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The Qatar Goodwood Festival 2026 takes place at Goodwood Racecourse in Chichester, West Sussex from 28 July to 1 August, delivering five days of Group race action in the glorious summer setting that has earned this meeting its worldwide reputation as Glorious Goodwood and the most fashionable and atmospheric flat racing event in the British calendar. The 2026 festival features thirteen Group contests including three Group One races headlined by the £1.5 million Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, assembling the elite of European flat racing in conditions that have historically proved exceptionally well suited to producing dramatic and memorable performances. Goodwood’s natural amphitheatre racecourse is set within the estate’s downland location and its sloping, undulating track produces unique racing entirely unlike the flat conventional circuits found at most British racecourses, with the specific demands of the track playing a significant role in determining outcomes across the five days. The combination of exceptional racing quality, a beautiful natural setting, high summer weather and a relaxed social atmosphere has made Glorious Goodwood one of the events that racing fans either attend or follow with genuine enthusiasm. Chichester is just 80 minutes from London Victoria by direct train, placing Glorious Goodwood firmly in day-trip territory from the capital and making it one of the most accessible premium race meetings of the flat season. Tickets are available via the Goodwood website for all five days from general admission to restaurant and hospitality packages, and the week ahead fills quickly.
