The Jockey Club and Live Nation are delighted to announce two leading acts for its music nights at Sandown Park Racecourse in 2026 - Billy Ocean and Ministry of Sound Classical.
Nearly 50 years after his first big break, Billy Ocean will be heading to the Esher venue to perform live after racing on Wednesday 29th July 2026.
Billy is the biggest black recording star Britain has ever produced, with more than 30 million records sold to date. He has collected a pile of Gold and Platinum records across the world and hit the number one spot in multiple countries, with hits such as “There’ll be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)” and “Get Outta My Dreams; Get Into My Car”.
Billy’s mix of soul and pop has been heard across the world for years now, from movie theme songs to number one albums. Having returned to touring in 2018, he continues to play sold-out shows in iconic venues like the Royal Albert Hall in London and Usher Hall in Edinburgh.
Fresh from a racecourse debut in 2025, Ministry of Sound Classical will be bringing its unique experience to Sandown Park on Friday 24th July 2026.
A live concert-format production that takes iconic dance and club music and re-orchestrates them, Ministry of Sound Classical is a hugely influential name in dance music. Started in London in 1991, it has sold out shows at iconic venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, where it also returns in 2026 as part of its tour.
Celebrating more than 30 years of iconic dance anthems, the 2026 edition marks the show’s most exciting performance yet, with the power of an orchestra and sensational vocalists, all set to a stunning laser light production.
Sarah Drabwell, General Manager at Sandown Park Racecourse, said: “We’re so excited to be welcoming Billy Ocean and Ministry of Sound Classical to Sandown Park in 2026.
“Billy Ocean is sure to wow us with a show full of hits and fantastic vocals, while we know that customers will be ready for an unforgettable night with Ministry of Sound Classical and their exceptional show.
“We stage racing year-round at Sandown Park and these evenings where we combined thrilling sport on course with fantastic entertainment afterwards not only continue prove extremely popular but give people who might not ordinarily come racing the opportunity to experience it for themselves.”
Tickets for BILLY OCEAN at Sandown Park Racecourse will be on sale at 10am on Friday 31st October 2025 via https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/billy-ocean/
Tickets for MINISTRY OF SOUND CLASSICAL at Sandown Park Racecourse will be on sale at 10am on Friday 31st October 2025 via https://www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/sandown/events-tickets/ministry-of-sound-classical/
