Closest Hotel To
Galway Races
Galway Races Hotel
The adrenaline-pumping action, heart-stopping finishes and stunning fashion of the Galway Races are certainly not to be missed. The annual 7-day racing festival is only a furlong from Clayton Hotel Galway, the closest hotel to Ballybrit Racecourse.
Lively musical entertainment and an electric atmosphere ensure that Clayton Hotel Galway is the only place to stay or visit this summer during the Galway Races.
Premium Pre-Racing Package
We are once again offering racegoers the opportunity to upgrade a race day experience this Galway Races with our exclusive Pre-Racing Package. Whether it is for groups of friends or work colleagues, pre-racing packages are a must to enjoy the full flavour of the race day experience.
The Premium Pre-Racing Package includes a delicious two-course lunch with wine, bus transfer to/from the hotel to the racecourse, entrance ticket to the racecourse plus lots of free post-race entertainment. All this is priced at just €65 per person. Due to the popularity of the pre-racing package, pre-booking is absolutely essential.
To book a Pre-Racing Package, or for further details on the race week line-up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact our team on 091 721900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.
Live Music 2026
Monday 27th July
| Altrad | 9pm - 11pm | Main Bar |
| DJ Derek Flaherty | 11.30 | Main Bar |
| Who Knows | 9pm - 11pm | Backstage Bar |
| Sean O'Neill | 11.30pm - 1.30am | Backstage Bar |
Tuesday 28th July
| Vinnie | 9pm - 11pm | Main Bar |
| DJ Derek Flaherty | 11.30 | Main Bar |
Wednesday 29th July
| Sum Craic | 9pm - 11pm | Main Bar |
| DJ Derek Flaherty | 11.30 | Main Bar |
Thursday 30th July
| Altrad | 9pm - 11pm | Main Bar |
| DJ Derek Flaherty | 11.30 | Main Bar |
Friday 31st July
| Paul Gaughan | 9pm - 11pm | Main Bar |
| DJ Derek Flaherty | 11.30 | Main Bar |
| Hayley's Comet | 9pm - 11pm | Backstage Bar |
| Sum Craid | 11.30pm - 1.30am | Backstage Bar |
| Sean Slattery | 10.30pm - 2am | Ballroom |
Saturday 1st August
| Rhythm Galway | 3.60pm | Main Bar |
| Sean O'Neill | 9pm | Main Bar |
Sunday 2nd August
| Tony Coyne | 6.30pm | Main Bar |
| Sean O'Neill | 9pm | Main Bar |
Galway Races Hotel
Experience the excitement of the Galway Races and stay at the closest hotel to the racecourse.
Book Galway Races package today
To book a Pre-Racing Package, or for further details on the race week line-up at Clayton Hotel Galway contact our team on 091 721900 or email sales.galway@claytonhotels.com.