Ladies Days At The Races

Ladies’ Days have become a popular and vital part of all racecourses’ racing calendars. The majority of racecourses offer impressive awards for the Best Dressed Lady Competition on Ladies’ Day at each of the courses, which is steeped in glamour, fashion, and excitement.

Ladies’ Day is one of the most well-attended events at any racetrack. Imagine the thrills and spills of horse racing coupled with the latest fashion, delicious food, fabulous prizes, and excellent company. This is the ideal recipe for a fun day out.

Ladies often wear hats and fascinators, but it is not compulsory.

Find out more about Ladies’ Days at the racing:

What day is Ladies’ Day?

If you are looking for the Ladies Day 2026 dates check out our list below:

What day is Ladies Day at Aintree?

Ladies Day at Aintree Racecourse is on Friday 14th April 2026.

This is Merseydies’ most significant social occasion and is held on the second day of the Aintree Festival.

The 2nd day of the 2026 Grand National Festival attracts the finest in fashion, and as Liverpool is the capital of style, you can expect to see some fantastic outfits and Ladies Day hats on display.

Ladies Day is Liverpool’s most glamorous event, and 50,000 racegoers are expected to attend the second day of the Random Grand National Festival 2026 at Aintree Racecourse.

What day is Ladies Day at Ayr?

Ladies’ Day at Ayr Racecourse takes place on Friday, 21st of April 2026.

The Ayr Gold Cup Festival’s Ladies Day is full of glitz and glam, with prizes for both the Best Dressed Ladies and the Best Dressed Gents.

What day is Ladies Day at Bangor?

Ladies’ Day at Bangor Racecourse is on Friday 4th August 2026.

Ladies Day is at Bangor Racecourse, an annual event that honours the sparkle and glamour of both fashion and the horse racing industry.

What day is Ladies Day at Bath?

Ladies’ Day at Bath Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 17th June 2026.

The female racegoers are enjoying a glass of champagne and are beautifully dressed. Ladies’ Day is where style, elegance and beautiful hats set the tone and become just as important as horse racing.

What day is Ladies Day at Beverley?

Ladies’ Day at Beverley Racecourse is on Wednesday 16th August 2026.

The Famous Beverley Ladies Day, presented by Porsche Centre Hull, widely hailed as one of the best in the country, is back for 2026. Ladies, it’s time to dress to impress as the great and good of Yorkshire descend on the Westwood.

The Yorkshire Ladies’ Day final is always a popular and enjoyable event.

What day is Ladies Day at Brighton?

Ladies’ Day at Brighton Racecourse is on Thursday, 10th August 2026.

Every year, dashing and elegant racegoers gather on Brighton Racecourse for Ladies Day, showing a unique and fashion-forward style.

What day is Ladies Day at Carlisle?

Ladies’ Day at Carlisle Racecourse is on Monday, 7th August 2026.

It’s Ladies Night at Cumbria’s most excellent racecourse, providing the best in racing and fashion!

What day is Ladies Day at Catterick?

Ladies’ Day at Catterick Racecourse is on Wednesday 30th August 2026.

Every Yorkshire racecourse has a Ladies’ Day, complete with a best dressed contest and some fantastic prizes.

What day is Ladies Day at Chester?

Ladies Day at Chester Racecourse is on Saturday 2nd September 2026.

Ladies’ Day is a day dedicated to appreciating the finer things in life. It’s a chance for racegoers to dress up in their finest attire and enjoy a day of pure luxury, pleasure, and thrills.

If you are unsure about your outfit, check out our ‘What to wear at the races’ page today.

What day is Ladies Day at Doncaster?

Ladies’ Day will be held at Doncaster on Thursday, 14th September 2026.

This is Yorkshire’s biggest social occasion and is held on the second day of the Doncaster St Leger Festival.

The 2nd day of the 2026 St Leger Festival attracts the finest in fashion, and the stakes are set high with the Style Awards and a huge £1000 cash prize to be won.

Ladies’ Day is a popular social event at Doncaster racecourse and other racetracks around the country. Ladies’ Day is popular with our visitors, as it’s a fantastic day for friends, fashion, and excellent dining.

