Bulmers Live at Leopardstown returns this summer and is going all in on homegrown talent, championing Irish music and arts across five Thursdays throughout June and July.
Leopardstown Racecourse will welcome a line-up showcasing the best Irish music alongside exhilarating horseracing.
Kicking off on Thursday, 11th June, with a double-header of two of Ireland’s genuinely most accomplished vocalists – Róisín O and Shobsy – this is one not to be missed.
Róisín O is one of Ireland’s most accomplished female vocalists, celebrated for her powerful live performances, emotionally honest songwriting and unmistakable voice. Blending alternative pop with contemporary Irish folk influences, and drawing inspiration from artists such as Joni Mitchell, Haim and Gemma Hayes, Róisín O has established herself as one of Ireland’s most respected modern singer-songwriters.
After a whirlwind few months including performances in LA and across Europe, signing an international publishing deal, signing to influential UK Independent label SO Recordings, Shobsy released his debut EP ‘Own The Night’ last Autumn.
‘Dance Or Cry’ (the first release from the ‘Own The Night’ EP) reached Number 4 on the Influential Irish Radio Breakers Chart and achieved significant airplay on Ireland’s most listened to station RTE Radio 1 and was ‘Track of the Week’ on RTE 2fm as well as being playlisted on stations such as Sydney Radio in Australia, Radio Excalibur In Greece, KOWS 92.5 (Santa Rosa, CA) and WXDR-LP 98.9 FM (New Orleans, LA).
Shobsy recently completed a 14 date UK & European tour with SO Recordings labelmates, MY BABY in November and December, and he recently returned from LA where he was the Special Guest performer at The International Music Industry Person of the Year Award presentation to Kirk M. Sommer (WME Global Head of Music). Shobsy has performed numerous sold out shows at prestigious Irish venues over the past year including at Whelan’s, The National Concert Hall and The Academy. He was one of eight Irish acts selected to perform at SXSW in 2025 and also performed on one of the main sages at Ireland’s biggest music Festival Electric Picnic.
The following Thursday, 18th June sees Leopardstown welcome the inimitable Irish alt-pop band Soda Blonde to the stage.
Next month’s line-up welcomes all-female trad supergroup BIIRD on Thursday, 16th July.
BIIRD are an all-female trad supergroup that have been mystifying the masses with their lively, zealous set and uncompromising dedication to Irish design since their inception last year. Bringing the trad session vibe from the corner of a pub to a global audience, their energy is unmatched. This is a sisterhood born out of a shared passion for keeping the tradition of Irish music alive, giving it a new look and keeping it on its toes. When they’re performing together, a magic flows between them, and that mix of skill and sorcery make them incomparable.
After appearing on the Late Late Show in February 2025 BIIRD went on to sell out every show on their debut Irish & UK tour, including their upgraded show at Vicar St… all before even releasing any music. BIIRD then went on to play Mainstage at ATN to 15,000 adoring fans. Having recently signed up with Primary Talent as booking agents 2026 promises to be an incredible year of touring for the supergroup with an extensive Irish, UK and US tour soon to be announced, among other hugely exciting ventures.
The flock of BIIRDs is made up of Lisa on harp, banjo, vocals; Laura Doherty on fiddle and guitar; Zoran Donohoe on concertina; Sal Heneghan on fiddle and harp; Miadhachlughain O’Donnell on flute and vocals; Nicole Lonergan on fiddle; Niamh Hinchy on vocals and synth; Aoife Kelly on cello; Ciara Ní Mhurchú on fiddle; Hannah Hiemstra on drums; and Claire Loughran on fiddle and harp.
There will be a further two Bulmers Live at Leopardstown nights, on 9th and 23rd July, with music line-ups to be announced soon.
The refreshed Bulmers Live at Leopardstown site layout features a vibrant mix of entertainment beyond the main stage, including local food trucks and stalls, the Bulmers bar and garden area, street performers, buskers, trad sessions, Bodhrán workshops and more, celebrating the very best of Irish culture.
Mark Clayton, CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse, says:
“We’re really excited for this year’s Bulmers Live at Leopardstown series. We’ve secured some of Ireland’s top homegrown talent, and our aim is to create an action-packed day where racegoers can experience the very best of Irish racing, music, arts and crafts, comedy, and more”.
David Whelan, On-Trade Commercial Director, C&C Ireland commented:
“Bulmers Live at Leopardstown is a standout event within our partnership with HRI Racecourses, designed to deepen the experience for existing race fans while broadening the appeal of horse racing to new audiences. The anticipation for this event is already building and we look forward to a great summer”.
Tickets are on sale now, with incredible value packages starting from just €25 + booking fee, available here.
As always, the performances will be preceded by an excellent card of racing and a wide selection of ticket options, including the great value “Real Deal” which, at €55, includes admission, a food voucher, drink voucher, and a Tote Betting voucher. There’s The Premier Lounge at €88; Summer Party in the Pavillion from €115 per person; A Suite Deal from €125pp (min 12 guests); and The 1888 Restaurant, which offers a la carte dining at the heart of the action.
Leopardstown Racecourse is only 20 minutes from Dublin city centre on the Luas green line, with dedicated shuttle buses running from the Sandyford stop before and after racing.
Leopardstown is located off exit 14 or exit 15 on the M50 southbound or exit 15, M50 Northbound. Ample free parking is available onsite.
