Ladies Day 2026 Schedule & Fixtures

UK racegoers are spoilt for choice when it comes to Ladies Days. The vast majority of Britain’s 59 racecourses offer at least one such event over the course of the season. Looking to gather the girls, pick out your finest frock, and head to the track for a bubbly good time? Check out our full schedule of Ladies Days taking place in 2026.

At a Glance Schedule For 2026 (By Date)

Date	Course	Meeting
4th Mar 2026	Catterick	Countryside Ladies Day
7th Mar 2026	Hereford	Ladies Day
11th Mar 2026	Cheltenham	Cheltenham Festival
10th Apr 2026	Aintree	Grand National
17th Apr 2026	Ayr	Scottish Grand National
21st Apr 2026	Taunton	Ladies Day
7th May 2026	Chester	May Festival
9th May 2026	Nottingham	Ladies Day
9th May 2026	Warwick	Ladies Night
10th May 2026	Ludlow	Ladies Day
14th May 2026	Perth	Ladies Day
16th May 2026	Newbury	Lockinge with Ladies Day
23rd May 2026	Bangor-on-Dee	Ladies Day
24th May 2026	Kelso	Ladies Day
31st May 2026	Fakenham	Ladies Day
4th Jun 2026	Wetherby	Ladies Day
5th Jun 2026	Epsom Downs	Derby Festival
6th Jun 2026	Worcester	Ladies Day
13th Jun 2026	Bath	Ladies Day
18th Jun 2026	Ascot	Royal Ascot
18th Jun 2026	Ripon	Ladies Day
20th Jun 2026	Redcar	Ladies Day
21st Jun 2026	Hexham	Ladies Day
23rd Jun 2026	Newton Abbot	Ladies Day
27th Jun 2026	Windsor	Ladies Day
27th Jun 2026	Chepstow	Summer Ladies Day
3rd Jul 2026	Sandown Park	Coral-Eclipse Summer Festival
4th Jul 2026	Leicester	Ladies Day
4th Jul 2026	Carlisle	Ladies Night
9th Jul 2026	Newmarket	July Festival
11th Jul 2026	Salisbury	Ladies Day
15th Jul 2026	Yarmouth	Ladies Evening
18th Jul 2026	Cartmel	Ladies Day
18th Jul 2026	Market Rasen	Summer Plate Day
19th Jul 2026	Stratford	Ladies Day
24th Jul 2026	Uttoxeter	Ladies Day
25th Jul 2026	Newcastle	Ladies Day
30th Jul 2026	Goodwood	Glorious Goodwood
1st Aug 2026	Hamilton Park	Ladies Night
5th Aug 2026	Pontefract	Ladies Day
6th Aug 2026	Brighton	Festival of Racing
7th Aug 2026	Musselburgh	Ladies Day
8th Aug 2026	Haydock Park	Ladies Day
12th Aug 2026	Beverley	Ladies Day
16th Aug 2026	Southwell	Ladies Day
20th Aug 2026	York	Ebor Festival
21st Aug 2026	Ffos Las	Ladies Day
22nd Aug 2026	Lingfield Park	Ladies Day Summer Sounds
26th Aug 2026	Chester	Ladies Day
26th Aug 2026	Catterick	Summertime Ladies Day
28th Aug 2026	Sedgefield	Ladies Day
28th Aug 2026	Fontwell Park	Ladies Evening
29th Aug 2026	Chelmsford City	Ladies Day
5th Sep 2026	Thirsk	Ladies Day
10th Sep 2026	Doncaster	St Leger Festival
17th Sep 2026	Yarmouth	Eastern Festival
18th Sep 2026	Ayr	Gold Cup
20th Sep 2026	Plumpton	Ladies Day
7th Nov 2026	Wincanton	West Country Weekend

The Full Ladies Day 2026 List (A to Z)

Aintree - Friday 10th April 2026

Ladies Day at Aintree takes place on Day 2 of the Grand National Festival. This Friday afternoon cracker features excellent prizes in the Style Awards, entertainment in the stands, and the legendary Liverpudlian hospitality.

