Sun, style & non-stop entertainment!
Think live music drifting across the course, pop-up entertainment around every corner and a vibrant crowd enjoying the best of summer racing.
Whether you’re here for the style, the sport or the social scene, the Debenhams July Festival delivers an unforgettable day out.
Ladies Day
Day one - Thursday 9 July
- The DJ Twins will be setting the tone with feel-good sets throughout the day.
- Our live illustrator will be creating bespoke portraits – the perfect Ladies Day keepsake.
- Enjoy live music from James Riley and The Bluebirds, providing the soundtrack to your day at the races.
- Plus, step into the action between races with our golf simulator and darts challenges.
Festival Friday
Day two - Friday 10 July
- Play Darts alongside legends, Keith Deller, Colin Lloyd and Russ Bray!
July Cup Day
Day three - Saturday 11 July
- The DJ Twins will be bringing a lively soundtrack to the day with upbeat sets across the racecourse.
- Our live illustrator will be creating personalised portraits throughout the afternoon.
- Enjoy live performances from Amber Sax, The Steel Panthers and James Riley, adding to the atmosphere as the day unfolds.
- Test your aim with darts alongside icons Keith Deller, Colin Lloyd and Russ Bray.
- Plus, a bouncy castle in the Garden Enclosure for the younger racegoers.
Thursday - Post racing Entertainment
LADIES DAY - 9 JULY
We’re kicking off the first day of the Debenhams July Festival in style!
Get ready for Island Sound Collective, a DJ-led 3-piece delivering Ibiza-style energy with sizzling saxophone and rhythmic percussion. Their mix of dance anthems, house, disco and R&B hits will keep everyone on the dancefloor.
Island Sound Collective will be performing live on stage for approx 75 minutes.
Saturday - Post racing Entertainment
JULY CUP DAY - 11 JULY
Join us for the ultimate finale to The Debenhams July Festival! Boomin' will be hitting the back of the stage following the last race for approximately a 75-minute set.
Don’t miss the after party – it’s the perfect way to end the festival on a high note!
Plus even more to be announced soon!
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