Get ready for an afternoon packed with racing, throwback tunes and festival-style entertainment as Summer Rewind arrives at Newmarket Racecourses. This exciting summer event combines live flat racing with a huge celebration of ‘90s and ‘00s music, creating a lively atmosphere both on and off the track throughout the day.
Alongside the racing action, racegoers can enjoy a wide range of entertainment around the venue, including roaming performers, interactive attractions and live music between races. Families and groups alike can make the most of the fun activities available across the course, while the post-racing party promises plenty of nostalgia with a live performance featuring classic chart favourites from two unforgettable decades.
Summer Rewind Timings & Location
To get to Newmarket Racecourses for Summer Rewind, follow the A14 towards Newmarket before taking the local routes signposted to the racecourse. The famous racing venue is located close to the town centre and is well connected by road and rail, with nearby stations offering transport links from Cambridge, London and surrounding areas. Parking is also available on-site for racegoers travelling by car. Look for the ‘July Course’, and not the ‘Rowley Mile’.
From the moment the gates open, the atmosphere around the racecourse is expected to be buzzing with live entertainment, music and summer festival energy. Visitors can enjoy a variety of food and drink outlets across the venue, while entertainment zones and family-friendly attractions help create a full day out away from the racing itself.
Timings
Current timings for Summer Rewind at Newmarket are:
- Gates open at 12:00pm
- First race is due off at 2:00pm
- Last race is due off at 5:37pm
- Live music starts at approximately 5:55pm until 7:10pm
After the final race has been completed, attention will quickly turn towards the stage as the live music begins. The post-racing entertainment will feature a high-energy performance celebrating iconic hits from the ‘90s and ‘00s, with plenty of singalong favourites expected throughout the evening set.
As well as the entertainment around the racecourse, there are seven exciting flat races scheduled during the afternoon. Here’s the line-up for the racecourse action during Summer Rewind:
- Race 1 – 1-mile apprentice handicap
- Race 2 – 7-furlong novice stakes
- Race 3 – 1-mile novice stakes
- Race 4 – 6-furlong handicap
- Race 5 – 1-mile, 6-furlong handicap
- Race 6 – 6-furlong fillies’ handicap
- Race 7 – 5-furlong handicap
Racing at Newmarket is always competitive and high in quality. Keep your eye on the big screens around the course, as action will also be shown from the final day of Royal Ascot.
Away from the racing, there will be plenty happening around the venue to keep racegoers entertained throughout the day. Expect interactive entertainment, colourful performers roaming around the course and music playing between races to maintain the party atmosphere. Younger visitors can also enjoy family-friendly attractions available within the racecourse enclosures, helping make this one of the standout summer race days for all ages.
Whether you are heading to Newmarket for the racing, the live music or simply the festival-style atmosphere, Summer Rewind promises a brilliant combination of sport, entertainment and throwback party vibes from start to finish.