Next Year: Friday 9th April 2027

Ascot - Thursday 18th June 2026

This much-anticipated Ascot Ladies Day takes place on Day 3 of the Royal Ascot Festival in June. Dripping in sophistication, Ascot Ladies Day features a Royal procession before racing, the prestigious Gold Cup, and racing’s most impressive fashion parade.

Next Year: Thursday 17th June 2027

Ayr - Friday 18th September 2026

The second Ladies Day of the year at Ayr takes place on Day 2 of the Ayr Gold Cup Festival in September. There are excellent prizes on offer in the Style Awards, while entertainment in the stands keeps the party going after racing.

Ayr - Friday 17th April 2026

Ayr runs two Ladies Days, the first of which takes place on the Friday of the Scottish Grand National festival.

Next Year: Friday 16th April 2027

Bangor-on-Dee - Saturday 23rd May 2026

Traditionally taking place in July or August, Ladies Day at Bangor is occasionally held in the springtime month of May. Racegoers can expect live music, an excellent atmosphere, and a Best Dressed competition.

Bath - Saturday 13th June 2026

Taking place in June each year, Ladies Day at Bath is a key event on the summer social calendar. Special offers on drinks, a live DJ after party, and a Style Awards competition help make this one of the biggest days of the year at the Somerset course.

Beverley - Wednesday 12th August 2026

Benefitting from an August slot, Ladies Day at Beverley is regularly bathed in sunshine. Alongside the racing, those in attendance can enjoy live entertainment, Style Awards, and plentiful refreshments in the stands.

Brighton - Thursday 6th August 2026

Ladies Day at Brighton takes place on Day 2 of the track’s popular Festival of Racing fixture in August. Offering wonderful coastal views and live entertainment, this popular fixture is renowned for its copious consumption of prosecco and strawberries.

Carlisle - Saturday 4th July 2026

Carlisle Racecourse goes all in with the female theme at the track’s official Ladies Night on the first Saturday in July. This summertime highlight is famous as the only UK racecard restricted entirely to female jockeys.

Next Year: Saturday 3rd July 2027

Cartmel - Saturday 18th July 2026

Usually taking place on a Saturday afternoon in July, Cartmel’s Ladies Day aims to cater to all. Everyone has a chance to win a prize on the day, with awards for the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman, Sustainable Style, and even the Best Turned-Out Dog.

Catterick - Wednesday 4th March 2026

Catterick hosts two Ladies Day fixtures each year. Countryside Ladies Day is held on the final day of the Catterick National Hunt season in early March. The six race card also comes with awards for Best Dressed Lady and Best Accessory.

Catterick - Wednesday 26th August 2026

Catterick’s second Ladies Day of the year takes place later in August. The Summertime Ladies Day features live music, free children’s entertainment, and stylish prizes for the Best Dressed Lady.

Chelmsford City - Saturday 29th August 2026

The most anticipated social event of the Chelmsford City season arrives in August. Chelmsford City receives a makeover for Ladies Day, with the traditional layout replaced by a collection of small villages, including Fashion Village and Wellness Village.

Cheltenham - Wednesday 11th March 2026

Ladies Day at Cheltenham takes place on Day 2 of the magnificent Cheltenham Festival in March. Combining a picturesque Cotswolds setting, outstanding facilities, and top-class racing, this fixture features high on the wish list of many racegoers. Well-dressed racegoers can take their shot at over £10,000 in prizes in the Best Dressed Racegoer, Best Dressed Duo, and Best Dressed Group competitions.

Next Year: Wednesday 17th March 2027

Chepstow - Saturday 27th June 2026

Chepstow hosts a Summer Ladies Day that takes place in late June/early July and celebrates the best of summer fashion with a popular Style Awards competition.

