Whilst there is no formal dress code in place, we appreciate that many guests like to dress up for the Festival. It is home to some of the finest racing in the world, and with the finest racing often comes the finest fashion.
During The Cheltenham Festival, fancy dress is not permitted in Hospitality, restaurant facilities, or in the Club Enclosure. Fancy dress is permitted in other areas as long as the outfit isn’t offensive, and at our discretion, we reserve the right to decline entry should the need arise.
Most male guests tend to choose Collar & Tie, while most female guests often opt for elegant dresses or smart outfits. The racecourse suggests: wrap up warm!
10:30 – Gates Open
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee On Arrival
12:15 – Lunch Is Served
13:20 – First Race
16:00 – FEATURE RACE
16:25 – Afternoon Tea
17:20 – Last Race*
18:15 – Carriages
*Bar closes on the commencement of the last race
Entertain your important clients and guests in a private Level 4 Cheltenham Festival Private Grandstand Box at Cheltenham Racecourse. Enjoy the action from your own viewing balcony overlooking the winning line. It provides a superb base for the day as you sit back and enjoy your Cheltenham Festival hospitality. This is your chance to feel like a champion. Your Cheltenham Festival Private Box caters to parties of 12 or 18.
Cheltenham Festival Private Grandstand Box Highlights:
- Exclusive private box with viewing balcony overlooking the winning line
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
Cheltenham Festival Private Grandstand Box Hospitality Package includes:
- Exclusive Cheltenham Festival Private Grandstand Box with viewing balcony overlooking the winning line
- Club admission badges
- Morning coffee and biscuits on arrival at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Four-course luncheon
- Afternoon Tea
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
- Reserved car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests)
- Souvenir race card
- Plasma TV screens
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Day one of the Cheltenham Festival, otherwise known as Champions Day, is widely popular for the Champions Hurdle and the iconic Cheltenham Roar. With racegoers giddy with excitement, Champions Day starts one of the most thrilling weeks at Cheltenham Racecourse. Let the sheer fun and action begin with the Cheltenham Festival Silks facility.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Premier Handicap) |
£80,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£450,000 |
| 16:40 |
The TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
 The Princess Royal National Hunt Novices’ Handicap Chase |
£100,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Style Wednesday (Ladies Day) is renowned for adding a splash of colour to first-class racing at the racecourse. With our Cheltenham Festival Silks hospitality, guests can dress in high style while witnessing the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham Racecourse during the festival.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£200,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (A Limited Handicap) |
£75,000 |
| 16:00 |
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£400,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase (Premier Handicap) |
£150,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
£80,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 12th March 2026
Day three is regarded as St. Patrick’s Thursday, allowing Cheltenham racecourse to organise an Irish theme for the Cheltenham Festival. Whether team Ireland or team Great Britain, racegoers celebrate the festival in big style. Don’t miss all the fun with our Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
PRIZE MONEY
|
| 13:20 |
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
£105,000 |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
£125,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£125,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£325,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Ryanair Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
£375,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap Steeple Chase |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 13th March 2026
Day four and the final day of the Cheltenham Festival occur on Friday. While the day centres around the Gold Cup, day four is the climax of an exciting week. Make sure you keep an eye out for former jockeys, trainers, and numerous owners. Cheltenham Festival Silks Hospitality packages are selling fast – don’t hesitate to book your Silks hospitality to secure your place at the Cheltenham racecourse.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 14:00 |
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
£110,000 |
| 14:40 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Chase (Grade 2) |
£130,000 |
| 15:20 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
£150,000 |
| 16:00 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) |
£625,000 |
| 16:40 |
The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase |
£50,000 |
| 17:20 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle |
£75,000 |
Cheltenham Festival 2026 – Private Grandstand Box Corporate Hospitality at Cheltenham Racecourse
The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most prestigious events on the horse racing calendar, and it is set to make its long-awaited return to the historic Cheltenham Racecourse for four more days of enthralling and world-class horse racing action.
This event is a great day out for you and your guests/clients, family, and friends, so why not enhance your experience further with our Eventmasters Private Grandstand Box VIP Hospitality Package? It has plenty to offer, including, but not limited to, club admission badges, a four-course luncheon, afternoon tea, a complimentary bar, reserved car parking (1 per 2 guests), morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, as well as a souvenir race card.
We are delighted to offer this VIP Hospitality Package for all four days of action from Tuesday, 10th March to Friday, 13th March 2026. This excellent package also includes a viewing balcony overlooking the winning line, so you do not miss a moment of the action, with a box that can accommodate parties of 12 or 18 guests.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be four spectacular, action-packed days of thrilling horse racing action at the 2026 Cheltenham Racecourse than with an Eventmasters VIP Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.
Private Box FAQs – Cheltenham Festival
What is included in the Private Box Hospitality Package for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
The Private Box Hospitality Package for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival has plenty to offer to enhance your experience of the enthralling action at Cheltenham Racecourse.
This package includes an exclusive private grandstand box with a viewing balcony, club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival at Cheltenham Racecourse, a four course luncheon, afternoon tea, a complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as reserved car parking at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 2 guests), a souvenir race card, and some plasma TV screens.
Where is the Private Box Hospitality Package located for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
These Private Boxes are located on level four of the magnificent main Grandstand at Cheltenham Racecourse, and it is accompanied by a spectacular viewing balcony that gives you some sensational views overlooking the winning line. You and your guests/clients will not miss a moment of the action on all of the days of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival.
What is the minimum group size for a Private Box Hospitality Package at the Cheltenham Festival in 2026?
The private box caters to a party of 12 at a minimum, although it can easily accommodate up to 18 guests.
What is the dress code for guests for the VIP Private Box Hospitality Package at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
There is no formal dress code in place; however, the minimum expected attire is smart casual. For example, most male guests wear a collared shirt and tie each day of the Cheltenham Festival. Fancy dress is NOT allowed in hospitality, restaurant facilities, or indeed in the club enclosure.
Note, though, that fancy dress (as long as it is not offensive) is allowed in other areas, though the racecourse does reserve the right to deny entry if deemed necessary.
The racecourse also suggests that you wrap up warm, though this will of course be dependent on the weather conditions on the day that you visit Cheltenham Racecourse for the Cheltenham Festival.
What is on the menu for the multi-course meal in the VIP Private Box at the Cheltenham Festival in 2026?
Below is a sample menu of the multi-course meal for the VIP Private Box at the Cheltenham Festival in 2026. Fresh Hobbs House Bakery Bread and butter will be served to all.
Starter: Smoked Chalk Stream Trout blini, roe, and wasabi aioli.
Main: Rump of Lamb, with smoked carrot, cauliflower cheese, greens, and mead jus.
Dessert: Chaxhill Red Apple Delice with caramel and maple.
The Cheltenham Cheeseboard comes with apricots, grapes, chutney, and biscuits.
How can I contact Eventmasters regarding this VIP Private Box Hospitality package for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival?
You can contact us via the contact form at the bottom of the page, or if you would rather, you can feel free to call us on 0121 233 6500, where our dedicated sales team will be happy to help with any query that you may have regarding this package and/or the event itself.
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