Visitor Guide: Weatherbys Super Sprint Day with Sigala – All You Need To Know


Car Parks Open: 11am | Gates Open: 11:30am | First Race: 1:50pm | Last Race: 5:20pm | Sigala Live: Approx. 6pm


Newbury Racecourse’s famous Party In The Paddock raceday returns for Weatherbys Super Sprint Day on Saturday 20th July, with a live headline set from super-producer SIGALA. Accompanied by guest vocalists, the award-winning DJ will make his Newbury Racecourse debut with a set stacked full of summer hits after an afternoon’s racing.

Sigala is one of the UK’s most respected and influential electronic music producers with seven platinum singles, 10 million worldwide sales, nine million monthly listeners on Spotify and over four billion streams under his belt. His debut single ‘Easy Love’ hit the number one spot in the UK chart followed by further mega-hits including ‘Lullaby’ with Paloma Faith, ‘Just Got Paid’ with Ella Eyre, Meghan Trainor and French Montana, and ‘Lasting Lover’ with James Arthur.


Tickets & Hospitality

Tickets start from just £40.

Tickets for SIGALA at Newbury Racecourse are available to purchase online until 11:59pm on Friday 19th July. They’ll then be available on the gate from 11:30am on Saturday 20th July.

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Hospitality packages – priced from £120 per person – for SIGALA at Newbury Racecourse are still available.

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Tickets will be available on the East Gate from 11:30am on the day.

Ticket and swing badge collection – and the reprinting of misplaced tickets – will be available at the East Gate. For those racegoers requiring ticket collection or ticketing reprinting services we ask that a booking reference number is at the ready to provide to staff.


Getting Here & Travel

By Rail
Newbury Racecourse has its own train station, which is just one stop from Newbury Station with regular connections from major stations across the region.

Once arriving at Newbury Racecourse station it’s simply a case of making the short walk (1-2 minutes) to the Racecourse.

By Road

The Racecourse is also easily accessible by road, with free on-site parking.

Those travelling by road from the east, west and north via the M4 should enter site via Hambridge Road (nearest postcode RG14 7PN), while those travelling from the south via the A339 should enter the course via Racecourse Road (nearest postcode RG14 7GL).

Shuttle Bus

A shuttle bus service will be running from the Racecourse to Newbury Bus Station between 7pm – 9pm.

If travelling by road, please follow traffic marshal directions when arriving, who will be on hand to direct you to the appropriate car parks.


The Concert

Sigala takes to the stage live after racing, at approximately 6pm.

The stage is located within the Grandstand Enclosure, with standing space available in front of the stage.

Video and audio from the concert will be shown on screens around the Racecourse.

A dedicated Family Zone will be available for those with children.

An accessible viewing platform – adjacent to the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand – will be available for those with Accessible tickets. Please note, access to this platform is on a first come, first served basis.


Racecourse Map

Take a look below to get your bearings ahead of your visit.


Dress Code

Newbury Racecourse wants all racegoers to feel comfortable during their visit – please see below for dress recommendations for Weatherbys Super Sprint Day with Sigala.

Premier Enclosure

Racegoers are encouraged to wear smart attire in the Premier Enclosure and many racegoers choose to dress up for their day with us.

Smart shorts, smart denim jeans and trainers are all permitted.

Denim must not be ripped, fancy dress, and football/sports team shirts and vests are not permitted.

Grandstand Enclosure

Newbury’s Grandstand Enclosure offers a more relaxed dress code with non-offensive fancy dress welcome. Football/sports team shirts and vests are not permitted.

Under 12s

Please note, no dress code applies to Under 12s in any of Newbury Racecourse’s spaces.


Racing Info & Weather

There will be seven races to enjoy during Weatherbys Super Sprint Day with Sigala.

Race Times: 1:50, 2:25, 3:00, 3:35, 4:10, 4:45 & 5:20.

For the latest weather forecast for Newbury, please click here.


Free Wi-Fi & App

Newbury Racecourse offer all racegoers the use of a free Wi-Fi service.

When on-site simply select ‘FREE WIFI’ and create an account to start using the free service.

Britbet’s Raceday Ready App – designed to enhance your experience with us – will also be available for use once on-site at Newbury Racecourse – this can be accessed via QR codes across site and also from links within the Racecard.


Racecards

If you’re thinking of having a bet while you’re with us then you’ll be able to get all the insight and latest form within our Racecard.

These are available to purchase from sellers on the East Entrance and at the designated Racecard booths and are priced at £4.


Food & Drink

An array of food and drink – catering for a wide range of taste and dietary requirements – will be available across the Racecourse.

Vegan Offering

The Racecourse’s three coffee yards – on the ground and first floors of the Berkshire Stand and the first floor of the Dubai Duty Free Grandstand – offer a number of hot and cold vegan options.

Gluten Free Offering

The Butchers’ Block (ground floor of Berkshire), The Paddock Kitchen (first floor of Berkshire), Piglets Pantry (first floor of Hampshire) and the 1905 (first floor of the Hampshire) all offer menus which can be tailored to create gluten free options.

Dairy Free Offering

Oat, almond and soya milk are available across the Racecourse.

Should you have any queries or questions regarding the Racecourse’s food and drink offering please don’t hesitate to ask a member of the catering team.


Accommodation & Staying Over

 Newbury Racecourse have teamed up with HotelPlanner.com to provide our racegoers with discounted hotel prices.

Click here to find out more and book a room.


Other Important Information

Please note, Newbury Racecourse is a cashless site. Only the on-site bookmakers and the Tote will accept cash. Cash machines can be found on-site.

Please note, Newbury Racecourse operates a ‘Challenge 25’ policy for alcohol purchase and consumption. Anyone lucky enough to look under 25, will need to show ID at either the East Entrance or at the Berkshire Stand Reception, where a ‘Challenge 25′ wristband will be issued.

We take a zero tolerance policy on anti-social behaviour, and on the use of drugs.

Please be aware that drug detection dogs and bag searches will be in operation on all entrances.

Sealed bottles of water will be allowed in up to 500ml and there will hydration stations at every bar and free water available throughout the day.

Please remember to stay hydrated and we recommended a soft drink between alcoholic beverages.

A First Aid point is available adjacent to the East Entrance.


Leaving The Racecourse

At the end of your day, and upon leaving the racecourse, we ask that racegoers are patient as there may be queues for buses, taxis and to leave the car parks. Taxis are limited, and we strongly advise pre-booking to ensure your journey home is as seamless as possible.

Avoid the traffic and take advance of the free shuttle bus which will be running from the Racecourse to Newbury Bus Station between 7pm – 9pm.


Further Enquiries

Should you have any questions that weren’t answered in this Visitor Guide please don’t hesitate to contact Newbury Racecourse’s Customer Experience team, available via 01635 40015, with phonelines open between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday and on weekend racedays.


Memberships & Future Raceday Tickets

There’s a whole host to look forward to at Newbury Racecourse throughout 2024.

The ultimate way to enjoy everything on offer is with a Membership – for more information on how to join as a Newbury Racecourse Member and get closer to the action please click here.

To check the details of future racedays and begin planning your next trip, please click here.


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