St Patrick's Day in Belfast

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day in Belfast! Sample tasty food and drink, enjoy Belfast’s nightlife or follow in the footsteps of the saint himself on the St Patrick’s trail. Don’t miss out on the St Patrick’s Day parade, where the city comes alive with music and colour. Here’s your guide to what’s on in the city to celebrate and where to find the perfect pint of Guinness!

St Patrick's Day Parade

Enjoy a dazzling display of costume, music, dance and theatrical performances at our annual parade. There will be amazing creations, a colourful live performance and a high energy soundtrack from LUXE. Local dance troupes, schools, community groups and musicians will also take part in the spectacle.

SPAR Craic10k 2026

This St Patrick's Day, more than five thousand runners will once again take to the streets of Belfast for the SPAR Craic 10k — a celebration of sport, community, and culture at the heart of the city's festivities. Beginning at Belfast City Hall and finishing in the vibrant atmosphere of Ormeau Park, the SPAR Craic 10k has grown since 2015 into a firm favourite — as much…

Mar 17

Culture in Belfast

Celebrate St Patrick’s Day by getting in touch with some Irish culture in Belfast! Experience a ceili dancing lesson or visit an Irish language and arts centre.