Racing and Music are staples of the summertime entertainment scene in the UK. From Royal Ascot to the Qatar Goodwood Festival, and beyond, fans of the flat can enjoy a steady stream of quality action. Meanwhile, if you prefer thumping beats to thundering hooves, Reading & Leeds, TRNSMT, and of course, Glastonbury star on a busy music festival scene.
But why have racing OR music when you can have both together? Making its debut back in 1987, Newmarket Nights combines competitive racing with live music from a big-name act – all for a great value price. Most people would pay between £30 and £40 for a day at the races or a gig. At Newmarket Nights, you get both.
Rick Astley, The Script, Busted, JLS, and Pete Tong are among the eclectic cast of acts to light up the July Course stage in the past. In 2025, fans can look forward to a legendary Welsh songsmith, a dance icon, singing showmen, and girl band royalty.
Racing and Music? It’s Not Unusual: Tom Jones Takes to the Stage
- When – Friday 1 August 2025
- Prices – From £36.96
- Gates Open – 3:45 pm
- First Race – 5:45 pm
- Last Race – 8:30 pm
- Concert Start – 8:50 pm (approx)
- Concert End – 10:50 pm (approx)
The racing/music mashup begins with a bona fide legend. Still going strong over 60 years after his first hit single, “It’s Not Unusual”, hit the charts, the booming baritone of Sir Tom Jones shows no sign of waning.
From the Valleys to Vegas, there aren’t too many places the Welsh icon hasn’t strutted his stuff over the years. Now 85 years old, Sir Tom returns to Newmarket Nights, having delighted the crowd in 2021.
Hot on the heels of a global tour, which earned Jones some of the best reviews of his long career, fans can expect his signature mix of blues, pop, and soul. Head to Newmarket to sing along to “What’s New Pussycat?”, “Delilah”, and, of course, “Sex Bomb”.
Can’t Get No Sleep? Dance the Night Away with Faithless
- When – Friday 8 August 2025
- Prices – From £36.96
- Gates Open – 3:20 pm
- First Race – 5:20 pm
- Last Race – 8:15 pm
- Concert Start – 8:30 pm (approx)
- Concert End – 10:00 pm (approx)
From an all-time great voice to one of the most influential dance acts of the last 30 years. Releasing their debut album “Reverence” in 1996, Faithless exploded onto the global stage with their iconic hit “Insomnia”.
Continuing to push the boundaries of electronic music while remaining true to their roots, the band have sold over twenty million albums, produced seventeen top 40 singles, and registered over three billion streams.
Following the death of frontman and founding member Maxi Jazz in 2022, the band made a spectacular live return in 2025, headlining the Glastonbury Festival for a fourth time.
With a new album “Champion Sound” on the way and a seven-piece live band, Faithless promise to keep the party going with smash hits including “We Come 1”, “Why Go?”, and “God Is A DJ.”
Ball & Boe: Broadways Finest in the Spotlight
- When – Friday 15 August 2025
- Prices – £36.96
- Gates Open – 3:15 pm
- First Race – 5:15 pm
- Last Race – 8:00 pm
- Concert Start – 8:15 pm (approx)
- Concert End – 9:45 pm (approx)
The West End arrives at Newmarket on the 15th of August as one of Britain’s most loved double acts takes to the stage.
A veteran of everything from Hairspray to Phantom of the Opera, Michael Ball is perhaps the most instantly recognisable musical theatre star in the UK. A two-time winner of the coveted Laurence Olivier award and a chart-topping artist, his well-honed showman skills have lit up theatres for over 40 years.
Tony Award-winning Alfie Boe is best known for his spellbinding performance as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables. However, he has also achieved significant acclaim as a solo artist, with his operatic tenor inspiring over one million album sales in the UK.
Each is a big deal in his own right, but Ball and Boe have hit even greater heights as a duo. Celebrating 10 years of making music together, they head to Newmarket having recently completed a 12-date arena tour. Expect familiar stage classics, classical crossovers, and the occasional surprise cover version at a concert that is set to deliver the perfect chilled-out summertime vibe.
Push The Button: Sugababes and Natasha Bedingfield
- When – Saturday 23 August 2025
- Prices – £29.12
- Gates Open – 11:25 am
- First Race – 1:25 pm
- Last Race – 4:55 pm
- Concert Start – 5:10 pm
- Concert End – 6:20 pm
Newmarket Nights ends on a Saturday afternoon with a double dose of pop excellence as the Sugababes and Natasha Bedingfield close out the summer in style.
Multi-million selling, Grammy-nominated artist, Natasha Bedingfield, opens the show with a soothing selection of hits including “These Words”, “Pocket Full of Sunshine”, and “Unwritten”, which re-entered the charts 20 years after its original release in 2024.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2000, the Sugababes have seldom been away from the charts with their infectious mix of pop, R&B, and soulful vocals. Now back to their original lineup of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhan Donaghy, the multi-platinum-selling trio will deliver a set of wall-to-wall bangers including “Freak Like Me”, “Round Round”, “Too Lost In You”, and “Push The Button”.
Whether smash hit pop tunes, stage standards, cultured beats, or the dulcet tones of Sir Tom strike the right note, Newmarket Nights has something to offer. Pick your night, place your bets, and enjoy one of the most distinctive events of the summer.
