PREMIERE WEEKEND
22nd & 23rd November 2025
The Punchestown Premiere Weekend , formerly known as the Winter Festival, includes two fabulous days of jump racing with great prize money up for grabs. 2 Grade 1's, the iconic John Durkan Memorial Chase and the prestigious Morgiana Hurdle and a plethora of top class Hurdle, Chase, Banks and National Hunt Flat races for you to enjoy. This weekend marks the beginning of the 2025 - 2026 season where the top horses and upcoming equine stars start their campaigns.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for Punchestown Racecourse. Our complete Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €180 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality Stable and Stud Tours, Golf and much more when or after after you book.
It is easy to book with us securely online, over the phone or by email for any number of guests, with just one fully refundable €100 deposit backed up by our 100% refund guarantee. Start by selecting a Hotel below to view all options.
PREMIERE WEEKEND
JOIN OUR AMBASSADORS
PATRICK MULLINS AND DARYL JACOB
With Special Guests in our FREE preview shows at Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Premiere Weekend
The Races
Saturday, day one of the Punchestown Premiere Weekend, features brilliant racing including the Grade 1 Unibet Morgiana Hurdle, where Champion Hurdle prospects stake their claims, with the first race due off around 12 noon alongside live music, delicious dining and festive fun. Sunday, day two of the Punchestown Premiere Weekend is always special with the seasonal return of the top class chasers, and Gold Cup hopefuls, for the iconic Grade 1 John Durkan Chase alongside graded, listed and cross country action. Racing starts at 12 noon.
Premiere Weekend
The Experience
Punchestown Winter Festival, as it was previously known, is renowned for an electric atmosphere, thrilling, top class, jump racing and a fabulous vibe post racing in Naas Town, the social hub of the festival. Punchestown is all about the races but plenty of space, Top quality Hospitality, Casual food and plenty of Bars and Toilets on course make it a very comfortable guest experience. Guests have plenty of time after a hearty breakfast to enjoy a visit to The Irish National Stud, a variety of Traners yards or just to chill out before racing begins.
TOUR PACKAGE
Ready Made 5 Night Package
THE PREMIERE FESTIVAL
Exclusive Tour Package
5 NIGHTS3 DAYS RACING2 TOURS
Join us, and our Race and Stay Ambassador Daryl Jacob for a Race and Stay very special trip for the Punchestown Winter Festival (The Premier Weekend) in 2025 arriving on Friday 21st November . Staying at the excellent 4* Lawlors Hotel in the heart of Naas Town. Our complete package includes a Special Tour of Jessica Harrington's Stable and a VIP Tour of the excellent Irish National Stud These special tours, coupled with a fabulous 2 days racing for the Punchestown Winter Festival and a day of top class jump racing at Tramore with all transport and tickets included makes up into a great value, exciting tour package.
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LAWLORS HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
SELLS OUT QUICKLY
A fabulous 4* Boutique style Hotel, situated in the heart of Naas Town. Top quality comfortable bedrooms with very friendly service and good dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups. Stay 3 or more nights and get FREE airport Transfers
OSPREY HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
SELLS OUT QUICKLY
A fabulous 4* Hotel, located just outside the Naas Town Centre. Very comfortable bedrooms with very friendly service and fabulous Leisure and Dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups. Stay 3 or more nights and get FREE airport Transfers
CARTON HOUSE HOTEL
30 mins from Punchestown
LUXURY COUNTRY 5*
One of Irelands best 5* Hotels surrounded by two Championship Golf Courses with multiple dining and leisure options. Only 30 minutes from Dublin and Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups. Stay 3 or more nights and get FREE airport Transfers
VIP HOSPITALITY
BOOK EARLY Hospitality Sells out Quickly
PRIVATE SUITE
EXCLUSIVE PACKAGE
Join us in one of our exclusive Race and Stay Private Suites this year where you can enjoy the best Racecourse views from a private balcony overlooking the finish. Our Suite Packages include:
- 2 Course Lunch
- Cash Bar
- Guest Tipster
- Race Card & Pen
- Reserved Seating
- In Room Betting
What Our Guests
SAY ABOUT US
" Just wanted to say Thank You on behalf of me and our party. Amazing few days again this year organised by a great company. We will be back next year - and I would imagine our party grows in numbers again. Please also pass on our thanks to your team. Yet again they were all great and a credit to you." Chris Vause
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