Vancouver & BC celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with vibrant festivals, street parties, live music, and community gatherings across Vancouver, Victoria, and the Interior, primarily spread over the weekend of 13–15 March and the holiday on Tuesday, 17 March.
- CelticFest Vancouver : The city’s flagship Irish festival running from Friday, 13 March to Sunday, 15 March, featuring a range of cultural events, music, dance, and family activities throughout Vancouver.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Ceilidh (Vancouver) : A lively traditional gathering on Friday, 13 March at 7:00 PM at the Hellenic Community Centre, with live Irish music and dancing for all ages.
- Family Day at the Art Gallery (Vancouver) : A free family-oriented event on Sunday, 15 March from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the North Plaza of the Vancouver Art Gallery, including live performances and face painting.
- Shamrock the Block (Gastown, Vancouver) : A free street party on Tuesday, 17 March from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM on the 200 block of Carrall Street in Gastown, featuring live music from artists such as Katie Stewart, Irish dancing, and a festive atmosphere.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Bar Crawl (Vancouver) : A pub-hopping adventure on Saturday, 14 March starting at 7:30 PM from 1181 Lounge on Davie Street, visiting multiple venues for drinks and celebrations.
- Saint Patrick’s Weekend Boat Party (Vancouver) : A nautical celebration on Saturday, 21 March at 8:00 PM aboard the Burrard Queen, with music and views of the harbour.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Dance (Abbotsford) : A dance event on Sunday, 15 March at 7:30 PM at Suburban Swing in Abbotsford, bringing Irish-inspired fun to the Fraser Valley.
- Thrifty Foods Saint Patrick’s Day Festival (Victoria) : A free, family-friendly street festival on Sunday, 15 March from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM on Government Street between Yates and Broughton, offering entertainment, activities, and community spirit.
- Saint Patrick’s Day at Irish Times Pub (Victoria) : An evening of live music on Tuesday, 17 March at 8:30 PM at Irish Times Pub, featuring performances by Calvin Cairns and Fintan O’Brien.
- Saint Patty’s Day Party at The Loghouse Pub (Victoria) : All-day festivities on Tuesday, 17 March starting at 11:00 AM at The Loghouse Pub, with food specials throughout the day and live music in the evening.
- Saint Patrick’s Party at Little Fernwood (Victoria) : A cultural evening on Friday, 13 March at 8:00 PM at Little Fernwood Gallery, headlined by the Hounds of Cuchulain.
- Saint Patrick’s Dinner & Music (Denman Island) : A special dinner and music event on Tuesday, 17 March at 5:30 PM at the Earth Club Factory Guesthouse on Denman Island.
- Red Bird Brewing Celebration (Kelowna) : A lively party on Tuesday, 17 March at 5:00 PM at Red Bird Brewing in Kelowna, featuring fire dancers, bagpipes, and live music.
- Okanagan Irish Society Party (Kelowna) : A community gathering on Sunday, 15 March at Holiday Park RV & Condo Resort in Kelowna, celebrating Irish heritage.
- Luck of the Irish at Nightshift (Kamloops) : A late-night party on Saturday, 14 March at 10:00 PM at The Night Shift on 5th in Kamloops, with themed drinks and entertainment.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Party (Invermere) : An evening celebration on Saturday, 14 March at 7:00 PM at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 71 in Invermere, featuring live music by The O’Sullivans.
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
