Festival Line-up Day 1

Leopardstown, Saturday 14th September 2024

World Class Racing

Day 1 features five Group Races including the world class Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes. Come and see the best Irish and international flat horses in action. 

drive, try & race - premium experience 

Come and celebrate an incredible weekend of sport under one roof at the Leopardstown Pavilion with our new and unique sports hospitality package featuring stars of Golf, Rugby and Racing! Last year, we were joined by Shane Crosse, Eamonn Darcy and Sean Cronin to preview all the sports action of the day - Racing, Golf and the Rugby World Cup. Last year's package included: admission, reserved table, afternoon BBQ, Tipster, all the sports on the big screen and live music after racing. €120 per person. Check back soon for more information and to View Package.

 

music line-up 

Keeping the energy high last year was hitmaker Mark McCabe who headlined the entertainment at Leopardstown on Day 1, joined by Bazza Band and DJ Lance West who kept the party going all day. This year's line up to be announced soon, but sure to be just as exciting as last year! Get ready to Sing-A-Long around the parade ring with your favourite classic tunes.

'from the horses mouth' expert panel  

To kick off the day, we were joined before racing by the Paddy Power panel that previewed the sports of the day - with expert knowledge on top horse, golfers to follow and how Ireland fared at the Rugby World Cup!

sports on screens  

For the sports fans! Don't miss any of the sporting action during racing, with the Irish Open on large screens around the enclosure and bars throughout the day.