# DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Sat Jan 31st & Sun Feb 1st 2026
The 2026 Dublin Racing Festival is the jump season's opening championships, a premier racing festival with 8 Grade 1 contests and a number of high profile Grade A and B Chases and Hurdles over the weekend. Held at Leopardstown, Dublin's only racecourse, only 20 minutes from the city centre. Why not join us, and Race and Stay Ambassadors, Patrick Mullins, Denis O'Regan and Daryl Jacob and all the equine superstars for the top class racing, craic and entertainment at one of Ireland's best race meetings.
Race and Stay™ are the only Official Guest Partner for Leopardstown Racecourse. We have the best and widest choice of Dublin Racing Festival Packages with 3 night stays starting from as low as only €143 per guest per night and one or two night stays from only €189 pp. All packages 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.
The Racing is AmaZING
On Saturday you can enjoy 4 Grade 1 races with the features being The Irish Arkle Novice Chase and the The Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup. Add to this the Listed Race and Stay Handicap Hurdle and many more top-quality contests for a great start to the weekend.
Sunday Features 4 more Grade 1 races with the The Chanelle Pharma Irish Champion Hurdle as the day's highlight. Also The Dublin Chase, Champion Novice Chase and the Champion Novice Hurdle always attract the best in the land to compete for very valuable prize money.
Patrick Mullins Says...
" I'm delighted to work with Race and Stay to welcome our many guests to this top-class festival and if previous years are anything to go by then 2026 will be another fabulous weekend. Leopardstown stages some of the best racing in Ireland and the Dublin Racing Festival is one we target with all of our best horses. The big races are very prestigious and all races over the weekend have excellent prize money on offer. A great festival, a fabulous racecourse and a very fair track to ride with a stiff finish, everyone wants to win here. I Hope to meet you there."
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TOUR PACKAGES
MEET WILLIE, GAVIN, GORDON AND HENRYJoin us on one of our GREAT VALUE exclusive Dublin Racing Festival Racing Tours and enjoy a 6 night stay with Racing at Leopardstown, Punchestown and Fairyhouse, Stable and Stud Visits, Trainer meet and greet's, Group Events and so much more with everything you need included.
Your Choice of Hotel and Package
From only € 143 pp per night
WESTGROVE HOTEL
Clane, County Kildare
35 mins from Leopardstown
A friendly Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
MALDRON HOTEL
Merrion Road, Dublin 4
15 mins from Leopardstown
BEST VALUE DUBLIN HOTEL
Ideally located on seafront in the upscale D4 area of the city. Bright and spacious rooms and great value for money. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
LAWLORS HOTEL
30 mins from Leopardstown
A fabulous Hotel ideally located in Naas Town, with lots of bars and restaurants on your doorstep. Quality rooms, Great food and good service. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
ROYAL MARINE HOTEL
Dun Loughaire, Dublin County
15 mins from Leopardstown
SEA FRONT LOCATION
A sea-front Hotel within easy walking distance of Bars and Shops. Quality Bedrooms, Food and Service with excellent leisure facilities. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
CLAYTON HOTEL
Enterprise Park, Leopardstown
FREE AIRPORT TRANSFERS SELLS OUT QUICKLY
5 mins from Leopardstown
Ideally located at Leopardstown within easy walking distance of Racecourse itself. THE place to sty for the Dublin Racing Festival. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
TRINITY CITY HOTEL
Pearse Street, Dublin City D2
25 mins from Leopardstown
CITY CENTRE LOCATION
Ideally located in Dublin City Centre within easy walking distance of the city attractions, bars and restaurants only 25 mins from Leopardstown. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
SPENCER HOTEL
Dublin City, Dublin D2
20 mins from Leopardstown
CITY CENTRE LOCATION
Ideally located on the River Liffey in Dublin City Centre. Bright and spacious rooms and great value for money. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
RADISSON BLU HOTEL
St Helens, Dublin D4
10 mins from Leopardstown
GREAT VALUE 5*
5* Luxury located close to the City Centre in the upscale D4 area with fabulous manicured gardens. A locals favorite for dining and entertaining. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
THE MARKER
Docklands, Dublin 2
35 mins from Leopardstown
CITY CENTRE LOCATION
5* Luxury in the the new heart of the City. A fabulous location within easy walking distance or bars and restaurants Ideal for Singles, Couples and Small Groups.
to ENJOY
AT LEOPARDSTOWN
Over 70,000 Happy Guests have Booked with us
Let them tell you all about their experience
" Another Fantastic weekend with Martyn and his team, extremely well organised, very friendly staff and with the normal professionalism you come to expect from Race and Stay." John Cahill - Dublin Racing Festival 2025
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WHAT YOU WANT, YOUR WAYOur "Ready-Made" Race and Stay packages suit many guests but we realise that you may want something unique and exclusive. No Problem. Our expert staff can help you design the Racing break you really want, and at great prices too. Just get in touch and we'll do the rest.
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