Chester - Wednesday 26th August 2026

While Chester’s most famous Ladies Day takes place on the Wednesday of the May Festival, there is also a standalone Ladies Day that takes place in in August and offers “jaw-dropping” prizes in the Best Dressed competition, and a post-racing celebrity DJ set.

Chester - Thursday 7th May 2026

The main Ladies Day at Chester takes place on the Wednesday of the track’s prestigious three-day May Festival, although they do also put on a stand alone Ladies Day later in the year.

Doncaster - Thursday 10th September 2026

Labelled “Yorkshire’s biggest social event of the year”, Ladies Day at Doncaster takes place on the opening Thursday of the St Leger Festival in September. Ladies Day racegoers can enhance the occasion with a bottomless brunch at The Old Weighing Room or fine dining at the Home Straight restaurant.

Epsom Downs - Friday 5th June 2026

Ladies Day at Epsom is held on the opening day of the two-day Epsom Derby Festival in June. The Epsom Oaks takes centre stage on the track, making this the only Ladies Day in the UK which is lit up by a Classic contest.

Next Year: Friday 4th June 2027

Fakenham - Sunday 31st May 2026

Taking place on a Sunday afternoon in late May/early June, Ladies Day is the glamour event of the year at Fakenham. Prizes including stays away, spa trips, vouchers and food and drink, and go to the Best Dressed Individual, Best Dressed Couples, Best Hat, and Best Dressed Child.

Ffos Las - Friday 21st August 2026

The Carmarthenshire course of Ffos Las hosts an exciting Ladies Day fixture on a Friday afternoon in August. Cash prizes are up for grabs for the Most Stylish Lady and Most Stylish Gent, while the track turns into an open-air concert following the final race.

Fontwell Park - Friday 28th August 2026

Fontwell Park celebrates the arrival of the August Bank Holiday weekend with a vibrant Ladies Evening. Offering additional entertainment, such as light shows and live music, this is one of the biggest fixtures of the year at the West Sussex venue.

Goodwood - Thursday 30th July 2026

Taking place on Day 3 of the five-day Qatar Goodwood Festival, this summertime sizzler is racing’s biggest garden party. The buzzing Earl’s Lawn features live music, cocktails, and street food, in the summer sun, while the ladies theme continues on the track with the female-jockey-only Magnolia Cup.

Hamilton Park - Saturday 1st August 2026

Ladies Night lights up the Lanarkshire track as a standalone Saturday evening fixture in late July/early August each year. With live music from big-name acts before and after racing, this is an excellent option for music lovers.

Haydock Park - Saturday 8th August 2026

Bursting with Merseyside charm, this summertime Ladies Day is the second day of the Rose of Lancaster Carnival on a Saturday afternoon in early August. A classic Ladies Day, this popular fixture includes a Style Awards competition and a DJ afterparty.

Hereford - Saturday 7th March 2026

Ladies Day at this quaint West Midlands course is traditionally held in March. This springtime highlight combines the thrills of National Hunt racing with a best dressed competition, hearty seasonal food and drink, and a cosy atmosphere.

Hexham - Sunday 21st June 2026

Northumberland’s only racecourse hosts a well-attended Ladies Day in the summer month of June. Racegoers have a chance to win a prize in the Best Dressed Lady, Best Hat, Best Dressed Gentleman, and Best Dressed Junior categories.

Kelso - Sunday 24th May 2026

Ladies Day at the Borders venue is held in late May, at the track’s final fixture of the season. Prizes go to the Best Dressed Couple, The Dapper Chap, and The Queen of Style, before live music and a post-racing afterparty.

Leicester - Saturday 4th July 2026

Leicester’s Smooth Radio Ladies Day in July combines competitive flat racing with a Best Dressed Competition and Live Music from a big-name act – Heather Small and Sophie Ellis-Bextor have taken to the stage in previous years.

