The 2025 Kildare Derby Festival hosts activities and events for all ages during Irish Derby Festival Week as we build up to 3-days of world-class racing and the 160th running of the Irish Derby on Sunday, 29th of June.

With a fantastic line up of events including a colorful Carnival through Kildare town on Sunday 22nd June, a Pooch Parade on Monday 23rd, a Derby Legends Evening on Tuesday 24th, Concert in the Cathedral with Jack L on Weds 25th and concluding with a heart thumping performance by The Whistlin’ Donkeys at the Curragh Racecourse on Sunday 29th June, there is a selection of FREE family fun and paid events throughout the weekend.

For a full list of FREE and bookable events, please visit www.kildarederbyfestival.ie