Over 120,000 expected to attend 2026 Dublin Horse Show
Over 120,000 people are expected to attend the 2026 Dublin Horse Show, which gets under way at the RDS today.
The 2026 Dublin Horse Show, set to commence at the RDS today, anticipates over 120,000 attendees. This edition will debut the Laya Arena, a grandstand capable of holding 6,775 spectators. The show encompasses 160 classes and competitions, ranging from showjumping and showing to performance and breeding events. Additionally, native breed classes for Irish Draughts and Connemaras, alongside equine-assisted therapy demonstrations, will be featured.
Among these, the €1 million Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland stands out as the largest individual prize fund in Irish equestrian sport. Across the five-day event (5-9 August), an Aga Khan exhibition will be held in the main hall of the RDS to mark the centenary of the Nations Cup, whose winners receive the Aga Khan Trophy. This inaugural year will also see the introduction of an Elite Showjumping Foal Sale, attracting buyers from around the globe to bid on some of the finest foals in the country.
Show Director Fiona Sheridan emphasized that the event unites the best of international and Irish competition, featuring highlights such as the Nations Cup, the Puissance, and the Rolex Grand Prix. An adult general admission ticket costs €30 plus a booking fee.
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