New Brunswick celebrates Saint Patrick’s Day 2026 with a blend of cultural performances, community suppers, traditional meals, and energetic pub gatherings across Fredericton, Saint John, Miramichi, and surrounding areas. As the holiday falls on Tuesday, 17 March, festivities span the preceding weekend and the day itself.
- Signal Hill’s Saint Paddy’s Day Bash (Fredericton): A lively high-energy event on Tuesday, 17 March at 6:00 PM at the Cultural Centre (Fredericton Intercultural Centre), featuring the popular cover band Signal Hill, green beer, Maritime spirits, and a festive atmosphere.
- Sláinte III: A Celtic Soirée (Fredericton): An elegant cultural performance on Tuesday, 17 March at 7:30 PM at the Fredericton Playhouse, showcasing Celtic music, dance, and poetry in a sophisticated celebration of Irish heritage.
- Dolan’s Pub Festivities (Fredericton): A beloved local spot for Irish events, with lead-up parties including the Raglan Road gathering on Friday, 13 March at 9:45 PM, followed by extended holiday celebrations.
- East Coast Ceilidh for a Cause (Fredericton): A charitable ceilidh on Friday, 13 March at 7:00 PM at Grimross Brewing Co., featuring traditional East Coast music, dancing, and support for local causes.
- Doaktown Legion Party: A community gathering on Saturday, 14 March at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 in Doaktown, with doors opening at 2:00 PM, a traditional corned beef and cabbage dinner at 5:00 PM, Celtic music, and dancing.
- Saint Paddy’s Day Céilí (Saint John): An all-ages instructional event on Sunday, 15 March at 5:00 PM at The Studio – Saint John Location (187 Saint James Street), offering Irish step dance and céilí lessons in a welcoming environment.
- The 3rd Annual Leprechaun Leap (Saint John): A festive uptown bar crawl on Saturday, 14 March starting at 2:00 PM in Uptown Saint John, with participants hopping between venues for drinks and holiday fun.
- Pub Night at Legion Branch 69 (Saint John): An evening of performances on Friday, 13 March at 7:00 PM at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 69 in Saint John, featuring Farraige and the Celtic Roots Dance Academy.
- Saint Paddy’s Party at Holy Whale (Riverview): Live music by Dram & A Draw on Saturday, 14 March at 8:00 PM at Holy Whale Beer Hall in Riverview, paired with seasonal specials.
- Saint Patrick’s Church Supper (Nelson-Miramichi): A traditional community supper on Tuesday, 17 March following a Feast Day Mass at 4:00 PM, with supper served at 5:00 PM at Saint Patrick’s Church, offering ham and scalloped potatoes.
- Saint Patrick’s Day at Mike’s (Miramichi): All-day festivities on Tuesday, 17 March starting at 11:00 AM at Mike’s Bar and Grill in Miramichi, including live music and traditional Irish-inspired food.
- Nelson Doyle Dancers’ Annual Concert (Miramichi): A showcase of traditional Irish dance and music on Sunday, 15 March at 2:00 PM at École Carrefour Beausoleil in Miramichi.
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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
