21–23Apr 2027
Lucky Tiger Perth Festival
Three days opening the Perth jumps season.
Tickets
Meetings and tickets for 2027
Perth’s 2027 calendar is published. It opens with the three-day Perth Festival on 21–23 April, then runs through September, with the Glorious Finale on 22–23 September.
Perth fixturesSeason 2027
12May 2027
Evening Racing
An evening fixture in the spring calendar.
13May 2027
Ladies Day in aid of Breast Cancer Now
Perth’s spring social fixture.
6Jun 2027
Gold Cup Day
The Perth Gold Cup fixture.
1Jul 2027
Horizon Parking Raceday
A summer jumps meeting.
11Jul 2027
Family Raceday in aid of Saints in the Community
A summer meeting with family entertainment.
14Aug 2027
Stone of Destiny Raceday
A Saturday fixture in the late-summer programme.
6Sept 2027
Auto Services Perth Ltd Raceday
An early-September fixture in the closing weeks of the season.
22–23Sept 2027
Glorious Finale in aid of Perth & Kinross Foodbank
The two-day meeting that closes the season.
The published calendar has nine meetings over 12 days from April through September. Meeting dates are published without gates-open, first-race or last-race times. Tickets and hospitality were scheduled to go on sale in October 2026.
Big racing
The three-day Perth Festival in April.
Dressing up
Ladies Day in May.
A Highland break
Combine racing with Scone Palace and Perthshire.
End of season
The Glorious Finale in September.
Which enclosure should you choose?
Perth has two public enclosures: the Grandstand Enclosure and the Picnic Enclosure. Grandstand admission gives access to the Parade Ring, Winner’s Ring, bars and restaurants; Picnic is a separate outdoor ticket, with an additional car pass if you want to drive into that enclosure. Premium marquee tickets, Ladies Day’s Grazing on the Green and hospitality packages are sold separately.
Hospitality
Hospitality and restaurants
Book a restaurant, private box or Champagne booth inside the Grandstand Enclosure.
Premium
Premium marquee
A reserved seat in a trackside marquee with a private bar and betting facilities.
Ladies Day
Grazing on the Green
A Ladies Day table package in a covered Picnic Enclosure area, with food and drink vouchers.
Main
Grandstand Enclosure
The main raceday area, with tiered viewing, the Parade Ring, Winner’s Ring, public bars and cafes.
Family favourite
Picnic Enclosure
An outdoor family area where you can bring food, soft drinks and picnic furniture; car access needs a pass.
Compare every enclosure side by side: prices, views, bars and food, dress codes and entrances.
Dress code at Perth Racecourse
Perth asks Grandstand guests, including hospitality visitors, to wear smart-casual clothes, excluding ripped jeans and football attire. Picnic visitors should dress for the weather because that enclosure is entirely outdoors. Check the forecast before choosing your layers and footwear, and think about the time you will spend outdoors during the meeting. If you have booked a specific dining or hospitality package, consult its instructions or ask Perth for clarification before travelling. This keeps your outfit choice aligned with the area you have actually booked.
Official clothing advice — checked 14 October 2026.
What will the trip cost?
A quick estimate for your group. Where we have confirmed a ticket price it’s filled in; otherwise add the price from the racecourse’s booking page. Change any figure to match your plans.
Getting to Perth
Perth is at the heart of Scotland; the racecourse is about three miles north of the city.
Raceday shuttle
Picks up about an hour before the first race and returns about 10 minutes after the last. The train and bus stations are a short walk from the pick-up point.
By car
The new Kingsway and Destiny Bridge, opened in 2025, give a faster route to the course from the A9, A93 and A94.
By taxi
The stations are about three miles from the course, with a taxi rank outside the train station.
Parking at Perth Racecourse
Perth offers free on-site parking and asks visitors to follow raceday signs on the approach. Accessible parking is near the Grandstand entrance; tell the parking stewards if you have a Blue Badge or need that provision. The accessible area is on grass, with a short route uphill over gravel to the gates. Let the customer-care team know if assistance is needed. Check the event’s travel directions before leaving and allow for the surface conditions when planning arrival.
Official parking advice — checked 14 October 2026.
Coming by train?
Book trains to Perth.
Hotels near Perth Racecourse
Perth city is the practical base for the racecourse shuttle and has independent hotels, familiar chains and a historic coaching hotel. For a rural stay, look beyond the city to the Tay valley and Scone. These are real places to book, not a substitute for a town search.
Perth city
City-centre addresses put restaurants, the station and the Mill Street shuttle stop within reach. The old town centre has the greatest choice if you are travelling by train.
- The Salutation Hotel, Historic city-centre hotel on South Street, with a restaurant and bar.
- Parklands Hotel, Boutique hotel beside South Inch and close to Perth rail and bus stations.
- Mercure Perth Hotel, A converted 15th-century watermill in the city centre, with 76 bedrooms.
