PUNCHESTOWN FESTIVAL
Tue 28th April - Sat 2nd May 2026
Your Punchestown Festival Experience starts here.
Race and Stay are the only Official Guest Partner for The Punchestown Festival. We have the widest range and best value packages for all or any 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 Punchestown Racecourse, close to Naas in County Kildare, just 30 minutes from Dublin.
There is nothing like the Punchestown Festival it is where all the Trainers and Jockeys and our Jump racing equine superstars compete for record prize money and prestige. Punchestown Festival is our end of season Championships where Champion, Owner, Trainer and Jockeys are crowned. With over 30 exciting races to enjoy, including 12 Grade 1 contests and over 3.5M Euros in prize money on offer with great food and entertainment there is always an electric festival atmosphere. 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 €144 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, 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.
Join Us at Punchestown
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. Racing starts at 2:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday and at 3:40pm on Friday, the busiest day. With valuable prizes on offer Punchestown Festival continues to attract more and more UK runners which makes the races even more exciting.
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. 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.
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CHARITY GOLF DAY
27TH APRIL 2026
The K Club, County Kildare
Join us and racing personalities at The K Club. Playing the Ryder Cup Course with all proceeeds going to the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund. €220pp
PUNCHESTOWN PREVIEW
28TH APRIL 2026
Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Join us on Tuesday Morning at 11am for our famous preview show featuring Trainers, Jockeys and racing personalities. Free to all guests
GOLD CUP HOOLEY & BBQ
29TH APRIL 2026
Lawlors Hotel, Naas
Join us on Wednesday night after racing for a great night of Irish music and Dancing with our famous BBQ supper. Cost is €60 per guest.
IRISH NATIONAL STUD TOUR
29TH & 30TH APRIL 2026
Kildare, County KIldare
Enjoy a morning at one of our VIP Irish National Stud Tours where you can meet the Living Legends and enjoy the Racehorse Experience. Cost €70 pp
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What Our Guests Say
ABOUT US
" Hi Martyn What an absolutely fantastic time we had from pickup till we were dropped back off at the airport. You and your team were amazing. The trips were fab; we met some great people and made friends we will keep in contact with. So many laughs, and so many memories made that will stay with us. Again thank you for everything - nothing was too much trouble. " Tracey