We’re on for an unforgettable night of music at Newmarket Racecourse on Friday, August 14th, 2026. Craig David TS5 returns to the big stage, live after summer racing. Craig David needs no introduction after a stellar career to date. Ever since his chart debut in 1999, David has released hit after hit and performed to huge audiences around the world.
Now, the popular Brit returns to Newmarket for a great headline show after racing on the iconic July Course. When the sporting action and the betting is over, listen out for such hits as 7 Days, Walking Away, Insomnia, Fill Me In, Rewind, Rendezvous and many more.
Craig David TS5 and July Course Racing Timings & Location
Whether you’re heading to Newmarket purely for Craig David, to see the racing action or both, we have you covered. All attendees can see the races and the live show using the same ticket. Just head to Newmarket Racecourses once you’ve purchased then look for the July Course.
As well as the adjacent Rowley Mile track, the July Course features some great sporting and social facilities. You can book into the Premier Enclosure, the Garden Enclosure, the Champions Lawn or the Grandstands. Everywhere you go you will find top food and drink outlets and great views.
Timings
Current timings for Craig David live and early evening racing at Newmarket on August 14th are:
- Gates open at 3:45pm
- First race is due off at 4:45pm
- Last race is due off at 8:30pm
- Craig David TS5 live is due to start at 8:50pm
Craig David and his band are due to perform for around an hour and a half. The show should finish close to 10:20pm, though the start time is dictated slightly by the final race of the night completing on time. Occasionally, the races can overrun. You won’t get lost looking for the even stage at the July Course. The area is set up within the Premier Enclosure, just between the grandstands and facing the track. Look out for the lights and listen for the noise.
Horse Racing Action Before Craig David Live
Those coming to see Craig David and his band are able to also take in a great early evening race meeting. Newmarket is the very home of Flat turf racing in Britain, always producing quality racing. Some of the best trainers and jockeys in the game will also be in attendance.
There is no official schedule just yet, but last year’s card at this fixture is likely to be closely replicated. This is how it lined up:
- Race 1 – 7-furlong novice stakes
- Race 2 – 1-mile fillies’ novice stakes
- Race 3 – 1-mile handicap
- Race 4 – 1-mile handicap
- Race 5 – 1-mile, 2-furlong handicap
- Race 6 – 6-furlong handicap
You can watch all the racing action unfold in front of the stands. Full commentary and large TV screens are available in all areas, as are Tote and bookmaking facilities for betting. After the presentations have been made for the final race of the night, Craig David and co. can enter the stage within the Premier Enclosure for our headline show.