The legendary NILE RODGERS & CHIC are set to return to Haydock Park Nights on Friday 6th August 2027, for a headline set filled with some of the best-known pop anthems from the past five decades.
Nile Rodgers is one of music’s most iconic and enduring forces – a multiple Grammy Award winner, songwriter, composer, producer, arranger and guitarist whose influence spans generations and cultures. As co-founder of CHIC alongside bassist Bernard Edwards, Rodgers helped build a musical vocabulary that topped charts and reshaped genres. From timeless CHIC classics like ‘Le Freak’ and ‘Good Times’ to defining productions for David Bowie (‘Let’s Dance’), Diana Ross (‘Upside Down,’ ‘I’m Coming Out), Duran Duran (‘Notorious’), and Madonna (‘Like a Virgin,’ ‘Material Girl’), his work has generated over 500 million album sales and 75 million singles worldwide. Meanwhile, his trendsetting collaborations with artists including Beyoncé, Dua Lipa, Daft Punk, Avicii, Disclosure and Sam Smith reflect the absolute vanguard of contemporary pop.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC remain one of the most electrifying live acts on the planet, delivering performances so joyful and euphoric that audiences everywhere are reminded of music’s extraordinary power to unite. As The Guardian said of their Glastonbury 2025 headline set: “you can’t argue with the effects of the greatest pop music ever made on the crowd.”
Nile Rodgers said, “Haydock Park, we’ve missed you! We’re excited to return on Friday August 6th with our all-killer-no-filler set of hits and we can’t wait to turn the racecourse into one huge dancefloor.”
Simon Tonge, General Manager of Haydock Park Racecourse said, “Few artists know how to get a crowd dancing quite like Nile Rodgers & CHIC. We’ve been honoured to welcome them to Haydock Park Nights a few times over the past decade, and whenever they play, the response from our racegoers is extraordinary. Having them back is going to be something truly special.”
Nile Rodgers & CHIC join previously announced headliner, Olly Murs. One of the UK’s most enduring pop artists, Olly has earned a reputation as a powerhouse live performer, boasting multiple sold-out arena tours and over two million tickets sold. He takes to the stage on Saturday 19th June 2027.
The Haydock Park Nights series continues to set the standard for value-packed entertainment in the North West, combining thrilling afternoon racing with full headline performances from some of the nation’s biggest music stars. With a single ticket granting access to both world-class racing and live music, fans enjoy an unforgettable afternoon (and night out) at exceptional value. The experience is further enhanced by a diverse range of food options, from vibrant street food offerings to Haydock Park’s renowned selection of outstanding restaurants.
Tickets for NILE RODGERS & CHIC will be on sale at 10am on Friday 6th November via thejockeyclub.co.uk/haydock. There will be a presale at 10am on Thursday 5th November for those on the Haydock Park Racecourse mailing list, register here.
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