Kildare Derby Festival with Outdoor Cinema

What to Expect

The Kildare Derby Festival returns for a spectacular week packed with world-class horse racing, live entertainment, family activities, street carnivals, and outdoor cinema screenings. The festival celebrates the Irish Derby, one of the highlights of the Irish sporting and social calendar.

Good to Know

Festival runs from Tuesday 23rd June to Sunday 28th June 2026. Features outdoor cinema as part of the broader entertainment programme alongside racing events, live music, and food. Specific film titles and screening times for the outdoor cinema to be confirmed.

Getting There

Festival takes place in Kildare town, accessible from Dublin via the M4 and M7 motorways.