PREVIEW: Doncaster Racecourse 2026 Summer Saturday Series is on winning run with The Lottery Winners
Forget backing outsiders - the smart money is on The Lottery Winners as they line-up for the next blockbuster run of shows in Doncaster Racecourse’s 2026 Summer Saturday Series.
The Meadowhall sponsored day-long series - on selected Saturdays throughout the summer - combines thrilling horse racing action with live entertainment after the final race.
Next up are chart-topping indie favourites The Lottery Winners, on June 20, followed by a neon-soaked Ultimate 80s Party, on July 18, then a Steve Bracknall DJ Set, from the viral football funnyman, on August 1 and a Wallen & Combs Tribute, celebrating the music of US country stars Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, August 15.
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It’s part of the build-up to the 250th anniversary of the world-famous Betfred St Leger Festival.
The Summer Saturday Series burst from the stalls with a daytime disco, a glamorous Queenz drag show and last weekend racegoers were entertained by DJ legend Chris Moyles and his 90s Hangover party.
Now still to come and thundering down the track are huge nights of fun led by indie-pop crowd favourites The Lottery Winners on Saturday, June 20,
Fresh from chart success and sold-out festival appearances, the band are set to bring their trademark feel-good chaos and singalong anthems for what promises to be one of the standout nights of the summer.
Also under starter’s orders is the Ultimate 80s Party on July 18, viral football comedy sensation Steve Bracknall with his DJ set on August 1, and the Wallen & Combs Tribute, celebrating the music of US country stars Morgan Wallen and Luke Combs, on August 15.
The remaining events will take place outdoors on the County Enclosure Champagne Lawn stage, giving racegoers the chance to enjoy live music in the heart of the action after an adrenaline-packed day at the races.
Rachel Harwood, Executive Director of Doncaster Racecourse, said: “We’re bringing the Summer Saturday series back with a bang this year in partnership with Meadowhall for the first time.
"We’ve a brilliant entertainment line-up that we know is going to bring the party atmosphere to the racecourse after an action-packed day of racing.
“Bringing iconic names including Steve Bracknall to the racecourse means we really are set to ensure an incredible experience for every racegoer this summer.”
Tickets start from just £5, and to enjoy the live entertainment, racegoers must have a County ticket, starting from £35.
Access to the outdoor entertainment is exclusively available to County, Premier and Hospitality ticket holders.
Guests can also enjoy exclusive drinks offers including 50% off draught drinks and £10 off bottles of house wine, prosecco, champagne and Pimm’s jugs for the first hour after gates open on all event dates.
Racegoers can elevate their experience by booking a hospitality package from just £89.
Under 18’s go free and for the first time the racecourse will be allowing guests in the Picnic enclosure to enter with up to four cans of drink per person included in their ticket price.
Book now to secure tickets for the best possible price.
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