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Racing Fashion Weekly

You are invited · Jul 27–Aug 2, 2026

Galway Races Summer Festival

Ballybrit Racecourse, Galway, Ireland

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Competitive Chic – vibrant outfits, avant-garde millinery

Galway Races Summer Festival

what to wear

The dress code

Dress standard
Smart
Millinery
encouraged

Women

Ireland biggest racing festival. Mix of glamour and Irish charm.

Required

  • Smart racing attire

Encouraged

  • Statement millinery
  • Colourful styling
  • Irish designers

Leave at home

  • Very casual wear

Men

Smart casual to formal.

Required

  • Smart casual minimum

Encouraged

  • Suit
  • Smart separates

Leave at home

  • Very casual wear

Weather

Late July/August - 16-20°C. Irish summer, rain always possible.

Check the official details before you go: galwayraces.com ↗

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