{"id":33413,"date":"2026-03-10T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/?p=33413"},"modified":"2026-03-10T11:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T10:50:33","slug":"st-patricks-day-celebrations-britain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelodge.co.uk\/blog\/things-to-do\/st-patricks-day-celebrations-britain\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Patrick’s Day 2026: Celebrations in Britain"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get ready for a jig because it\u2019s time to celebrate St. Patrick\u2019s Day 2026, the greenest, most epic day of the year! \u2618\ufe0f<\/h2>\n

Parades filled with bagpipes and lively floats weaving through the streets, plus enough green beer to fill a shillelagh (that\u2019s an Irish stick, for the curious ones). St. Patrick\u2019s Day is the annual celebration of Ireland\u2019s patron saint, Saint Patrick. With the colour green ever present alongside good luck charms, St. Patrick\u2019s Day has evolved since its beginnings in the 17th century to a celebration of Irish culture.<\/h4>\n

And let\u2019s not forget the food and drink! From hearty stews and melt-in-your-mouth soda bread to a classic pint of Guinness, your taste buds are sure to be doing a jig of their own.<\/h4>\n

Discover how the UK\u2019s major cities will be celebrating this Irish extravaganza with our St. Patrick\u2019s Day 2026 guide to the best celebrations in Britain.<\/h4>\n
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London<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Parade: 15th March 2026<\/span><\/h5>\n

\"StWith London being such a multicultural city, it\u2019s hardly surprising that it celebrates St. Patrick\u2019s Day in a big way. This March, the capital will come alive on 15th March with its huge annual St. Patrick\u2019s Day 2026 parade<\/span><\/a>. The Irish-themed event will bring together locals and tourists alike for a huge celebration of everything Irish. All the best of Irish arts, culture, food, and music will be showcased across the capital, with the celebrations culminating in a spectacular St. Patrick\u2019s Day parade. This year\u2019s procession will conclude at Trafalgar Square, where you can sample some of the best Irish food, folk stories, activities and games perfect for a fun family day out.<\/h4>\n

And if you\u2019re looking for a fun St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebration but maybe not so keen on the big crowds of central London, you\u2019re in luck! There are plenty of fantastic parties and events taking place all over the city. Big Penny Social<\/span><\/a> in Walthamstow are planning an exciting family-friendly shindig<\/span><\/a> throughout the day and plenty of classic Irish celebrations in the evening.<\/h4>\n

Best Irish pubs and bars in London:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2618\ufe0f The Toucan, Soho<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Skehans, Peckham<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Sheephaven Bay, Camden<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Auld Shillelagh, Stoke Newington<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f The George Public House, Soho<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Birmingham<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"StMark your calendars, lads and lasses, because the Emerald Isle is invading Birmingham on March 15th and you\u2019re not going to want to miss the party! The legendary Birmingham St. Patrick’s Day celebrations<\/span><\/a> are stomping back into Digbeth, bringing a tidal wave of green, glitter and good cheer along with it. Expect streets thrumming with Irish jigs and enough craic (that\u2019s Irish for fun) to fuel a thousand shamrock shakes. Whether you\u2019re Irish by blood or just Irish by spirit, this parade is for you!<\/h4>\n

And if you\u2019re looking to celebrate into the evening in proper Irish fashion, be sure to check out these lively Irish pubs in Birmingham.<\/h4>\n

Best Irish pubs and bars in Birmingham:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2618\ufe0f Nortons Digbeth<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Scruffy Murphy’s<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f DJ Quinns<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Hennessey’s Bar<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f The Spotted Dog<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Edinburgh<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"StThe Scottish capital celebrates St Patrick\u2019s Day like no other, with the famous Cowgate Street, known as \u2018Little Ireland\u2019, hosting an amazing weekend full of traditional Irish fun across various venues. Find bars such as The Three Sisters,<\/span><\/a> where plenty will be celebrating with traditional music, games and plenty of Guinness to go around.<\/h4>\n

Best Irish pubs and bars in Edinburgh:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2618\ufe0f Dropkick Murphys<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Malones Edinburgh<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f O’Connor’s<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Finnegan’s Wake Edinburgh<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Kitty O’Shea’s Edinburgh<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Manchester<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Manchester Irish Festival: 8th – 17th March 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n

\"StAnother one of the northern cities with a large Irish population is Manchester, and its lively St. Patrick\u2019s Day celebrations<\/span><\/a> demonstrate that. The city really gets into the Celtic spirit with dance demonstrations, art shows, plenty of live music, rugby games and lots of that classic Irish stand-up comedy. Most of the action, including the Festival Market, will be taking place in Albert Square between 8th and 17th March. But Manchester\u2019s Irish community really comes alive after dark, so if you\u2019re looking for that big traditional welcome and a hell of a party with a bunch of your friends, this is the place to do it.<\/h4>\n

Best Irish pubs and bars in Manchester:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2618\ufe0f Kielys Irish Bar<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f O\u2019Neill\u2019s Printworks<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Mother Mary’s Irish Bar & Live Music Venue<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f O’Sheas Irish Bar<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f The Corner Boy<\/span><\/a><\/h4>\n

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Bristol<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Celebrations: Sunday 16th March 2025<\/span><\/h5>\n

\"StBristol certainly knows how to celebrate this Irish occasion and the Irish celebrations will make an epic return this March. Bristol will be holding a free Irish music festival known as W.E. Irish St. Patrick\u2019s Fleadh Cheoil<\/span><\/a>, pronounced \u2018FLAH-kyoh-uhl\u2019. With festivities at the Trinity Centre, Fleadh Cheoil promises a day of fantastic tunes and traditional Irish dancing.<\/h4>\n

Plus, with Irish pubs dotted throughout the city as well as celebratory nightclub events, there are plenty of ways to keep the St. Paddy\u2019s party going for days!<\/h4>\n

Best Irish pubs and bars in Bristol:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\u2618\ufe0f O\u2019Neill\u2019s Bristol<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f Seamus O’Donnells<\/span><\/a>
\n\u2618\ufe0f The Star
\n\u2618\ufe0f The Coach and Horses<\/h4>\n

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