September at Wolverhampton Racecourse

As summer gives way to autumn, the floodlights come on at Wolverhampton Racecourse and the evening racing season gets into full swing. The famous all-weather Tapeta track provides the setting for a busy month of flat racing, with food, drink and hospitality options available to turn a trip to the races into a full evening out.

Here's what's currently scheduled at Wolverhampton Racecourse during September 2026:

• Tuesday 1 September – Autumn Racing
  • September gets underway with an evening of competitive flat racing and the chance to enjoy the trackside atmosphere, food, drinks and hospitality.
• Monday 7 September – Autumn Nights Under The Lights
  • Gates Open: 3.30pm
  • First Race: 4.57pm
  • Last Race: 8.30pm
  • Eight flat races are currently scheduled, providing an atmospheric start to the week under the Wolverhampton floodlights.
• Tuesday 15 September – Autumn Nights Under The Lights
  • Gates Open: 3.30pm
  • First Race: 4.59pm
  • Last Race: 8.30pm
  • Another eight-race card of floodlit flat racing, ideal for an after-work evening with friends, family or colleagues.
• Friday 18 September – Friday Evening Racing ft. Jazz at the Races DJ
  • Start the weekend at the racecourse with Friday night flat racing and a Jazz at the Races DJ, adding some extra entertainment to the evening. Food, drink and hospitality options are also available.
• Monday 21 September – Autumn Nights Under The Lights
  • The floodlit action continues with another Monday evening fixture. Visitors can get close to the racing trackside or make more of the occasion with one of the racecourse's hospitality options.
• Sunday 27 September – Art Print Frame.expo at Wolverhampton
  • It's not all about horse racing this month. Wolverhampton Racecourse is also hosting Art Print Frame.expo, bringing a different type of event to Dunstall Park on Sunday 27 September.
• Monday 28 September – Autumn Nights Under The Lights
  • September's final week begins with another evening of floodlit flat racing, offering a lively alternative to the usual Monday night.
• Tuesday 29 September – Autumn Nights Under The Lights
  • Round off the month with another Tuesday evening under the lights, featuring all-weather flat racing and the distinctive autumn atmosphere of Dunstall Park.

More Than Just Horse Racing

Wolverhampton Racecourse is also a versatile event venue in Wolverhampton, with its facilities used throughout the year for much more than racing.

The venue caters for business meetings and conferences, exhibitions, team-building events, parties and celebrations, summer and Christmas parties, weddings and private functions. Its flexible indoor spaces and outdoor areas make Dunstall Park suitable for everything from corporate events to major family celebrations.

For racegoers wanting to make their visit extra special, hospitality and dining options are available across many fixtures, whether it's a celebration with friends, entertaining clients or simply enjoying the racing in a little more comfort.

With racing, entertainment and other events taking place throughout the year, it's always worth checking what's coming up at Wolverhampton Racecourse when searching for things to do in Wolverhampton.

Please note: Racing times, entertainment, event details and fixtures can change. Visitors should always check the official Wolverhampton Racecourse website before travelling for the latest timings, ticket prices, availability and event information.

Venue: Wolverhampton Racecourse, Dunstall Park, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0PE
Telephone: 01902 390 000