![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was a chance to socialise in person after the pandemic]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was a chance to socialise in person after the pandemic")
Newmarket Nights was a chance to socialise in person after the pandemic (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
The events, running at Newmarket Racecourse throughout the summer, allow people to dress up glamorously for an evening of racing, followed by some music from leading stars.
![Cambs Times: Were you enjoying yourself at Newmarket Nights?]( "Cambs Times: Were you enjoying yourself at Newmarket Nights?")
Were you enjoying yourself at Newmarket Nights? (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Sir Tom Jones kicked off the 2021 Newmarket Nights season with a barnstorming performance last week, before Olly Murs took to the stage last night for his gig.
![Cambs Times: Plenty of smiles were to be had at the Newmarket event]( "Cambs Times: Plenty of smiles were to be had at the Newmarket event")
Plenty of smiles were to be had at the Newmarket event (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Even before the Troublemaker and Army of Two singer wowed the crowds, this gallery shows people clearly enjoying being back at public events after so many were cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus crisis.
![Cambs Times: Queues for refreshments at the event]( "Cambs Times: Queues for refreshments at the event")
Queues for refreshments at the event (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Despite some wet and windy weather, ladies and gentlemen donned posh suits and frocks for the occasion - even if an umbrella or two was needed.
![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was an occasion to get suited and booted]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was an occasion to get suited and booted")
Newmarket Nights was an occasion to get suited and booted (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Jess Glynne, Rick Astley and McFly all set to take to the Newmarket stage this summer.
![Cambs Times: Did you go to Newmarket Nights on Friday?]( "Cambs Times: Did you go to Newmarket Nights on Friday?")
Did you go to Newmarket Nights on Friday? (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Tickets are still available for the upcoming 2021 concerts.
![Cambs Times: Olly Murs was also performing at the Newmarket Racecourse event]( "Cambs Times: Olly Murs was also performing at the Newmarket Racecourse event")
Olly Murs was also performing at the Newmarket Racecourse event (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
You can find more information on the Newmarket Racecourse website.
![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was a chance for people to reconnect following the Covid crisis]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights was a chance for people to reconnect following the Covid crisis")
Newmarket Nights was a chance for people to reconnect following the Covid crisis (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
Newmarket Nights organisers have already announced The Script and Pete Tong's Ibiza Classics for next summer.
![Cambs Times: Crowds watching the horse racing]( "Cambs Times: Crowds watching the horse racing")
Crowds watching the horse racing (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Refreshments on sale at Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: Refreshments on sale at Newmarket Nights")
Refreshments on sale at Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights on Friday, July 30]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights on Friday, July 30")
Newmarket Nights on Friday, July 30 (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: A pair enjoying a laugh at Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: A pair enjoying a laugh at Newmarket Nights")
A pair enjoying a laugh at Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: It was selfie time at Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: It was selfie time at Newmarket Nights")
It was selfie time at Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Guests enjoyed themselves at Newmarket Nights on Friday]( "Cambs Times: Guests enjoyed themselves at Newmarket Nights on Friday")
Guests enjoyed themselves at Newmarket Nights on Friday (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights is running throughout summer 2021]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights is running throughout summer 2021")
Newmarket Nights is running throughout summer 2021 (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Are you going to Newmarket Nights this year?]( "Cambs Times: Are you going to Newmarket Nights this year?")
Are you going to Newmarket Nights this year? (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: A guest spots the photographer at Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: A guest spots the photographer at Newmarket Nights")
A guest spots the photographer at Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights brought people together after the coronavirus crisis]( "Cambs Times: Newmarket Nights brought people together after the coronavirus crisis")
Newmarket Nights brought people together after the coronavirus crisis (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Horseracing at Newmarket Racecourse]( "Cambs Times: Horseracing at Newmarket Racecourse")
Horseracing at Newmarket Racecourse (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Are you in our Newmarket Nights photos?]( "Cambs Times: Are you in our Newmarket Nights photos?")
Are you in our Newmarket Nights photos? (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Drinks are served at Newmarket Racecourse]( "Cambs Times: Drinks are served at Newmarket Racecourse")
Drinks are served at Newmarket Racecourse (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Police officers on duty also enjoyed the event]( "Cambs Times: Police officers on duty also enjoyed the event")
Police officers on duty also enjoyed the event (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Tickets are still available for future Newmarket Nights events this summer]( "Cambs Times: Tickets are still available for future Newmarket Nights events this summer")
Tickets are still available for future Newmarket Nights events this summer (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Rain did not dampen spirits and Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: Rain did not dampen spirits and Newmarket Nights")
Rain did not dampen spirits and Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Behind the scenes at Newmarket Nights]( "Cambs Times: Behind the scenes at Newmarket Nights")
Behind the scenes at Newmarket Nights (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Guests at Newmarket Nights on Friday dressed for the big occasion]( "Cambs Times: Guests at Newmarket Nights on Friday dressed for the big occasion")
Guests at Newmarket Nights on Friday dressed for the big occasion (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Tickets for future Newmarket Nights events are available on the racecourse's website]( "Cambs Times: Tickets for future Newmarket Nights events are available on the racecourse's website")
Tickets for future Newmarket Nights events are available on the racecourse's website (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
![Cambs Times: Guests enjoy a drink at the racecourse]( "Cambs Times: Guests enjoy a drink at the racecourse")
Guests enjoy a drink at the racecourse (Image: Angela Smith/The Jockey Club Live)
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