27th June 2026
The Curragh
Over 160 years of
Legends & Legacy
An Exhilarating Festival of Speed, Style and Spectacle!
Set in the heart of the stunning Curragh Racecourse, the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby Festival runs from Friday 26th June to Sunday 28th June 2026, offering a three-day extravaganza that attracts racing purists, fashion lovers and families alike.
Marking a legacy that extends over 160 years, the Irish Derby is a race that continues to stand as one of the most prestigious and thrilling in the world.
Join us for three days of thrilling racing, amazing style, and the best of live Irish music with The Tumbling Paddies, The Whistlin Donkeys, and much more!
Exceptional value weekend tickets ONLY €70 now on sale!
Thrilling action on the track
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! From the very special Corinthian Challenge Race in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys fund on Friday night to the spectacle of the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby on Sunday, this is a weekend of epic racing.
Saturday racing
Including feature races The Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1), Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2) and the legendary Ladies Derby.
Full race line up yet to be confirmed.
After party with O'Driscoll's Irish Whiskey
Top class performances across the three days with unforgettable evenings of singing and dancing in Champions Hall on both Friday and Sunday following the thrilling action on the track.
As the sun sets on Friday night racing, enjoy live music with The Whistlin Donkeys in Champions Hall! Known for their unique blend of traditional Irish music and Celtic rock influences, The Whistlin Donkeys will get the Irish Derby weekend off to a thunderous start with their energetic live performance!
The Tumbling Paddies will bring what is an amazing weekend of racing and entertainment to a close on Sunday evening! Their energy-packed live shows, combined with standout original songs like Pretty Girl, Night on the Town, and their chart-topping hit The Way I Am (No.1 for 10 weeks), have earned them a loyal following worldwide. From Ireland to Dubai, Germany, Spain, and beyond, The Tumbling Paddies continue to captivate audiences with one of the most exciting live experiences around. This is your chance to see them at the Curragh!