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. We're also proud to be the home of the world-famous Corgi Derby. Please note, the fixture list and race times may be subject to change.
July 2025
Luca's Ice Cream Family Raceday
Tuesday 22 July
Join us for an unforgettable day at the races, packed with fun for all the family! Flat Racing Action: Experience seven thrilling flat races, including the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity Handicap Stakes.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £22.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
August 2025
The 90's Friday Night at the Races
Friday 1 August
Round up your workmates and friends for an unforgettable evening of thrilling entertainment! Enjoy seven action-packed flat races, throw it back with your favourite 90’s and 00’s tunes, and keep the good vibes going at our 90’s After-Racing Party—open to all racegoers and running for approximately one hour after the final race.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
3:45 PM
First Race
5:37 PM
Last Race
8:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £27.00
Concessions
From £24.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Ladies Day 2025
Friday 8 August
Scotland's Biggest & Most Prestigious 5-Star Ladies Day: an Annual Sell-Out Event | Style.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £60.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Celebrating National Racehorse Week Raceday
Tuesday 26 August
Enjoy a Tuesday like no other featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:15 PM
First Race
2:20 PM
Last Race
4:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Portobello Cup Raceday
Wednesday 27 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.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
September 2025
Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup
Saturday 13 September
Get ready for a thrilling day of racing and Bavarian revelry! For one day only, Oktoberfest comes to Musselburgh Races — blending the excitement of seven competitive flat races, including the £20,000 Musselburgh Gold Cup, with the festive spirit of Germany’s most iconic celebration (yes, it officially starts in September!).
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
2:00 PM
First Race
4:10 PM
Last Race
7:18 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Student Raceday
Sunday 14 September
Get ready for the ultimate student takeover at Musselburgh Racecourse! On Student Day, we’re rolling out the red carpet for 3,000 students to enjoy an unforgettable day of racing, music, and non-stop entertainment.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:10 PM
Last Race
5:35 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
October 2025
The Racing TV Raceday
Wednesday 1 October
Featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
1:45 PM
Last Race
5:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Max Recycle Raceday
Monday 13 October
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go on.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
4:55 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
November 2025
Scottish Flat Season Finale Raceday
Wednesday 5 November
A great afternoon of racing to round off the flat season! Top jockeys and flat trainers compete for the Musselburgh Flat 2025 season championship title.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:35 PM
Last Race
3:42 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Start of the Jumps Raceday
Friday 28 November
Join us for a Friday like no other featuring exciting jumps racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
12:05 PM
Last Race
3:25 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
December 2025
The Festive Jumps Raceday
Monday 8 December
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:45 PM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Festive Jumps Raceday
Monday 8 December
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:45 PM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Christmas Jumper Raceday
Monday 22 December
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:45 PM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
January 2026
New Year's Day Raceday 2026 in partnership with Virgin Bet
Thursday 1 January
The place to be on New Year's Day! Start 2026 in style at our New Year's Day race meeting.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
12:35 PM
Last Race
3:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £34.50
Concessions
From £30.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
January Jumps Raceday
Tuesday 6 January
Join us for an exciting afternoon of jumps racing! Enjoy a more relaxed day where the focus is on exciting jumps racing, position yourself close to one of the hurdles or fences and get a real sense of the energy and power of the horses as they speed past.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:27 PM
Last Race
3:27 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday
Saturday 31 January
Saturday features the £100,000 bet365 Scottish Champion Handicap Chase and the Listed £40,000 bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle Trial; we attract contenders for The Cheltenham and The Grand National Festivals.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:42 PM
Last Race
4:27 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
February 2026
The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday
Sunday 1 February
Sunday features The £75,000 bet365 Edinburgh National.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:22 PM
Last Race
4:35 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Farmers Raceday
Sunday 15 February
We are delighted to bring you The Farmers Raceday.
Type
jump
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:00 PM
Last Race
5:00 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
March 2026
Go North Raceday, supported by The Racing Post
Friday 20 March
This weekend consists of three days of valuable and competitive Jump racing at Musselburgh, Kelso and Carlisle, giving northern home-based owners and trainers a fantastic target to aim for at the end of the jumps season.
