We're looking forward to welcoming you to our annual Spooktacular Fireworks & Funfair Racenight! For those who are attending, below is some important information you should know before you join us. Tickets are available HERE
Key Timings of the Evening
Gates Open: 14:00
First Race: 15:35
Last Race: 19:15
Fireworks and Laser Display: Approx. 20:00
Please note – all timings are subject to change.
Please note: ALL horses will have left the premises before the fireworks begin. We will not begin the display until all horses have safely vacated the premises.
Weather Conditions
Please make sure appropriate footwear/clothing is worn. The fields on-site can get muddy depending on the weather.
Tickets
All tickets for the event are e-tickets, which you can either print off or show on your phone. To avoid any entry delays and if you are attending with your tickets on your phone, make sure you have downloaded the PDF, as mobile signal may be weak. If you have a cracked phone screen, please make arrangements to print your tickets, as the barcode will not scan from a cracked screen.
Please allow plenty of time for entry procedures, ticket checks and bag searches.
Travel Information
Please use our main car parks which will be FREE of charge for the night. Please be aware the majority of our car parks will be on the grass fields. Keep in mind that we are expecting large numbers and so recommend leaving extra time for travel. Stewards will be on site to aid those who need accessible parking.
Shuttle Bus
We will be putting on a FREE shuttle bus from both the Regent Centre and Four Lane Ends Metro Stations, operating 13:00– 16:00 prior to racing and from 19:00-22:00 after racing.
Entertainment
Throughout the evening there is a jam-packed agenda of family fun from all-time favourite face painting to fire performers on stage! Entertainment will include:
14.00 – 20.30: Funfair (chargeable)
15:00, 16:00, 17:00 & 18:00 – Newcastle College dancers will be performing a 15-minute Halloween megamix routine in Grandstand Hall
14.45 - 18.00: Roaming Spooky Halloween Characters
16:00 - 17:30: Halloween Fancy Dress Competition - Enter at the TTM Management Stand in Grandstand Hall, they will also be scouting the crowds. Top 5 and winner announced on the stage at 18.30.
17.00 - 19.00: Stilt Walkers
15.00 – 20:00: Face painters (chargeable) in the Grandstand Hall
18.10, 18:45, 19.10: Fire Breathers on Stage
Approx 20:00: Fireworks and Laser Display
Payment
Newcastle Racecourse bars and eateries are cashless, therefore only accept card. If you wish to pay cash for the on-course bookmakers and funfair rides, please be aware, we do not have a cash machine on-site. Some funfair rides may accept card but we recommend bringing cash for these.
Health & Safety
Please do not bring any sparklers or fireworks on site.
Still have a question?
Contact the racecourse directly here, or message us on social media.
We will be more than happy to help!
