Punchestown Festival

At Punchestown Racecourse

The 2025 Punchestown Festival will be held at Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare from Tuesday, April 29th, to Saturday, May 3rd.

As the grand finale of Ireland's jump racing season, the festival offers another chance for top competitors from Cheltenham, Fairyhouse, and Aintree to go head-to-head. Attendees can look forward to an electrifying atmosphere, exhilarating jumps racing, delicious food, stylish fashion, and a vibrant post-racing scene in the surrounding towns.

Racegoers can enjoy access to the paddock, saddling area, grandstand, trackside lawns, and a variety of bars and food outlets, bringing them close to all the action. There are also numerous options to enhance your experience with upgrades.

Explore everything the Punchestown Festival has to offer and enjoy an unforgettable day out!

TUESDAY 29th APRIL

The opening day of the Festival is one for the real racing fans with three brilliant Grade 1 contests featuring the William Hill Champion Chase. Festivities get underway throughout the enclosure with live music, great food and wonderful style.

WEDNESDAY 30th April

Taking centre stage on day two is the prestigious Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup. The festivities continue with live music, fashion and the brilliant atmosphere spills out from the bars and eateries around the enclosure.

THURSDAY 1st MAY

On day three it's all about stamina in the feature Ladbrokes Champion Stayers Hurdle. Plus you don't want to miss the La Touche cross country race - it never fails to deliver a thrilling finish. The social side of the festival steps up a gear on Thursday as the party atmosphere builds.

FRIDAY 2nd MAY

Friday is widely considered to be the social highlight of the Festival. On the track current, past and potential champion hurdlers meet in the Paddy Power feature while the Bollinger Best Dressed event takes place in the champagne garden.

SATURDAY 3rd MAY

Saturday is the ultimate wrap party with people travelling from all over Ireland and beyond to celebrate the achievements of Irish jump racing as the season champions are crowned. There's also plenty of entertainment for young racing fans in the Junior Jockey Club Fun Zone.

TRAVEL INFORMATION

There is a shuttle service from Poplar Square and Ulster Bank South Main Street in Naas each day and from Dublin City Centre. For more information click here.

Taxis can drop and collect fares directly at the main entrance of Punchestown Racecourse, plus there is ample parking on site.