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Alongside six exciting races out on the track, get ready to dance the night away as Boyzlife perform at Pontefract Racecourse‘s annual May Music Night. Join the party on Friday 22nd May 2026.

With 17 fixtures across the season, Pontefract Races 2026 calendar is packed with opportunities for a fantastic Yorkshire day out.

God’s Own County is home to a slew of quality racecourses, and Pontefract has to be up there with the best. But it’s not all about the racing – they also host unmissable live events throughout the summer, including shows from tribute acts and throwback stars.

We’re giving one lucky winner four tickets to Pontefract Races’ May Music Night, including race entry, buffet dining, a drinks package and live entertainment from Boyzlife.

Have a big day at the races

A crowd at Pontefract Races

Credit: Hannah Ali

Land this prize and you’ll get to experience Pontefract Races in style, with four Premier tickets up for grabs. Our tip? Arrive early, soak up the atmosphere and make the most of the race day experience. Your prize includes prosecco and bottles of beer, as well as buffet dining in the Dalby Stand.

When the racing kicks off, you can watch it from a great vantage point in your very own shared box, or head down to the Premier Enclosure to cheer your horse home. With six races across the evening, there’s plenty of action to catch.

Dance the night away to Boyzlife

A man stood in a crowd with his arms out

Credit: Hannah Ali

The fun doesn’t stop there. Once the final race has finished, the party keeps going with live music into the evening. Boyzlife will be taking to the stage – made up of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Bryan McFadden – expect singalong moments and big crowd energy.

They’ll be performing a mix of their biggest hits, so whether you’re reliving your teenage years or just here for a feel-good night out, it’s the perfect way to round off the day.

Terms & Conditions

The free prize draw is open until 4pm on Friday 15th May 2026. The prize is in three parts. 1) 4x tickets to Pontefract Races' May Music Night on Friday 22nd May 2026. 2) Bottled beer and prosecco to drink on the night. 3) Buffet dining in the Dalby Stand. This free prize draw is open to UK residents with a valid UK postal address only. The competition will run across Leeds-List and Yorkshire-List. One winner will be randomly selected from the database of entrants who completed the prize draw online entry form. Employees and family of Pontefract Races, YouPlatforms or any agencies connected with the setup of this prize draw are not eligible to enter. No cash alternative. The winner will be contacted by email. The winner must confirm that they’re eligible and able to accept within 24 hours of the email being sent. If a winner does not contact us within this time period, we reserve the right to choose another winner at random from all other eligible entries. Subject to availability. All entrants must be aged 18 years or over. Please drink responsibly. Standard Yorkshire-List terms and conditions apply. Cover image credit: Pontefract Races.