Lingfield Park - Saturday 22nd August 2026

Officially titled Ladies Day Summer Sounds, this Lingfield Park fixture is held on a Saturday evening in late August. Ladies Day extras include Style Awards prizes and a post-racing DJ set from a celebrity act.

Ludlow - Sunday 10th May 2026

Celebrating fashion, shopping, and, of course, racing, Ladies Day acts as Ludlow’s seasonal finale in May. Those heading to the Shropshire venue can expect pop-up cocktail bars, live entertainment, and best dressed competitions.

Market Rasen - Saturday 18th July 2026

Already the biggest day of the season at Market Rasen, Summer Plate Day in July doubles as the track’s official Ladies Day. A beautiful floral setting, Style Awards, Pimm’s Bar, and Live DJ afterparty combine to make this one of Lincolnshire’s biggest social occasions.

Musselburgh - Friday 7th August 2026

One of Scotland’s biggest Ladies Day fixtures takes place at Musselburgh in early August. A standalone Friday afternoon fixture, Ladies Day brings elegance, style, and glamour to the Firth of Forth venue.

Newbury - Saturday 16th May 2026

Ladies Day at Newbury is held on the second day of the high-profile Lockinge Meeting in May. The track’s only Group 1 event, the Lockinge Stakes, takes centre stage on the track, while racegoers can enjoy live music throughout the day, on-the-spot style prizes and a post-racing concert.

Next Year: Saturday 15th May 2027

Newcastle - Saturday 25th July 2026

The North East track of Newcastle gets the Ladies Day party started in July. This summertime highlight features a bumper crowd, Style Awards, bubbles aplenty and a bouncing post-race party.

Newmarket - Thursday 9th July 2026

Ladies Day at Newmarket opens the prestigious three-day July Festival. Catch the eye of the judges to win an on-the-spot Best Turned-Out prize or have your photo taken paparazzi style by the on-course photographers. After racing, head to The Lawn for the after party complete with live music.

Newton Abbot - Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Ladies Day at this picturesque Devon track lights up Newton Abbot’s summer schedule in June. Usually held on a Tuesday evening, racegoers can enjoy music from local bands, Pink Fizz Picnics, and Best Dressed prizes for the most stylish Lady, Man, and Couple.

Nottingham - Saturday 9th May 2026

Nottingham opens its doors for Ladies Day on a Saturday afternoon in early May. A key date in the spring social calendar, this is the only meeting of the year that sees Nottingham offer a Premier Enclosure experience.

Next Year: Saturday 8th May 2027

Perth - Thursday 14th May 2026

Britain’s northernmost Ladies Day is held at Perth in May. This midweek spectacular regularly sells out and is famous for the wonderful atmosphere in the stands. The best-dressed win prizes in the Style Awards, before the fun continues with an after-party on the main stage.

Plumpton - Sunday 20th September 2026

The East Sussex track of Plumpton normally closes its season with the official Ladies Day fixture in May, although in the 2026 edition it was moved to September. This family-friendly race day features garden games for the kids and prizes for the best-dressed ladies, gents, and children.

Pontefract - Wednesday 5th August 2026

Affectionately referred to as Ponte Carlo, this popular West Yorkshire track stages a Ladies Day in early August. Complete with fashion shows, cocktail bars, and Prosecco Lawns, this fixture offers spectacular prizes in the Best Dressed Lady competition.

Redcar - Saturday 20th June 2026

Known as the “Ascot of the North Tees”, Ladies Day at Redcar takes place in June. Featuring cocktail bars, fashion shows, style competitions, and music after the racing, this is a key date on the North Yorkshire social calendar.

Ripon - Thursday 18th June 2026

Ladies Day at Ripon takes place on a Thursday afternoon in May. “Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse” ups the style stakes with prizes for the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent, and Best Hat.

Salisbury - Saturday 11th July 2026

Wiltshire’s only racecourse welcomes racegoers to a Ladies Day fixture on a Saturday evening in July. A prime weekend slot helps create a bumper crowd at a fixture which includes a Best Dressed Competition and Live Music after the action on the track.

