IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May 2026
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Irish Guineas 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 Guineas Festival a glamorous, exciting weekend where all the equine superstars compete for top prize money and prestige. The Irish Guineas Festival is our first classic race weekend with over 15 exciting races to enjoy, including several Group contests and over 1.5M Euros in prize money on offer with great food and entertainment there is always an electric festival atmosphere. Why not join us this year.
Our exclusive Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €177 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.
The Irish Guineas Festival
The Irish Guineas Festival takes place at the Curragh Racecourse on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th May 2026. Saturday hosts the first classic of the season, the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas and a number of other Group and listed races. On Sunday there is more Classic racing action with the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas as the feature. Again there are several other Group and Listed races to enjoy
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4 NIGHT TOUR PACKAGE
22nd - 26th May 2026
Join us and legendary trainer Dermot Weld On our exclusive Irish Guineas Festival 4 Night Tour this year. Arriving on Friday 22nd May and staying in the fabulous 4* Lawlors Hotel. Limited to 26 Guests only. Our tour includes a visit to the Irish National Stud and Lunch at the Curragh and a Dermot Weld stable visit, a tour of the Kildangan Stud, and 2 days of Classic racing for the Irish Guineas Festival at The Curragh on Saturday & Sunday.
GALILEO HOSPITALITY
From € 190pp
The Galileo Suite is a VIP location on the premier level of the grandstand with magnificent views over the Curragh. Our package includes a Premier Level Badge, 3 course buffet lunch, Cash Bar, race card, pen and Guest tipster. Guests can book a table of 10 or be seated on shared tables of 10 in the suite.
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 May which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Irish Guineas 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
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