The Jockey Club and Live Nation are delighted to announce the first three headliners for its hugely popular Newmarket Nights series next summer.
Madness, Craig David TS5 and Five will all appear at Newmarket’s July Course in 2026, with more top names still to be announced.
Originally formed in 1976, Madness are heading back to Newmarket Racecourses for a third time, bringing their unique ska and pop hits to the stage. The British band have had multiple top 10 singles, reaching number 1 in the UK with “House of Fun” in 1982, along with millions of records sold worldwide.
Known for hits such as “Baggy Trousers”, “It Must Be Love” and “Our House”, they are sure to bring the fun and energy back to the Newmarket Nights stage when they take to the stage on Friday 17th July 2026.
Three years after his return to Newmarket Racecourses, and more than 25 years since the release of his critically acclaimed album, “Born To Do It”, Craig David TS5 will be returning to the July Course on Friday 14th August 2026.
Craig has gone from strength to strength on our airwaves and TV screens in recent years, with multiple UK Top 40 singles, UK Top 40 albums and more than 5 billion streams worldwide. His music has achieved multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries around the world and he has also received multiple BRIT Award and Grammy nominations.
Legendary 90s British boy band Five, will be returning to the Home of Horseracing nearly 20 years after making their Newmarket Nights debut. Following their recent reunion, Five will be live on Friday 19th June 2026, as part of their Keep On Movin’ Tour, featuring the original lineup. Five have sold more than 1 million copies of their hits worldwide, with multiple top 10s in both the UK and the USA.
Sophie Able, Newmarket Racecourses and International Director, said: “We are so excited to announce our first three Newmarket Nights headliners for 2026.
“More than 60,000 racing and music fans attended the Newmarket Nights and Summer Saturday Live this year, which is a fantastic endorsement for the way in which we combine thrilling sport on the track and fantastic entertainment off it.
“These Friday evening fixtures are the highlight of our summer and with Madness, Craig David TS5 and Five joining us next year, Newmarket Nights looks better than ever in 2026!”
Tickets for MADNESS, CRAIG DAVID TS5 and FIVE at Newmarket Racecourses will be on sale at 10am on Friday 31st October 2025 via: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket
