Argentina, particularly Buenos Aires, hosts one of the world’s largest Saint Patrick’s Day festivals outside Ireland, driven by the country’s substantial Irish diaspora of over 500,000 descendants. Celebrations blend traditional Irish elements with local flair, featuring parades, street parties, music, and dancing, often drawing massive crowds. Most major events occur over the weekend of 14–15 March, with additional festivities on the official date, Tuesday, 17 March.
- Official Saint Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration: Sunday, 15 March 2026, from 16:00:, Plaza San Martín area (Retiro). Organised by the Almirante Brown Argentine Irish Association in collaboration with the Irish Embassy and city authorities, this vibrant event includes bagpipers, Irish dancing groups such as Emerald Dance and Celtic Argentina, and a parade led by Maria Cristina Brown, celebrating Irish-Argentine heritage.
- Reconquista Street Party: Tuesday, 17 March 2026, ongoing through the night, Reconquista Street (downtown), spanning roughly ten blocks. One of the city’s most iconic and largest open-air parties, with streets filled with live music, dancing, crowds in green attire, and overflowing Irish pubs serving drinks and food into the early hours.
- Hurling Club Celebration: Saturday, 14 March 2026, from 12:00 until 02:00, Hurling Club, Hurlingham (Greater Buenos Aires). A family-oriented day with sports activities, a children’s kermesse, traditional Irish dances, and live bands.
- Plaza Irlanda Gathering: Tuesday, 17 March 2026, from 11:00, Plaza Irlanda, Caballito. An informal community meet-up featuring traditional music sessions and dancing in a relaxed park setting.
Major Irish Pubs & Venues
On 17 March and surrounding days, these popular spots host dedicated parties with live music, special menus (often featuring Guinness, Irish stews, and themed drinks), and extended hours:
- The Kilkenny: M. T. de Alvear 399 (downtown).
- The Clover: Av. de Mayo 1357 and Piedras 78.
- The Shamrock: Rodríguez Peña 1220 (Recoleta).
- Buller Pub: Presidente R. M. Ortiz 1827 (Recoleta).
- The Temple Bar: Av. Las Heras 1822 (Recoleta) and M. T. de Alvear 945 (downtown).
- La Rabieta: At the Hipódromo de Palermo, frequently used for association-backed large parties.
Other Regional Events
- Mar del Plata: A four-course Saint Patrick’s themed dinner paired with wines on Thursday, 19 March 2026, at 21:00 at Espacio Viamonte (Av. Patricio Peralta Ramos 3155).
- Mendoza: While the Vendimia Festival dominates early March, local Irish-style pubs such as 23 Ríos typically organise themed craft beer events and promotions around the holiday.
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
