Dublin Racing Festival
Experience the thrill of jump racing at its finest with the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown. Over two action-packed days, Ireland’s top horses, jockeys, and trainers come together for a world-class celebration of National Hunt racing.
From unmissable Grade 1 contests to future stars on the road to Cheltenham, the Dublin Racing Festival blends sporting drama with a vibrant social scene and the warm Irish hospitality Dublin is famed for.
At RacingBreaks.com, we make your trip seamless with handpicked hotels, official tickets, hospitality upgrades, and bespoke packages. Whether you’re a racing enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable weekend away, this is your chance to experience it all in style.
Official Tickets & Hospitality
As a partner of Leopardstown Racecourse we only offer official tickets & hospitality
Exclusive Events
Join us at events such as our exclusive drinks evening with our ambassador Ruby Walsh
Bespoke Experiences
Let our team of racing & travel experts build your perfect itinerary with your choice of hotel, hospitality and more.
On-site Racing Breaks Team
You’ll be joined in Dublin by our team of racing & travel experts who will be on hand to assist you 24/7 to ensure you have the best trip.
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Dublin Racing Festival Experiences
All experiences include accommodation, transfers, your choice of tickets/hospitality and more.
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
from £419 per person
Book 3 nights & receive a FREE invite to our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh!
- Return airport transfers
- Two (or more) nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary Racing Post
- Return racecourse shuttle transfers
- Weekend admission ticket
- On-site Racing Breaks staff to assist
- Great Location
- Restaurant on-site
- Popular on-site bar
- Easy Airport Access
Dublin Racing Festival Ticket Options
There are two main options for racegoers at Leopardstown during Dublin Racing Festival weekend, General Admission & Premium Level Seats.
You can choose to upgrade on one or both of the racedays, the choice is yours!
General Admission
Included as standard
General Admission tickets give access to the entire racecourse enclosure including the lower level of the Grandstand. Guests can view the Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure as well as accessing great views of the track including the Winning Post from the steps in front of the grandstand.
Premium Level Seats
Upgrade from £90 per day
Located on the third floor of the grandstand, premium level seats offer a reserved stadium seat for the day, access to the Premium Level of the Grandstand and the Circle Lounge area on the 3rd floor. This ticket also offers access to everywhere that the General Admission ticket allows you.
Dublin Racing Festival Hospitality Options
From relaxed all‑inclusive dining in marquee and pavilion settings to refined restaurant experiences with excellent views over the Leopardstown track, hospitality at the Dublin Racing Festival caters to a range of tastes and budgets. Whether you’re savouring a delicious buffet or à la carte meal with panoramic racecourse views or enjoying food and drinks with friends in a private suite or lounge, you can shape your festival weekend around exceptional hospitality and thrilling National Hunt racing action.
Molly Malones at the Pavilion
from £245
- Admission ticket
- Located in a luxurious glass fronted hospitality Pavilion offering views over the racecourse and Winning Post
- Three course buffet lunch
- Table service drinks (cash bar)
- Tipster, Racecard, TV Coverage, Tote Betting
- Private tables for groups of 10, shared tables for smaller groups
The 1888 Restaurant
from £295
- Admission ticket
- Located on the second floor of the main grandstand, right in the heart of the action
- 3 course a la carte lunch
- Full bar & waitress service
- Tipster, Racecard, TV Coverage, Tote Betting
- Private tables for groups of 10, shared tables for smaller groups
Book any 3 night experience and receive a free invitation!
Join us in Dublin on Friday evening, the night before the start of the Dublin Racing Festival gets under way, for our exclusive Racing Breaks Drinks Evening with Ruby Walsh!
RacingBreaks.com ambassador Ruby Walsh will take guests through some of the big races of the weekend and offer his expert insight & tips!
Enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness and hear from Ruby and some other special guests at this event that is exclusively for RacingBreaks.com customers.
A great way to kick off the weekend!
Immerse yourself in the races that have produced icons of jumps racing; Samcro, Supasundae, Edwulf, Arkle, Hurricane Fly Sizing John, Florida Pearl, Brave Inca, Istabraq, Moscow Flyer, Douvan, Sizing Europe and Jodami. Witness new heroes as they emerge and watch the best of talent from Ireland and Britain fight it out for two massive title – the Unibet Irish Gold Cup and the BHP Insurance Irish Champion Hurdle.
The Dublin Racing Festival will combine the best that the city has to offer over one weekend – join the party for the best of Dublin culture, music, fashion, food and jump racing that will simply take your breath away. Dazzle your senses in our jubilant celebration of Dublin with a full entertainment programme that supports culture, comedy, music, culinary delights and fashion. Savour the atmosphere that is unique only to Dublin – full of welcome, easy conversations, wit, warmth and humour.
Irish Gold Cup Day
Day One of the Dublin Racing Festival features highly anticipated four Grade One’s with the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup, the feature.
Throughout its history the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup has served as a leading trial for the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Four horses have won both events in the same year; Jodami, Imperial Call, Sizing John & Galopin Des Champs.
Irish Champion Hurdle Day
Day Two of the Dublin Racing Festival also features four Grade One’s including The Irish Champion Hurdle, among other competitive Grade 2 and Grade B Races.
The Irish Champion Hurdle has been won by some of the best Hurdlers around such as the legendary Honeysuckle from the year 2020-2022, State Man (2023) and Apple’s Jade (2019).
There is no official dress code at Leopardstown for the Dublin Racing Festival. Racegoers are encouraged to dress for the weather given the event takes place in last January / early February.
Dublin Racing Festival Raceday Timings
The below timings are based on 2026 and are subject to change.
There are regular flights to Dublin from many UK airports. Our experiences do not include flights, but they can be added to your package if required.
We book your racecourse transfers to coincide with your flight timings.
