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Punchestown Festival
Tue 27th April - Sat 1st May 2027
Great Value Punchestown Festival Packages
There is nothing like the Punchestown Festival 5 Days of top class racing held at Punchestown Racecourse, close to Naas in County Kildare. Join us and our ambassador Patrick Mullins and enjoy all the Cost Savings and benefits of the Punchestown and Race & Stay Partnership.
The fabulous 5 days of Fashion, Food and Fun, over 30 exciting races, including 12 Grade 1 contests with over 3.5M Euros in prize money create a true festival atmosphere. Punchestown Festival is also our end of season Championships where Champion, Owner, Trainer and Jockeys are crowned. This is the perfect week to enjoy a top quality racing break with us in Ireland. Do Not Miss it !!
Our NEW 2027 Punchestown Festival Race and Stay™ Packages are now on sale with our early bird pricing until June 2026. Get them now before they are gone.
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
Race and Stay Ambassador Patrick Mullins says: "The Punchestown Festival is an institution in Ireland, it is where we try to run all of our good ones and every race at Punchestown is fiercely competitive. The Racecourse is a galloping, right handed, undulating course with a slightly uphill finish where you have to make sure you time your challenge well. "
COMPLETE PACKAGES
Race and Stay
Everything You Need
All of our packages include: Hotels, Tickets, Transport and you are welcome to add anything else you may like to experience during your stay.
Special Events
Behind the scenes Tours, Stud and Stable Visits and much more are available to you INCLUDED in our Race and Stay Tour Packages
Top Class Service
With the power of Punchestown and Race and Stay you are guaranteed the very best prices, service and fun for the festival
Great Value
We have designed exclusive packages for our guests, and at great rates with your choice of stay from 1 night to a whole week!
PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
Good to know
Punchestown Racecourse is located close to the vibrant town of Naas in County Kildare. Located only 35 minutes from Dublin Airport and set in a 500 acre plot Punchestown is the home of Irish National Hunt Racing. The Festival is our end of season Championships where Irish Champion Owner, Trainer and Jockeys are crowned.
Racing takes place at Punchestown on 22 days per year and outside of the main festival at the end of April there are several other important races and events that take place. The Premiere Festival (previously the Winter Festival) takes place in mid-November and features the iconic John Durkan Chase and The important Morgiana Hurdle. Both Grade 1 contests. The Premiere weekend is another great option for guests to enjoy and with packages available from only £140pp, great value too.
Punchestown has a great connection with our local community and often makes racing more accessable to all with great discounts or even free entry on selected race days. Racing at Punchestown is always fun, exciting and a very comfortable experience for guests with plenty of space, great viewing, top quality food, drink and service. Not to mention excellent value for money. If you are interested in any other race meeting at Punchestown please do get in touch. Our team will be delighted to help.
Punchestown Festival Races
Punchestown Festival runs from Tuesday 27th April to Saturday 1st May 2027. Racegoers love the first 3 days. Tuesday, for the iconic Punchestown Champion Chase. Wednesday for the Punchestown Gold Cup, the highlight of the week, and Thursday For the Stayers Hurdle. If you are going for more of a party type experience then Friday and Saturday are for you. With valuable prizes on offer more UK runners are attending which makes the races even more exciting.
Punchestown - Day 1
Tuesday 27th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
The first day of the festival includes the Champion Chase and several other Graded Races to enjoy.
Punchestown - Day 2
Wednesday 28th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the highlight of the week, the Punchestown Gold Cup and several other Grade 1 contests.
Punchestown - Day 3
Thursday 29th April
Coach Departs 12:30pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today features the Stayers Hurdle and other valuable races on the card .
Punchestown - Day 4
Friday 30th April
Coach Departs 13:45pm
First Race 15:40pm
Last Race 19:30pm
Coach Departs 20:10pm
Today features the Irish Champion Hurdle and is also Ladies Day.
Punchestown - Day 5
Saturday 1st May
Coach Departs 13:00pm
First Race 14:30pm
Last Race 18:30pm
Coach Departs 19:10pm
Today is the finale of the festival week with many high class races to enjoy.
The Experience
Punchestown Festival is renowned for an electric atmosphere, thrilling, top class, jump racing and a fabulous vibe post racing in Naas Town, the social hub of the festival week. Punchestown is all about the races but plenty of space, Top quality Hospitality, Casual food and plenty of Bars and Toilets on course make it a very comfortable guest experience. 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 racing begins. We always run special events throughout the week to make your Punchestown Festival stay with us as memorable as it can be.
PUNCHESTOWN HOSPITALITY
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We have some great complete packages but if you WANT TO ADD Hospitality.
Our 2027 Hospitality Packages will be available after May this year. Enquire NOW
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