Singer-songwriter and DJ Craig David was today announced as the final music artist who will perform at York Racecourse during the 2026 season.
The award-winning performer will present his TS5 DJ set to headline Music Showcase, as exclusively revealed on YorkMix Radio.
The gig will take place on the evening of Friday 24 July.
Though it may be more than 20 years since the critically-acclaimed album, Born To Do It changed his life, Craig has since catapulted back into the charts with a string of hits and a Number 1 album.
He’s racked up 23 UK top 40 singles, nine UK top 40 albums, amassed over 5 billion streams worldwide and has achieved multi-platinum status in more than 20 countries.
Ticket details
The combined racing and music extravaganza officially goes on general sale at 10am on Friday 13 February
Head to the York Raceourse website to get tickets
Before that date, various Fan Clubs will have access through the Ticketmaster platform.
Craig has also received multiple Brit Award and Grammy nominations, four MOBO Awards, as well as becoming an Ivor Novello Award winner three times.
TS5 started out as an exclusive pre-party hosted by Craig at his penthouse home in Miami. Craig’s set combines massive old skool anthems from R&B to swing beat, to garage and bashment, whilst merging current chart-topping house hits.
With Craig’s ability to sing, MC and work the crowd while DJing simultaneously its clear to see why TS5 is so popular. In 2017 Craig brought TS5 to over 100,000 people on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury as well as selling out two O2 arenas earlier on in the year.
The Knavesmire gig will form part of a busy touring schedule for a singer also known for his support of causes from green transport to helping the homeless.
Racing and music fans can take advantage of a range of discounts on the York Raceourse website, meaning entrance to the main Grandstand and Paddock enclosure, starts at just £42 per person for a group of six.
James Brennan, head of marketing and sponsorship said: “Having experienced the atmosphere that Craig David brought on his previous visit, music and racing fans are in for a treat.
“There is something special about our only evening and a DJ set with its light show promises to be a highlight of a popular summer schedule.”
On the racecourse itself, the racing action will see six thoroughbred contests with the £70,000 feature race being a Listed contest for fillies, backed by the European Breeders Fund.
It promises to be a fun-filled summer for racing and music fans as there are four other racedays scheduled for this popular time of year; beginning with Summer Music Saturday showcasing Becky Hill (27 June), the traditional highlight of the 67th John Smith’s Cup Meeting (Friday 10 and Saturday 11 July) with Music Showcase Saturday when Tom Grennan headlines (July 25th) ending July.
