Racedays
Musselburgh Racecourse provides year round racing action, with 25 racedays across the flat and jump racing season - weekend, midweek and evening. There's something for everyone from our biggest racedays including Ladies Day to our popular family racedays. Every raceday offers quality racing with outstanding facilities and an atmosphere to match. Our Sensational 6 racedays include New Years Day, Scottish Cheltenham Trials Weekend, Easter Saturday, The Edinburgh Cup, Ladies Day and The Summer Finale weekend. Please note, the fixture list and race times may be subject to change.
December 2024
Virgin Bet Christmas Jumper Raceday
Monday 9 December
Don your favourite Christmas jumper and help spread Christmas cheer.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:45 PM
Last Race
3:15 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
January 2025
New Year's Day Raceday in partnership with Virgin Bet
Wednesday 1 January
The place to be on New Year's Day! Start 2025 in style at our New Year's Day race meeting.
Type
jump
Doors Open
10:30 AM
First Race
12:35 PM
Last Race
3:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £42.50
Concessions
From £37.50
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Virgin Bet January Jumps Raceday
Friday 3 January
Join us for an exciting afternoon of jumps racing! Enjoy a more relaxed day where the focus is on exciting jumps racing, position yourself close to one of the hurdles or fences and get a real sense of the energy and power of the horses as they speed past.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:00 AM
First Race
12:27 PM
Last Race
3:27 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
February 2025
The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday
Saturday 1 February
Saturday features the £100,000 bet365 Scottish Champion Handicap Chase and the Listed £40,000 bet365 Scottish Triumph Hurdle Trial; we attract contenders for The Cheltenham and The Grand National Festivals.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:40 PM
Last Race
4:35 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The bet365 Scottish Cheltenham Trials Raceday
Sunday 2 February
Sunday features The £75,000 bet365 Edinburgh National.
Type
jump
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:20 PM
Last Race
4:35 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Farmers Raceday
Sunday 16 February
We are delighted to bring you The Farmers Raceday in partnership with The George Crawford Trust.
Type
jump
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
1:45 PM
Last Race
4:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
March 2025
Go North Jumps Raceday
Friday 21 March
This weekend consists of three days of valuable and competitive Jump racing at Musselburgh, Kelso and Carlisle, giving northern home-based owners and trainers a fantastic target to aim for at the end of the jumps season.
Type
jump
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:00 PM
Last Race
5:00 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
April 2025
Start of the Flat Season Raceday
Wednesday 2 April
Enjoy a Wednesday like no other featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:10 PM
Last Race
4:40 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday
Sunday 13 April
We are thrilled to once again be part of the Sky Bet Sunday Series, with a seven-race card shown on ITV 4.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
2:00 PM
First Race
3:45 PM
Last Race
6:45 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Virgin Bet Easter Saturday Raceday featuring The Queen's Cup
Saturday 19 April
Racing enthusiasts and those in search of a great day out over the holiday weekend will enjoy an Easter spectacular of first-class racing and entertainment.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
5:20 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
May 2025
Afternoon Racing
Friday 2 May
It's the perfect time to position yourself alongside the running rail and experience the power of the horses as they thunder up the final straight.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
1:40 PM
Last Race
4:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
June 2025
The Edinburgh Cup Raceday in partnership with Edinburgh Gin
Saturday 7 June
Join us for fun, frivolities, and the pure exhilaration of a day at the races.
Type
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:40 PM
Last Race
5:20 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £30.00
Concessions
From £25.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
July 2025
The Alan Steel Asset Management Raceday
Tuesday 1 July
Sample the delights of Musselburgh Racecourse with your friends and family.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
1:00 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £20.00
Concessions
From £18.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Luca's Ice Cream Family Raceday
Tuesday 22 July
Experience seven exciting flat races.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:30 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:20 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
August 2025
The 90's Friday Night at the Races
Friday 1 August
Gather your work colleagues and friends and enjoy a summers night packed full of thrilling entertainment including seven flat races, music from the 90’s and 00's followed by an exciting 90's and 00's After-Racing Party (open to all racegoers and takes place for approx.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
4:00 PM
First Race
5:35 PM
Last Race
8:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £24.00
Concessions
From £22.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
Ladies Day 2025
Friday 8 August
Scotland's biggest and most prestigious 5 star Ladies Day.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
11:30 AM
First Race
1:50 PM
Last Race
4:50 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £45.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Racing TV Raceday
Tuesday 26 August
Enjoy a Tuesday like no other featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:10 PM
Last Race
4:40 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Portobello Cup Raceday
Wednesday 27 August
It's the perfect time to position yourself alongside the running rail and experience the power of the horses as they thunder up the final straight.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:30 PM
Last Race
5:05 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £22.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
September 2025
Oktoberfest Raceday featuring the Musselburgh Gold Cup
Saturday 13 September
Come and enjoy seven competitive flat races including The £20,000 Musselburgh Gold Cup and a traditional Bavarian party in our Bavarian marquee (limited seating.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
2:00 PM
First Race
3:42 PM
Last Race
7:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
From £25.00
Concessions
From £20.00
Hospitality & VIP
Options Available
The Racing TV Raceday
Sunday 14 September
We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:15 PM
Last Race
5:45 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
October 2025
The Racing TV Raceday
Wednesday 1 October
Featuring exciting flat racing, mouth-watering locally sourced cuisine, great hospitality and a captivating atmosphere.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:00 PM
Last Race
4:30 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
Afternoon Racing
Monday 13 October
Take in the excitement of the races and start the week off as you mean to go on.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:05 PM
Last Race
5:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon
November 2025
Scottish Flat Season Finale Raceday
Wednesday 5 November
A great afternoon of racing to round off the flat season! Top jockeys and flat trainers compete for the Musselburgh Flat 2025 season championship title.
Type
flat racing
Doors Open
12:00 PM
First Race
2:05 PM
Last Race
5:10 PM
General Admission & Packages
Coming Soon
Hospitality & VIP
Coming Soon