DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

RACE AND STAY

31st Jan & 1st Feb 2026

DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL

  Sat 31st Jan & Sun 1st Feb 2026

Your Dublin Racing Festival Experience starts here.

Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Dublin Racing Festival. We have the widest range and best value packages for all or any 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 Leopardstown, Dublin's only racecourse, just 30 minutes from the airport and less from Dublin City.

There is nothing like the Dublin Racing Festival it is where all the Trainers and Jockeys and our Jump racing equine superstars compete for record prize money and prestige. A unique event with 8 Grade 1 races and a strong supporting cast of top class Jump racing over the two fabulous days giving you lots of clues for the festival meetings that follow. Great food and entertainment enhance the already electric festival atmosphere so 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 €145 per guest and include Hotel Accommodation, Breakfast, Admission Tickets and Transport. You can also add a wide range of extras like Racecourse Hospitality, Stud Tours, Golf and much more when, or after, you book. Booking is safe 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 below. If you do not see exactly what you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.

Join Us at Leopardstown

Great Value Dublin Racing Festival Packages in Ireland with Race and Stay
  • The BEST Racing
  • The BEST Value
  • The FRIENDLIEST Welcome
  • The MOST EXCITING Experience

The Racing is AMAZING

Leopardstown

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

Leopardstown

" 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.

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Race and Stay Packages with All You Need Included

Our Packages all INCLUDE
  • Your choice of stay with breakfast
  • Transport to and from the Races
  • Racecourse Admission Each Day
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4* MALDRON HOTEL

From €145 pp

20 mins from Leopardstown

Just outside of Dublin City Centre with nice accommodation and the sea front is across the read, very popular. Perfect for Singles, Couples & Groups

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4* WESTGROVE HOTEL

From €145 pp

35 mins from Leopardstown

A Town Hotel with nice accommodation and great Leisure Facilities. Pubs and Restaurants on your doorstep in Clane Town. Perfect for Couples & Groups

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4* LAWLORS HOTEL

From €160 pp

30 mins from Leopardstown

A Naas Hotel with multiple dining and leisure options and entertainment on your doorstep. Great for Groups as well as Singles & Couples

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4* TRINITY CITY HOTEL

From €170 pp

20 mins from Leopardstown

A Dublin City Centre Hotel within easy walking distance of all the bars, resturants and nightlife in Dublin. Great for Groups, Couples and Singles

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4* SPENCER HOTEL

From €170 pp

20 mins from Leopardstown

A Dublin City Centre Hotel within easy walking distance of all the bars, resturants and nightlife in Dublin. Great for Groups, Couples and Singles

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4* ROYAL MARINE HOTEL

From €174 pp

20 mins from Leopardstown

A fabulous Sea- Front hotel in the suburbs within easy walking distance of all the bars and resturants in Dun Loughaire. Great for Singles & Couples

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4* CLAYTON HOTEL

From €174 pp

5 mins from Leopardstown

THE Hotel to stay in for racing at Leopardstown. Located opposite the racecourse and only 20 mins from the City Centre. Great for all racegoers

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5* RADISSON BLU HOTEL

From €197 pp

15 mins from Leopardstown

5* Luxury located close to the City Centre in the upscale D4 area with fabulous manicured gardens. A locals favorite for dining and entertaining.

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5* THE MARKER HOTEL

From €214 pp

20 mins from Leopardstown

5* Luxury in the the new heart of the City. A fabulous location in easy walking distance or bars and restaurants Ideal for Singles & Couples.

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TOUR PACKAGES

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Dublin Racing Festival Tour Package with Race and Stay

6 NIGHT TOUR 1

31ST JAN -6TH FEB 2026

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Dublin Racing Festival, 2 Days VIP Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Willie Mullins and Gavin Cromwell Stable tours ++

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6 NIGHT TOUR 2

31ST JAN -6TH FEB 2026

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Dublin Racing Festival, 2 Days VIP Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Gordon Elliott and Henry de Bromhead Stable tours ++

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6 NIGHT TOUR 3

31ST JAN -6TH FEB 2026

WITH 4 DAYS RACING

2 Days racing at Dublin Racing Festival, 2 Days VIP Suite Hospitality at Punchestown & Fairyhouse with Jessica Harrington and Gavin Cromwell Stable tours ++

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Exciting and Great Value to Add to Your Stay

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HOSPITALITY

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Pavilion Restaurant

Located close to final bend: Includes 3 Course Buffet Lunch, Race card, Reserved seat for the day on shared tables of 10 from €220 extra pp.

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PREMIER UPGRADE

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Level 3 Main Grandstand

Upgrade your admission ticket to the 3rd Level of the main grandstand wih a Reserved Grandstand seat and more bars and dining. €120 extra pp.

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PREVIEW SHOWS

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Kildare, County KIldare

Join us at the Clayton Hotel, Leopardstown at 10am for our Preview Shows each morning. Admission is free to all Race and Stay Guests.

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PUNCHESTOWN RACES

2ND FEBRUARY 2026

Punchestown, Co. Kildare

Stay an extra night and enjoy a great days racing at Punchestown on Monday. Admission with return transport from only €70 per guest.

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