IRISH GUINEAS FESTIVAL
Sat 23rd & Sun 24th May 2026
Your Irish Guineas Festival Experience starts here.
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 €144 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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Irish Guineas Festival
The Races
The Irish Guineas Festival takes place on Saturday & Sunday. Two great racing days to attend include Saturday, for the first classic of the season the Tattersalls Irish 2000 Guineas. Sunday for the Tattersalls Irish 1000 Guineas. The Irish Guineas Festival is all about the races but Fashion, Food and Entertainment are also to the fore and with plenty of Bars and guest facilities on course you'll enjoy a very comfortable guest experience.
Irish Guineas Festival
The Experience
The Irish Guineas Festival is renowned for an electric atmosphere, thrilling, top class, flat racing and a fabulous vibe post racing in Newbridge, Kildare and Naas Towns, the social hubs of the festival weekend. Racing starts at approximately 1:30pm on Saturday & Sunday. 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 the day's excitement begins. We always run special events throughout the weekend to make your stay with us as memorable as it can be.
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4 NIGHT TOUR
IRISH GUINEAS 2026
4 NIGHTS2 DAYS RACING2 STUD TOURS
22nd - 26th May 2026
Join us for a Race and Stay exclusive trip this year arriving on Friday 22nd May and staying in the fabulous 4* Lawlors Hotel. Our tour includes a visit to the Irish National Stud and Lunch at the Curragh and a stable visit with legendary trainer Dermot Weld and a Tour of the Kildangan Stud, the mighty Godolphin Breeding operation in Ireland. Add to this our exclusive Irish Guineas Festival Preview show and 2 days of Classic racing for the Irish Guineas Festival at The Curragh on Saturday & Sunday and you have a fabulous, exciting tour package.
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IRISH GUINEAS PREVIEW
23rd May 2026
Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Join us on Friday for our famous preview show featuring Trainers, Jockeys and racing personalities. Free to all Race and Stay guests
CLOSING PARTY & BBQ
24th May 2026
Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Join us on Sunday night after racing for a great night of fun with our DJ and famous BBQ supper. Cost is €70 per guest.
KILDANGAN STUD
25th May 2026
Kildangan, County Kildare
One of Ireland's premier stud farms and the centre of the mighty Godolphin conglomorate. Includes transport €80 per guest.
IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR
25th May 2026
Kildare, County KIldare
Enjoy a morning at one of our VIP Irish National Stud Tours where you can meet Dermot Weld and enjoy lunch at The Curragh. Cost €90 pp
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