Fair Grounds Live Racing Tickets

Buy Fair Grounds Live Racing Tickets

Cheer on your favorite toward the finish line with Fair Grounds Live Racing tickets. The action starts trackside at the New Orleans Fairgrounds in Louisiana. Crowds gather for thrilling events like Starlight Racing, an attraction that typically includes live music from local acts like the Phunky Monkeys. You can also enjoy Louisiana Derby Day, a top-tier event at the grounds. Fair Grounds Live Racing's regular roster is also brimming with graded stakes such as the thoroughbred Grade II race Fair Grounds Oaks and the New Orleans Handicap, an event won by Core Beliefs, ridden by jockey Florent Geroux in 2019. Belmont Stakes winner Palace Malice has also crossed the finish line first, winning the 400,000 purse. 

Horse racing of this caliber is why the grounds are a top draw for enthusiasts. Among the seasonal favorites held on-site are the six-furlong Thanksgiving Classic and Road to the Derby Kick-Off Day. Aside from the events featuring top horses, attendees also enjoy watching wiener dog and exotic animal races. Buy Fair Grounds Live Racing tickets from TicketSmarter and absorb every moment of the action. Its 2023-24 season included the Doris Herbert Memorial Stakes, featuring fillies and mares three years old and above, the one-mile-long Magic City Classic and more. There is always something to enjoy at the track, and through the years, live racing has remained a staple in the Big Easy.

Fair Grounds Live Racing Ticket Prices

Ticket prices will depend on the location and the size of the race. The age and gender of the horses may also be a factor with three-year-old Thoroughbred racing being the most popular.

How much are Fair Grounds Live Racing tickets?

Average Price: $23.37 per ticket

Cheap Ticket Options: Tickets start at $17.39

VIP & Hospitality: VIP Fair Grounds Live Racing tickets cost as much as $49.50 for box seats.

When is the next Fair Grounds Live Racing event?

The next Fair Grounds Live Racing event is scheduled for December 5th, 2025 at 12:45pm. There are 573 available for Fair Grounds Live Racing.

Where is the next Fair Grounds Live Racing event?

Fair Grounds Live Racing will be held at New Orleans Fair Grounds in New Orleans.

Is there reserved seating or is it general admission?

Most venues will offer a mix of reserved and general admission seats. If you are looking for affordable GA tickets, they are usually in the grandstands. For an elevated experience, you may consider box seats.

Will I get a refund if Fair Grounds Live Racing is canceled or postponed?

If an event is postponed due to inclement weather, your tickets will still work for entry. If it is cancelled you should receive instructions from the venue. All TicketSmarter purchases are covered by our 100% guarantee.