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.
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Make your Dublin Racing Festival experience a memorable one with one of our carefully curated hotel packages.
We offer a wide range of accommodation options to suit every style and budget – all paired with official tickets, airport & race day transfers, and optional hospitality to ensure a seamless and stress-free trip.
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Hotel experiences
Clayton Hotel Leopardstown
from £399 per person
- 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 & Enclosure Options
There are two main options for racegoers at Leopardstown during Dublin Racing Festival weekend, General Admission & Premium Level Seats.
Upgrading to the Premium Level gives you a dedicated seat on the 3rd floor of the grandstand offering stunning views over the racecourse. It also gives you access to exclusive bars & lounges within the grandstand that guests with a General Admission ticket cannot access.
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
Secure your base for the day in one of Leopardstown’s popular hospitality offerings.
There are a couple of options available over Dublin Racing Festival weekend, both with fantastic views of the racing and exceptional service to ensure you are provided with the best possible experience.
Molly Malones at the Pavilion
from £245 per person
The experience includes Molly Malone’s Banquet - a delicious three-course buffet lunch showcasing the best of Irish produce - along with a race card, reserved restaurant seating for the day, and table-service drinks. A viewing lawn is also available for those who wish to step outside and soak up the racing action, with smaller parties accommodated at shared tables.
- 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 per person
The experience includes a three-course à la carte lunch, a race card, and a reserved restaurant seat for the day, making 1888 an ideal choice for those seeking comfort, atmosphere, and exceptional dining alongside top-class racing.
- 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).
Dress Code
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.
Raceday Schdule
The below timings are based on 2026 and are subject to change.
