Nile Rodgers & Chic to headline Newmarket Nights 2027

Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse, on July 30, 2027. <i>(Image: Jill Furmanovsky)</i>
Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse, on July 30, 2027. (Image: Jill Furmanovsky)
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Nile Rodgers & Chic are set to headline a major night of music near Cambridgeshire.

The legendary act will perform at Newmarket Racecourse’s July Course on Friday, July 30, 2027, as part of the popular Newmarket Nights summer concert series, which blends live music with an evening of racing.

Nile Rodgers, the iconic co-founder of Chic, said: "Newmarket, we’ve missed you!"

"We’re excited to return on Friday July 30th with our all-killer-no-filler set of hits and we can’t wait to turn the racecourse into one huge dancefloor."

Nile Rodgers & Chic will headline Newmarket Nights at Newmarket Racecourse, on July 30, 2027. (Image: Jill Furmanovsky)

Mr Rodgers is a multiple Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer, and guitarist.

He has penned and produced chart-topping hits with Chic including Le Freak and Good Times, and collaborated with musical legends such as Madonna, Diana Ross, David Bowie, Duran Duran, Daft Punk, Beyoncé, and Sam Smith.

Sophie Able, managing director of Newmarket and Lambourn, said: "It’s a real honour to welcome the hitmaker himself back to Newmarket Nights next summer.

"Nile Rodgers & CHIC bring an undeniable energy that lights up the July Course every single time.

"They deliver the ultimate summer night out and we can’t wait to welcome them back."

Ms Able described Newmarket Nights as the "ultimate summer night out," combining world-class racing with headline music performances and a vibrant festival atmosphere.

"With a single ticket granting access to both world-class racing and live music, fans enjoy an unforgettable afternoon (and night out) at exceptional value."

Tickets for Nile Rodgers & Chic go on general sale at 10am on Friday, November 6, through thejockeyclub.co.uk/newmarket.

A presale will be available at 10am on Thursday, November 5, for those registered on the Newmarket Racecourses mailing list.

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