The best St. Patrick's Day events in the UK

It's that time of year again, just as the sun starts doing the hokie pokie with us, creeping in and out, and before we can stuff our faces with some of our fave chocolate in dome form. 

Yes, that's right, we're talking about St. Patrick's Day, a time for the Irish to shine and show us how it's really done. With Guinness galore, and the brightest of greens, whites and oranges flooding the streets, St. Patrick's Day shows us what community really looks like. And with it being right around the corner, what better way to show your Irish friends your dedication to splitting the G than with some proper Paddy's Day events. 

With a bunch of events spreading across, bingo, fests, day parties, family-friendly fun and more. Check out where to spend St. Patrick's Day on Skiddle!

 

Paddy's Day Warehouse Rave

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Hangar Hangar 34 in Liverpool

With Liverpool being the next best city for St. Patrick's Day to really pop off, Hangar 34 is putting on a stacked house, techno and trance night with their 360 booth ready to be occupied with up-and-coming DJs, which will be accompanied by some seriously heavyweight warehouse lighting and sound. It'll be a serious St. Patrick's Day. And don't forget to rock up in your best green attire. 

 

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St. Patrick's Day at Herbert's Yard with Shane Todd & Chris Kent

When: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Where:  Herberts Yard in Birmingham

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day than with some Irish comedians having great craic? Listed as one of Birmingham's number one comedy nights, CloseUp Comedy will be in the fantastic Herbert's Yard with the hilarious Larry Dean, Lindsey Santoro, Angelos Epithemiou, Scott Bennett, Paul McCaffrey, Eshaan Akbar, Andrew Ryan, Eric Rushton, Josh Pugh, and so many more. 

With tickets selling out fast, get yours now!

 

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Paddy's Fest | Freight Island, Manchester

When: Sunday 15th March 2026

Where: Freight Island in Manchester

For a bit of family-friendly fun for everyone, this St. Patrick's Day, head to Freight Island, as they have a day filled with endless fun. With tribute acts Chasing Mumford- A tribute to Mumford & Sons, The Lizberries, live Irish music and dancing, Irish food and drink, kids' inflatables and more, it's a day that'll tire out the whole fam. 

 

Paddy's Fest | Freight Island, Manchester

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Paddys Fest 2026

When: Saturday 14th March 2026

Where: Times Square Newcastle in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle prepares to turn green once again as Paddy's Day Fest returns for a day filled with non-stop fun. Known as the city's biggest celebrations, Paddy Fest heads back to Times Square for a full day and night of Irish-inspired madness.

With Guinness flowing all day, Irish bands and DJs, tasty street food, don't miss out on the North East’s ultimate St Patrick’s Day party. 

 

Paddy's Fest 2026

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Euphonic Presents Celtic Chaos - St. Patrick's Day - Day Time

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: The Soundhouse in Dublin

Euphonic is delivering Celtic Chaos this St. Patrick's Day with a two-venue, day-to-night takeover built for those who live for the harder side of electronic music. With the day session running from 5 pm to 10 pm at The Soundhouse, making Dublin entre of high-BPM culture. 

Moving through the euphoric bounce of Donk into the raw, driving force of Hard Techno, expect a continuous escalation from early evening intensity. 

 

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Euphonic Presents Celtic Chaos - St. Patrick's Day - Night Time

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: The Workman's Club in Dublin

The movement is shifting to a night rave as Euphonic moves to The Workman's Club for a special Face 2 Face night session running until 2:30 am. As the music turns darker, harder and more relentless, you will be able to catch the other half of the 19 DJs who'll be making this St. Patrick's Day a heavy one filled with basslines and uncompromising drops that'll control the floor. 

 

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St Patrick's Day Shindig at Priory

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: The Priory in Aberdeen

Another place that knows how to party is Scotland, and they are showing their Irish friends some love this Paddy's Day as The Priory in Aberdeen returns with their St.Patrick's Day party. 

Turning up the Shamrock sparkle with drinks starting from only £2, fish out your best green-coloured clothes and get ready for a craic-tastic night full of Irish spirit(s)… and probably a little chaos too. 

 

St Patrick's Day Shindig at Priory

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Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawl - Edinburgh

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When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: Pilgrim Bar 3 Robertson's Cl, Cowgate in Edinburgh

Edinbrugh known as a city for its stunning locations, is always rammed with tourists trying to cram them all into one trip. However, if you head down to the Pilgrim this Paddy's Day, they're hosting a pub crawl, where if your vision isn't too blurry by the end can be the perfect way to kill two birds with one stone. 

With entry to multiple venues, drink discounts, hundreds of partygoers coming together for an unforgettable midweek party and more, this will be St Patrick’s Day done properly. 

 

Saint Patrick's Day Pub Crawl - Edinburgh

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St Patrick's Day Rave at XOYO

When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: XOYO in London

Marking the next chapter for XOXO, they are putting on a Paddy's Day rave. Known previously for their underground selectors and future tastemakers, shaping nights defined by energy, atmosphere and the dancefloor, XOXO comes through this St. Patrick's Day with their newly renovated venue with a sharper vision and a heavier focus. 

With tickets as low as £5, get yours now.

 

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The Leadmill's St Patricks Day Party

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When: Tuesday 17th March 2026

Where: Corporation in Sheffield

It wouldn't be St. Patrick's Day without cash prizes, Baby Guinness and tonnes of Paddy’s Pints, and if you wanted to get stuck into that and more, then head to Corporation in Sheffield. With lucky Irish coins hidden around the venue, you can be in with a chance to have your whole night out paid for! 

And with indie pop classics on the speakers all night, this is a Paddy's night you won't forget. 

 

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Bingo Lingo - St Patrick's Special

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When: Saturday 14th March 2026

Where: O2 Academy Oxford in Oxford

You can never get enough of Bingo Lingo, and if you're in Oxford, you're in for a treat as Bingo Lingo is stopping off in your city for a St. Patrick's Day special. With an Irish-themed bingo event like no other, Bingo Lingo will be turning up the craic with a night filled with laughter, luck, and leprechaun magic.

And with tickets selling out fast, get yours before they're gone!

 

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Feeling the luck of the Irish already? Yeah, so are we, that's why we're giving you even more St.Patrick's Day events to have a little jig to. With so many across the UK, find them all here before they sell out!

 

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