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
The Venue is excellent value for money, offering you and your guests a world-class Cheltenham Festival hospitality experience at a lower cost. Don’t miss your chance to experience the pinnacle of National Hunt Racing at the famous Cheltenham Racecourse in 2027.
The facility is located within the exclusive courtyard area of the Official Festival Hospitality Village at the racecourse. A firm favourite among those that attend Champion Day, it is further enhanced by fabulous live entertainment from David ‘Yosser’ Hughes and input from our very own celebrity racing experts.
Cheltenham Festival – The Venue Hospitality Highlights:
- Live entertainment from popular musician David “Yosser” Hughes
- Luxurious hospitality facility located in the exclusive Courtyard area of the tented village
Cheltenham Festival – The Venue Hospitality Package includes:
- Luxurious hospitality facility located in the exclusive Courtyard area of the Official Festival Hospitality Village
- Club admission badges
- Morning coffee and biscuits on arrival
- Four-course luncheon with wines and liquors
- Full afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse
- Complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits and soft drinks
- Live music from the popular David ‘Yosser’ Hughes
- Racing newspapers
- Race card
- Reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 4 guests)
- Plasma televisions
- Event documentation
- VIP hostess service at Cheltenham Racecourse
Cheltenham Festival Day One: Tuesday 16th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day one from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The Sky Bet Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/3f |
| 14:00 |
The Singer Arkle Challenge Trophy Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 14:40 |
The McCoys Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle Race (Registered as the Fred Winter – Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Trustmarque Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) |
3m 1f |
| 16:00 |
The Unibet Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Sun Racing Plate (A Handicap Steeple Chase) (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 4f |
| 17:20 |
The National Hunt Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Novices’ Handicap Steeple Chase) (Class 2) |
3m abt 6f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Two: Wednesday 17th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day two from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
Turners Novices’ Hurdle Race (Grade 1) |
2m abt 5f |
| 14:00 |
The Brown Advisory Novices’ Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m abt 1f |
| 14:40 |
The Cup Handicap Hurdle (A Handicap Hurdle Race) (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 5f |
| 15:20 |
Glenfarclas Cross Country Steeple Chase (A Limited Handicap) |
3n abt 5 1/2f |
| 16:00 |
The BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
Abt 2m |
| 16:40 |
The Debenhams Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Handicap Steeple Chase Challenge Cup (Premier Handicap) |
Abt 2m |
| 17:20 |
The Weatherbys Champion Bumper (In Memory of Sir Johnny Weatherby) (A Standard Open NH Flat Race) (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Three: Thursday 18th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day three from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:00 |
Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) |
2m 4 1/2f |
| 14:40 |
The Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Paddy Power Stayers’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 16:00 |
The Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) |
2m 4 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
Abt 3m |
| 17:20 |
The Rosconn Group Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Steeple Chase |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Friday 19th March 2027
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.
Below is the race schedule for day four from 2026, with the schedule for 2027 yet to be confirmed.
RACE TIME
|
RACES
|
DISTANCE
|
| 13:20 |
The JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:00 |
The William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) |
2m abt 1f |
| 14:40 |
The Mrs Paddy Power Mares’ Steeple Chase (Grade 2) |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
| 15:20 |
The Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1) |
Abt 3m |
| 16:00 |
The Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup Steeple Chase (Grade 1) |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 16:40 |
The Festival Challenge Cup Open Hunters’ Steeple Chase |
3m abt 2 1/2f |
| 17:20 |
The Martin Pipe Conditional Jockey’s Handicap Hurdle |
2m abt 4 1/2f |
Cheltenham Festival – The Venue Hospitality Package
The iconic and historic Cheltenham Racecourse is one of the country’s and the world’s leading racecourses. It hosts one of the most prestigious and anticipated horse racing events of the calendar year: the annual Cheltenham Festival.
The world-renowned Cheltenham Festival is set to make its long-awaited return in 2027, with it taking place over four action-packed days, from Tuesday 16th March to Friday 19th March 2027.
With our hospitality at The Venue, you and your guests/clients are sure not to miss a moment of the action across the day(s) that you spend at Cheltenham during the Cheltenham Festival with our VIP Hospitality at this historic racecourse.
If you are looking for late availability at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, please call 0121 233 6500.
At Eventmasters Corporate Hospitality, we are delighted to be offering our VIP Hospitality via The Venue package for each day of the 2027 Cheltenham Festival. It is sure to enhance your and your valued guests/clients’ collective experiences of the day(s) that you spend at this spectacular event, whilst also creating some very positive and lasting memories for you and your guests/clients.
