St. Patrick’s Festival 2026 — Dublin, Ireland
March 14 – March 17, 2026
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Since its inception, St. Patrick’s Festival has aimed to create a major international celebration around Ireland’s national holiday — a festival proudly owned by the Irish people. It reflects the talents and achievements of Ireland on global stages and showcases the vibrant creativity of its people across all ages and backgrounds. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries worldwide than any other national holiday, making it the day everyone wants to be Irish. Dublin transforms into an unforgettable hub of culture, energy, and joy, inviting all to join the festivities.
The festival theme for 2026 is yet to be announced, but past editions have embraced powerful concepts like “HOME,” celebrating connection and belonging through an artistic program featuring film commissions, street theatre, talks, walks, spoken word, music, Irish language, and visual art.
Festival Parade
Ireland’s leading street theatre and pageant companies create magnificent, flamboyant performances inspired by themes around home and community. The parade winds through the capital with dazzling rhythms and uplifting music that fills the streets. Join hundreds of thousands of spectators to experience this vibrant procession and cheer on the creative spirit of Ireland.
Community Arts Participation Project: City Fusion
City Fusion is the festival’s in-house community arts initiative promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity. Each year, groups from diverse backgrounds collaborate with professional artists to create a large-scale pageant. Participants learn performance skills, street theatre, dance, and circus arts before showcasing their work on March 17th.
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St. Patrick’s Festival Highlights
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