The popular Newbury race day and music series returns with two big name artists announced.

After welcoming more than 45,000 music and racing fans to its Party in the Paddock music raceday series in 2025 the Racecourse announced last week that it would host two huge weekends of music and racing next year and the the first acts for July have been revealed.

Fans can look forward to GIPSY KINGS, featuring Nicolas Reyes, taking to the famous Party in the Paddock stage live after racing on IRE Incentive Raceday on Friday the 17th of July, before RONAN KEATING closes out the weekend as part of Weatherbys Super Sprint Day on Saturday the 18th of July.

Known for fusing traditional flamenco with Western pop and Latin rhythms, the Grammy Award-winning Gipsy Kings first captured global attention with their 1987 self-titled album – a genuine phenomenon that went gold and platinum around the world. Since then, their unmistakable sound has reached millions through hits such as Bamboléo and Volare. Nicolas Reyes, the band’s iconic frontman and co-founder, has led the Gipsy Kings for more than three decades. Over that time, they have dominated the World Music charts, sold more than 14 million albums worldwide, and earned enduring acclaim. 

Returning to Newbury for the first time since Boyzone inaugurated the Racecourse’s Party in the Paddock series as the very first headliner in 2008, Ronan Keating will perform after Saturday’s racing for what promises to be an emotionally charged, hit-packed set. With a career spanning nearly three decades, the Boyzone legend turned solo superstar has sold over 20 million solo records and earned widespread acclaim. Fans can look forward to a set filled with favourites such as When You Say Nothing At All, Life Is a Rollercoaster, If Tomorrow Never Comes, and Lovin’ Each Day, along with many Boyzone classics. 

Ronan Keating said: “I’m delighted to be returning to Newbury Racecourse next summer – it feels like a full circle moment as Boyzone played the first Party in the Paddock music raceday back in 2008!  I have such fond memories of that show, so can’t wait to return to the Racecourse on Saturday 18th July. See you all there!”  

Headline acts for the Summer August Raceday on Friday the 14th of August and Visit Malta Hungerford Day on Saturday the 15th of August will be announced in January.

Tickets for GIPSY KINGS and RONAN KEATING are on sale now. Go to newburyracecourse.co.uk

Newbury Racecourse plays host to year-round racing and offers free parking at its music racedays while an on-site train station means getting to and from the Racecourse couldn’t be easier.