Sandown Park - Friday 3rd July 2026

Ladies Day at Sandown Park is held on the opening day of the track’s flagship Coral-Eclipse Summer Festival in July. A Friday afternoon highlight, the Esher event includes thousands of pounds worth of prizes in the Style Awards and a DJ after-party.

Next Year: Friday 2nd July 2027

Sedgefield - Friday 28th August 2026

Ladies Day opens the Sedgefield jumping season in late August. With cash prizes up for grabs in the Style Awards and live music before, during, and after racing, the fixture is one of the biggest meetings of the year at the County Durham course.

Southwell - Sunday 16th August 2026

Ladies Day at Southwell is held on a Sunday afternoon in August. Combining all-weather racing with Style Awards, pop-up prosecco bars, and a DJ set after racing, this is a key date in the diary for local racing fans.

Stratford - Sunday 19th July 2026

The birthplace of Britain’s most famous bard holds its Ladies Day on a Sunday afternoon in July. The Best Dressed Lady and the owner of the Best Hat pick up prizes in the Best Dressed competitions, while specialist cocktail bars serve up refreshments.

Taunton - Tuesday 21st April 2026

The Somerset track of Taunton celebrates Ladies Day with an evening of National Hunt racing in April. Offering panoramic views of the Blackdown Hills, the Taunton Ladies Evening awards prizes for the Best Dressed Racegoer, Best Dressed Couple, and Best Hat.

Thirsk - Saturday 5th September 2026

Renowned for a buzzing garden party atmosphere, Thirsk Ladies Day is held on a Saturday afternoon in early September. This North Yorkshire event entertains racegoers with hospitality marquees and live music by the bandstand.

Uttoxeter - Friday 24th July 2026

Celebrated as “Staffordshire’s ultimate summer social event”, Ladies Day at Uttoxeter takes place on a Friday afternoon in late July. The home of the Midlands Grand National offers the excitement of National Hunt racing enhanced with a Style Awards competition, prosecco lawns, and live music.

Warwick - Saturday 9th May 2026

Ladies Night in early May is one of the most popular meetings of the year at Warwick Racecourse. DJs during and after the racing keep the party atmosphere going at a Saturday evening fixture featuring walkabout entertainers and Best Dressed prizes.

Wetherby - Thursday 4th June 2026

Wetherby Ladies Day is held on a Thursday afternoon in May. The West Yorkshire venue lays on a card of flat racing with a firm focus on “fillies and fizz”. Away from the exciting action, this fixture features the first Best Dressed Competition in Yorkshire of the flat season.

Wincanton - Saturday 7th November 2026

Badger Beer Ladies Day is day two of the West Country Weekend in November. The iconic Badger Beers Chase takes centre stage on the track at a Saturday afternoon fixture enhanced by the Wincanton Style Awards, and live music after racing.

Windsor - Saturday 27th June 2026

Celebrate Ladies’ Day in the shadow of Windsor Castle at this Saturday evening fixture in late June. Mixing fun and fashion with quality racing, the fixture features a Style Awards competition and a themed post-racing party.

Worcester - Saturday 6th June 2026

Ladies Day at this track on the banks of the River Severn takes place on a Saturday afternoon in early June. Dress to impress for a chance to win a prize and then stick around for the post-racing party hosted by a celebrity DJ.

Yarmouth - Wednesday 15th July 2026

The Norfolk track of Yarmouth treats fans to not one but two Ladies Day events. The first is Ladies Evening which takes place as a standalone fixture in July.

Yarmouth - Thursday 17th September 2026

The second Ladies Day to take place at Yarmouth is third and final day of the Eastern Festival.

York - Thursday 20th August 2026

Ladies Day at York lights up the second day of the prestigious Ebor Festival in August. Featuring Group 1 action on the track, luxury prizes in the style awards, and excellent facilities, this is one of the most popular Ladies Day fixtures in the North, if not the whole country.