IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
Fri 26th - Sun 28th June 2026
Your Irish Derby Festival Experience starts here.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Irish Derby Festival. We have the widest range and best value packages for all or both days of the festival weekend and we would love to welcome you in 2026 to savour what is one of the best racing festivals worldwide. Held at The Curragh Racecourse, close to Kildare and Newbridge in County Kildare, just 30 minutes from Dublin.
There is nothing like the Irish Derby Festival a glamorous, exciting three days where all the equine superstars compete for top prize money and prestige. The Irish Derby Festival is our pinnacle flat race weekend with over 24 exciting races to enjoy, including several Group contests and over 3.5M Euros in prize money on offer with great food and entertainment there is always an electric festival atmosphere. Why not join us, and Race and Stay Ambassadors Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob this year.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €147 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Stud and Stable Tours and much more when, or after, you book. Booking is safe and secure with us, online or 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. Check out all the options available by selecting a Hotel or Tour Package below. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
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Race and Stay are delighted to offer two very special Derby Festival Tour packages this year. Designed by us to give the guest a fabulous insight into the world of Irish Racing with the help of legendary Curragh Trainer, Dermot Weld. Find out about breeding, visit the top stud farms, get a trainers insight and visit the racing yard as well as enjoying 3 fabulous days of racing for Ireland's premier racing weekend. These special tours are great value for money but are limited to 26 guests on each tour. They always sell out quickly. Tour 2 is already SOLD OUT so please Book as early as possible.
IRISH DERBY FESTIVAL
24TH - 29TH JUN 2026
5 NIGHT TOUR
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive 5 night trip staying at the excellent 4* Keadeen Hotel in Newbridge. Enjoy evening racing at Naas on Wedenesday and all 3 days racing at the Irish Derby Festival with a visit to the mighty Godolphin breeding operation in Ireland at Kildangan Stud, a VIP tour of the The Irish National Stud, and lunch with Dermot Weld and a tour of his famous Rosewell House stables and lots more. A first class trip.
Please note that all information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Your full guest information will be emailed to you during the second week of June which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Derby Festival please do email us HERE
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn