Racing, food, and Friday night energy under lights

Friday 5 June | Addington Raceway

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A Friday night done right

Event Start
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 05:00 PM
Event End
Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:00 PM
Location

75 Jack Hinton Drive
Addington, Christchurch 8024

Price
Free entry + Hospo Options Available

Friday Night Lights delivers an exciting evening of harness racing, great food, and a vibrant trackside atmosphere. As the sun sets and the lights come on, Addington comes alive with fast-paced racing and the perfect social setting to kick off your weekend.

Public entry is free, and Spectators Bar & Bistro is open to everyone from 11am until late with no bookings required. Whether you’re planning a casual catch-up, after-work drinks, or a night out with friends or colleagues, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the evening.

For those wanting something a little more elevated, Trackside Dining continues its Around the World in 18 Buffets series with a South American-inspired menu packed with bold flavours and panoramic views across the racing action.

What to expect:

• Live harness racing under lights
• Spectators Bar & Bistro open to the public
• South American-inspired buffet dining
• Trackside lawn and viewing areas
• Great food and drink specials
• A buzzing Friday night atmosphere

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Packages Available

Hospitality packages are optional. Public entry remains free through public areas.

Silks Lounge

Trackside Dining combines great food, prime views, and the excitement of live racing in a relaxed social setting.

Trackside Dining — Dinner Only $65 per person

Includes:
• Full South American-inspired buffet dinner
• Premier viewing
• Allocated table seating
• Racebooks included

Trackside Dining — Dinner + Drinks $120 per person

Includes:
• Full South American-inspired buffet dinner
• NZ wines, beers, and non-alcoholic beverages
• Premier viewing
• Allocated table seating
• Racebooks included

Chairman’s Lounge

An elevated hospitality experience with premium food, drinks, and spectacular views overlooking the winning post.

Champagne & Canapés

Includes:
• Continuous premium canapés
• Champagne service
• Elevated viewing from the Chairman’s Lounge
• Premium raceday hospitality atmosphere

Silks Suite

A private-suite raceday experience perfect for celebrations, group hosting, or an elevated Friday night out.

Silks Suite Soirée

Includes:
• Shared platters throughout the evening
• Drinks included
• Private suite access
• Track views overlooking the racing action
• Premium group hospitality atmosphere

Terror To Love Lounge

A relaxed and social raceday option designed for gathering your crew and enjoying the Friday night atmosphere.

Trackside Social

Includes:
• Shared platters
• Casual seating
• Relaxed social atmosphere
• Great views of the racing action

Casual Night Out? We’ve Got You Covered

Spectators Bar & Bistro is your welcoming, laid-back, trackside space serving burgers, pizzas, shareable snacks, and classic pub meals with free entry all night long.

With indoor seating, outdoor lawn areas, free parking, and racing rain or shine, Addington makes Friday nights easy.

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