Racedays
Musselburgh Racecourse provides year round racing action, with 25 racedays across the flat and jump racing season - weekend, midweek and evening. There's something for everyone from our biggest racedays including Ladies Day to our popular family racedays. Every raceday offers quality racing with outstanding facilities and an atmosphere to match. Our Sensational 6 racedays include New Years Day, Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend, Easter Saturday, The Edinburgh Cup, Ladies Day and The Summer Finale weekend. Please note, the fixture list and race times may be subject to change.
August 2024
The 90's Friday Night at the Races
Friday 2 August
Gather your work colleagues and friends and enjoy a summers night packed full of thrilling entertainment including six flat races, music from the 90’s and 00's followed by an exciting 90's and 00's After-Racing Party with DJ Ian Waugh (open to all racegoers and takes place for approx. 1 hour after the last race). Grab your favourite 90's or 00's outfit (dressing up is not essential), sing and dance your heart out! Indulge in tasty bites from some of Scotland’s finest street food vendors. Our food vendors cater for dietary requirements and preferences. Were only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
4:00 PM
First Race
6:10 PM
Last Race
8:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Ladies Day in partnership with Pommery Champagne
Friday 9 August
Scotland's biggest and most prestigious 5 star Ladies Day. It's an annual sell-out event! Style. Elegance. Glamour. There are nearly not enough words to describe the exquisite looks, fashion and horse racing that make Ladies Day so renowned in Scotland. Everyone is welcome. It's not just for the ladies. Enjoy top class horse racing. A stylish and fantastic 5 star party atmosphere. Prestigious fashion prizes worth over £4,000. TV and radio personality, Rylan Clark will host our popular After Racing Party which is open all all Ladies Day ticket holders. It will take place after the last race for approximately one hour and a half. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. Please be aware of the following: There will be no group discounts, no child, OAP or concession tickets available. On Ladies Day, we have a limited number of complimentary Personal Assistant tickets. These can only be obtained with a valid Carer’s ID or other carer documentation when accompanying a paying adult. Due to Ladies Day being an annual sell-out, our Personal Assistant tickets will be on a first come, first served basis. They will not be available on the raceday and must be obtained in advance. To apply for one of these limited tickets, please email the team at enquiries@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk. All Personal Assistant tickets have now been allocated for Ladies Day 2024 and no additional Personal Assistant tickets will be issued. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
2:20 PM
Last Race
4:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £60.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Racing TV Raceday
Tuesday 27 August
Gather your work colleagues, family or friends and join us straight from the office. Enjoy a Tuesday like no other featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:10 PM
Last Race
4:40 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Portobello Cup Raceday
Wednesday 28 August
It's the perfect time to position yourself alongside the running rail and experience the power of the horses as they thunder up the final straight. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
September 2024
Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup
Saturday 14 September
Come and enjoy seven competitive flat races including The £20,000 Musselburgh Gold Cup and a traditional Bavarian party in our Bavarian marquee (limited seating. First come, first served) - complete with steins, oompah bands, bratwurst, and pretzels. You’ll also have a chance to join in authentic Oktoberfest sing alongs, stein holding and keg rolling competitions plus more! Racegoers are encouraged to attend in their finest lederhosens but it’s not essential. The after racing party will continue one hour after the last race. We are thrilled to be able to welcome students from Edinburgh and St Andrews to give them a taste of some thrilling competitive racing. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
1:30 PM
First Race
3:42 PM
Last Race
7:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Superhero Family Raceday
Sunday 15 September
Racing isn't just for grown-ups! It’s our Superheroes day so come and let the kids enjoy our Clip Clop kids zone with kids rides and superhero shows (Batman, Spiderman, Captain America, Bumblebee), prizes for the best dressed superhero or character. Included in our Clip Clop enclosure are free kids rides and the ever-popular face painting - all included in the price. Throughout the day the kids can dance their hearts out at our kids disco. Gather the clan and bundle them in the car for a day filled with entertainment and exciting flat racing. Guaranteed to tire out those wee legs. Remember, children 17 years and under go free. Sunday 15th September will be a dedicated family day. The Musselburgh Gold Cup race will now feature on Saturday 14th September, and we will also welcome students from Edinburgh and surrounding areas (on Saturday 14th September). We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:15 PM
Last Race
5:45 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
October 2024
The Racing TV Raceday
Wednesday 2 October
Featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:00 PM
Last Race
4:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Afternoon Racing
Monday 14 October
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go on. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:05 PM
Last Race
5:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
November 2024
Scottish Flat Season Finale Raceday
Wednesday 6 November
A great afternoon of racing to round off the flat season! Top jockeys and flat trainers compete for the Musselburgh Flat 2024 season championship title. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:05 PM
Last Race
5:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Start of the Jumps Saltire Raceday
Thursday 28 November
Come and enjoy a great day of jumps racing. Racegoers packages are available so treat yourself to a great day out and take up position close to one of the hurdles or fences as the horses speed past. Racing afternoons are popular for corporate hospitality. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
11:55 AM
Last Race
3:20 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Festive Jumps Raceday
Friday 29 November
Join us for a Friday like no other featuring exciting jumps racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
11:50 AM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
December 2024
Christmas Jumper Raceday
Monday 9 December
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go. Join us for a Monday like no other featuring exciting jumps racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. Concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:25 PM
Last Race
3:25 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
January 2025
New Year's Day Raceday 2025
Wednesday 1 January
The place to be on New Year's Day! Start 2025 in style at our New Year's Day race meeting. The day will be filled with great racing including the Auld Reekie Handicap Chase and Hogmaneigh Hurdle, live entertainment, marquee's, our winter fashion competition with fantastic prizes and plenty of festive food and drink. Fun for everyone no matter what age! If you're looking for a great day out on New Year's Day, in and around Edinburgh then come along to what promises to be a great event. More information to come closer to the day.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
12:35 PM
Last Race
3:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £32.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
June 2025
The Edinburgh Cup Raceday 2025
Saturday 7 June
Join us for fun, frivolities, and the pure exhilaration of a day at the races. Enjoy The Edinburgh Cup and witness the fastest filly or mare win the Listed, 7 furlong, The Queen of Scots race! The Edinburgh Cup will attract a top field and the winner would normally go on to Royal Ascot a few weeks later. On top of high-quality racing, enjoy the best live music on our Main Stage and the After-Racing party (open to all racegoers and will take place for 1 hour after the last race). Sip on botanical-inspired cocktails from Edinburgh Gin Tipple Trailer. Indulge in tasty bites from some of Scotland’s finest street food vendors. Our food vendors cater for dietary requirements and preferences. For those who wish to watch The Epsom Derby, it will be shown on our screens around the racecourse. Come with friends, family and colleagues and soak up the party atmosphere with all the excitement of the races. Don't forget to dress to impress as there will be a social competition for our most fashionable racegoers. Stay tuned on our social channels for more information. We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day. Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes. Please subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, click here.
Type
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:40 PM
Last Race
5:20 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £30.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available