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12th June 2025
2025 bULMERS LIVE SERIES
Tickets From €30 – Buy Online For The Best Value!
Celebrate Irish culture live at Bulmers Live at Leopardstown, kicking off June 12th and running through June to July 2025! This year’s refreshed series features 5 nights of exciting action, blending top-class racing, music & Irish fun for unforgettable summer nights under the stars.
Immerse yourself in the Best of Irish with thrilling horse races, electrifying live performances, and a vibrant festival atmosphere that lets you truly experience Irish heritage.
Hospitality options available for groups of all sizes—whether you're planning a casual evening or a VIP experience. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a complimentary shuttle bus to and from the venue.
Grab your tickets today and be part of one of Ireland’s most exciting summer events!
For hospitality queries, please contact [email protected] or 01-2890500.
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This year, Bulmers Live at Leopardstown is going all in on homegrown talent championing Irish music, arts, and businesses.
The refreshed site layout will feature a vibrant mix of entertainment beyond the main stage, including local food trucks and stalls, the Bulmers bar and garden area, street performers, comedy, buskers, and a dedicated games zone. Hurricane’s Bar will host open mic nights, trad sessions, and a Gaeilgeoir Corner, celebrating the very best of Irish culture. As part of their commitment to supporting Irish talent, Bulmers Live at Leopardstown will have a dedicated stage to showcase upcoming talent.
Elevate your race day with hospitality and corporate entertainment
Formal & Informal Hospitality Options For You To Enjoy
Starting from €110pp
From the thrill of horseracing to the excitement of live music, we have a range of dining experiences at Bulmers Live At Leopardstown, whether your group is 2 or 22 and more! Elevate your evening at Leopardstown at a hospitality location suitable to your particular group and enjoy a range of menu options in comfortable and relaxing surroundings, ensuring a fun and memorable race night!
FAQs
Gates typically open 2 hours before the first race. Bands come on start 10 minutes after the last race. Bars closes at 11pm, with event close at 11.30pm. Times are approximate.
We offer an advance online price on general admission tickets for €30 + booking fee. Ticket prices increase €5 to gate price midnight before each fixture. These can be bought online or at the ticket desk at the racecourse. E-tickets will allow for quicker access to the racetrack, particulaly on busy days.
Yes, all admission tickets include live performances after racing.
Yes, you can leave your car overnight. Please note that vehiles and contents are parked at owner's risk.
Gates to the car park will be locked, but we have 24 hour security on site to provide access. A contact number will be on our gates.
Gates to the car park will be locked, but we have 24 hour security on site to provide access. A contact number will be on our gates.
It is best to take J15 Exit off the M50 (Carrickmines Exit) and park in Car Park G, to avoid congestion on the Leopardstown Road. Expect heavy delays on J14.
We can track orders through order ID and email. Please call our office on 01-2890500 or email [email protected] for support.
Car parking is free and we provide a free shuttle from all Leopardstown car parks.
A complimentary shuttle bus service is offered on all race meetings from the Sandyford Luas stop before and after racing. No booking required. Last shuttle leaves Leopardstown at 11.30pm from Car Park A.
We also offer a free return bus from Naas via the Red Cow - pick up outside Haydens Pub in Naas and returning from Leopardstown. For times and to reserve your seat on our ticket widget. Online booking fee applies.
Getting to and from leopardstown
FREE SHUTTLE BUSES
- Return bus from Naas via the Red Cow - pick up outside Haydens Pub in Naas and returning from Leopardstown (please reserve your seat under 'General Admission/Hospitality' in the ticket widget below).
- There will be shuttle buses running between the Sandyford Luas Stop and Leopardstown all evening (no pre booking required).
- Enjoy Bulmers Responsibly. Visit drinkaware.ie.
