Busted at Haydock Park: When is the concert and racing?

The racecourse will welcome the trio who will be making their debut at the course last year more than 20 years since the band bounced into the charts with the irrepressible pop-punk energy of their debut single ‘What I Go To School For’.

Thousands are expected to pour through the racecourse's gates fo the event, which begins with an evening of racing.

Here's some key information

When do gates open?

4.25pm

Where is the first and final races?

The first race is due off at 6.25pm with the final one at 9pm.

When does the concert on?

It is due to start at about 9.15pm, with a 10.30pm finish.

Can I still buy tickets?

Tickets remain for sale, priced from £44.80. They can be purchased via the Haydock Park website.

Bring on Busted!

Two decades ‘What I Go To School For’ kickstarted a succession of hits for the band, including the #1 smashes ‘Crashed The Wedding’, ‘Who’s David’, ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’, ‘You Said No’ and the Top 3 singles ‘Year 3000’, ‘Air Hostess’ and ‘Sleeping With The Light On’.

Busted will perform at Haydock Park (Image: Submitted)

Finally adding a number one album to their chart achievements last year - three of their five studio albums peaked at number two - Charlie Simpson, Matt Willis and James Bourne are truly back and stronger than ever.

Their 26-date 20th anniversary tour became the biggest UK arena tour of 2023 and saw the band play to over 200,000 fans.

Molly Dingwall, general manager, Haydock Park Racecourse said: “We can’t wait for Busted to make their debut at Haydock Park on Saturday, July 20. Their huge greatest hits tour has delighted fans across the country this year and bringing the show to the course will be an unmissable night.”

Crowds at Haydock Park enjoying a previous music gig at the venue (Image: Mark Ellis)

Busted said: “We had an unbelievable time on our anniversary tour this year and can’t wait to continue celebrations in the summer! Outdoor shows are some of our absolute favourites, and we’re looking forward to seeing you all in the glorious sunshine.”