BOXPARK Liverpool is back at the Grand National bigger than ever before

BOXPARK Liverpool is heading back to Aintree for the 2026 Grand National Festival—and it’s going to be massive! 

The official full line-up has dropped for the Festival Zone takeover, which has more than doubled in size since last year. Get ready for an even bigger selection of street food, bars, and live entertainment in the expanded space as BOXPARK returns to Aintree Racecourse. 

This follows the announcement of a multi-year partnership with Aintree Racecourse and The Jockey Club, with BOXPARK Liverpool transforming the inside of the Festival Zone into an all-day party destination, welcoming thousands of attendees across the popular three-day event.

An expanded line-up of ten street food traders and a full schedule of DJs and live entertainment from day through to evening is also expected for Opening Day, Ladies Day and The Grand National.

Racegoers can look forward to enjoying a variety of options from the region’s most loved vendors, such as BOXPARK Liverpool’s Shake?, Simply Salt N Pepper and The Lids, as well as The Sausage, Nanny Bills, Chows, Thunderbird Chicken, Alpine Pizza, Little Bao Boy and Chicken George.

The city’s own Dom Townsend, Joel Lee, Danny Black and Rob Cain, will feature on Thursday where they will set the vibe for the weekend with high-energy music and feel-good tunes. 

Looking on to Ladies Day, the atmosphere will be elevated further with performances from AMBA, Dom Townsend, Louie Dunn, Andreas Georgiou, Jake Laird, Jess Carter & Daisy Dadswell, Rob McPartland and Sean Myers.

For The Grand National itself, attendees can expect to see the enclosure reach its peak with a stacked line-up including Sean Myers, Dom Townsend, Danny Black, Rob McPartland, Ian Longo, Lee Butler and Rob Cain, ensuring a full day of back-to-back music and celebration.

BOXPARK Liverpool is designed to be the central hub of the racecourse, offering a vibrant option to traditional race day experiences. Festivalgoers will have plenty of options and access to a range of drinks with the six bars located across the space. 

Matthew McMillan, Chief Property Officer at BOXPARK, said: 

“After the success of last year, we knew we had to return to Aintree bigger, and this year’s enclosure really delivers on that. We’ve expanded the space, brought in an incredible line-up of food traders and DJs, and created something that feels like a festival within the festival.

“It’s all about giving racegoers more choice and more energy throughout the day. Whether you’re here for the racing, the music or the food, BOXPARK Liverpool is set to be a standout destination across all three days.”

Additionally, BOXPARK Liverpool will also host a programme of city centre events across the festival period.

Find out more about BOXPARK here.

Find out everything you need to know about this year’s Grand National Festival with our guide here.

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