Fairyhouse Winter Festival 2026

What to Expect

The Fairyhouse Winter Festival on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026 is Ireland’s biggest and most popular winter racing weekend. The two-day fixture features Grade 1 jumps races including the Bar One Racing Hatton’s Grace Hurdle, the Bar One Racing Drinmore Novice Chase, and the Grade 2 Bar One Racing Royal Bond Novice Hurdle. The festival draws large crowds and is a key stepping stone for horses heading to Cheltenham.

Good to Know

• Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November 2026, Fairyhouse Racecourse, Ratoath, Co. Meath.

• Grade 1 races on both days - major National Hunt jumping festival.

• Book tickets in advance at fairyhouse.ie.

• Hospitality packages available.

Getting There

Fairyhouse Racecourse is in Ratoath, Co. Meath, approximately 25km north of Dublin city centre off the M2 motorway.