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Kildare Derby Festival - Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day

  • Kildare Town ( morning) and The Curragh Racecourse ( evening) Newbridge, County Kildare, R56 RR67 Ireland (map)
Photo of 2 horses racing past the Dubai Duty Free sign in the racecourse

πŸ‡πŸŽΆ Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day

What:
The highlight of the Kildare Derby Festival, combining world-class racing, live entertainment and festival celebrations.

Where:
πŸ“ The Curragh Racecourse & Kildare Town

When:
πŸ“… Sunday 28th June 2026
πŸ‡ Racing throughout the day
🎢 Live music from 5:30pm

Description:
The Kildare Derby Festival reaches its spectacular finale with Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Day at The Curragh, one of the biggest events in Ireland’s sporting calendar.

Begin the day with the Pre-Derby Brunch on the Square in Kildare Town before making your way to The Curragh for an unforgettable day of racing, atmosphere and entertainment.

The celebrations continue after racing with live music from The Tumbling Paddies, bringing the festival to a lively close.

Complimentary transport will be available between Kildare Town and The Curragh, making it easy to enjoy the full festival experience.

More Information / Booking:
Tickets and full event details are available here:
https://tickets.curragh.ie/festival-tickets/307

For full Kildare Derby Festival updates visit:
www.kildarederbyfestival.ie

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