
Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & PaddockNewmarket · Sat, 21 Aug 2027
About this event
Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock takes place at Newmarket Racecourses, Newmarket on Saturday, 21 August 2027, starting at 11:30 local time.
It is listed as Rock / Pop (Concerts).
The line-up includes Simply Red and Jockey Club Nights.
Newmarket Racecourses has 6 upcoming events on our calendar.
General Admission Only The Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure includes horse racing, followed by a live concert. Ticket offers excellent views of the racing action, along with access to the Pre-Parade Ring, Parade Ring, and Winners' Enclosure. During racing, the racecourse is divided into three enclosures, Premier Enclosure, Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure, Garden Enclosure. Once the racing concludes, the gates between the Premier Enclosure, Grandstand & Paddock and Garden Enclosures will be opened, and all ticket holders can come together to enjoy the concert. Be aware that the area near the front of the stage can become very busy with standing, dancing crowds. For a more relaxed experience, we recommend standing further back. This is an outdoor standing event, with no reserved seating is available. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR UNDER 18'S, if you bring them full prices apply
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Check prices ↗Simply Red at Newmarket Racecourses: show day guide
- Show starts
- 11:30
- Support
- Jockey Club Nights
- Simply Red on stage(est.)
- 12:15
- Set length(est.)
- 1 hr, 25 mins
- Expected finish(est.)
- 13:40
- Parking
- On-site free parking is available.
Estimated from the headliner's recent setlists and a typical running order. Venues publish exact stage times on the day, so check before you travel.
Know before you go
- Ticket limit
- Please note: There is a ticket Limit of 10 tickets per person and per credit card on this event
- Please note
- Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 21. A max of 10 tickets per person and per household applies. Tickets in excess of 10 will be cancelled. Whilst we recommend that these events are not suitable for children under 18,if you do wish to bring them as part of your party, at your discretion, they can attend as long as they possess a valid full price ticket to gain entry and there is a responsible adult of 21+ and above to every three under 18. Children 15 and under must remain with an adult at all times on course, while 16 and 17 year olds can roam unaccompanied as long as they have their valid entry ticket. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of an event for any children in your party regardless of official age restrictions. Refunds will not be issued if any aspect of an event, including the behaviour of other audience members, causes offence to you or any children on whose behalf you have purchased tickets.
What to expect: recent setlist
From Le Zénith Nantes Métropole, Saint-Herblain on 20 November 2025 · Tour: 40th Anniversary Tour
- 1Sad Old Red
- 2Jericho
- 3Money's Too Tight (To Mention) (The Valentine Brothers)
- 4The Right Thing
- 5A New Flame
- 6It's Only Love Doing Its Thing (Barry White)
- 7You've Got It
- 8Enough
- 9If You Don't Know Me by Now (Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes)
- 10For Your Babies
- 11Stars
- 12Thrill Me
- 13Say You Love Me
- 14The Air That I Breathe (Albert Hammond)
- 15You Make Me Feel Brand New (The Stylistics)
- 16Fake
- 17Sunrise
- 18Fairground
- 19Something Got Me Started
- 20Holding Back the Years (The Frantic Elevators)
Most played songs on this tour
- Money's Too Tight (To Mention)×18
- The Right Thing×18
- Fake×18
- Sunrise×18
- Fairground×18
- Something Got Me Started×18
- Sad Old Red×17
- Jericho×17
- A New Flame×17
- You've Got It×17
Setlist data: setlist.fm · Simply Red
Line-up
About Simply Red
Simply Red are an English pop and soul band formed in Manchester in 1985. The band is led by singer and songwriter Mick Hucknall, who is the only original member remaining in the band. They have released thirteen studio albums, from Picture Book (1985) through Time (2023), all of which have peaked within the top ten on the UK Albums Chart; with the albums A New Flame (1989), Stars (1991), Life (1995) and Blue (1998), along with their Greatest Hits (1996) album, reaching number one. Stars is one of the best-selling albums in the United Kingdom.
Venue: Newmarket Racecourses
July Course, Newmarket, CB80XE- Parking
- On-site free parking is available. Queuing is likely for entering and exiting the car parks, please allow ample time for your journey, exiting may take up to two hours.
- Accessible seating
- The venue is accessible for wheelchair users, with accessible toilets on site and disabled parking facilities. There are specially designated viewing platforms in all areas. Areas need to be booked in advanced, please visit newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk/live-music-events-faq Assistance Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome to attend with their owners without additional charge subject to possession of a valid identification document from Assistance Dogs (UK) or an equivalent international organization. A separate ticket is not required however owners should notify the racecourse in advance upon booking their event day tickets so that any necessary arrangements can be made.
