Saturday 8th
August 2026
Get ready for an unmissable summer spectacle as we bring the ultimate festival vibes to Ayr Racecourse! The Sounds of Summer Racenight is THE event of the summer, combining thrilling racing, massive live music acts, and an electric party atmosphere!
🤠🎶 A racenight with a difference…
Sounds of Summer Racenight is all about relaxing, having fun and enjoying a summer night out with friends.
This is your chance to dress up, dress down and let your hair down. Whether you’re rocking cowboy hats in our Country & Western Enclosure, or bringing the 80s vibes with our Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Tribute, keeping it casual in jeans, or adding your own summer style… anything goes! ☀️
Think more festival vibes, less formal dress code, come comfortable, come confident, and come ready to enjoy an unforgettable night of racing, live entertainment and summer fun
Starting with a Saturday night of exciting Flat racing here at Ayr! Another hugely competitive card in prospect including the first-ever running of the Magic Mile. This brand-new race is making its debut at the Sounds of Summer Racenight and promises to be a fantastic addition to our summer calendar.
The action kicks off right from gates opening with 7 heart-pumping races and continues into the night, promising an evening full of excitement.
Then after racing expect a show like no other from the incredible STICKMEN PROJECT. Bringing their unique combination of light, music and visuals, you will be dancing the rest for the night away here at Ayr Racecourse!
Full Price: £32
Advance Group: £27
Concession: £27
Student: £10
Under 18: Free*
Sparkling Seafood/Charcuterie Experience: from £260 per couple
Next to Parade Ring – Club Badges, reserved seating, Bottle of Prosecco and seafood or charcuterie platter to share, plus private bar & betting facilities.
Legends Lounge: SOLD OUT
Admission, reserved seating, arrival drink, racecard, private bar & betting facilities, tipster talk, hot pie
Summer Sizzler: £44
Admission, Racecard, Drink & Snack
Stag & Hen Package: £34
Admission, £2 Betting Voucher, Drinks Voucher,
Stag/Hen Goes Free, TV Screen Message
(Group size minimum of 10 people)
Due to changes in gambling legislation that came in to effect in April 2020, we can no longer accept credit card payments for packages which include betting vouchers.
Bronze Package: £200 +VAT
Silver Package: £235 +VAT
Gold Package: £265+VAT
Platinum Package: £300 +VAT
To Book Call 01292 264179
Early Bird Discount Ends 6 weeks before the fixture.
Advance Group Discount (groups of 20+) ends 2 weeks before the fixture.
Group Booking Offer (groups of 20+) 1 free ticket for every 20 tickets booked in one transaction.
Concession Tickets available on the day. ID will be required upon entry with ticket.
Student Tickets available on the day. Student ID will be required upon entry with ticket.
U18 Tickets are available with a paying adult and can be added to your booking by calling 01292 264179. Valid ID may be required as proof of age on entry.
Raceday Hospitality
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Today's Packages
Silver Package: £235 +VAT
Gold Package: £265 +VAT
Platinum Package: £300 +VAT
Hospitality Facilities
Roman Warrior and Chancellor Restaurants
Princess Royal Private Boxes
Rothesay Stand
Entertainment
A high-impact experience where music, light, and performance collide creating an unforgettable show that’s as much about the visual journey as the sonic one. From pulsating drops to choreographed light displays, The Stickmen Project are bringing their electrifying, futuristic energy to Ayr!
80’s Tribute Band
Bringing the dance floor fillers to The Princess Royal suite after racing!
Silent Disco
Ayrshire’s Biggest Country BBQ
• Delicious BBQ food
• Country music throughout the evening
• A bucking bronco
• Plenty of fun for everyone
Country Music from David Cannell
David Cannell will be giving us country vibes throughout the evening between races, what a way to soak up the atmosphere of our Sounds of Summer Racenight.
WIN a VIP Experience: The MAGIC MILE!
We’re thrilled to launch the first-ever running of the Magic Mile at our Sounds of Summer Racenight, and to celebrate this exciting new race, we’re giving one lucky ticket holder the chance to enjoy an unforgettable VIP experience.
The prize includes:
✨ Two Owners & Trainers tickets with lunch for two
🏆 The opportunity to present the trophy to the winning connections of the Magic Mile
📸 A commemorative photograph as a special keepsake
The best part? Everyone who has purchased a ticket for Sounds of Summer Racenight will automatically be entered into the prize draw.
🏅 The winner will be announced on Monday 3rd August.
If you haven’t got your tickets yet, there’s still time to be in with a chance of winning this incredible experience. We can’t wait to see you for an unforgettable day of racing and entertainment!
Group Booking Offer
As well as our advance booking discount, if booked during the promotional period, this is an off you don’t want to miss!
T&C’s apply.
