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Following a hugely successful debut, BOXPARK Liverpool has announced its return to The Randox Grand National Festival 2026, bringing even more energy, entertainment and street food to Aintree Racecourse.
In partnership with Aintree Racecourse and The Jockey Club, BOXPARK will take over the Festival Zone next to Aintree Pavillion, transforming it into a bespoke all day festival venue to welcome thousands of guests across the three-day festival.
BOXPARK Liverpool is bringing the energy to race day with a vibrant pop-up packed with buzzing bars, next-level street food, and non-stop live entertainment. It’s set to be the place to Eat, Drink, and Play all weekend long at The Randox Grand National Festival.
This year, the energy will be unmatched once again. Guests can expect a mix of disco, house and party anthems from some of Liverpool’s most recognised names, alongside interactive moments, giveaways and surprise performances across the three days.
Alongside the on-site pop-up, BOXPARK Liverpool will once again host a full programme of city centre events, including pre-race bottomless brunches, post-race parties and family-friendly experiences.
Matthew McMillan, Development Director at BOXPARK, said: “After such an incredible response last year, we’re excited to be returning to Aintree for 2026 and incredibly proud to be collaborating with both The Randox Grand National and The Jockey Club again. The atmosphere across the three days was unbelievable, and we’re looking forward to bringing that same energy back, but even bigger and better this time around.
“From our trackside venue to our city centre events, it’s all about creating a full experience for racegoers. The Grand National Festival is such an iconic event in Liverpool, and we’re proud to be part of it once again.”
Dickon White, Regional Director North West at The Jockey Club, said: “BOXPARK made a real impact at last year’s Randox Grand National Festival, bringing a new energy that clearly struck a chord with racegoers. It quickly became a go-to destination on site, with people making a point of spending time there throughout the day. The mix of food, music and entertainment fits perfectly with the Aintree atmosphere, and we’re looking forward to building on that success in the years ahead.”
Further details on entertainment, traders and ticketing will be announced in the coming weeks.
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