St. Patrick's Festival Dublin 2026
Sat, 14 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Dublin
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St Patrick's Festival
Every year, the capital comes alive for the St Patrick's Festival. Get ready to celebrate with colourful floats and street performances at the annual parade, family-friendly activities and toe-tapping gigs across Dublin.
Festivals and events coming up
The Plough and The Stars
Tue, 3 Mar - Thu, 30 Apr
Abbey Theatre
TheatreThe Bloody Stream Shenanigans!
Fri, 13 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
The Bloody Stream
Traditional Irish MusicIntroduction to Enamel Workshop
Sat, 14 Mar - Sat, 21 Mar
Silver Works
EventsThe Crucible - The Gaiety Theatre
Mon, 9 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
The Gaiety Theatre
TheatreJoe Stilgoe and the RTÉ CO Present: A Night at the Movies
Thu, 12 Mar 20:00
National Concert Hall
Live music & gigsMike Rice
Fri, 13 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Vicar Street
ComedyCity Funfair
Sat, 14 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar
Custom House Quay
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- St Patrick's CathedralChurches & religious sites
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- Jameson Distillery Bow St.Food & drink tours
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- DoDublin ToursCity tours
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- Pearse Lyons DistilleryBreweries & distilleries
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