- Venue rules
- 1. Tickets will not be exchanged or money refunded 2. Replacements for lost or stolen tickets cannot be issued 3. These tickets are issued subject to the Rules of Racing 4. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission to, or expel any person from the racecourse, without assigning a reason for so doing, and does not accept any responsibility for loss or damage to persons or their property. 5. Racegoers are reminded that Picnics are only permitted in the car parks and in the Garden Enclosure (please note the Garden Enclosure generally sells out, in which case no access will be granted into this area, unless you have a Garden Enclosure entry ticket). For a list of restricted items please visit http://newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk/live-music-events-faq 6. Alcohol may not be brought into any of the enclosures 7. Dress Code - Please visit newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk (plan your raceday/Live Music FAQ – dress code) 8. No cameras, video cameras or audio recording devices. 9. This is sold as an outdoor standing event. 10. For full Terms & Conditions visit newmarket.thejockeyclub.co.uk
- Children
- Newmarket Nights: As Newmarket Nights are our Friday evening racing plus music events with the artist taking to the stage at any time from 8pm, our recommendation is that Newmarket Nights are not suitable for children under 16. Whilst we recommend that these events are not suitable for children under 16, if you do wish to bring them as part of your party, at your discretion, they can attend as long as they possess a valid ticket to gain entry and there is a responsible adult of 18 and above to every two children under 16. We take every precaution to try and ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time at all of our events. If you do decide to bring a child under 16, we would suggest against taking them into the most densely crowded areas, which includes the large area in front of the stage. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of an event for any children in your party regardless of official age restrictions, this includes considering the type of audience the event is likely to attract and whether such an audience is a suitable environment for children in your party. Refunds will not be issued if any aspect of an event, including the behaviour of other audience members, causes offence to you or any children on whose behalf you have purchased tickets. We do not recommend subjecting babies and young children to loud music. Children are recommended to wear hearing protection if you decide to bring them. A concert environment is not suitable for very young children. Summer Saturday Live Our racing plus music afternoon events, Summer Saturday Live, are our family friendly events of this type which do have an allocation of concession tickets for children available. A set allocation of children’s tickets, for children of 5 to 15, will be available for our Summer Saturday Live events when purchasing adult tickets. Children/infants aged four and under are free of charge, so please ensure you apply for the free entry tickets for your infant/s at the time of booking your adult tickets. Your infant will be given an ICE (In Case of an Emergency) wristband that will have room for you to write your contact number on. This is their form of entry to the venue and entry will not be permitted without this. Unaccompanied young persons aged 16 or 17 years old will need to purchase a full adult ticket to gain entry and must conduct themselves in an appropriate manner. Each accompanying adult (over 18) should be responsible for no more than two children under 16 years of age. All attendees regardless of age, must have a valid ticket and will be expected to show a valid form of identification if required. We do not recommend subjecting babies and young children to loud music. Children are recommended to wear hearing protection if you decide to bring them. A concert environment is not suitable for very young children.
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Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock: FAQs
When is Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock?
Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock is scheduled for Saturday, 21 August 2027 at 11:30 local time.
Where is Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock taking place?
At Newmarket Racecourses, July Course, Newmarket CB80XE.
How much are tickets for Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock?
The ticket seller has not published a price range. Open the official listing to see current prices and available seats.
Is there parking at Newmarket Racecourses?
On-site free parking is available. Queuing is likely for entering and exiting the car parks, please allow ample time for your journey, exiting may take up to two hours.
What songs will Simply Red play?
At their most recent show (20 November 2025, Saint-Herblain) Simply Red played 20 songs, including Sad Old Red, Jericho, Money's Too Tight (To Mention), The Right Thing, and A New Flame.
Does Simply Red have other upcoming dates?
Yes — Simply Red has 33 upcoming dates, including Amsterdam (19 Jun), Amsterdam (20 Jun), and Merksem (Antwerpen) (22 Jun).
Who is supporting Simply Red at Newmarket Racecourses?
The line-up also includes Jockey Club Nights.
What time does Simply Red go on stage?
Simply Red is expected on stage around 12:15, after Jockey Club Nights. The show itself starts at 11:30 local time.
How long is Simply Red's set?
Recent shows ran to 20 songs, about 1 hr, 25 mins on stage, so expect to finish around 13:40.
Simply Red + Racing Grandstand & Paddock
Sat, 21 Aug 2027


