He captures the essence of Fatboy Slim's music, delivering high-energy sets that keep audiences on their feet.

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

Jazz band entertainment (in the Marquee)

Fatboy Tim DJ entertainment

Seaside funfair stalls

Hook a Duck

Coconut shy game

Hoopla traditional game

Seaside photo board

Oversized deckchairs

Music from The Top Bananas
Ladies Day isn’t just racing and fashion fun. It also brings a fantastic atmosphere and live entertainment. 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.

Ladies Day Alfriston Gardens Style Awards
By wearing your best frock, prettiest shoes or statement bag, you can be in with a chance of winning some huge prizes! The winner can expect prizes such as:

£250 cash prize

Personal styling voucher from Michelle Barrett worth £250

Bottle of champagne

Bouquet of flowers

Check out our 2025 Style Guide here!

Entering the Alfriston Gardens Style Awards has never been simpler: Head to the Flower Wall, have your photo taken and share just a couple of details with the team so we know how to contact you if you’re shortlisted to the Alfriston Gardens Style Awards Final. You’ll then be put forward for final judging before the Alriston Gardens Style Awards Winner 2025 is revealed.

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!

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!

If you are looking for things to do in Brighton this August, look no further. Whether you are local or visiting for a holiday, remember to the racecourse.

The Summer Holidays are the ideal time to bring the kids along and make some great memories at Brighton Racecourse. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from thrilling races to a friendly, relaxed vibe by the coast.

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

Soak up this Ladies Day in style from your very own private beach hut! This hut is just 100 yards from the track at this year's Festival of Racing and includes:

Access to a private Beach Hut, located on the exclusive Weighing Room Lawn, for the day

Informal outdoor deck chair seating

Selection of sharer nibbles and your choice of 6 bottled beers, a bottle of house red, white or rosé wine, or 6 soft drinks, with the option to upgrade to a bottle of prosecco for just £10.

Great access to all the racing action

Convenient bar & betting facilities

Premier admission & raceday programme

Ladies Day Tickets
Tickets to Brighton Ladies Day are on sale now. From general admission to best value packages, we have a variety of options to suit occasions and budgets.

Book your tickets in advance for Early Bird pricing, or opt for group bookings for those coming to the races in groups of 10+ guests.

Or, for those looking for an unforgettable night out, opt for one of our hospitality offerings through Seat Unique. From the Silks Restaurant to private boxes or the Ladies Day Marquee, there is something for everyone.