Queensland celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with vibrant processions, multi-day pub festivals, live Irish music, traditional dancing, and community gatherings, centred in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional areas. As the holiday falls on Tuesday, 17 March, major events are scheduled over the weekend of 13–15 March and on the day itself.
- Brisbane Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: The state’s flagship event on Saturday, 14 March, starting at 10:30 AM. It begins and ends at the City Botanic Gardens on Alice Street, following a route through the CBD via Margaret Street. The 2026 theme is “Gaeilge – The Language of Ireland”, featuring over 700 participants and 40 floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, and community groups.
- Saint Patrick’s Day at Brunswick Street Mall (Brisbane): A lively street celebration on Tuesday, 17 March from 11:00 AM, with live Irish bands, roaming pipe bands, and traditional dancers entertaining crowds throughout the day.
- Gilhooleys Irish Pub (Brisbane): Festivities on Saturday, 14 March from 11:00 AM, including live music, Irish dancers, pipe bands, traditional meals, and Guinness and Magners on tap.
- Port Office Hotel (Brisbane): Ideally positioned for parade viewing on Saturday, 14 March from 11:30 AM, offering live music, face painting, and a menu featuring steak and Guinness pies.
- Sports Bar at The Star Brisbane: Live performance by the Jack O’Leary Trio at 14:30 on Tuesday, 17 March.
- Crown Hotel (Lutwyche, Brisbane): Themed food and drink specials from 11:00 AM on Tuesday, 17 March.
- Merthyr Bowls Club (Brisbane): Guinness on tap and free barefoot bowls from 11:00 AM on Tuesday, 17 March.
- D’Arcy Arms Saint Patrick’s Festival (Gold Coast): A three-day festival on 14, 15, and 17 March with a large outdoor marquee, live bands including Mark Butler & Salliana 7, and performances by the Carolan Academy of Irish Dance.
- Den Devine (Broadbeach, Gold Coast): Celebrations on Tuesday, 17 March featuring live Irish music, Irish fayre, and a “Catch the Leprechaun” contest with prizes such as “Guinness for a Month”.
- Paradise Point Bowls Club (Gold Coast): Family-friendly event on Sunday, 15 March at 13:00 with live entertainment and specialised Irish food and drink menus.
- The Coolangatta Hotel (Gold Coast): Free entry performance by The Berrymen (Irish cover band) on Tuesday, 17 March at 16:00.
- Cooroy RSL (Sunshine Coast): An afternoon celebration on Sunday, 15 March at 13:00 featuring The Humbuckin’ Pickups, Scoil & Rince Dancers, and the Noosa & District Pipe Band.
- The Architect (Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast): Hosting the “32 County Challenge” from 14 to 17 March, with Guinness and Irish food specials starting from 12:00 on Saturday and 16:00 on Monday.
- Chancellors Tavern (Sippy Downs, Sunshine Coast): Chef’s specials and an Irish Ringboard Competition starting at 17:30 on Tuesday, 17 March.
- Brothers Sports Club Bundaberg: A popular annual celebration hosted by the Catholic Women’s League on Tuesday, 17 March from 09:00.
- Paddy’s Shenanigans Irish Bar (Airlie Beach): An all-day cultural celebration on Tuesday, 17 March starting at 12:00 with live music and giveaways.
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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
