Race and Stay Packages for Irish Horse Racing

The Galway Festival In association with Galway Races

THE GALWAY FESTIVAL

  Mon 27th July & Sun 2nd August 2026

Your Galway Festival Experience starts here.

Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Galway Festival. We have the widest range and best value packages for all days of the festival week and we would love to welcome you in 2026 to savour what is one of the best racing festivals worldwide. Held at The Ballybrit Racecourse, close to Galway City.

For seven days leading up to the August Holiday weekend Galway is the only place to be for the world renowned Galway Summer Racing Festival. This is the Irish racing festival everyone wants to go to. Top Class Racing, Gourmet Food, Stunning Fashion and top quality entertainment ensure that the Galway Festival on the West Coast of Ireland, delivers the ultimate race fan experience at one of the best racing events held each year.

Our exclusive Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €198 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 Galway Festival

Key races feature on each day of the week with the premier days being Wednesday for the Tote sponsored Galway Plate and Thursday for Ladies Day and the Guinness sponsored Galway Hurdle. That said good quality and exciting races take place on all of the days. Monday and Tuesday are evening meetings. Wednesday also starts late, a premier day with the prestigious Tote Galway Plate anchoring the days racing. Thursday is Ladies Day, which features the valuable Guinness Galway Hurdle as the main event. Friday is an evening meeting and a very popular day, the day the locals all attend, with more good quality racing taking place. Saturday and Sunday are afternoon meetings featuring competitive racing.

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Our Packages all INCLUDE
  • Your choice of stay with breakfast
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
The Galway Festival with Race and Stay

4* CONNACHT HOTEL

From €196 pp

10 mins from Galway Racecourse

Our most popular Hotel with great quality Bedrooms, Food and Service and excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.

Irish Guineas Festival with Race and Stay

4* HYDE HOTEL

From €227 pp

15 mins from Galway Racecourse

Situated in the centre of Galway City, just steps away from the famous Eyre Square and minutes from Shop Street. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.

Irish Guineas Festival with Race and Stay

4* GALMONT HOTEL

From €270 pp

15 mins from Galway Racecourse

Situated in the centre of Galway City, a short walk away from the famous Eyre Square and minutes from Shop Street. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.

GUEST INFORMATION

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 July which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Galway 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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