The Derby Festival at Epsom Downs runs on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 June 2027. Friday is Ladies Day, with the Oaks, and the Derby itself is run on Saturday 5 June.

The Derby is one of the great occasions of the English summer. In the most formal enclosures, gentlemen are expected to wear morning dress: a black or grey morning coat, a waistcoat, striped or grey trousers and a top hat. Elsewhere, a smart summer suit with a tie is ideal. Ladies wear formal daywear with a hat or fascinator. Check the dress code for your enclosure before you go.