The Venue VIP Hospitality Package has plenty to offer, including: a luxurious hospitality facility that is located in the exclusive Courtyard area of the Official Festival Hospitality Village, club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, four-course luncheon with wines and liquors, full afternoon tea at Cheltenham Racecourse, complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, as well as live music from the popular David ‘Yosser’ Hughes, racing newspapers, race card, reserved car parking labels at Cheltenham Racecourse (1 per 4 guests), plasma televisions, event documentation, and finally a VIP hostess service at Cheltenham Racecourse. Please note that all seats will be located together.
Our Hospitality Packages at The Venue ooze class and style, serving delicious, luxurious cuisine throughout your day and offering simply incredible views of the action, with an amazing atmosphere to boot. This will allow you and your valued guests/clients to enjoy all the enthralling, action-packed racing on the track in style on each of the four days of the upcoming, much-anticipated 2027 Cheltenham Festival.
This package is ideal for treating colleagues, networking with clients, as well as for celebrating a special occasion with your family and friends, whilst also enjoying some world-class horse racing at Cheltenham Racecourse. The Venue VIP Hospitality Package is situated in a prime location at this historic and iconic racecourse.
The Venue – Cheltenham Festival Corporate Hospitality 2027
The Venue is a popular VIP hospitality facility that gives you and your valued guests/clients incredible views of the action across the day(s) that you spend at the Cheltenham Festival in 2027. This facility is situated in a prime location, within the exclusive courtyard area of the Official Festival Hospitality Village at the racecourse.
With our VIP Hospitality in The Venue, you and your guests/clients can watch some enthralling and highly competitive horse racing involving some of the best horses, jockeys, and trainers in comfort and style. You’ll also be creating some lasting memories with all in attendance, and fans from across the country are going to be travelling to Cheltenham Racecourse to take in the racing action.
There are a number of races that stand out. One of which is, of course, the Cheltenham Gold Cup. It was last won by Jockey Mark Walsh on board a Gavin Cromwell-trained Inothewayurthinkin back in 2025. Other famous races at the Festival include the Champion Hurdle, the Queen Mother Champion Chase, the Stayers’ Hurdle, and the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
There is no better way to experience what is set to be four spectacular, action-packed days of thrilling horse racing action at the 2027 Cheltenham Festival than with an Eventmasters VIP Cheltenham Festival Hospitality Package. Book now to avoid disappointment.
The Venue FAQs – Cheltenham Festival:
Where is The Venue Hospitality located?
You can find the hospitality facilities for The Venue at Cheltenham for the Cheltenham Festival and its other iconic events in the courtyard area of the Official Tented Festival Hospitality Village at the racecourse.
The atmosphere is high-end, but relaxed, making it not only a great way to enjoy the world-class horse racing action with your guests, but it is also ideal for networking with clients, entertaining colleagues or employees, as well as celebrating a special occasion with your family and friends.
How much will The Venue Hospitality cost for each day at the Cheltenham Festival?
Prices in 2027 start at £499 per person plus VAT
The fourth and final day arguably holds the most prestige, with the iconic and historic Cheltenham Gold Cup taking place on the Friday at the 2027 Cheltenham Festival.
What does The Venue Hospitality Package include?
Experience the incredible and memorable benefits of our The Venue VIP Hospitality Package with your guests, no matter which day (or days!) you choose to attend the Cheltenham Festival.
It includes: Live Entertainment from David ‘Yosser’ Hughes, club admission badges, morning coffee and biscuits on arrival, a four course luncheon with wines and liquors, a full afternoon tea, a complimentary bar of beers, wines, spirits, and soft drinks, racing newspapers, a race card, reserved car parking labels at the racecourse (1 per 4 guests), Plasma televisions, Event documentation, and a VIP hostess service.
Is there a dress code for The Venue?
Whilst there is no formal dress code, you are still expected to wear smart clothing; for example, men tend to wear a collared shirt and tie. Note that you are not allowed to wear fancy dress in the hospitality facility, as well as in the restaurants, or in the club enclosure, though it is allowed in other areas (as long as it is not offensive).
It is also advised by the racecourse that you wrap up warm for the afternoon’s racing on each day of the Cheltenham Festival in 2027 (weather dependent).
What is the Itinerary for The Venue Hospitality?
Below is a sample itinerary for all those who choose to purchase our VIP The Venue Hospitality Package for the 2027 Cheltenham Festival.
10:30 – Gates Open.
10:45 – Facility Opens, Morning Coffee and biscuits on arrival.
12:15 – Lunch is served.
13:20 – The first race starts.
16:00 – The Feature Race for the day gets underway.
16:25 – Afternoon Tea.
17:20 – Last Race (Bar closes once this final race commences.)
18:15 – Carriages.
How do I contact Eventmasters if I have a query for The Venue?
There are a number of ways to contact us if you have a query for The Venue Hospitality Package. You can get in touch with Eventmasters via the contact form at the bottom of the page, or you can, if you prefer, call our dedicated sales team directly on 0121 233 6500.
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