The Après Village

The Ultimate Christmas Party at Doncaster Racecourse

Après Village - Christmas Parties 2026

This December, Doncaster Racecourse transforms into a full-throttle alpine playground exclusively for adults. The exciting new upgrade to our well-loved Christmas Live!

Step inside our fully covered Après Ski Village for the ultimate shared Christmas party and leave the everyday behind. From the moment you arrive, experience timber chalets, twinkling lights, and festive scents. The hum of music and laughter wrap around you, transporting you straight to the peaks of the Alps.

At the heart of the village is an Après Ski-inspired main stage, alive with DJs, dancers, saxophonists, and roaming performers. A catwalk and side stages bring the action into the crowd. Every event is an unapologetic alpine party where you are part of the show, not just watching it. Around the main stage, a winter playground designed entirely for grown-ups awaits. Alpine bars serve cocktails, spiced liqueurs, and ice-cold beers.

For the first time, we’re offering two dining options across our events. Simply choose your preferred date to select between indulging in a delicious three-course meal or enjoying indulgent festive comfort food from our street food traders to fuel your Christmas night out.

Step into The Ski Shop Photo Op. Neon jackets, faux fur, and statement pieces make for perfect selfies, group photos, or just full immersion in the theme.

For a more relaxed pace, glide through the indoor roller rink under soft alpine lighting. Or cosy up in the tipi lounge beside a glowing fire pit with steaming mulled wine in hand. Toast giant marshmallows in Marshmallow Land, belt out guilty pleasures in karaoke booths, or fire one down the curling lanes.

For festive indulgence, look out for the Festive Express indoor train winding its way through sparkling Christmas scenery and immersive décor.

For those seeking the ultimate alpine experience, the VIP area rises above the crowd at the centre of the room. Exclusive seating, unbeatable views of the main stage, and champagne delivered via zip wire make it the perfect spot to celebrate in style.

No slopes. No snow. No skis required. Just energy, attitude, indulgence, and a little bit of naughtiness. Everything you could want from your Christmas party in Doncaster.

Turn up. Let loose. Make it yours. Experience après ski like an Alpine legend.

*Please note that all images used on this page are for illustrative purposes only

The Festive Train

All aboard for a little Christmas magic.

The Festive Express indoor train winds its way through our fully immersive winter wonderland, passing sparkling lights, festive scenery, and seasonal surprises.

Perfect for big kids and anyone wanting to soak up the festive spirit between dancefloor moments.

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Festive Street Food Village

Epic eats. Festive favourites. Alpine indulgence.

Our Street Food Village brings together a curated line up of traders serving comfort food inspired by European Christmas markets and mountain resorts. Think loaded fries, melted cheese, sizzling sausages, sweet treats and winter warmers designed to be eaten with a drink in hand and music in the air.

Whether you are grabbing a quick bite between dancefloor moments or settling in at one of our tables for a proper feast, this is the perfect fuel for your office Christmas party.

Come hungry. Leave happy.*

*This section will not be available on the 4th and 5th of December.

Roller skates for a Christmas party event

Retro Alpine Roller Rink

Lace up. Roll out. Let the good times glide.

Our indoor Alpine Ski Roller Rink brings winter nostalgia right into the heart of the village. With music and lights, it is the perfect place to show off your moves, glide with friends or simply try to stay upright.

Whether you are channelling retro disco vibes or just rolling into the festive spirit, the rink delivers non stop laughs and unforgettable moments.

Spin. Slide. Roll. Repeat*

*This activity will not be available on the 4th and 5th of December.

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People singing in a Karaoke booth at a Christmas Party

Christmas Karaoke Booths

Your stage. Your anthem. Your moment.

Step inside one of our private karaoke booths and belt out everything from power ballads to festive classics with your crew. No judgement. Just pure après energy and unforgettable group memories.

Because every après ski party needs a headline act.

The Après Ski Main Stage

Inspired by the legendary Après Ski Parties across the Globe, this is the heartbeat of the entire village. This is the showpiece. The headline act. The reason you stay all night.

Our purpose built Après Ski Main Stage delivers full afterski party energy at festival scale. A DJ commands the balcony above, driving the soundtrack from the heart of the action, while the main stage below explodes with sound, lights and movement.

A catwalk runway and extended side stages push the performance deep into the crowd, blurring the line between audience and show. You are not watching it. You are in it.

Each main stage show features a live DJ set hosted by our resident MC, backed by high energy dancers, live saxophone and roaming performers who take over tables, platforms and every available surface.

It is immersive. It is outrageous. It is unapologetically Après.

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The VIP Area

Front row energy. Elevated perspective. Effortless indulgence.

Set at the centre of the village on a raised balcony, the VIP area offers unrivalled views across the main stage and the entire alpine playground below. You are above the crowd but never away from the atmosphere, perfectly positioned to take in every beat, every performance and every hands in the air moment.

Exclusive seating, premium service and your own private vantage point make this the ultimate way to experience a Doncaster Racecourse Christmas party. And when it is time to celebrate, champagne does not just arrive. It flies. Delivered directly to your table via zip wire, because in this village even the drinks make an entrance.

High above the party. Right at the heart of it.*

*This is an additional charge, and attendance is limited to 100 participants at each event. This package will not be available on the 4th and 5th of December.

Marshmallow Land

Sweet, smoky, and seriously Instagrammable.

Right outside our tipi, you will find Marshmallow Land, a dedicated fire pit area where you can smoulder giant mallows on sticks over open flames. Toast them golden, let them melt, or sandwich them into gooey festive treats.

It is simple, nostalgic, and the perfect winter moment under the lights.

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Tipi with firepit at a Christmas party event

The Tipi Lounge

Warm, intimate and effortlessly atmospheric.

The Tipi Lounge is your cosy alpine retreat from the high energy of the main stage. Step inside to the glow of an open fire pit, settle into relaxed seating and wrap your hands around a steaming cup of mulled wine as the music hums in the background.

It is the perfect place to catch your breath, clink glasses with friends and soak up the festive warmth before diving back into the party.

Firelight. Mulled wine. Mountain mood.

The Ski Shop

The Ski Shop is the perfect photo opportunity for you to dial the clock back to peak alpine nostalgia. Packed with retro ski suits, neon jackets, faux fur trims, and statement accessories, it is your one-stop photo op to fully commit to the theme.

Whether you are going full 80s slope chic or just need the perfect finishing touch, this is where the transformation happens. It is not just an outfit, it is your group photo moment waiting to happen. The perfect way to capture your Christmas party night.

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Alpine Curling Lanes

Game on!

Challenge your friends, colleagues or rival tables to a little friendly competition on our dedicated curling lanes. Slide, sweep and celebrate like you are on the slopes of the Alps.

Ice-cold competition. Hard-earned bragging rights.

Christmas at the Races

Looking for an action-packed Christmas? We have you covered with a number of racedays throughout the festive period. More details, including themes, Christmas jumper competitions, and special festive offers, will be announced soon. Tickets and hospitality packages are on sale now.

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