The Showcase raises the curtain to the 2025/26 Cheltenham season, once again, the thundering hooves, eager participants and excited fans will return to the Home of Jump Racing on Friday 24 and Saturday 25 October 2025.

Under 18’s enter for free. Please ensure you order your free children's ticket from the ticketing page.

For the Showcase The Jockey Gym returns to Cheltenham, where the team from GBR will be hosting jockey masterclasses, demonstrations and signings. Racegoers can enjoy fun challenges, including the opportunity to  to test friends and family to see who's stronger than a winning jockey. For families there will also be the chance to meet some friendly Shetland ponies - the starting point in the ridden career of many of today's best jockeys.

Get your tickets here

Stay tuned for details of upcoming family fun race days in November, December and January including a chance to meet Father Christmas and fun trails and activities. 

In previous years these have included:

🐰 Easter Trail 
Follow the clues and uncover hidden surprises along the way to collect a sweet treat!
🎨 Face Painting 
Let imaginations run wild with colourful creations, from bouncing bunnies to racing champions!
🏇 Race.Ride.Cheltenham VR Equicisers
Experience the thrill of riding around the famous course in an exhilarating virtual reality experience!
🐘 Animal Inflatables 
Bounce, play, and have a wild time with our fun-filled animal inflatables, perfect for kids to enjoy!
Don't miss out on this egg-citing day of fun, adventure, and family memories!
🐴Hobby Horse Hurdles and Silk Dress Up
Try on our colourful racing silks and have a go at jumping over hurdles on your own two feet!