Where are the Music Racedays in May?

Features | 1st May 2026

With the warmer weather comes the popular Music Nights.

Here’s a look at all those fixtures in May.

Warwick

Hunter Chase Race Night, Friday 1 May

One-man band Thom Kirkpatrick will perform well-known hits and crowd favourites between races and after the last.

Doncaster

Daytime Disco and Racing, Saturday 2 May

A Daytime Disco will take place throughout the day. Hit the dancefloor to move to the ultimate party anthems and feel-good classics.

Thirsk

Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup, Saturday 2 May

Live music from The Different Lights will make sure Sky Bet Thirsk Hunt Cup Day goes with a special swing.

Runners pass the stands at Thirsk
Runners pass the stands at Thirsk

Wolverhampton

Friday Evening Racing - Ft. Pop at the Races DJ, Friday 8 May

Pop at the Races DJ will be playing chart-topping hits and feel-good pop anthems to compliment the evening all-weather card.

Ripon

Twilight Tracks Music Evening, Friday 8 May

Twilight Tracks Music Evening will feature your favourite tunes at Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse.

Hamilton

Precon Racenight ft. Glasville, Friday 15 May

Scottish modern country covers band Glasville is sure to bring a party atmosphere to Hamilton’s first Friday evening fixture.

Doncaster

Queenz Live After Racing, Saturday 16 May

Powerhouse drag act group Queenz will entertain visitors after racing with their show that celebrates pop royalty through the decades.

Frankie Dettori leaps off winner Stradivarius
Frankie Dettori's famous leap at Doncaster

Uttoxeter

Martin Kemp Back To The 80s Racenight, Saturday 16 May

Pop legend Martin Kemp will be manning the DJ decks for the ultimate 80s racenight. It promises to be a superb blend of fantastic sport and 1980s pop nostalgia.

Pontefract

Boyzlife Live After Racing, Friday 22 May

Boyzlife will be making sure it’s an unforgettable evening of racing and music. The band is made up of former Boyzone and Westlife members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.

Haydock

William Hill Temple Stakes Day, Saturday 23 May

There will be a DJ afterparty to celebrate William Hill Temple Stakes day.

Salisbury

Country & Western Evening, Saturday 23 May

Country and western evening will feature all the best country music after racing.

Runners in The Sky Bet Handicap Stakes passing The Bank Holiday crowd in the stands
Runners at Windsor pass the stands

Windsor

Summer Saturdays 'Dance Through the Decades', Saturday 23 May

The Decade Explosion Party Band will bring to disco grooves and Britpop classics to life as the track celebrates its Summer Opening Party with music through the ages.

Haydock

Betway 80s Night, Friday 29 May

Dig out your best retro gear and head down to Haydock for Betway 80s night with live music after racing.

Bevereley

Very British Raceday, Saturday 30 May

Platinum Queen will be rocking visitors to Beverley’s Very British Raceday. All The Queen classics from Bohemian Rhapsody to We Are The Champions will be heard after racing.

Time To Study and Cieren Fallon on his way to winning The Betfair Exchange Old Borough Cup Handicap in front of the Haydock Stands
Runners at Haydock pass the stands

Haydock

Betway Sparkling Saturday, Saturday 30 May

Betway Sparkling Saturday will go with a bang as there’s a DJ afterparty to make sure the celebrations continue after racing.

Lingfield

Soul & Motown, Saturday 30 May

Summer Sounds evening will celebrate the best Soul and Motown tunes.