Tasmania celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with intimate pub sessions, waterfront gatherings, and community festivals, primarily in Hobart and the historic town of Westbury. As the holiday falls on Tuesday, 17 March, festivities span the long weekend from Friday, 13 March through to the day itself, with some events extending slightly beyond.
- Saint Patrick’s Long Weekend at Irish Murphy’s (Hobart): A multi-day waterfront celebration from Sunday, 15 March to Tuesday, 17 March at Irish Murphy’s. Sunday and Monday run from 11:00 AM to 22:00 with free entry, live fiddlers, and Irish dancers; Tuesday extends to midnight, featuring Annie Parsell & Peter Hicks at 17:00 and Craicpot at 21:00 for an immersive Irish pub experience.
- The New Sydney Hotel (Hobart): A five-day “warm-up” and celebration from Friday, 13 March to Tuesday, 17 March, showcasing live traditional sessions, performances by local musicians such as Jed Appleton and Matt Dames, and a special traditional Sunday roast to mark the occasion.
- Bass in the Domain – Free Community Day (Hobart): A vibrant, free public event on Saturday, 14 March starting at 12:00 PM at the Royal Hobart Regatta Grounds, concluding the Bass in the Domain series with music, activities, and a festive community atmosphere.
- Celtic Thunder – A Celebration of Their Greatest Songs (Hobart): A special post-holiday performance on Wednesday, 18 March at 19:30 at The Playhouse Theatre, featuring past and present members of the renowned Irish singing group performing their most beloved songs.
- Westbury Saint Patrick’s Festival: One of Tasmania’s largest regional festivals on Saturday, 21 March at the Westbury Village Green. It typically includes a community parade, Irish dancing, pipe bands, food stalls, craft vendors, and family-friendly entertainment in the charming historic town.
- Saint Patrick’s Day at O’Keefe’s Hotel (Launceston): Traditional all-day festivities on Tuesday, 17 March at this classic Irish venue, featuring live music, Irish menu specials, and a lively pub atmosphere.
- Saint Patrick’s Head Hike (East Coast): A guided 3.5-hour summit hike on Saint Patrick’s Head Track, typically scheduled in late March (dates for 2026 usually align with similar timing), organised for UTAS students and the community to enjoy Tasmania’s natural beauty with an Irish twist.
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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
