Festival Entertainment
Three days of outstanding racing alongside three days of fabulous entertainment!!
With music and acts between racing and each night finishing with floor filling bands & DJs the Ladbrokes Ayr Gold Cup Festival is an unmissable extravaganza of racing and superb entertainment.
Three Days
Pure Entertainment
Get ready for an unmissable festival where high-stakes racing meets elite entertainment. Across three unforgettable days, world-class horse racing sets the pace, but the action doesn’t stop when the horses cross the finish line.
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Day 1: The Opening Act
Kick off the festival with heart-pounding track action and vibrant live music as the atmosphere builds. -
Day 2: The Fashion Spotlight
Dressed to impress? Glamour takes center stage at our style awards catwalk, alongside championship-level racing, crowned by headlining live acts and elevated hospitality. -
Day 3: The Grand Finale
Go out on a high with dramatic final-furlong finishes, incredible main-stage performances, and a festival send-off like no other.
Whether you’re here for the thrill of the racing, the craft cocktails, or the headline music line-up, this isn’t just a race meeting—it’s the weekend of the season.
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Sneaky Treacle
After Racing – PR Suite
Voyage : ABBA Tribute
After Racing – Ayrshire Suite
Colin Mcardle
After ABBA – Ayrshire Suite
Bandioke
After Racing – PR Suite
Rhythm Kings
Between Racing – Champagne Lawns
Sophie Rox
On Arrival – Hospitality Suite
Empress Arts
On Arrival – Main Entrance
& Throughout the day – Wandering
J Sax
On Arrival – Main Entrance
George Bowie : GBX Anthems
After Racing – Ayrshire Suite
Colin Mcardle
After George Bowie – Ayrshire Suite
Waterfront
After Racing – PR Suite
GRADO – Roving Reporter
Throughout the day – Wandering
The Thrills
Between Racing – Tented Village
Rhythm Kings
Between Racing – Champagne Lawns
Kevin McGuire
On Arrival – Hospitality Suite
Empress Arts
On Arrival – Main Entrance
& Throughout the day – Wandering
J Sax
On Arrival – Main Entrance
GRADO – Roving Reporter
We can’t wait to welcome back fan favourite Grado! Bringing his fun and humour back to Ayr Racecourse, to chat with racegoers and give us updates and insights throughout the day.
George Bowie : GBX Anthems
Bringing his iconic GBX Anthems DJ set back to the Racecourse to finish the biggest day of Jumps Racing in Style. Always bringing a spectacular atmosphere, it’s one you don’t want to miss!
Voyage – ABBA Tribute
Gimme, Gimme, Gimme…. an after-racing party like no other! Get ready for all the ABBA classics, from Dancing Queen to Mamma Mia, it’s time to sing your heart out and dance the night away after an unforgettable Ladies Day.
Colin Mcardle
Colin will be taking to the decks in the Ayrshire Suite after racing to play a DJ set that is guaranteed to have the dancer floor full. He will play some classic tunes and instil his own zany brand of humour as he keeps the party moving.
Waterfront
Enjoy floor fillers galore with racecourse favourites Waterfront, keeping the party going!
Bandioke
Your moment to become the headline act with your own band! Choose your track, step up to the mic, and take centre stage with a full live band driving the energy behind you, and everyone singing along.
Sneaky Treacle
A great band that offers something a little different! Sneaky Treacle are fantastic musicians with bags of experience and a great fun attitude to performing, and will keep the party going for 3 hours after racing.
The Thrills
With a set list spanning decades, The Thrills cover everything from modern party anthems to classic hits, always adding that something special that gets the crowd going.
The Rhythm Kings
Happy foot-tapping, lively and versatile – The Rhythm Kings are all these and more! The cream of Scottish Dixieland Jazz Musicians, they provide the very best in entertainment, with good time Jazz & Sing-A-Long Melodies and a truly polished performance.
Empress Arts
Prepare to be amazed by our glamorous entertainer, with her amazing arial tricks and stilt walking.
J Sax
Let the acoustic sounds of the Saxophone welcome you to the racecourse, starting off your day with an incredible soundtrack.
Kilbarchan Pipe Band
The Kilbarchan Pipe band will open the Saturday in spectacular fashion! Marching down the track before the first race filling the course with their thrilling sounds.
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Finer Details
Please note : Live entertainment times and locations may be subject to change.
