Music Night & Beer Festival

About

It’s the return of Pontefract Racecourse‘s live music night and beer festival evening in July!

Flash: A Tribute to Queen will be performing after the last race. Flash is a spellbinding tribute band dedicated to embodying the legendary music and spirit of the iconic rock band QUEEN. With an electrifying stage presence and an unwavering commitment to authenticity, Flash transports audiences back to the glory days of QUEEN, delivering an unforgettable live experience that pays homage to one of the greatest bands in rock history.  Performing hit after hit and anthem after anthem. From “Radio GaGa” to “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “I Want To Break Free” to “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “Fat Bottomed Girls,” Flash recreates the magic of Queen, ensuring an unforgettable experience!

Plus a beer festival located in the Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure! There will be some great ales and ciders on offer from four brilliant local breweries!

Experience an evening of thrilling racing at one of Yorkshire’s most traditional racecourses! You’ll get a warm, friendly, Yorkshire welcome from the team at Pontefract, so come and enjoy a great day out!

Hospitality options are plentiful and include bespoke business packages, private boxes and shared facilities.

Tickets can be purchased in advance via the Pontefract Racecourse website or on the day at the gate, both cash and card accepted.

U18s race FREE! This applies to every enclosure on every race day. There are discounts available for OAPs, Blue Light Card Holders and Students, as well as for advance bookings.

This fixture is also an autism friendly raceday, with a dedicated sensory room and quiet room available. To find out more please visit autisminracing.com

There is step-free access to all of the enclosures and lifts giving access to all floors in the stands.  Personal assistants are admitted free of charge and there are accessible toilets in all enclosures and viewing ramps in every area.

Access facilities

• Accessible Toilet
• Baby Changing Facilities
• Wheelchair Accessible