PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
Tue 28th April - Sat 2nd May 2026
There is nothing like the Punchestown Festival A celebration of Irish Jump Racing held at Punchestown Racecourse, close to Naas in County Kildrare. Why not join us, and Race and Stay Ambassadors Patrick Mullins and Daryl Jacob this year.
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 !!
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Punchestown Festival. Our complete Race and Stay Packages start from as low as €153 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, Our Gold Cup Hooley and much more when, or after, you book.
Booking is safe and secure with us, 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 below if you do not see exactly waht you want please do contact us, we'll be delighted to help.
Punchestown Festival
The Races
Punchestown Festival runs from Tuesday 28th April to Saturday 2nd May 2026. The three best racing days to attend for race fans are the 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. 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.
Punchestown Festival
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. Racing starts at 2:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday and at 3:40pm on Friday. 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 week to make your Punchestown Festival stay with us as memorable as it can be.
Race & STAY PACKAGES
Your Choice of Stay with All You Need Included
WESTGROVE HOTEL
25 mins from Punchestown
GREAT VALUE 4*
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.
GLENROYAL HOTEL
30 mins from Punchestown
GREAT VALUE 4*
A fabulous Hotel in Maynooth town, just 30 mins from Dublin City. Quality bedrooms and Leisure Facilities with great service and dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
KILKEA CASTLE HOTEL
25 mins from Punchestown
GREAT VALUE 4*
An excellent opportunity to stay in the grounds of a real Irish Castle in one of the fabulous lodges surrounded by the Golf Course. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
BARBERSTOWN CASTLE
25 mins from Punchestown
GREAT VALUE 4*
A fabulous Hotel, close to Naas and 30 mins from Dublin City. Quality bedrooms with great service and dining options. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
LAWLORS HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
the place to stay
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.
OSPREY HOTEL
10 mins from Punchestown
naas town hotel
Ideally located right in the heart of the social hub of Naas Town within easy walking distance of Bars and Entertainment. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
K CLUB HOTEL
25 mins from Punchestown
5* luxury resort
One of Ireland's best Hotels. Set in a fabulous country estate and surrounded by two championship golf courses. Ideal for Singles, Couples and Groups.
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" 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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