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100 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, Auckland
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Mark your diaries and get ready to paint the town green because Auckland's favourite Irish Raceday is back in 2026!
It’s one of last hurrahs for the 2025/26 season and rather than simmer down as we gallop towards the season’s finishing post, we want to throw one heck of party – and we all know nobody does it better than the Irish.
The Newmarket Room (ground floor, Ellerslie Stand) is the hub of the day’s Irish festivities and the place to be if you want to fiddle de de your day away. Enjoy traditional Irish dancing, great racing and after the last race, live music which we promise will get the party started.
Plus! What Irish party is complete without a pint or two of the Emerald Isle’s finest? So naturally there’ll be plenty of Guinness on tap too, plus a few Irish food specials served up to purchase as well.
Not only this but we have plenty of grand ol’ racing on offer with the $100,000 Listed Champagne Stakes headlining the on-track action.
Best of all – the party’s on us: Yep, you heard it right. General admission into the raceday and the Irish Party is FREE.
Consider this your pot of golden goodness at the end of our racing season’s rainbow and what we’re claiming will be the highlight of your month of May.
Mark your calendar, grab your pals and enjoy the craic!
Timings listed are approximate and subject to change.
Enjoy a relaxed day at the races and join in on the fun of the Irish Party - no ticket needed
If you're bringing the younger family members, we've got their day sorted.
Free general admission will get you access to our bouncy castle and swingball sets which are free to use. (Subject to weather conditions)
We're bringing the energy after the last race with a band – and trust us, they’ll have the party well and truly started. Get ready for big beats and a soundtrack that’ll keep your feet moving long after the last race.
Playing live after the last race in the Newmarket Room (ground floor, Ellerslie Stand). All welcome. Free entry.
Catchtoe-tapping Irish Dance performances in the Newmarket Room (ground floor, Ellerslie Stand).
It’s free to watch, all are welcome – and yes, the energy is contagious.
