St Patrick’s Day Festival Dublin 2026
St Patrick’s Day Festival Events
St Patrick’s Day Parade 2026
Join us on the streets of Dublin for the spectacular National St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 12pm on Monday March 17 2026!
The National St. Patrick’s Day Parade really is the centre of the world on St. Patrick’s Day – a genuinely bucket-list worthy adventure in Ireland’s capital city, which lies at the heart of the global celebration of our Irish culture, heritage and people.
Join over half a million spectators who gather each March to witness over 3,000 Parade participants including marching bands from all across the globe in a thunderous display of music and pageantry, extravagantly dressed performers, troupes of colourful, cascading dancers and a spectacular display of extravagant floats as they wind their way through the historic streets of Dublin.
With a bursting sense of raucous celebration firmly at its core, the Parade proudly showcases the spark of creativity, imagination, laughter and joy that our wonderful people are so widely known for.
The theme of this year’s Festival and Parade is ‘Roots’, which represents the unique traditions and myths of Ireland and of Irish people. It’s what sets us apart and what brings us together, and oftentimes it’s the reason that people from all over the world have a special place in their hearts for Irish people, place and culture.
You don’t need a ticket to enjoy the parade just pick a spot along the route! If you would like a special seat there are a limited number of tickets available for the grandstand seats!
Route of The St Patrick’s Day Parade
The St Patrick’s Day Parade leaves Parnell Square North at 12 noon. It takes approximately 2 hours to pass and finishes at Kevin Street at 2pm.
Check here for further details and Parade Route
Getting To The St Patrick’s Day Parade
Family Fun Tip – Based on the experience of previous years, it is probably advisable to take public transport to the parade as there will be both road and parking restrictions to facilitate the events taking place.
With a bursting sense of raucous celebration firmly at its core, the Parade proudly showcases the spark of creativity, imagination, laughter and joy that our wonderful people are so widely known for.
St Patrick’s Day Festival Dublin
St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin brings the nation alive, and promises lively days and nights of free celebrations and encompasses a feeling of what it means to be or just feel Irish
A huge number of events are planned across the capital city and the rest of the country and many are free. From céilís to treasure hunts, funfairs to comedy, there is something for every member of the family. The festivities culminate on 17 March, St Patricks Day with the traditional parade.
Here are some of the exciting events in this year’s St Patrick’s Festival in Dublin –
Dublin City Council St.Patrick’s Festival Family Village
Saturday 14th – Monday 16th
Wood Quay Amphitheatre
Dublin City Council St.Patrick’s Festival Treasure Hunt
Saturday 14th
Civic Offices Wood Quay
Circus Fergus
Saturday 14th and Monday 16th
Barnardo Square, Wolfe Tone Park
Bricí Spraoi
Saturday 14th – Monday 16th
Wood Quay Amphitheatre
Abbey Theatre Tours
Sunday 15th
Check out what else is going on in Dublin town this St. Patrick’s Festival
