The Gallagher Dublin Horse Show, an iconic equestrian event, will be held from August 5 to 9 at the RDS Showgrounds, located in the heart of Dublin, Ireland. Considered one of Ireland's biggest sporting, social and family events, the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show attracts over 110,000 visitors each year from all over Ireland and beyond.
With almost 150 years of history, this 5-star equestrian show celebrates Ireland's affinity with the horse. It showcases the very best in sport horse breeding, nurtures future equestrian stars and promotes show jumping to the highest standards.
The highlight of the event is undoubtedly the Rolex Grand Prix of Irland, to be held on Sunday August 18 in the RDS Main Arena. Offering one of the best grass competition tracks in the world, the Dublin Grand Prix, first held in 1934, has a rich history. Equestrian legends such as Eddie Macken, John and Michael Whitaker, Nick Skelton, Jessica Kuerten, Lauren Hough, Bertram Allen and Kent Farrington have all made their mark on its prestigious record of achievements.
The RDS is a social impact organization whose mission is to inspire, enable and promote positive change. The RDS Foundation offers programs, scholarships and activities throughout Ireland in five priority areas, including equestrianism. The Gallagher Dublin Horse Show is the flagship event of the RDS Foundation program.
Attend the Rolex Grand Prix of Ireland, the must-see event and flagship of the Rolex Series, and experience the excitement and magic of riding at its best.
“The 2026 programme brings together the absolute best of international and Irish competition. With highlights including the Nations’ Cup, the Puissance, and the Rolex Grand Prix, we are delivering a week of top-level sport that reflects both the tradition and the ongoing strength of the Gallagher Dublin Horse Show.”
The Dublin Horse Show is one of those events you put on your bucket list — my husband, Nick Skelton, won it five times — so I’m absolutely thrilled. Alan Wade built a course that was both delicate and fair, where you had to be perfect to jump clear. I was lucky to go towards the end, which gave me the chance to watch the others and decide exactly on my strategy. Bisquetta was ready and brilliant. She’s very brave, very diligent, and this year she has really stepped up. She does have her little quirks — she’s terrified of other horses — but none of that affects her in the ring. In the stable, she’s adorable, and after today she might just become even more of a princess.
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