24th February 2026
Belfast's official St Patrick's Day celebrations have been revealed - featuring two weeks of festivities
Belfast’s official St Patrick’s Day celebrations have been revealed – featuring two weeks of festivities this year.
Between March 1-17, Belfast will serve as the ultimate destination for St Patrick’s Day, offering an extensive lineup of activities from Belfast City Council spanning the entire city.
After the annual Spar Craic 10K race, departing from City Hall at 9am, the city center will host the annual St Patrick’s Day parade on Tuesday 17 March.
Beginning at City Hall at 1.30pm, this year’s parade will honor the legends of St Patrick, alongside the city’s multicultural character, featuring local dance groups, schools, community organizations and musicians.
Anticipate vibrant costumes, music, dance and carnival performers as the procession travels along Chichester Street, Victoria Street, High Street, Castle Place and Donegall Place, before circling back to City Hall.
Belfast TradFest has extended their beloved St Patrick’s Music Festival by an additional day, now offering five days of programming from 13-17 March.
For more info on St Patrick’s Day events, including dates, times and ticket info for music performances, visit www.belfastcity.gov.uk/stpatricks
