Two days of high-quality jumps racing in the Royal County.
WHEN IS THE NAVAN RACING FESTIVAL?
The BAR 1 Betting Navan Racing Festival returns to Navan Racecourse on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15, 2026, with two days of top-class National Hunt racing, live entertainment and plenty of off-track attractions.
Now in its fourth year, the popular two-day festival is one of the highlights of the Irish jumps racing calendar, attracting some of the biggest names in the sport.
Gates open at 10:00 on both days, with tickets available from €25 per person.
The 2026 BAR 1 Betting Navan Racing Festival takes place over two days: Saturday, November 14 & Sunday, November 15.
The opening race of the festival is due off at 11:52 am on Saturday, while Sunday’s first race goes to post at 11:40 am.
BAR 1 BETTING NAVAN RACING FESTIVAL RACE SCHEDULE
Saturday 14th November – Day 1
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 11:52 | The Kilberry Pub & Kitchen Maiden Hurdle |
| 12:27 | The Lisadell Equine Hospital Handicap Hurdle |
| 13:02 | The Hotel Park St. Johann In Tirol Austria Handicap Hurdle |
| 13:35 | The BAR 1 Betting For Auction Novice Hurdle |
| 14:07 | The Railway Bar Lismullen Hurdle (Grade 2) |
| 14:43 | The BAR 1 Betting Fortria Steeplechase (Grade 2) |
| 15:18 | The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase |
| 15:53 | The BAR 1 Betting ‘Guaranteed Overnight Prices’ (Pro/Am) Flat Race |
Sunday 15th November – Day 2
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 11:40 | The BAR 1 Betting ‘Price Boosts Across All Channels’ 3-Y-O Maiden Hurdle |
| 12:10 | The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 12:40 | The Gaeil Colmcille GAA Kells ‘Day At The Races’ Handicap Hurdle |
| 13:15 | The John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3) |
| 13:50 | The BAR 1 Betting ‘Bet €10 Get €50 Sign Up Offer’ Tara Handicap Hurdle |
| 14:25 | The Race And Stay Irish EBF Beginners Steeplechase |
| 15:00 | The BAR 1 Betting Troytown Handicap Steeplechase of €100,000 (Grade 3) |
| 15:35 | The Coolmore N.H. Sires Hurricane Lane Irish EBF Mares Flat Race |
WHAT ARE THE FEATURE RACES AT THE NAVAN RACING FESTIVAL?
The festival features three major contests across the weekend, including two prestigious Grade 2 races and the €100,000 BAR 1 Betting Troytown Chase.
Saturday’s action features the BAR 1 Betting Fortria Chase and the Grade 2 Lismullen Hurdle.
Sunday sees the running of the BAR 1 Betting Troytown Handicap Chase, one of the biggest staying handicap chases of the Irish National Hunt season.
The Troytown has developed a reputation for attracting competitive fields and providing an early-season test for horses with bigger spring targets in mind.
WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING AT THE NAVAN RACING FESTIVAL?
Plenty is happening away from the track, too.
Saturday features the Bellinter House Hotel & Spa Style Competition, with celebrity judge Mandy Maher on the lookout for the best winter racing outfits.
Live music will follow the racing across both days, with Out On Bale performing in the festival marquee on Saturday and The Sandmen taking to the stage on Sunday.
Racegoers can also enjoy the BAR 1 Betting Racing Preview Panel, where special guests will offer their thoughts and selections ahead of the day’s action.
HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS FOR THE BAR 1 BETTING NAVAN RACING FESTIVAL?
General admission tickets are available from €25 per person, with a number of hospitality options also available.
The Real Deal package offers additional value, including admission, food and drink vouchers, a racecard and a €5 betting voucher.
The Final Fence Marquee hospitality experience is also available on Sunday, featuring a reserved table overlooking the final fence and a two-course buffet lunch.
For tickets and further information, visit the official Navan Racecourse website.
WHERE IS NAVAN RACECOURSE?
Navan Racecourse is located on Proudstown Road, approximately 48 km northwest of Dublin.
There is free parking available at the racecourse, while local shuttle buses will operate between Navan town and the track throughout the festival.
With top-class racing, live entertainment and plenty of reasons to make a weekend of it, the BAR 1 Betting Navan Racing Festival promises another memorable occasion in County Meath.
