It’s time to plan your ‘fit and round up your crew, New Zealand’s biggest racing festival The Grand Tour is back.

Headlining this season is legendary Australian electronic duo Peking Duk, alongside New Zealand music icon Sir Dave Dobbyn, and Kiwi reggae sensations, The Black Seeds. What better way to kick on than dancing the night away to great tunes, with great mates? Watch this space, more acts to be announced soon.

Backing up an awesome first year, the Thoroughbred racing industry’s largest party continues right across the country. Celebrating and unifying New Zealand’s top 20 premier racing events, The Grand Tour, supported by major partner TAB, kicks off in Hawke’s Bay in September before galloping on to Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Waikato.

Year one was big… year two will be even bigger. Brace yourselves, The Grand Tour is coming in hot with an outstanding lineup of entertainment both on and off the track, including iconic headline acts, top class hospitality and thrilling Thoroughbred racing action. It’s an unmissable event series with all the ingredients of a perfect day out.

Wherever you are in the country, rally the crew and book your tickets today for the ultimate entertainment extravaganza.

Mark your calendars – this is one hot ticket you don’t want to miss!

Hawke’s Bay

• Saturday 9 September 2023, Tarzino Trophy Daffodil Raceday, Hastings Racecourse
• Saturday 30 September 2023, Arrowfield Stud Plate Raceday, Hastings Racecourse
• Saturday 14 October 2023, Livamol Classic Raceday, Hastings Racecourse

Auckland

• Tuesday 7 November 2023, Melbourne Cup Day, Pukekohe Park
• Saturday 25 November 2023, Counties Cup Day, Pukekohe Park
• Tuesday 26 December 2023, Boxing Day Races, Pukekohe Park
• Monday 1 January 2024, New Year’s Day Races, Pukekohe Park
• Saturday 27 January 2024, TAB Karaka Millions, Ellerslie Racecourse (TBC)
• Saturday 2 March 2024, NZ Derby Day, Ellerslie Racecourse
• Saturday 9 March 2024, Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup Day, Ellerslie Racecourse

Christchurch

• Saturday 11 November 2023, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai New Zealand 2000 Guineas, Riccarton Park
• Wednesday 15 November 2023, Coupland's Bakeries Mile, Riccarton Park
• Saturday 18 November 2023, Martin Collins New Zealand 160th New Zealand Cup, Riccarton Park

Wellington

• Saturday 9 December 2023, Rydges Wellington Captain Cook Stakes Raceday, RACE Trentham
• Saturday 13 January 2024, JR & N Berkett Telegraph Raceday, RACE Trentham
• Saturday 20 January 2024, NZCIS Wellington Cup Day, RACE Trentham
• Saturday 16 March 2024, Al Basti Equiworld Dubai NZ Oaks Day, RACE Trentham
• Saturday 6 April 2024, Courtesy Ford Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Day, RACE Trentham

Waikato

• Saturday 16 December 2023, SkyCity Hamilton Waikato Cup Day, Te Rapa Racecourse
• Saturday 10 February 2024, Legends Day, Te Rapa Racecourse
  
  

Eat, Drink and Get Racy at The Grand Tour Racing Festival. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit thegrandtour.nz.