New Years Day Raceday 2026

Thursday 1st January 2026

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About The Event
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New Years Day Raceday 2026🎆

Ring in 2026 with thrilling all-weather flat racing at Newcastle Racecourse. An unmissable day of sport, entertainment, and a great atmosphere!

New Years Day Racing🍾

Start off the new year with a bang 💥 with New Year’s Day races. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the start of the New Year. What a better way than being surrounded by a lively atmosphere and high speed all weather racing. It’s the perfect excuse to get the family and friends together before the holidays are over and work begins again. The party doesn’t stop after midnight. Horse racing New Year’s Day 2026 brings style and celebration here at Newcastle racecourse to keep the celebrations going all day long. Sip on prosecco and cheer on all your favourites and make your mark on 2026 in style! 🥂

January Joy❄️

Add some sparkle to your January with an afternoon of thrilling racing here at Newcastle racecourse. Brighten up your Thursday and add some action with horse racing this afternoon. Horse racing in January is sure to beat of those January blues. Keep your spirits high after the festive season and continue the fun into the New Year with Thursday horse racing.

Join in on the Action

Watch as the crowd roars on their favourites as hooves come thundering towards the finish line. It’s an afternoon of pure joy and thrill that you don’t want to miss out on. Make horse racing Thursday the new norm here with our racing fixtures throughout January.

Action-packed All Weather Racing🏇

Don’t miss out on our all weather racing. Come rain or shine the thrills never stop with all weather horse racing. Experience fast-paced speeds of all your favourite horses and jockeys with New Year’s Day races.

Enjoy the excitement both on and off the track

Make sure to wrap up warm for a chilly afternoon at one of the country’s top all weather racing tracks. Watch in anticipation as horse fight on neck-to-neck to reach the finish line first. With trackside views you can experience racing like now other. An all weather track offers you the thrills of racing all year round, so start your 2026 off the right way and join us this January.

Secure your tickets today!

Book early online to secure the best prices, or pick up your tickets at the gate on the day. Want to make your January race day extra special? Discover our premium hospitality packages or choose from exclusive options available through Seat Unique. Plus, if you’re bringing a crowd, groups of 10 or more can unlock additional discounts — the perfect way to enjoy a thrilling winter evening at the races together.

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Children 17 and under go free^* to the races when accompanied by an adult (^*exclusions may apply). Children do not require a ticket in advance and a free ticket will be issued on the day.

Concessions discounts are only available on the day.

All bookings directly through our website and over the phone with our customer service team do not incur a fulfilment fee – the price you see, is the price you pay! Bookings through our official hospitality partner Seat Unique have a fulfilment / booking fee applied. All bookings are made in accordance with our terms and conditions of entry.

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Our hospitality & restaurant packages are available through the website of our official partner Seat Unique.

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Admission for just £10 - GRANDSTAND ENCLOSURE

★ LAUNCH OFFER ★

Admission to over 500 Arena Racing Company fixtures in 2026 for just £10!
Be quick.... this offer won't be around for long!

£10.00

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Admission - Grandstand Early Bird

£17.00

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Grandstand Family Bundle - Early Bird

Family Bundle for two adults and up to six children
Access:Grandstand, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details:Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment

£27.00

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Admission - Grandstand Early Bird GROUP (10+)

£14.00

Minimum: 10

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A Day at the Races Early Bird *

Access:Grandstand, parade ring, all grandstand public bars, all grandstand public eateries and all grandstand public betting outlets
Details:Enables you to watch all of racing action and any live entertainment
Dining:A choice of one pint of lager, a glass of house wine, or a soft drink paired with a traditional pie
Extras:Includes a racecard

*Please note, this offer is subject to limited availability.

£22.00

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Racecard Message

Celebrate in style by crafting an exclusive message for the racecard! Your personalised greeting, such as a 'Happy Anniversary,' will be featured in the racecard.

Let us know your message (of up to 20 words) at least seven days before the event, by responding to your confirmation email or sending to racingnorth@arenaracingcompany.co.uk

*Please note that if you are attending the race meeting you need to purchase a ticket separately to get entry into the course as the racecard message does not include a ticket.

Limited availability