On Monday, August 3rd, 2026, Windsor Racecourse hosts one of its biggest Monday night race meetings: ABBA – the Party! The ABBA Racenight is legendary. Experience some top racing action before ABBA the Party, one of the very best ABBA tribute bands on the circuit, takes to the stage to entertain the summer crowds.
Expect glam costumes, awesome energy and very authentic vocals from what is more than simply a tribute. Sing along as loud as you want to one of Europe’s most iconic pop bands of all time. The big stage will awaiting after the racing is over and all on the banks of the river in a perfect summer setting.
ABBA Racenight Timings & Location
Royal Windsor Racecourse is simple to find by road. Head to Maidenhead Road, just 25 miles outside of London to the west. You can arrive at the track in style by boat from the river if you like, but the most practical way is by train at either the Winsor & Eton Central or Winsor & Eton Riverside stations.
No matter how you get there, you will be treated to an outstanding summer atmosphere. A general admission ticket, a hospitality experience or even the Riverside Boat Package all offer a great experience. With any ticket you will get the best food, music and racing night out.
Timings
The current timings for Windsor’s ABBA Racenight re:
- Gates open at 3:45pm (TBC)
- First race is due off at 5:45pm (TBC)
- Last race is due off at 8:28pm (TBC)
- ABBA the Party will be on stage after the final race
At the end of the race meeting, once the presentations are done and the jockeys have weighed in, it’s time for ABBA the Party on the big stage. You can’t miss it – head for the lawns and simply follow the noise and the lights!
Racing Action Before ABBA the Party
Gate times, as well as race times, can change. A final confirmation will come when fixtures are released in the first half of 2026. At last year’s meeting there were seven competitive races. We expect that to be closely replicated this time around. Here’s how the schedule went last year:
- Race 1 – 1-mile, 2-furlong handicap
- Race 2 – 6-furlong novice stakes
- Race 3 – 6-furlong novice stakes
- Race 4 – 6-furlong nursery handicap
- Race 5 – 1-mile, 2-furlong classified stakes
- Race 6 – 1-mile novice stakes
- Race 7 – 1-mile handicap
All the info you need about the odds, horses, jockeys, trainers and more will be in your physical or digital racecard. Keep tabs on your horses as they go around the track via the big screen which will also show live ods and action away from Windsor.
Head on down to the rails when the horses come up the home straight. There, you’ll get a brilliant view of the equine stars and their jockeys as they thunder towards the winning line. Be sure to check them out up close in the parade ring too. All enclosures offer TV’s, food, drink and betting facilities as all racegoers and ABBA fans are looked after right throughout the site.