INVADES Aintree // The North West Races Day Party 2026

INVADES is back at Aintree Racecourse on Saturday 7 November, returning to the home of the Grand National for another North West Races Day party. It's a follow-on from last year's sell-out, and they're billing this one as the UK's biggest-ever uni races day party.

The day is built around an exclusive INVADES Day Party Enclosure, which doubles as an all-day dancefloor with room for over 10,000 ravers. DJs play throughout the day while several races run on the track, so you can switch between the dancing and the racing whenever you fancy. An INVADES content crew will be filming across the event, too.

It's a big gathering for students and alumni from universities across the North West. The list of those involved reads like a who's who of the region's campuses: University of Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores, Liverpool Hope, University of Manchester, MMU, University of Salford, Edge Hill and Lancaster. Transport is provided to and from the racecourse, which makes it easier to get a group together from different cities.

It kicks off at 10:30 on the morning of Saturday 7 November, with tickets starting from £10.00. Just a heads-up: they're non-refundable, so keep that in mind before you commit.