- Premier Inn Perth City Centre, A chain option in the centre, useful for a straightforward overnight stay.
Perthshire and Scone
Choose a countryside base if you have a car and want to turn the meeting into a longer Perthshire visit; allow for the onward journey to the racecourse.
- Holiday Inn Express Perth, A9-side hotel outside the centre, with a short drive into Perth.
- Ballathie House Hotel, Country-house hotel north of Perth beside the River Tay; a car is useful for the racecourse and city.
Find a hotel
Compare hotels in Perth and Perthshire.
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Evenings in Perth and Scone
Perth’s centre has an easy post-racing evening: book dinner around the High Street and St John Street, then choose theatre, live music or a pub. Check the current programme or venue opening days when arranging a particular night.
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Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
The two venues host touring music, comedy, theatre and classical concerts. Look at the programme before you travel; matinee and evening performances make this an option beyond racedays.
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The Twa Tams
A long-running live-music pub on Scott Street, known for local and touring bands. It is a relaxed choice for a drink and music after dinner in the city centre.
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Dinner in the centre
North Port is an independent restaurant serving seasonal Scottish food in a restored historic setting. Kisa’s serves dinner with South Asian flavours near Mill Street; both are city-centre choices for a proper evening meal.
Things to do while you are here
Perth makes a compact city break as well as a race day. In the centre, the museum, galleries, theatre and riverside are close together; woodland trails and Scone Palace make good half-day outings beyond the central streets.
Perth Museum and the Stone of Destiny
The museum on St John’s Place tells stories from 10,000 years of Scottish and world history. Its permanent galleries are free; timed tickets for the Stone of Destiny experience are collected at the front desk. In October–April it opens 10am–5pm Monday to Saturday and 11am–4pm Sunday, with planned maintenance closure from 1–12 January 2027.
Black Watch Castle & Museum
Balhousie Castle on Hay Street houses displays about Scotland’s oldest Highland regiment. Standard admission in 2026 is £13.25 for adults, £10 for concessions, £5.50 for children aged 5–15, and £31.25 for a family ticket; under-fives enter free. The grounds and North Inch are close by.
Kinnoull Hill and the River Tay
Kinnoull Hill Woodland Park has waymarked woodland paths and viewpoints east of the city. For an easier city-centre walk, follow the Tay-side paths at North Inch; the River Tay Public Art Trail forms a 2.5-mile loop linking sculptures with the river and local stories.
Perth Art Gallery
The gallery’s collection includes Scottish artists such as Joan Eardley and Sir William MacTaggart, alongside local and international work. It is a useful indoor stop in the centre and can be paired with Perth Museum on the same visit.
Scone Palace
Just north of Perth, the palace and grounds combine Scottish royal history with gardens, a maze and an adventure playground. Its Moot Hill is associated with the crowning of Scottish kings; check seasonal opening dates when planning a separate visit.
On the day
A Perth raceday is a jumps meeting in the parkland at Scone, about 3 miles (5 km) from the city centre. Plan the city-to-course leg as part of your ticketed day: the venue’s shuttle leaves from Perth Concert Hall on Mill Street, while free parking is available at the course.
Perth Racecourse’s 2027 fixture announcement, checked 3 October 2026. It gives meeting dates but not gates-open, first-race or last-race times.
What to wear
Smart casual is typical; no football shirts.
Choose your enclosure
The Grandstand Enclosure has the parade ring and Winner’s Ring. The Picnic Enclosure is the relaxed family area, with picnic furniture and space to bring food; alcohol is not permitted there. The racecourse also sells hospitality in the Dewhurst Stand.
Getting between races
Free racecards are available in print or digitally, according to the racecourse FAQ. Take time to see the horses in the parade ring before a race and the Winner’s Ring afterwards; the Grandstand gives access to both areas.
Betting is optional
You don’t need to bet to enjoy the day. If you do, you must be 18 or over; set a limit before you arrive.
Families and groups
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Family Raceday and children’s admission
The 2027 calendar lists Family Raceday on Sunday 11 July. Perth’s 2026 Family Raceday page said under-18s went free and advertised football activities, inflatables, a cycle track, ponies and lawn games. The Picnic Enclosure is the family area; racecourse facilities say picnics are welcome there, but alcohol is not. The 2026 entertainment is not a promise of the 2027 programme.
Help on the day and afterwards
In an emergency
Call 999 and give the address, Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth, PH2 6BB. Then tell a member of staff.
Racecourse office
Call 01738 551597 or email info@perth-races.co.uk.
Accessibility
The racecourse publishes an accessibility page and accepts enquiries at info@perth-races.co.uk or 01738 551597.
After your visit
Official results are on the BHA results page.
A little history
- 1613The first recorded racing in Perth took place on the South Inch. The Glorious Finale commemorates this long local racing history; the fixture moved to Scone Palace Park in 1908.
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