The Dublin Irish Festival is the largest three-day Irish festival on the planet! The best part? It takes place right here in the Midwest, so no passport is needed.
Celebrating its 36th year, the Dublin Irish Festival is jam-packed with entertainment for the whole family. Here’s what you can expect:
The weekend-long event with over 100,000 locals and tourists features musical acts with 500+ performers from the US and Ireland. Performers will be showcased on several stages with a range of genres from Celtic rock to traditional ballads.
Families can enjoy crafts, contests, performances and dance instruction in the Wee Folk area. The Pot O’ Gold Playland features more than 20 inflatables and activities in the South end of the Festival. Restrooms and tented seating areas with tables are conveniently located within the playland.
100+ authentic vendors selling everything from kilts and crowns to art and jewelry to replica weapons and handmade instruments.
30+ food trucks offering everything from traditional Irish lamb stew to American-style festival favorites.
Whimsical sounds of Ireland through traditional instruments – you can even learn to play the fiddle or tin whistle!
This year’s phenomenal lineup includes international artists as well as local artists:
- Gaelic Storm
- Dervish
- Red Hot Chilli Pipers
- String Sisters
- Old Blind Dogs
- Socks in the Frying Pan
- Goitse
- Young Dubliners
- Scythian
- Talisk
- Sliabh Notes
- Uncle Bard & The Dirty Bastards
- JigJam
- Three Flew West
- Drowsy Lads
- The Fitzgeralds
- Tempest
- View the complete entertainment lineup.
The Dublin Irish Festival officially kicks off on August 4-6, 2023.
Friday, August 4: 4 p.m.- Midnight
Saturday, August 5: 11 a.m.- Midnight
Sunday, August 6: 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
