Kinsale Regatta Festival 2026

What to Expect

Kinsale Regatta is Ireland’s oldest regatta and one of the highlights of the summer calendar on the south Cork coast. The 2026 event marks 225 years of the tradition. Racing covers ocean yachts, mixed dinghy classes, a long-distance swim around Sandycove Island, and children’s sailing. The Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile Road Race takes place on Friday 31 July, starting at the local GAA club and finishing in the town centre. Land-based family events run throughout the weekend.

Good to Know

• Runs Friday 31 July to Monday 3 August 2026 (August Bank Holiday weekend)
• Sailing races on Sunday and Monday from 1pm off Kinsale pier
• Kinsale Regatta 5 Mile road race on Friday evening; entry via eventmaster.ie

Getting There

Kinsale is approximately 25km south of Cork city. Bus Eireann 249 runs from Cork Parnell Place; additional services operate during the bank holiday weekend.