Christmas Festival
26th - 29th December 2024
Why not banish those post-Christmas blues and join us and our Race and Stay Ambassador Patrick Mullins, with all of the Irish Racing Stars, for the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. Large crowds, a real festival atmosphere and fabulous racing and entertainment all await you on the four excellent days at Leopardstown.
The Races
Thursday 26th December
Features the Grade 2 Knight Frank Novice Hurdle and the Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase.
Friday 27th December
Features the Grade 1 Paddy Power Chase and Grade 1 Paddy Power Future Champions Hurdle.
Saturday 28th December
Features The Grade 1 Leopardstown Hurdle and the Grade 1 Savills Chase.
Sunday 29th December
Features the Grade 1 Matheson Hurdle and the Grade 1 Neville Hotels Novice Chase.
Christmas Festival
The Experience
The Leopardstown Christmas Festival runs over four fabulous days from 26th - 29th December 2024 and is filled with glamour, festivities, music, entertainment and of course top class National Hunt Racing. The Christmas Festival also features extra attractions each day including live music in the Festival Marquee, Winning Line celebrity tipster panel and the Savills Style Awards on the 28th December.
Located only 20 minutes from Dublin City Centre you'll be able to enjoy post race bars and nightlife, attractions, restuarants and much more during your stay. Couple this with the fabulous races, great value Race and Stay Packages and much more and you have the makings of one of Ireland's showcase racing events, one not to be missed.
Patrick Says...
"Leopardstown stages some of the best racing in Ireland and the Christmas Festival is a meeting we target with all of our best horses. The big races are very prestigious and all races have excellent prize money on offer. A fabulous racecourse and a very fair track to ride with a stiff finish, Leopardstown is a racecourse I always love to win at."

Race & Stay Packages
All You Need in One Easy Transaction
Our exclusive ready-made Leopardstown Packages offer you the best choice of Hotels, all easy to book and always great value for money. From the options below you can view all packages and book securely for all guests with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee.
CLAYTON HOTEL
5 mins from Leopardstown
A fabulous Hotel, close to Leopardstown and 20 mins from Dublin City. Top quality bedrooms with great service and dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
15 mins from Leopardstown
A sea-front Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
Exclusive Extras
Just some of the exciting things you can add to your Race and Stay Package
Racecourse Dining
VIP Hospitality Packages
As Leopardstown's Official Guest Partner we have access to the best Hospitality locations and packages for all race meetings. You can enjoy a fabuous experience in the comfort of one of the Private Suites you'll enjoy a full VIP experience with the best views of the races and a sumptious meal. In one of the Restaurants you day will be spent in comfort whilst you enjoy a 3 Course Lunch, Waiter Service Cash Bar and a complimentary race card.
Over 46, 000 Happy Guests Have Booked with us
Let them tell you about their experience
" I Just wanted to thank you and all your team for an amazing weekend. I couldnt have asked for a better service, everything worked like clockwork. We will hopefully be back with you next year and for many years to come" Alex