Dublin Racing Festival
Dublin Racing Festival 2027 | Official Hotel & Ticket Packages
Book official Dublin Racing Festival 2027 hotel & ticket packages from £449pp with Racing Breaks from £419pp, secured with a 10% deposit. Official tickets, transfers and hospitality options are available, and every package can be fully customised. All 3 night packages include our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh (limited spaces).
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
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Let our team of racing & travel experts build your perfect itinerary with your choice of hotel, hospitality and more.
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Dublin Racing Festival Hotel Packages
Make your Dublin Racing Festival experience even more memorable with one of our carefully curated hotel packages starting from £449 per person.
All experiences can be booked from just a 10% deposit and include accommodation, official tickets, all transfers, and optional hospitality to ensure a seamless and stress-free trip.
from £419 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
Book 3 nights & receive a FREE invite to our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh!
- Great Location
- Restaurant on-site
- Popular on-site bar
- Easy Airport Access
from £449 per person
- Return airport transfers
- Two (or more) nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary Racing Post
- Return racecourse transfers
- Weekend admission ticket
- On-site Racing Breaks staff to assist
Book 3 nights & receive a FREE invite to our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh!
- Central location
- Popular onsite restaurant
- Close to bars & restaurants
- Easy access to airport
from £899 per person
- Return private chauffeur airport transfers
- Two (or more) nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Complimentary Racing Post
- Return private chauffeur racecourse transfers
- Weekend admission ticket (hospitality upgrades available)
Book 3 nights & receive a FREE invite to our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh!
- Luxury 5* hotel
- Award winning restaurant
- Stunning rooftop bar
- Luxurious pool & spa
Dublin Racing Festival Tickets
There are two main options for racegoers at Leopardstown during Dublin Racing Festival weekend, General Admission & Premium Level Seats. Every Racing Breaks package includes a weekend admission ticket. You can upgrade on one or both days.
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
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.
The Pavilion
Last Fewfrom £245 per person
- Admission ticket
- Reserved table for the day
- Three course buffet lunch
- Table service drinks (cash bar)
- Official Racecard
- Tipster, TV Coverage, Tote Betting
- Private tables for groups of 10, shared tables for smaller groups
The 1888 Restaurant
Last Fewfrom £295 per person
- Admission ticket
- Reserved table for the day
- 3 course a la carte lunch
- Dedicated waitress / bar service
- Official Racecard
- Tipster, 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!
About the Dublin Racing Festival
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 Irish Gold Cup and the 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).
Dublin Racing Festival 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.
Dublin Racing Festival Raceday Timings
The below timings are based on 2026 and are subject to change.
Dublin Racing Festival Flights
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
General / About the Event
The Dublin Racing Festival 2027 takes place over two days: Saturday 30 January and Sunday 31 January 2027 at Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin.
The Dublin Racing Festival (often abbreviated to DRF) is Ireland’s premier mid-winter National Hunt festival. It features eight Grade 1 races across the weekend, headlined by the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup on Saturday and the Irish Champion Hurdle on Sunday. It is a key trial for the Cheltenham Festival and one of the biggest jump-racing weekends of the year.
It is held exclusively at Leopardstown Racecourse in South County Dublin (Foxrock), approximately 30 minutes from Dublin Airport and a short distance from the city centre.
It is a two-day festival (Saturday and Sunday). Many Racing Breaks customers arrive on the Friday for our exclusive drinks evening and depart on the Monday.
What are the feature races?
- Saturday: Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup (Grade 1)
- Sunday: Irish Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
There are four Grade 1 races on each day.
Based on recent years (subject to confirmation closer to the event):
- Gates typically open around 10:30–11:20
- First race usually between 12:40–13:20
- Last race mid-to-late afternoon
Exact timings for 2027 will be published closer to the event and will be confirmed in your Racing Breaks documentation.
Yes – the Dublin Racing Festival is the official name for the two-day Grade 1 meeting held at Leopardstown at the end of January.
There is no formal dress code at Leopardstown. Smart casual is recommended. Dress for the weather (late January / early February can be cold and wet) – warm layers, comfortable shoes and a good coat are essential. Many racegoers still like to dress up a little.
Yes. Children are welcome. Specific age policies for free admission can vary by year – check the latest Leopardstown information or ask our team when booking.
Leopardstown is easily reached by car (near the M50), taxi, or public transport. Most Racing Breaks packages include return airport transfers and complimentary racecourse shuttles from the hotel, so transport is taken care of.
Yes – parking is available at the racecourse (usually free or low-cost, subject to the course’s arrangements on the day).
Tickets / Hospitality
- General Admission – Included as standard. Access to the main enclosure, lower Grandstand, Parade Ring and Winner’s Enclosure.
- Premium Level Seats – Upgrade from approximately £90 per day. Reserved stadium seat on the third floor plus access to the Premium Level and Circle Lounge.
- Hospitality – Options such as Molly Malone’s at the Pavilion (from ~£245 pp) and The 1888 Restaurant (from ~£295 pp).
Yes. We offer a range of official hospitality experiences at Leopardstown that can be added to any hotel package. These typically include a multi-course lunch, race programme, tipster, tote betting and excellent viewing.
We specialise in complete hotel + ticket + transfer packages. If you only need tickets or hospitality, contact our team and we can advise on the best options.
Racing Breaks Packages, Deposits & Bookings
Typical packages include:
- Hotel accommodation (2+ nights)
- Breakfast each morning
- Official weekend race tickets
- Return airport transfers
- Racecourse transfers / shuttle
- Complimentary Racing Post
- On-site Racing Breaks staff
- Free invitation to our exclusive drinks evening with Ruby Walsh (when you book a 3-night package)
Yes. All our Dublin Racing Festival hotel packages can be secured with just a 10% deposit. The balance is due closer to the event (normally around 12 weeks before travel for international packages, or as advised on your booking confirmation). Full payment may be required if booking close to the festival.
You will receive clear payment deadlines on your booking confirmation. For most international packages the balance is due approximately 12 weeks before travel. If you book within that window, full payment is usually required at the time of booking.
No – flights are not included as standard, but we can add them if required. We time your airport and racecourse transfers to suit your flight schedule.
Absolutely. Packages are flexible – you can add extra nights, upgrade hotels, add hospitality, or request private transfers. Just let our team know what you need.
