Sandown Park Racecourse is one of Britain’s premier horse racing and entertainment venues. Open since 1875, the Esher track is home to some of the top races in the country, both on the Flat and over the jumps. The Coral-Eclipse, one of the most important summer races, is run at Sandown in July and is a Group 1 event. Over the jumps, the Tingle Creek Chase (Grade 1) has similar status over the winter.
One of the things visitors love about Sandown is how close they can get to the horses as they cross the line. The atmosphere here is electric and the venue is also perfect for exhibitions, concerts, food & drink and even car shows. Easily accessible from Esher railway station, 25 minutes from London Waterloo, Sandown is as convenient as it is exciting no matter your reason for visiting.
Sandown’s Great Non-Racing Events
Sandown’s space and facilities means that it can host various events in two distinct ways. Firstly, there are the major exhibitions and shows hosted on non-racing days. Here, visitors can still use the boxes and refreshment outlets usually used during racing. Secondly, Sandown hosts music concerts after racing meaning that you can combine a day’s sport and betting with a terrific night of live entertainment.
Esher is easily accessible from London, the racecourse itself sitting just at the north of the town and dominating a large portion of it. Look out for all the great racing and non-racing events scheduled at Sandown Park coming up.
Upcoming Events at Sandown Park
Ministry of Sound Classical: Live at Sandown Park
Some of the most loved dance anthems ever heard will be showcased by Ministry of Sound Classical after racing at Sandown on July 24th. The renowned 30-piece orchestra will play classics from Faithless, Dario G, Darude, Fatboy Slim and others on a memorable night of horse racing, music and light. Gates open at 4:00pm, the first and last races are at 5:45 and 8:30 with Ministry of Sound Classical due to take the stage at around 8:45pm.
Billy Ocean: Live After Evening Racing
Worldwide sensation Billy Ocean will perform after racing at Sandown on Wednesday, July 29th. Still performing to massive crowds after more than four decades, Ocean will deliver another energetic show including major hits Red Light Spells Danger, When the Going Gets Tough and Caribbean Queen. Gates are open at 4:00pm for racing and Billy Ocean, with the first event on the track being at 5:45pm. The music is due to start after the final race which is set for 8:30pm.
Recent Events at Sandown Park
Texas: Live After Evening Racing
The inimitable Texas will headline the first of Sandown’s 2025 music summer season on Thursday, August 7th. Sharleen Spiteri and co. are set to perform live such classics as ‘Say What You Want’ and ‘I Don’t Want a Lover’, after racing which begins at 5:45pm. The final race is due to take place at 8:20pm before Texas take to the stage. This promises to be one not to forget.
Tom Jones: Live After Evening Racing
The man, the legend Tom Jones appear live after racing on Wednesday evening, July 30th, 2025. Relive ‘It’s Not Unusual’, ‘What’s New Pussycat’, ‘Delilah’ and more once racing finishes on a fine summer night at Sandown Park. Gates are open at 4:15pm with the first race due off at 5:45pm. The legendary singer will then take to the stage after the final race, due off at 8:30pm for 90 minutes of classics.
Sandown Park Presents Fleetwood Unchained
Sandown Park hosts evening horse racing ahead of Fleetwood Unchained, one of the UK’s most renowned Fleetwood Mac tribute acts on Friday, July 25th. The band will perform all of Fleetwood Mac’s major hits, including ‘Go Your Own Way’, ‘Dreams’ and ‘Everywhere’. Gates open at 4:30pm for racing at 5:45pm, the band hitting the stage after the last race which is due off at 8:38pm.