Bulmers Live at Leopardstown 2026: Soda Blonde to perform tonight

The second event in the 2026 Bulmers Live at Leopardstown series takes place this evening, June 18 – with captivating alt-pop four-piece Soda Blonde performing after the day's racing.

The line-up for the beloved Dublin racing and music series showcases some of the best homegrown talent alongside exhilarating racing action, with Róisín O and Shobsy having kicked off proceedings last week.

July's line-up features all-female trad supergroup BIIRD on Thursday, July 16, with the acts for the two further Live at Leopardstown nights, on July 9 & 23, to be announced soon.

Beyond the main stage, Bulmers Live at Leopardstown boasts a wonderful mix of local food trucks and stalls, street performers, buskers, trad session, Bodhrán workshops.

Soda Blonde's performance follows the release of their latest single, 'Suit & Tie', earlier this year. Formed in Dublin in 2019, by members of Little Green Cars, Soda Blonde have released three studio albums across their remarkable career, as well as an acclaimed live orchestral project with Ireland’s National Symphony Orchestra at Dublin’s National Concert Hall.

The band are set to embark upon their first tour of North America in September.

“We're really excited for this year's Bulmers Live at Leopardstown series," said Mark Clayton, CEO of Leopardstown Racecourse. "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.”

“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," added David Whelan, On-Trade Commercial Director, C&C Ireland. "The anticipation for this event is already building and we look forward to a great summer.”

Musical performances will be preceded by an excellent card of racing and a wide selection of ticket options, starting from just €25 + booking fee . The ‘Real Deal’, at €55, includes admission, a food voucher, drink voucher, and a Tote Betting voucher. There’s also the 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.

For more details on tickets and packages visit leopardstown.com/bulmerslive

Leopardstown Racecourse is reachable from Dublin city centre on the Luas green line, with dedicated shuttle buses running from the Sandyford stop before and after racing. The venue is located off exit 14 or exit 15 on the M50 southbound or exit 15, M50 Northbound, with ample free parking available onsite.

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