

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: New Year's Day 2026 in partnership with Virgin Bet
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am – Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 04:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Kick off 2026 in true Scottish style at the legendary New Year’s Raceday in partnership with Virgin Bet at Musselburgh Racecourse.

A celebration that combines top-class jump racing, live music, and a party atmosphere like no other!

Enjoy an afternoon of thrilling racing action with over £100,000 in prize money, featuring two of Scotland’s richest New Year races: the £50,000 Auld Reekie Handicap Chase and the £30,000 Hogmaneigh Hurdle.

Beyond the track, enjoy live entertainment and music throughout the day, a lively ceilidh, and our resident Funkwagen DJ, bringing a party vibe. After the races, the celebrations continue with our after-racing party for 1 hour, keeping the energy going well into the evening. 

Don’t miss one of Scotland’s most iconic New Year traditions, book early to avoid disappointment!

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 and concession tickets will not be available on the day.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/prestonpans/new-years-day-2026-in-partnership-with-virgin-bet/200028956243314
- **Event Categories**: new-year, entertainment, parties, sports, music, contests, workshops, meetups, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 166

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://bit.ly/3JJfKHd?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=prestonpans-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Prestonpans
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road , EH21 7RG Musselburgh, United Kingdom
- **lat**: 55.94506
- **long**: -3.04273
- **full address**: Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road , EH21 7RG Musselburgh, United Kingdom, 1 Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7AF, United Kingdom, Prestonpans

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Musselburgh Racecourse (https://allevents.in/org/musselburgh-racecourse/25971737)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 01 Jan, 2026 at 10:30 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Road , EH21 7RG Musselburgh, United Kingdom, 1 Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, EH21 7AF, United Kingdom, Prestonpans
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Musselburgh Racecourse
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** new-year, entertainment, parties, sports, music, contests, workshops, meetups, live-music
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about New Year's Day 2026 in partnership with Virgin Bet ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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