The Punchestown Festival is an annual horse racing event held at Punchestown Racecourse in County Kildare, Ireland. It is one of the major National Hunt racing festivals in Ireland.

The Punchestown Festival is known for hosting top-quality horse racing, featuring a variety of races, including championship races like the Punchestown Gold Cup and the Champion Hurdle. It attracts some of the best racehorses, jockeys, and trainers from Ireland and the United Kingdom.

In addition to the horse racing, the Punchestown Festival often includes various social and entertainment events. Attendees can experience a lively atmosphere with music, food, and other festivities. MK and Belters Only are set to headline the Punchestown summer gigs over the June Bank Holiday weekend. The US house legend will take to the stage on Saturday, June 1, before the Dublin DJs rock the racecourse on Sunday, June 2. Dom Dolla will be in attendance to support MK, while Belters Only will be joined by long-time collaborator and fellow Dub Jazzy.