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PICTURES: Cracking start to the Punchestown Festival as racegoers soak up the action

Sun and smiles all round for day one of the Punchestown Festival 2026

The atmosphere kept building throughout day one of the Punchestown Festival 2026 as racegoers continued to arrive in style to catch the action in Kildare.

From eye-catching outfits to relaxed moments around the course, our gallery captures even more of the energy from a memorable opening day.

Can you spot anyone familiar in our gallery?

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