Tramore Races 2026: Dates, Times, Tickets and Style Evening
The Tramore August Festival returns from Thursday, 13 August to Sunday, 16 August 2026, bringing four consecutive days of racing to County Waterford. If you are planning a small festival flutter, our guide to current betting bonuses in Ireland can also help you compare bookmaker offers before opening the racecards.
The programme mixes National Hunt action with Flat racing, while Saturday’s Style Evening gives the meeting its main social and fashion focus.
Tramore Races 2026 at a Glance
| Day | Gates Open | Current First Race | Current Last Race | Main Theme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 13 Aug | 3:30pm | 5:11pm | 8:18pm | Evening racing |
| Friday 14 Aug | 3:30pm | 5:05pm | 8:25pm | Evening racing |
| Saturday 15 Aug | 2:50pm | 4:50pm | 7:55pm | Style Evening |
| Sunday 16 Aug | 12:30pm | 1:45pm | 5:05pm | Festival finale |
The gate-opening times come from Tramore Racecourse, while the latest published racecards currently list the individual race times above.
Important timing note
There is currently a small discrepancy between Tramore Racecourse’s festival landing page and the more recently updated racecards. The racecourse page still shows 5:06pm on Thursday and 2:05pm on Sunday as the first races, whereas current IrishRacing cards list 5:11pm Thursday and 1:45pm Sunday.
For racegoers: use the latest racecard on the day before finalising travel times.
Thursday 13 August Race Times
Thursday opens the festival with a seven-race card combining chases and hurdles.
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 5:11 | Bar 1 Betting Rated Novice Steeplechase |
| 5:46 | O’Neill’s Bar Beginners Steeplechase |
| 6:18 | McDonald & Son Builders Maiden Hurdle |
| 6:48 | Flynn Hotel Group Handicap Hurdle |
| 7:18 | WTW Willis Rated Novice Hurdle |
| 7:48 | Bluegrass Horse Feeds Handicap Hurdle |
| 8:18 | Conor Lannen Country Store Ladies Maiden |
The current card is scheduled to begin at 5:11pm and finish at 8:18pm.
Friday 14 August Race Times
Friday remains firmly on the National Hunt side, with seven races from early evening.
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 5:05 | Seamus Byrne Electrical Steeplechase |
| 5:40 | I.P.R.S. Handicap Steeplechase |
| 6:15 | Majestic Hotel Maiden Hurdle |
| 6:50 | John Fairbrother Memorial Mares Handicap Hurdle |
| 7:25 | Walsh Butler Electrical Mares Maiden Hurdle |
| 7:55 | Comeragh Veterinary Kilmackthomas Handicap Hurdle |
| 8:25 | Clem Jacob Hire Flat Race |
The current Friday card runs from 5:05pm to 8:25pm.
Saturday 15 August: Tramore Style Evening
Saturday is likely to attract the broadest crowd of the four days.
Tramore officially bills the fixture as August Day 3 – Style Evening, describing it as one of the racecourse’s most fashionable dates of the year, combining racing with a strong social element.
The Style Evening has also been promoted during the season in races carrying the Waterford Castle and Resort Style Evening August 15th name.
Saturday race times
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 4:50 | Irish EBF Fillies Maiden |
| 5:25 | Griffin Auctioneers Maiden |
| 5:55 | Morris DIY Rated Race |
| 6:25 | Strand Inn Dunmore East Handicap |
| 6:55 | Perennial Freight Handicap |
| 7:25 | Brennan’s Pharmacy Handicap |
| 7:55 | Dan Cowman Memorial Handicap |
Saturday is a Flat card, beginning at 4:50pm and finishing at 7:55pm.
What to wear for Tramore Style Evening
There is no need to turn racewear into a costume.
For a summer evening meeting, the strongest approach is usually:
- Smart summer tailoring
- Dresses or coordinated separates
- Comfortable footwear suitable for several hours at a racecourse
- A jacket or outer layer for later in the evening
- One distinctive accessory rather than an overloaded outfit
The racecourse’s own message is simple: dress to impress.
Sunday 16 August Race Times
Sunday changes the rhythm completely, with an afternoon card and an earlier finish.
| Time | Race |
|---|---|
| 1:45 | Tramore Directors Maiden Hurdle |
| 2:20 | Frank Gillane Memorial Handicap Hurdle |
| 2:55 | Frank King Memorial Maiden Hurdle |
| 3:30 | Victoria House Tramore Mares Beginners Steeplechase |
| 4:05 | McCarthy’s Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Steeplechase |
| 4:35 | Heinz Pollmeier Memorial Handicap Steeplechase |
| 5:05 | Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race |
The latest Sunday card starts at 1:45pm and runs through to 5:05pm.
Tramore Races Tickets
General admission information currently listed by Racing Post puts standard admission at €15, with a reduced rate of €10 for OAPs and students.
Tramore directs customers to its official online ticketing route for August Festival tickets and recommends booking through the racecourse rather than relying on third-party sellers.
Hospitality options
For anyone looking for more than standard admission, the racecourse currently advertises:
| Package | Price | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Punter Pack | €40 pp | Admission, food voucher, drinks voucher, racecard |
| Graun Hill Hospitality | €49–€99 pp | Three courses, reserved table, table bar service |
Getting to Tramore Racecourse
Tramore Racecourse is at Graun Hill, Tramore, Co. Waterford and sits roughly a 15-minute drive from Waterford city.
The racecourse provides on-site parking, while regular public transport connects Waterford and Tramore. The nearest rail station is Waterford, after which visitors can continue by bus or taxi.
For the Friday and Saturday evening meetings in particular, allowing extra time around arrival and departure is sensible.
Betting at the Tramore August Festival
A four-day Tramore meeting gives punters plenty of choice, but there is little reason to force bets into every race.
The mix of tight turns, undulations and an uphill finish makes Tramore an unusual track, particularly over jumps. The racecourse describes its National Hunt circuit as just over seven furlongs, with sharp bends and significant changes in elevation.
What to check before betting
- Course form
- Going
- Market movement
- Each-way terms
- Non-runners
