DURBAN JULY
PLAN YOUR VISIT: TICKETS, HOSPITALITY AND HOW TO GET THERE General entrance tickets start from R280, giving you access to the event, unreserved grandstand seating, public bars, the food truck village, official totes, and the official post-race after party. Red Dot Parking is available at R170 per vehicle. Picnic sites and VIP hospitality packages are sold separately, and for visitors coming from out of town, these packages are well worth exploring.
Book early. The 2025 edition drew over 40 000 attendees, contributed R840 million to Durban’ s economy, and saw hotels across the city reach 80 % occupancy during race week. The 2026 race is expected to be even bigger.
For travellers, the Durban July weekend is the perfect anchor for a longer KwaZulu-Natal getaway. The city’ s beachfront, uShaka Marine World, the Valley of a Thousand Hills, and the Midlands
Meander are all within easy reach. But on 4 July itself, there is only one destination: the Hollywoodbets Greyville racecourse.
Tickets are available now through Ticketpro. Visit www. racecoast. co. za for event, ticketing, and hospitality updates, and download the official Hollywoodbets Durban July app for race information, live streaming via Gallop TV, venue maps, and realtime event updates.
DON’ T MISS OUT The 130th Hollywoodbets Durban July is the one day of the year when sport, fashion, music, and the warmth of Durban converge into something truly unforgettable. From the thunder of hooves on the straight and the roar of the crowd to a showstopping Best Dressed entry and dancing under the open KwaZulu-Natal sky, this is the event that reminds you why South Africa is unlike anywhere else on earth.
SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW Date: Saturday, 4 July 2026 l Venue: Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Information: www. racecoast. co. za / hollywoodbets-durban-july l Tickets: www. ticketpro. co. za
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