This horseshoe-shaped track lies around a mile outside the south-coast city of Brighton. Renowned for its fast and firm racing surface, Brighton is a flat racing-only venue. Operating between the months of April and October, the track’s series of regular evening meetings are particularly popular with racegoers in the area.
A relatively low-key venue, the big highlight of the season is the three-day Brighton Festival in early August.
Upcoming Fixtures at Brighton
- Wednesday 5th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 6th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 7th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 23rd August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 24th August 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 28th September 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 6th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 15th October 2026 - Flat / Turf
Recent Fixtures
- Tuesday 7th July 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 30th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 22nd June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 21st June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 9th June 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 29th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 26th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 19th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 7th May 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 29th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 28th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Saturday 18th April 2026 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 16th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 7th October 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 29th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 15th September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Monday 1st September 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Sunday 31st August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 19th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Friday 8th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Thursday 7th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Wednesday 6th August 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 8th July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 1st July 2025 - Flat / Turf
- Tuesday 24th June 2025 - Flat / Turf
Brighton Major Meetings
Brighton Racecourse combines competitive Flat racing with one of the country’s most distinctive seaside settings. While the track hosts regular fixtures throughout the summer, several themed meetings and the ever-popular Brighton Festival ensure there is plenty to look forward to from the opening evening of the season right through to October.
Season Opener (April)
The gates swing open for another year of racing with Brighton’s traditional evening curtain-raiser. As spring arrives on the South Coast, racegoers can enjoy the first opportunity of the season to take in the action from the unique hilltop venue overlooking the English Channel.
- Usually held as an evening meeting in mid-April
- Marks the beginning of Brighton’s Flat racing season
- Popular after-work fixture with a relaxed atmosphere
Retro Day (May)
Brighton takes a step back in time with one of its most entertaining themed race days. Vintage fashion, nostalgic music and a fun-filled atmosphere accompany a competitive afternoon of Flat racing, making it a favourite among regular racegoers.
- Staged towards the end of May
- Features retro-themed entertainment alongside the racing
- One of the racecourse’s most popular social fixtures
Brighton Festival (August)
The highlight of Brighton’s calendar is a three-day festival that attracts some of the largest crowds of the year. The meeting blends quality racing with a lively holiday atmosphere, while the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy provides the sporting centrepiece.
- Three-day festival held on the first Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of August
- Headlined by the Brighton Mile Challenge Trophy Handicap
- The racecourse’s biggest annual meeting, attracting large crowds across all three days
Season Finale (October)
Brighton’s final fixture brings another Flat season to a close before attention turns towards the winter months. It’s a fitting farewell to racing by the sea, with one last competitive card for owners, trainers and racegoers alike.
- Traditionally held in mid-October
- Closes the racecourse’s annual programme
- Final chance to enjoy Flat racing at Brighton until the following spring
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