Downs After Dark -Bourbon & Beats

Presented by Budweiser

A Forecastle Foundation & Churchill Downs collaboration pairing Kentucky Sounds & Spirits. Enjoy an Old Forester Old Fashioned, dance to the beats of renowned DJ's and watch racing under the lights at our premier Downs After Dark event. Stakes races for the evening include the Ack Ack (GIII), Lukas Classic (GIII) & Jefferson Cup (Listed)

What to Wear: Shades of purple - on trend with Autumn fashions

    Event Highlights Include:
  • Live Music on the Plaza Stage: The Jesse Lees (6pm - 8pm) DJ Matt Anthony (8pm-11:30pm)
  • Experience the return of the high-energy dance party at the Silent Disco
  • Silent Disco Stage Line Up: Glittertitz DJz & DJ S.Y.I.M.O.N.E (8pm-11:30pm)

NEW: The Rooftop

Party under the stars with rooftop views of the racing, small plate snacks & live DJs.

  • Live entertainment by DJ K-Dogg and DJ Ryan Coxx
  • Includes small plate hors d'oeuvres & non-alcoholic beverages
  • First come first served seating: $50 Ticket Price
  • To reserve a private table with VIP bottle service, email: [email protected]

Get Tickets

For groups of 24+, please contact group sales at 502-636-4450 or fill out our Group Request Form

Race Day Information

Admission includes 1 racing program**.


General Admission & First Floor Seating$12
Reserved Seating$27
Reserved Dining*$69
Gates Open5:00pm
Race 16:01pm
Race 26:29pm
Race 36:56pm
Race 47:28pm
Race 57:58pm
Race 68:31pm
Race 79:07pm
Race 89:40pm
Race 910:12pm
Race 1010:43pm
Race 1111:11pm

* Pricing based on what dining rooms are initially available for regular race days.
** Complimentary racing program available at entry gates while supplies last.