What day is Ladies Day at Down Royal?

Ladies Day at Down Royal will take place on the following dates:

• Saturday 18th June 2026
• Saturday 5th November 2026

Off the track, the legendary Best Dressed Lady Competition will return as part of the Summer Festival, reflecting the charm and elegance that entrants bring to Down Royal.

What day is Ladies Day at Epsom?

Ladies Day at Epsom Racecourse is on Friday 2nd June 2026.

It’s the first day of the Cazoo Derby, Ladies Day – a spectacular display of finery. As horses and jockeys go all out for the thrill, expect heart-pounding action and dazzling style.

What day is Ladies Day at Fontwell?

Ladies’ Day at Fontwell Racecourse is on Thursday, 24th August 2026.

Fontwell Park’s ladies’ days and evenings are a staple in Sussex’s social calendar, providing a perfect occasion to dress up in your best outfits and enjoy a fun evening out.

What day is Ladies Day at Goodwood?

Ladies’ Day at Goodwood Racecourse is on Thursday, 3rd August 2026.

The most fashionable day of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Ladies’ Day, is where the worlds of fashion and horse racing collide.

What day is Ladies Day at Hamilton?

Ladies’ Day at Hamilton Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 5th August 2026.

Ladies’ Day at Hamilton Park is likely to get racegoers up and dancing and singing before the evening’s racing action begins.

What day is Ladies Day at Huntingdon?

Ladies’ Day at Huntingdon Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 19th November 2026.

Winter Ladies Day at Huntingdon racecourse will liven up November with a Gin and Jazz festival, Style Awards, and live music.

What day is Ladies Day at Leicester?

Ladies Day at Leicester Racecourse is on Saturday 8th July 2026.

Ladies’ Day is back at Leicester! The Best Dressed Lady Competition will feature fantastic rewards once again! So make sure you look your best! (Don’t forget to bring your hat)

What day is Ladies Day at Lingfield?

Ladies’ Day at Lingfield Racecourse is on Friday 11th May 2026.

What day is Ladies Day at Market Rasen?

Ladies’ Day at Market Rasen Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 22nd July 2026.

The Summer Plate Ladies Day is back and in full bloom, bringing the fashion to Lincolnshire.

What day is Ladies Day at Musselburgh?

Ladies Day at Musselburgh Racecourse is on Friday 11th August 2026.

Scotland’s biggest and most prestigious 5-star Ladies Day. It’s an annual sell-out event! Style. Elegance. Glamour. There are not nearly enough words to describe the exquisite looks, fashion and horse racing that make Stobo Castle Ladies Day so renowned in Scotland.

What day is Ladies Day at Newcastle?

Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecourse is on Saturday 29th July 2026.

Newcastle Racecourse’s Ladies Day is the ideal venue for a day out with friends and family. The flat season’s most glamorous race day combines a thrilling day of fashion, fillies, great music, and, of course, a drink of fizz!

What day is Ladies Day at Nottingham?

Ladies’ Day at Nottingham Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 13th May 2026.

Ladies Day Raceday, delivering the style to Nottinghamshire this Spring. There’s something for everyone on and off the track, whether it’s competing in our Style Awards, experiencing excellent hospitality, or cheering your horse.

What day is Ladies Day at Perth?

Ladies’ Day at Perth Racecourse is on Thursday, 18th May 2026.

Thousands of racegoers will go to Perth Racecourse in their finest gear, hoping to win a fantastic prize for their efforts.

What day is Ladies Day at Pontefract?

Ladies’ Day at Pontefract Racecourse is on Wednesday 9th August 2026.

On August 3rd, the flash and glamour arrive in Ponte Carlo. The ladies of Yorkshire truly dress to impress in an attempt to win the coveted Best Dressed Lady Competition, with an array of hats, fascinators, and stilettos.

What day is Ladies Day at Redcar?

Ladies’ Day at Redcar Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 24th June 2026.

Ladies’ Day at Redcar Racecourse will include a fashion show by Redcar-based Betty Leigh Boutique, as well as Best-Dressed Lady and Best Hat categories, in addition to a jam-packed racing schedule.

What day is Ladies Day at Royal Ascot?

