New South Wales celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with vibrant emerald-themed festivities, particularly in Sydney where a six-day festival transforms the city from 12 to 17 March. Events feature parades, live music, Irish dancing, traditional food, and harbour activities, with additional community gatherings across regional areas. Many flagship celebrations occur over the weekend of 13–15 March and on the holiday itself, Tuesday, 17 March.
- Sydney Saint Patrick’s Day Parade: The centrepiece event on Sunday, 15 March, starting at 11:00 AM from Martin Place (near Pitt Street). The procession moves through the CBD and concludes at First Fleet Park, showcasing marching bands, floats, Irish dancers, pipe bands, and community groups in a colourful display of Irish heritage.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Festival (Sydney): A free family-friendly festival on Sunday, 15 March from 11:00 AM at First Fleet Park and surrounding areas in The Rocks and Circular Quay, featuring live Irish music, traditional dancing, food stalls offering Irish fare, and a festive atmosphere along the harbour.
- The Mercantile Hotel Street Party (The Rocks, Sydney): An all-day outdoor celebration on Sunday, 15 March from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM with live bands, Irish dancers, and a lively street-party vibe in the historic Rocks precinct.
- Saint Patrick’s Day Breakfast at The Mercantile Hotel (The Rocks, Sydney): A ticketed traditional Irish breakfast event on Tuesday, 17 March from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM, priced at $80, including hearty food and drinks to start the holiday.
- Lansdowne Club Saint Patrick’s Day Lunch (Sydney): A formal midday gathering on Friday, 13 March from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at ICC Sydney in Darling Harbour, hosted with Irish hospitality and entertainment.
- Irish Outdoor Cinema (Sydney): A relaxed evening screening of the film Sing Street on Thursday, 12 March at 7:00 PM at First Fleet Park, under the stars with a Celtic twist.
- Saint Patrick’s Sunset Cruise (Sydney Harbour): A scenic cruise on Friday, 13 March departing at 7:00 PM from Eastern Pontoon at Circular Quay, offering views of the harbour with music and drinks.
- Paddy’s Party (North Bondi RSL Club, Sydney): A suburban celebration on Saturday, 14 March at 4:00 PM with entry at $25, including music and festive activities.
- Rusty’s Paddyfest (Coogee, Sydney): Multi-day festivities from 15 to 16 March at Rusty’s Bar in Coogee, featuring sessions, live music, and ongoing Irish entertainment.
- Beauford Hotel (Mayfield, Newcastle): Holiday celebrations on Tuesday, 17 March at 11:30 AM with Guinness on tap and live music.
- Mayfield Bowling Club (Newcastle): A family-oriented event on Sunday, 15 March at 1:00 PM with children’s activities and traditional Irish dishes.
- Harrigan’s Hunter Valley (Pokolbin): Festivities on Tuesday, 17 March at 11:45 AM featuring Irish dancers and musical trios in the scenic Hunter Valley.
- Dicey Riley’s Hotel (Wollongong): All-day events on Tuesday, 17 March starting at 8:00 AM with live bands and a dedicated Guinness bar.
- Hotel Queanbeyan (Queanbeyan): A morning celebration on Tuesday, 17 March at 10:00 AM with Celtic music and lunch specials.
- Crossroads Bar Dubbo (Dubbo): An afternoon gathering on Tuesday, 17 March at 4:00 PM featuring performances by the Dubbo Celtic Dancers.
- Australian Standing Stones (Glen Innes): A cultural event on Tuesday, 17 March at 5:00 PM at this iconic site, blending Irish traditions with the local landscape.
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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
