An exhilarating festival showcasing world-class racing, with the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby as the highlight on Sunday, 29th June.
Join us for three days of thrilling racing, live music, amazing style and family fun!
The Racing
Heart pounding action, the sound of hooves thundering past, the colourful silks and mesmerising horses. You can experience it all at the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby festival!
Friday Evening
A fantastic summer race evening announcing the start of the exhilarating Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby festival!
Saturday
Including feature races The Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1), Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) and the Kildare Village Ladies Derby.
Sunday
Featuring the absolute pinnacle of the Irish Flat Racing Calendar – the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby. Nothing matches the thrill, the history and the spectacle associated with this epic race! A must visit day for the racing purist!
The After Party!
Top class performances across the three days with unforgettable evenings of singing and dancing in Champions Hall following the thrilling action on the track.
Fabulous Fashion
Get ready fashionistas! There will be some phenomenal prizes on offer on both Saturday and Sunday of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival
Summer Socialising
Let’s hope the sun shines down on the beautiful Curragh racecourse. The flowers will be in full bloom and whilst there is lots of exciting action on the track, there’s also lovely things to see and do off the track! Stroll around, revel in the exciting atmosphere, enjoy our roving performers, relax over a cocktail or a coffee and enjoy days of summer socialising.
Summer Socialising
We’re feeling nostalgic at the Curragh and for two unforgettable days on Derby Saturday and Sunday, we are reopening the old entrance to the racecourse for anybody who would like to enter under the old wrought iron canopy and beautiful wooden beams!
Park at Ballymany Hill and arrive straight into the Derby Village. Bring your friends and embrace our chill vibe for an amazing day out.
Family Fun!
What better way to celebrate Schools Out than treating the kids to a great day of entertainment. With extra entertainment on Saturday and Sunday at The Moyglare Kids Zone and some really good food offerings, there’s plenty to keep the kids happy!