What's On Galway Race Week
at The Claregalway Hotel
The 2026 Summer Festival is scheduled from 27th July to 2nd August
Join us at the 4-star Claregalway Hotel for an unforgettable Galway Raceweek experience. Just a short drive from Galway city and Ballybrit racecourse, The Claregalway Hotel is your ideal base to enjoy all the thrills, glamour, and excitement of Ireland’s most iconic racing event.
From hassle-free race day transport, lively entertainment, and fabulous food, to prosecco brunches and exclusive themed cocktails, we’ve curated the ultimate Race Week experience right here at The Claregalway Hotel. With something happening every single day, it’s not just a place to stay — it’s the place where the celebration begins.
What's On
Hassle Free Transport
€4 Single & €8 Return (Cash Only)
Live Entertainment
7 Night Line Up
Bottomless Prosecco Brunch
Served Daily from 11am – 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Best Dressed Competition
Friday July 31st
Afternoon Tea-“Sips & Strides”
Mon-Fri, 12pm-4:30pm(must book 24hr in advance)
Race Week Dining
Food served daily from 11am-late*
Bottomless Prosecco Brunch
Kick off your Race Week mornings in style with our Prosecco Brunch in Bia & Co. Gastro Bar
Served Daily from 11am to 4pm
Booking essential!
Afternoon Tea
'Sips & Strides'
Trot in early and enjoy a stylish warm-up to the races with our themed "Sips & Strides" Afternoon Tea in the Bia & Co Gastro Bar.
Mon - Fri, 12pm-4:30pm. Must book 24hrs ahead!
Live Entertainment
Every Night
Feel the buzz of Race Week every evening with live entertainment and music from Monday through Sunday. Whether you’re celebrating a win or dancing the night away, the craic is always mighty.
Find Full Line-up Here
Hassle Free
Transport
Skip the parking headaches and enjoy direct bus access to Ballybrit Racecourse.
Catch the Race Day Shuttle right outside our door. €4 Single / €8 Return. Cash only.
Best Dressed Competition
Friday 31st July
Get glammed up for Ladies Day at Claregalway Hotel! We’ll be hosting our very own Best Dressed Competition with exciting prizes up for grabs. Snap your style, strut your stuff & join the fashion...
Race Week Dining & Cocktails
at Bia & Co Gastro Bar
Food served daily from 11am – Late*
Experience the best of Race Week dining at Bia & Co. Gastro Bar, with food served all day and into the evening. Enjoy a delicious selection of dishes from our special Race Week menu (COMING SOON) — perfect for pre-race fuel or post-race relaxation.
Pair your meal with one of our Race Week Themed Cocktails, expertly crafted to add a sparkling touch to your celebrations:
- Emerald Fizz: A fresh and vibrant cocktail with a crisp, zesty twist — the perfect refreshing sip for Race Week.
- Berry Bramble: A juicy, berry-filled favourite bursting with fruity flavours and a smooth gin finish.
- Spicy Mango Margarita: A tropical margarita with a fiery kick — sweet, refreshing and full of flavour.
- Blueberry & Elderflower Spritz: Light, sparkling and elegant with a fruity twist — the perfect summer spritz.
- Golden Hour: A tropical escape in a glass — smooth, vibrant and made for golden summer evenings.
- Ruby Martini: A stylish, fruity martini with a rich berry flavour and a refreshing finish.
Whether you’re here for dinner, drinks, or both — come for the flavour, stay for the glamour.
Galway Race Week Meetings 2026
Meetings
Monday 27th July – Opening Day 1st Race @ 5.10pm
Tuesday 28th July – Tribe Tuesday and Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap
Wednesday 29th July – Tote Galway Plate
Thursday 30th July – Guinness Galway Hurdle Day & Ladies Day
Friday 31st July – Friday’s Most Stylish
Saturday 1st August – The Weekender
Sunday 2nd August – Mad Hatter’s Family Fun Day
Book Your Stay
Galway Races 2026
27th July - 2nd Aug
Make The Claregalway Hotel your home for an unforgettable week of racing, glamour, food, music, and good times.
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