Type
jump
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:20 PM
Last Race
5:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
April 2026
The Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday featuring The Queen's Cup
Saturday 4 April
Racing enthusiasts and those in search of a great day out over the holiday weekend will enjoy an Easter spectacular of first-class racing and entertainment.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
5:17 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday
Sunday 12 April
We are thrilled to once again be part of the Sky Bet Sunday Series, with a seven-race card shown on ITV 4.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
1:30 PM
First Race
3:45 PM
Last Race
6:45 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
Afternoon Raceday
Wednesday 29 April
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.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
May 2026
Afternoon Raceday
Thursday 21 May
It’s the perfect chance to get up close to the action at the running rail and witness the thrilling power of the horses as they charge toward the finish.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
June 2026
Afternoon Raceday
Friday 5 June
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.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:45 AM
First Race
1:35 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Edinburgh Cup Raceday in partnership with Edinburgh Gin 2026
Saturday 6 June
Get ready for the thrill of the track and a vibrant day out as The Edinburgh Cup in partnership with Edinburgh Gin returns – one of the most anticipated events of the racing calendar! Racing Highlights Catch all the action and witness top talent as elite runners compete in The Edinburgh Cup.
Type
Doors Open
11:15 AM
First Race
1:20 PM
Last Race
4:55 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £35.00
Concessions
From £30.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Afternoon Raceday
Monday 22 June
There’s no better time to line the running rail and feel the raw power of the horses as they storm down the final straight.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:45 AM
First Race
1:35 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
Afternoon Raceday
Tuesday 30 June
Sample the delights of Musselburgh Racecourse with your friends and family.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:00 PM
Last Race
5:00 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
July 2026
Luca's Ice Cream Family Raceday
Tuesday 21 July
Join us for an unforgettable day at the races, packed with fun for all the family! Flat Racing Action: Experience seven thrilling flat races.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The 90's Friday Night at the Races
Friday 31 July
Round up your workmates and friends for an unforgettable evening of thrilling entertainment! Enjoy seven action-packed flat races, throw it back with your favourite 90’s and 00’s tunes, and keep the good vibes going at our 90’s After-Racing Party—open to all racegoers and running for approximately one hour after the final race.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
3:45 PM
First Race
5:37 PM
Last Race
8:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
August 2026
Ladies Day 2026
Friday 7 August
Scotland's Biggest & Most Prestigious 5-Star Ladies Day: an Annual Sell-Out Event | Style.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
Afternoon Raceday
Monday 24 August
Enjoy a Monday like no other featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:15 PM
First Race
2:20 PM
Last Race
4:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Portobello Cup Raceday
Tuesday 25 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.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
September 2026
Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup
Saturday 12 September
Get ready for a thrilling day of racing and Bavarian revelry! For one day only, Oktoberfest comes to Musselburgh Races — blending the excitement of seven competitive flat races, including the £20,000 Musselburgh Gold Cup, with the festive spirit of Germany’s most iconic celebration (yes, it officially starts in September!).
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
2:00 PM
First Race
4:10 PM
Last Race
7:18 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
Afternoon Raceday
Wednesday 30 September
It’s the ideal moment to stand by the running rail and feel the energy as the horses thunder past in a dramatic dash to the finish.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
October 2026
The Racing TV Raceday
Monday 12 October
Featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
1:45 PM
Last Race
5:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
November 2026
Scottish Flat Season Finale Raceday
Wednesday 4 November
A great afternoon of racing to round off the flat season! Top jockeys and flat trainers compete for the Musselburgh Flat 2026 season championship title.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:35 PM
Last Race
3:42 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
The Start of the Jumps Raceday
Friday 27 November
Join us for a Friday like no other featuring exciting jumps racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
12:05 PM
Last Race
3:25 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
December 2026
The Christmas Jumper Raceday
Monday 21 December
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:45 PM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon