Whether you've got Irish heritage or just love a Gaelic knees-up, "It's the lucky month of March and everyone will be flocking to the pubs to grab a pint of Guinness"declares Enda Murray Director Irish Film Festival. He started our inspiration for these 2024 St. Patrick's Day activities in Sydney, and then we've added one or two of our own...
Saturday 16 March 2024
St Paddy's Gay, The Imperial, Erskinville
Gear up in green for Paddy's Gay at the Imperial – the ultimate Queer St. Patrick's Day bash! Join in for Irish-inspired performances, DJ beats, and Irish dancing at the iconic Imperial Hotel Erskineville basement. Shows curated by Lorcan Power, pay tribute to Sinéad O'Connor with Canned Fruit DJ's on the main floor and DJ Stephen Bryne and Johnny Blue Boy in the basement. Enjoy drink specials from Grifter, snag $15 tickets (1st release), and groove till dawn. Win best-dressed prizes and witness a midnight Irish dancing display, featuring a Riverdance Flashmob! Don't miss the craic on this fabulous night!
The Station, Stock Street Newcastle offers Irish music that will make you dance along to the lively tunes. The Silent Disco, three DJs competing it all night long. Dance at your own pace to your favourite channel! Savour Irish inspired foods with The Station food trucks. From mouth watering shepherd's pie to Irish potatoes, let theirvendors take you on a culinary journey to the heart of Ireland. Irish Performers: Be captivated by entertainers weaving their magic throughout the festival. From fiddle players to Irish dancers, expect surprises at every turn. Spice up the fun with their exclusive St. Paddy's gear! Dive into the stash of accessories, funky hats, and more – the perfect loot to keep the party vibes alive even after the festivities. Get ready to rock your post-festival style!
Sunday 17 March 2024
Sydney St Patrick's Day Parade & Festival
For the first time in 10 years, the St. Patrick's Day Parade will be marching through Sydney CBD from Pitt Street / Hunter Street to Circular Quay at 11am. On the route there'll be a spectacle of colour, music, dance and a host of other surprises.
Sydney St. Patrick's Day Festival Map
The four day festival for 2024 kicks off on Thursday 14 March 2024 with Sharon Shannon Big Band in The Factory Theatre! And there's Sásta back again for our free night concert on Saturday 16th in First Fleet Park as well as the famous Parade & Festival on Sunday 17 March - it's going to be huge!
The Doss House and Frank Mac's are proud to announce their festival sponsored by Guinness, promising an unforgettable weekend filled with live music, creamy pints, and unbeatable craic.
St. Patrick’s Day at The Doss House and Frank Mac's are proudly owned Irish bars located in the heart of The Rocks gearing up to host their legendary St. Patrick’s weekend celebration on 15 - 17 March! They have put together an incredible line up of Ireland and Sydney’s finest musicians for their St Patrick's day celebrations - from trad sessions to duos and soloists - guaranteeing great entertainment that'll have you up dancing all night long.
The Fiddler in Rouse Hill is one of the oldest Irish pubs in Sydney and they're going big for St Patrick's Day on Sunday 17 March.
“Last year's St. Patrick's Day celebration at The Fiddler was a massive success, with 3500 patrons enjoying the festivities. We served 40 kegs of Guinness, 250 pints of Magners, and 100 bowls of Irish stew, making it a true Irish shindig. This year, we’re expecting an even bigger turnout,” said Jo-Anne Saliba, The Fiddler’s Marketing Manager.
This year will be even bigger with celebrations kicking off on Thursday 14 March with Fiddler free community events including live Irish music, Irish dancers, free face painting and balloon activities for the kids, Irish food, eating competitions, an Irish dance-off competition, and free merchandise and giveaways. There'll also be Guinness, Green Beer, an Irish Breakfast (17th Sunday, 6.30 am - 10.30 am), a Tayto Eating Competition and Irish food specials all month.
There’s been a huge influx of Irish citizens in Australia. According to the Australian Department of Home Affairs, over 21,000 Irish citizens were granted working holiday visas in Australia in the 12 months leading up to July 2023, marking the highest recorded number in over 16 years.
