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Off - Track Entertainment at Cheltenham Festival

The Racing Realm

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At The Racing Realm, located in the Plaza, racegoers will be given the opportunity to slip on the silks of Festival favourites, mount a mechanical horse, slide on a VR headset and line up in the Race.Ride.Cheltenham Champion Steeplechase. It is as close to the real experience as most of us will ever (want to) get!

The Racing Realm will also be home to a local Riding for the Disabled pony who loves a pat and our World Racing Map Competition where you can win a trip for two to the Pardubice. We also look forward to welcoming the HorsePWR team, who will be on hand to provide you with facts and stats about the life of a thoroughbred.   

LIVE MUSIC AT THE FESTIVAL 2025

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Experience a wide variety of live music performances across seven zones at The Cheltenham Festival.

Step into the heart of the action at The Guinness Village, to feel the infectious energy of Irish favourites – from traditional ballads to foot-stomping anthems. As a fantastic day of racing draws to a close, a greatest hits post-racing set promises the perfect way to round off the day.

Neighbouring The Guinness Village, The Orchard plays host to a range of offerings from luxury brands, accompanied by a background of balaeric beats. The Orchard is available to Club Enclosure ticket holders, including Hospitality guests, Owners and Trainers, and all Cheltenham Annual Members and promises a premium and unparalleled experience for racegoers.

New to 2025, the Tattersalls Sales Arena is the perfect place to enjoy your favourite hits and crowd favourites under cover, alongside the new Sales Arena Bar.

If singing along to feel good favourites sounds like your cup of tea, head to Quevega's Bar to soak up the good times. It's the perfect place to reunite with friends and raise a glass after an exciting day!

For those looking to indulge in something a little more refined, The Champagne Bar offers the perfect backdrop of smooth jazz throughout the day and into the evening.

Similarly, The Centaur offers laidback acoustic melodies, perfect for a more relaxed post-racing experience.

Visiting the Best Mate enclosure? The Best Mate Pavillion offers an electric music experience, with upbeat tunes throughout the day - it's the perfect place to celebrate your winners!

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Cheltenham Festival Entertainment Stage Map

Daily Live Music Schedule

Guinness Village -  Daytime and Post Racing

LAMPA 

 

The Orchard

Mahiki DJ

 

The Village Champagne Bar - Daytime and Post Racing 

Benjamin Martin Saxophonist (10:30 onwards)

High on Heels (15:00 onwards)

 

Tattersalls Sales Arena - Daytime and Post Racing 

Luke Gittins & Ash Smith (11:00 onwards)

Richard James (15:00 onwards)

 

Quevega's Stage - Post Racing only

Luke Gittins & Ash Smith

 

The Centaur - Post Racing only (Acoustic Style)

MOJO 

 

Best Mate Pavilion - Daytime Live Band and Post Racing DJ

The Sirens 

Guinness Village -  Daytime and Post Racing

The Wickermen

 

The Orchard

Mahiki DJ

 

The Village Champagne Bar - Daytime and Post Racing 

Benjamin Martin Saxophonist (10:30 onwards)

The Toni James Band (15:00 onwards)

 

Tattersalls Sales Arena - Daytime and Post Racing 

The Sirens

 

Quevega's Stage - Post Racing only

The Cinelli Brothers

 

The Centaur - Post Racing only (Acoustic Style)

Tommy Lewis 

 

Best Mate Pavilion - Daytime Live Band and Post Racing DJ

Tommy and The Fuse

Guinness Village -  Daytime and Post Racing

LAMPA 

 

The Orchard

Mahiki DJ

 

The Village Champagne Bar - Daytime and Post Racing 

Benjamin Martin Saxophonist (10:30 onwards)

High on Heels (15:00 onwards)

 

Tattersalls Sales Arena - Daytime and Post Racing

The Mark Walby band 

 

The Centaur - Post Racing only (Acoustic Style)

The Afterparty 

 

Best Mate Pavilion - Daytime Live Band and Post Racing DJ

The Wickerman

Guinness Village -  Daytime and Post Racing

The Mark Walby Band

 

The Orchard

Mahiki DJ

 

The Village Champagne Bar - Daytime and Post Racing 

Benjamin Martin Saxophonist (10:30 onwards)

High on Heels (15:00 onwards)

 

Tattersalls Sales Arena - Daytime and Post Racing 

Luke Gittins & Ash Smith (11:00 onwards)

Richard James (15:00 onwards)

 

Quevega's Stage - Post Racing only

Luke Gittins & Ash Smith

 

The Centaur - Post Racing only (Acoustic Style)

The Afterparty band 

 

Best Mate Pavilion - Daytime Live Band and Post Racing DJ

LAMPA

The Preview Show

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Join our presenters Martin Kelly, Hayley Moore and Aly Vance for the highly anticipated Preview Show at 12:25 on each day of the Cheltenham Festival, live from the Winner's Enclosure.They will be speaking to racing greats and special guests, previewing the afternoon’s racing, providing exclusive information; insight, entertainment and hopefully some winners! 

Tuesday's preview show will be followed by an exclusive performance from Laura Wright and the Urban Soul Orchestra violinists at 12:55.

Laura returns to the Parade Ring for a second performance on Friday, joined by Ultimate Dancers.

Live Panels in The Centaur

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Head to The Centaur for 11:00 on each day of the Festival to enjoy live panels brought to you by the sponsors of each days feature race.

 

Tuesday 11th March - Unibet live panel

Wednesday 12th March - Bet MGM live panel

Thursday 13th March - Paddy Power live panel

Friday 14th March - William Hill live panel

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Plan Your Day

Plan your visit to Cheltenham Festival, from the Shopping Village, to live music, to discounts on group bookings. 

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Cheltenham Festival Style

Although there isn't an official dress code for The Cheltenham Festival, smart is preferable and often adopted. We advise you to check the forecast and dress accordingly to make your day with us as extraordinary as possible.

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