New Year's Day Raceday 2026 in partnership with Virgin Bet

Our Advanced Adult ticket is a general admission ticket that provides access to all public areas and a variety of options for place to eat, drink and bet.

Book your tickets before midnight on the 31st December and save £5.00 - on the day price will be £50.

Children 17 years and under go free, when accompanied by a guardian. This event is likely to sell-out so please ensure you secure your child tickets in advance. Child tickets will not be available on the day.

​*Subject to change. Terms and conditions apply.

Our standard Child ticket is a general admission ticket that provides access to all public areas. You can obtain four child tickets, per adult/concession ticket or foodie experience. 

Children under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by an adult. Proof of age may be requested and, if so, must be provided. You are responsible for each child that you bring onto the Racecourse and shall ensure each child complies with these Conditions. Please ensure you’ve read and fully understand our terms and conditions. 

Our Concession ticket is a general admission ticket that provides access to all public areas and a variety of options for places to eat, drink and bet.  

Book your tickets before midnight 31st December and save £5.50 - on the day price will be £45.

This event is likely to sell-out and if this happens, tickets will not be available on the gate, on the day.

Please Note: Appropriate Photo ID will be required when entering the racecourse for Concession tickets purchased.

Eligibility for concessions:

• Students: only with a valid student ID featuring a valid expiry date
• Senior citizens, aged over 65 with proof
• Carers go free with a valid Carer’s ID or other carer documentation when accompanying a paying adult or concession, except on Ladies Day.

Please be aware that prices are subject to change. Click here, to read about the I.D requirements. Online bookings can be made up to 1 hour prior to gates opening or can be purchased at the gate (subject to availability). 

Our festive luxe domes are back!

Elevate your New Year's Day experience and enjoy a day in our private festive domes, complete with a magnum of Pommery champagne and a festive foodie experience for you to enjoy throughout the day. Our domes seat ten and are located right alongside our finish line, where you can soak up the atmosphere of our action packed day.

Each dome includes:

• Unique experience providing panoramic views across the finish line
• Reserved private dome for the day (10 people)
• A magnum of Pommery Champagne to share
• Hot homemade steak and haggis pies served with homemade beetroot chutney; hearty ‘New Years Day’ seasonal soup with Nairns oatcakes plus homemade Cranachan cookies.
• Your own host including table service
• Use of our VIP toilets within our Queen's Stand
• Admission for the day
• Complimentary racecards

The domes are for 10 people and are £190 per person. If you would like to bring more than 10 guests, you will be across multiple domes. Drinks are not included but drinks packages are available on request. Please note, the furniture inside the Festive Domes will be different than pictured below, with a casual dining atmosphere for 10 guests.

A general admittance ticket is also required.

Bus service collecting from Waterloo Place, Edinburgh at 11:15 to Musselburgh Racecourse.

Return bus departs from Musselburgh Racecourse at 16:00 to Waterloo Place.

Dine in style, in our Epperston Restaurant ~ perfect for intimate gatherings of 2-8 people. Situated on the lower floor of our Queen's Stand, offering stunning views across the winning post, the racecourse, and the parade ring - our Queen's Stand has a real royal flare. Opened by the late Elizabeth II, it is rich in racing heritage and tradition.

Entertain guests with a fine dining Epperston Hospitality Package and enjoy:

• Your reserved table provides a base for the day.
• Pommery Champagne reception.
• A New Year three-course choice menu prepared and served by Heritage Portfolio.
• A locally sourced cheese selection.
• Finished off with tea and coffee and traditional Scottish tablet.
• Enjoy stunning views directly over the finishing line from the Epperston private viewing garden.
• You'll also enjoy a guest tipster talk, access to a private bar and Tote betting facilities.

Advance booking is required. Please note, drinks are not included in this experience, but drinks packages are available separately on request. 

Enjoy your New Year’s Day in the exquisite Queen's Stand Restaurant (upper floor with balcony access) which offers stunning views across the winning post, the racecourse, and the parade ring - our Queen's Stand has a real royal flare. Opened by the late Elizabeth II, it is rich in racing heritage and tradition.

Our restaurant package includes VIP admission, a table for the day, a raceday programme, Pommery Champagne reception, an exquisite fine dining three-course menu with a traditional Scottish New Year’s twist, followed by a locally sourced cheese board. Finished off with tea and coffee and Scottish tablet. Enjoy a private bar, Tote betting and racecourse TV.  You'll also enjoy a guest Tipster Talk. 

Please note, you will be on a shared table. Please do get in touch if you've any questions hospitality@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk.  There is a minimum booking of two people. If you require a private table, please purchase ten guest places and we will ensure this is for your party only.