Racing + Madness Live at Aintree Racecource
The Jockey Club Live and Aintree Racecourse are pleased to announce the legends that are MADNESS as the first act for their summer season, headlining an open air concert on the 17th May 2019.
Combining the genres of ska, reggae, Motown, rock’n’roll, and classic pop, MADNESS have become one of the music industry’s best loved British bands. Fronted by the charismatic Suggs, Madness’ ability to write songs that sparkle with the stuff of British life, that find poetry in everyday reality, has lead them to have many hits including ‘Baggy Trousers’, ‘It Must Be Love’, ‘Driving In My Car’, ‘Our House’ and the 1982 #1 ‘House of Fun’. They are songs that have left their mark on British pop culture; their spirit endures in the music of Blur, the Streets, Kaiser Chiefs, Arctic Monkeys and many more.
In the last few years they have also delivered historic performances at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee concert, and at the 2012 Olympic Games closing ceremony cementing them as one of the nation’s most successful bands.
The events are renowned for combining a fun filled evening at the races with a spectacular evening concert in the informal and relaxed open-air setting of the hallowed turf.
The Jockey Club racecourses have world-class customer facilities, featuring an array of award winning restaurants that cater for all tastes, be it Fine Dining through to delicious bistro food. The Jockey Club venues welcome over 2million people a year for some of the UKs biggest racing events so you can be sure of a fantastic evening.
Important Info
Gates Open 4:15pm - Racing Starts 6:15pm - Madness On Stage After 8:55pm
There is free car parking available at Aintree on non Grand National meetings. For the Grand National Festival there is limited car parking for a fee at the racecourse. The easiest way of reaching Aintree is by rail, with Aintree Station directly opposite the racecourse. Parking needs to be pre-booked and is not available for purchase on the day. Parking can be booked by calling our Booking Line on 0344 579 3001. Other than Steeplechase and County Car Parking, there is no other car parking in and around Aintree Racecourse. Buses, taxis, private hire and trains all operate to Aintree and special arrangements have been made for them. Please see the sections relating to train, taxi and bus travel for more information on these services.
Aintree Racecourse is located on the A59, just one mile from the M57 and M58, which link the M62 and M6.
Food and drink cannot be brought onto the racecourse and will be confiscated by security staff upon arrival. Aintree has a wide range of food and drink concessions on offer in all enclosures. Picnics can only be consumed in the Steeplechase Car Park.