Ladies Day at Royal Ascot Festival is on Thursday, 22nd June 2026.

The third day of the Royal Ascot Festival is one of the most popular days at Royal Ascot and is referred to as Ladies’ Day.

As guests dress to impress, a diverse range of spectacular, classical, stylish, and exquisite attire will be on display for racegoers to behold.

What day is Ladies Day at Ripon?

Ladies’ Day at Ripon Racecourse is on Thursday 22nd June 2026.

The annual Ladies Day at the Ripon Races is usually a hit, with exciting racing in the afternoon and a great time to socialise with friends and family.

What day is Ladies Day at Sandown?

Ladies’ Day at Sandown Racecourse is on Friday 7th July 2026.

Ladies’ Day at Sandown Park Racecourse is a glamorous event. Enjoy thrilling racing, live music, and entertainment.

What day is Ladies Day at Sedgefield?

Ladies’ Day at Sedgefield is on Wednesday, 30th August 2026.

What day is Ladies Day at Southwell?

Ladies’ Day at Southwell Racecourse is on Sunday 20th August 2026.

Ladies’ Day at Southwell Races really is the jewel in the social calendar, and a fantastic opportunity to gather together with friends, family or colleagues, dress up and enjoy a day cheering on the horses.

What day is Ladies Day at Thirsk?

Ladies’ Day at Thirsk Racecourse is on Monday 18th September 2026.

The annual Ladies Day meeting, which is sure to be a spectacular occasion, is a very popular day at Thirsk Racecourse.

What day is Ladies Day at Uttoxeter?

Ladies’ Day at Uttoxeter Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 28th July 2026.

Ladies Day is a highlight of Uttoxeter’s calendar. There are plenty of opportunities for a fancy day out with the girls with Ladies Night in June and Ladies Day in July.

What day is Ladies Day at Warwick?

Ladies’ Day at Warwick Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 13th May 2026.

Ladies’ Day is a terrific chance to spend a day at the lovely Warwick Racecourse. This special night is not just for females; it’s also a chance to dress up in your glad rags and compete in the style awards for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.

What day is Ladies Day at Wetherby?

Ladies’ Day at Wetherby Racecourse is on Thursday, 30th June 2026.

Watch the horses parade and listen to live music from the LA Jazz Band while you attend Ladies Day at Wetherby Racecourse.

What day is Ladies Day at Windsor?

Ladies’ Day at Windsor Racecourse is on Saturday 29th June 2026.

Ladies Day is returning to Windsor Racecourse. Gather your girls; this is an event not to be missed.

What day is Ladies Day at Worcester?

Ladies’ Day at Worcester Racecourse is scheduled for Saturday, 3rd June 2026.

What day is Ladies Day at York?

Ladies’ Day at York Racecourse is on Thursday 24th August 2026.

Ladies’ Day is one of the highlights of the York Races calendar in 2026. Dress up and flaunt your stuff on the Knavesmire for the annual Ladies Day event, which includes a variety of activities off the track as well as top-notch racing.

What happens on a Ladies’ Day?

Ladies’ Day at the races is a chance for female fans of horse racing to let off some steam.

Glamour and elegance are traditionally the keys to the event.

What does Ladies’ Day at the Races mean?

Ladies’ Day is traditionally the day on which women dress to impress – usually the most colourful day of the week.

Women wear high-fashion hats for the occasion, along with their best high heels and dresses.

The day is traditionally the busiest at all horse racing events.

Will there be a best-dressed lady competition?

All racecourses will hold a best-dressed lady competition, with each offering a fantastic prize that will differ from course to course.

With this in mind, make sure you dress to impress!

Are Gentlemen welcome to come to Ladies’ Day?

On Ladies Day, gentlemen are more than welcome at all Racecourses.

Not only do the Ladies put in that extra effort, but the Gents also get the opportunity to dress up and wow the ladies.

Summary of Ladies Day or Ladies Light at The Races

A Ladies’ evening at the races is always a hugely popular event.

They are held at most UK and Irish racecourses throughout the year, creating a lively atmosphere, with many ladies choosing to dress up and make a real effort.

Check out your local racecourse to find out when your lady’s event is. They are always brilliant fun.