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Published on June 16th, 2025
•Get ready, Yorkshire — the ultimate summer party is coming to York Racecourse in 2025, combining thrilling racing and chart-topping pop stars.
York Racecourse is going bigger than ever with a show-stopping programme of racing and live music that makes this iconic venue the place to be this summer.
SATURDAY 28TH JUNE – OLLY MURS
Kick off your summer holidays in style at the brand-new Summer Music Raceday. Enjoy seven high-stakes races with nearly £300,000 in prize money before pop favourite Olly Murs brings his infectious energy and chart hits — including Troublemaker, Heart Skips a Beat, and Dance With Me Tonight — to the stage for an electric evening show.
FRIDAY 25TH JULY – SOPHIE ELLIS-BEXTOR & NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
York’s only evening show of the summer promises disco vibes and pop anthems under the stars. After an action-packed race card featuring the EBF Lyric Stakes, get ready to dance the night away with the queen of glitter herself, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, plus feel-good classics from Natasha Bedingfield, the star behind mega-hits like Unwritten and Pocket Full of Sunshine.
SATURDAY 26TH JULY – RONAN KEATING
Round off the Music Showcase Weekend in unforgettable fashion as Irish legend Ronan Keating performs timeless favourites like When You Say Nothing At All and Life Is a Rollercoaster after a superb day’s racing, headlined by the prestigious Group 2 Sky Bet York Stakes — a key trial for the Juddmonte International, one of Britain’s richest races.
With award-winning hospitality, delicious local food and drink, free parking and shuttle buses, and a famously friendly Yorkshire atmosphere, York Racecourse is set to deliver three unmissable days of racing and live music in 2025.
Tickets start from just £15 — book early for the best deals and secure your spot at Yorkshire’s biggest summer celebration.
Get your tickets now at: www.yorkracecourse.co.uk
- Early bird and group discounts available until 18th June
- Under-18s only £10
- Free shuttle buses or a scenic 25-minute stroll from York Station
- No booking fees. No parking charges. Just good times guaranteed.
Be part of the magic — racing, music, and memories, all right here in the heart of Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Team
The Yorkshire.com editorial team is made up of local writers, content creators, and tourism specialists who are passionate about showcasing the very best of God’s Own Country. With deep roots in Yorkshire’s communities, culture, food scene, landscapes, and visitor economy, the team works closely with local businesses, venues, and organisations to bring readers the latest news, events, travel inspiration, and insider guides from across the region. From hidden gems to headline festivals, Yorkshire.com is dedicated to celebrating everything that makes Yorkshire such a special place to live, work, and visit.
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