15th ANNUAL PATRIOT PLACE IRISH FESTIVAL
Saturday, March 21st, 2026
For the 15th year, Patriot Place invites you to grab your green and celebrate the joys of Irish culture, as Irish Festival returns on Saturday, March 21 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. This popular, family-friendly event is a staple of St. Patrick’s celebrations and is free and open to the public.
The festivities get underway with a special Irish breakfast beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Twenty8 Food and Spirits (located within the Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel), complete with a live harpist. The celebration will also include Irish step dancing, as well as live performances by popular Irish musicians including Devri, Jenny’s Chickens, the Fenian Sons, and many more. The Irish Festival will also feature themed activities, face painting, photo opportunities and more. Adding to the fun, the Irish Vendor Village returns with a collection of authentic Irish merchants with apparel, gifts and other specialty items available for purchase.
This year’s festivities will feature all the hallmarks that make Irish Festival unforgettable: Irish step dancing, incredible live music, family-friendly themed activities, traditional Irish merchandise and more.
The Patriot Place North Marketplace will be transformed, featuring a variety of indoor and outdoor activities and performances throughout the day. Six String Grill & Stage, the Harp and Splitsville Luxury Lanes will all play host to live musical performances during Irish Festival that will continue into the evening, while the Dean College Stage will host captivating Irish step dancing performances from talented local groups that that are a signature part of Irish Festival. Adding to the festivities will be the Old Colony Highland Pipe Band and Kilted Colin performing throughout Patriot Place, an assortment of authentic Irish vendors, a variety of family-friendly activities and more.
2026 IRISH FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
| TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
| 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM | Harpist Áine Minogue | Twenty8 Food and Spirits |
| 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | The Fenian Sons | Six String Grill & Stage |
| 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Jenny’s Chickens | Six String Grill & Stage |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Devri | Six String Grill & Stage |
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Erin’s Guild Band | Six String Grill & Stage |
| 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Sullivan-Stewart School of Irish Dance | The Dean College Stage |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Keane O’Brien Academy of Irish Dance | The Dean College Stage |
| 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM | Greene-O’Leary School of Irish Dance | The Dean College Stage |
| 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM | The Kelley School of Irish Dance | The Dean College Stage |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Harney-Crawford Academy of Irish Dance | The Dean College Stage |
| 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Black Velvet Band | The Dean College Stage |
| 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM | Boxty | Splitsville Luxury Lanes |
| 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Jenny’s Chickens | Splitsville Luxury Lanes |
| 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Erin’s Guild | The Harp |
| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Finbar Doyle | The Harp |
| 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Old Colony Highlanders Pipe Band | Roaming throughout Patriot Place |
| 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Kilted Colin | Roaming throughout Patriot Place |
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