2026 Fixtures & Tickets

We are pleased to confirm our 2026 fixtures, are now on-sale!

Get the best price when you pre-book, with a saving of 20% when you book over 10 tickets or more!

August


Saturday 1 August 2026
Saturday 1st August - William Hill Summer Cup
The William Hill Summer Cup is back—one of Thirsk’s major summer highlights, offering high-quality racing and a fantastic day out in the heart of the season. What’s On: Live music from THE EMERALD THIEVES, bars & food vendors - why not upgrade to one of our three hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day!  Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Wednesday 29th July to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out!
Gates Open
11.00am
First Race
1.38pm
Last Race

Friday 7 August 2026
Friday 7th August - Superhero Family Day
Join us for our Superhero & Princess Family Day! What’s On: Live music from REBECCA YORK, bars & food vendors - why not upgrade to one of our three hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day!  This is also a Family Day so we will have heaps of FREE children's entertainment including: Live Shows from the team at Emma Enchanted, Inflatables, Fairground Stalls, Laser Battle Zone, Games, Face Painting, Balloon Modelling and more! Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Tuesday 4th August to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out! (Admission Only)
Gates Open
11.00am
First Race
2.10pm
Last Race

Friday 14 August 2026
Friday 14th August - Country Music Night
Our only evening meeting of the season gets a brand-new twist for 2026! We’re bringing full country vibes to Thirsk with live music from a country band, bucking broncos, line dancing, and all your favourite sausage and beer stalls. Dust off those cowboy boots and hats – this is an evening you won’t want to miss! To help everyone get into the spirit of the event, we'll be relaxing our usual Premier Enclosure dress code and encouraging racegoers to embrace the country and western theme. So whether it's denim, boots, hats or fringe, we can't wait to see your outfits! What’s On: Live music from COUNTRY BOUND, country themed entertainment, Sausage Stalls (featuring HECK!), Local Breweries (featuring THEAKSTONS) – why not upgrade to one of our three hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day!  Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Tuesday 11th August to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out!
Gates Open
3.30pm
First Race
5.33pm
Last Race

Friday 28 August 2026
Friday 28th August - All Creatures Great & Small Family Day
Our well-loved All Creatures Great and Small Family Day makes its return! With Thirsk’s close ties to the world of James Herriot, this raceday brings the charm of the Yorkshire vet to the racecourse with a brilliant mix of racing, animals, and family fun. What’s On: Live music from REBECCA YORK, bars & food vendors - why not upgrade to one of our three hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day!  This is also a Family Day so we will have heaps of FREE children's entertainment including: Ian's Mobile Petting Farm, Inflatables, Fairground Stalls, Jungle Run, Games, Face Painting, Kids Disco and more! Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Tuesday 25th August to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out!
Gates Open
11.00am
First Race
2.11pm
Last Race

September


Saturday 5 September 2026
Saturday 5th September - Ladies' Day
Ladies’ Day is one of the most popular and glamorous dates of the Thirsk season. What’s On: Join us for a fabulous day featuring our Most Stylish and Best Hat competitions, with fantastic prizes generously provided by our partners. Enjoy live music from THE EMERALD THIEVES BAND and a vibrant atmosphere throughout the course—this really is a day you won’t want to miss. Looking for the perfect base for the day? Upgrade to one of our hospitality packages, including our exclusive Ladies’ Pavilion packages, available only on Ladies’ Day. Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Wednesday 2nd September to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out!
Gates Open
11.00am
First Race
2.05pm
Last Race

Monday 14 September 2026
Monday 14th September - Season Finale
Our final race meeting of the season, join us one last time before we close our gates for 2026. What’s On: Live music from ELENA LARKIN, bars & food vendors – why not upgrade to one of our three hospitality packages and reserve a table for the day!  Saver Rate: Book before midnight on Friday 11th September to secure our Saver Rate. Prices then increase to the On-The-Day rate, so don’t miss out! (Admission Only)
Gates Open
11.00am
First Race
2.21pm
Last Race
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Premier Season Ticket

Our popular Premier Season Ticket is on sale for £180 and, as the name suggests, the Premier Season Ticket offers admission into the Premier Enclosure for all of Thirsk’s 16 race fixtures in 2026.

The Premier Season Ticket is fully transferable so if you cannot attend, simply share it with someone who can.

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