Major Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations for 2026 across Asia focus on vibrant parades, cultural festivals, and social events, particularly in Tokyo, Beijing, and various Southeast Asian cities. Many large-scale gatherings are scheduled for the weekend of 14–15 March, ahead of the official date on Tuesday, 17 March.
Tokyo & Japan
Tokyo hosts Asia’s oldest and largest Saint Patrick’s Day parade, now in its 30th edition, alongside the Green Ireland Festival marking its 10th anniversary.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Tokyo 2026: Sunday, 15 March 2026, 13:00–15:00, Omotesando Avenue, Harajuku. A lively cultural procession featuring Irish dancers, musicians, marching bands, and participants dressed in green, drawing thousands of spectators along this iconic shopping street.
- Green Ireland Festival: Saturday, 14 March and Sunday, 15 March 2026, 10:00–19:00, Yoyogi Park Event Square, Tokyo. Asia’s largest Irish cultural festival, offering live music, traditional performances, food stalls, and family-friendly activities celebrating Irish heritage.
- 2026 Emerald Ball: Saturday, 14 March 2026, from 18:30, Tokyo American Club. A black-tie charity gala with fine dining, live music, Irish dancing, and entertainment in support of charitable causes.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Motomachi (Yokohama): Saturday, 14 March 2026; opening ceremony at 12:30, parade at 14:00, Motomachi Shopping Street, Yokohama. A community-focused parade along the 600-metre shopping district, featuring green attire, music, and festive celebrations.
Beijing & Greater China
Beijing features community parties and pub events, while Hong Kong hosts formal galas.
- Timekeepers Saint Patrick’s Day Party: Saturday, 14 March 2026, 21:00–00:00, Timekeepers, No. 40 Zhonglouwan Hutong, Beijing. A high-energy party with DJs, interactive games, and challenges such as ‘Split the G’, offering free entry for a lively night out.
- Saint Patrick’s Emerald Gala Ball (Hong Kong): Saturday, 14 March 2026, from 18:30, Hong Kong Football Club. A prestigious black-tie event with a four-course meal, live music (including special guest performances), free-flow drinks, Irish entertainment, and charitable elements, running late into the night.
Southeast Asia
Cities across the region embrace Irish traditions with networking events, street festivals, and parades.
- Bangkok: ITCC Saint Patrick’s Day Shindig 2026: Thursday, 12 March 2026, 18:30–22:00, Eastin Grand Hotel Sathorn Bangkok (Surasak 1 Room). A networking gathering supported by the Irish Thai Chamber of Commerce, featuring free-flow Guinness, Irish cuisine, live music, and community spirit.
- Kuala Lumpur: Annual Saint Patrick’s Day Ball: Saturday, 7 March 2026, from 19:00, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur. A formal black-tie gala highlighting Irish entertainment, traditions, and celebrations.
- Singapore: Saint Patrick’s Day Street Festival & Parade: Date: Weekend of 14–15 March 2026 (parade typically on Sunday 15 March around 14:00–15:00 or later; street festival across the weekend).: Key locations: Boat Quay (Street Festival) and areas near Victoria Concert Hall/Empress Place (Parade). A multi-day street festival with stages for traditional Irish performances and Celtic rock, food, drinks, and the famous greening of the Singapore River; the parade features community groups marching through central areas for a vibrant display of Irish culture.
Tourism Ireland reaches out toe the Irish Diaspora
Saint Patrick’s Day county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in the USA
Alabama – Alaska – Arizona – Arkansas – California – Colorado – Connecticut – Delaware – Florida – Georgia – Hawaii – Idaho – Illinois –Indiana – Iowa – Kansas – Kentucky – Louisiana – Maine – Maryland – Massachusetts – Michigan – Minnesota – Mississippi – Missouri – Montana – Nebraska – Nevada – New Hampshire – New Jersey – New Mexico – New York – North Carolina – North Dakota – Ohio – Oklahoma – Oregon – Pennsylvania – Rhode Island – South Carolina – South Dakota – Tennessee – Texas – Utah – Vermont – Virginia – Washington DC – Washington State – West Virginia – Wisconsin – Wyoming –
Saint Patrick’s Day province by province in Canada
Alberta – British Columbia – Manitoba – New Brunswick – Newfoundland and Labrador – Nova Scotia – Ontario – Prince Edward Island – Quebec – Saskatchewan
Saint Patrick’s Day state by state in Australia
New South Wales – Northern Territory – Queensland – Tasmania – Victoria – Western Australia
