Wexford Racecourse

28/08/2026

Music, cocktails, 1950s style and the world premiere of Colm Tóibín’s joyous and deliciously racy The First Festival!

We are turning back the clock 75 years to where it all began, and we want you to be part of the magic! On Monday, 19th October, Wexford Festival Opera invites you to step into an era of fabulous fashion, swing rhythms, and vintage glamour. This isn't just an opera night performance, it’s a 1951 time capsule experience!

🍹The Pre-Opera Vintage Reception

We would love you to arrive early to soak up the nostalgic atmosphere and get into the spirit of the occasion. We will have iconic 1950s music playing throughout the foyer with specially crafted vintage cocktails before the curtain goes up.

💃The Dress Code: Fabulous Fifties

To help us recreate the magic of 1951, we invite you to dress up in the style of the decade. We would love to welcome your creativity, whether you fancy a playful nod to the era with poodle skirts and classic pearls, want to channel a dapper, slicked-back look, or just want to add a retro twist to your favourite outfit. We cannot wait to see the foyer filled with magnificent 1950s flair.

🎭The Opera: 'The First Festival'

The centrepiece of the evening is the world premiere of Colm Tóibín’s joyous and deliciously racy one-hour opera, sung in English. Commissioned especially for Wexford Festival Opera’s 75th anniversary, The First Festival tells a story of love, music and a community changed forever by the arrival of opera. The work reunites celebrated novelist Colm Tóibín with his longtime collaborator, composer Alberto Caruso, in a tribute to the people, personalities, and audacious spirit from which the Festival was born in the Southeast of Ireland.

Join us for our 1950s theme night. Tickets are available from €20 to €60. Don't miss out!

🎟 https://bit.ly/TheFirstFestival

28/08/2026

The eight-year-old Femme Magnifique keeps the fine run rolling since arriving at the Harry Kelly yard with victory in our feature €25,000 Brendan Cullimore Electrical Rated Novice Chase 👏

28/08/2026

A great win in the fifth race for Something Fabulous ridden by Alex Harvey and trained by John C McConnell. Congratulations to the winning connections.

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28/08/2026

Congratulations to the winning connections of Sekakarma winner of the fourth race. Trained by W M Roper. Ridden by Darragh O Keefe on his second win here today.

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28/08/2026

A tremendous win in the third race for Boola Times ridden by Darragh O Keefe. Trained by David Kenneth Budds. A huge congratulations to the winning connections.

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28/08/2026

A great win for Cool Summer in the second race here today. Trained by Miss Hilary McLoughlin ridden by Philip Enright. Congratulations to the winning connections.

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28/08/2026

Congartulations to the winning connections of Game Point winner of the first race. Trained by R P Cody and ridden by Paddy Cody.

28/08/2026

Game Point runs out an impressive winner of our opening Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle for Paddy and Ray Cody

28/08/2026

Ready for go here today at Wexford racecourse.
🏇 First race today at 3.40.
🏇 Last race at 7.38.
🏇 The going is good.
🏇 Buy your tickets online or at the gate.
Come join us today for a great day of racing here in the sunny south east.

23/08/2026

Gather your friends and colleagues for a fun evening out at Wexford Races Fri. 28th August
⏰️🏇First Race 3.40pm
⏰️🐎Gates Open 1.30pm
🏇🏇Last race 7.38pm
Food on the go, carvery, drinks🥂🍺🍷music👏👏 early bird tickets wexfordraces.ie. #

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