It’s that time of the year again when we’re blessed with seas of green for the annual St Patrick’s Day festivities and we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to parties and pubs to raise a glass and say slaintè in!
From wild nights out to family-friendly activities, here are some of the best ways to honour the green, white, and orange!
Brisbane Irish Festival Parade
Since 1989, The Brisbane Irish Festival has been flooding the inner-city with a colourful convoy of more than 40 floats with free entertainment for all ages! The St Patrick’s Day Parade attracts over 10,000 people each year, and this one will be no exception.
The theme for 2026 is ‘Gaeilge – The language of Ireland (Teanga na hÉireann)’, so don your best and get in the spirit! The parade will start and end at Brisbane Botanic Gardens on Alice Street.
St. Patrick’s LONG Wknd at Irish Murphy’s
Irish Murphy’s is throwing the ultimate St Paddy’s bash. They’re bringing a massive four-day festival of live music, hearty food, and the best atmosphere this side of Dublin!
With live music made up of talented local artists, Irish dancers, traditional food and, of course, lots and lots of Guinness.
Screening of Greyhound of a Girl
From $20
Go on a journey as four generations of women embark on a magical road trip when 12-year-old Mary O’Hara, her mother and grandmother are taken away by a mysterious woman, who turns out to be the ghost of Mary’s great-grandmother.
Get your tickets here!
Finn McCool’s
On St Patrick’s Day, Finn’s will come alive from early with live Irish bands inside, big energy outside, roaming pipe bands throughout the venue and traditional Irish dancers in the evening.
You can see the full program and book your spot here.
The Prince Consort
The Prince is also going all out with four massive days of Irish spirit, live entertainment and plenty of pints poured to perfection! With a stacked lineup of live bands and DJs, including Limerick, The Nightmare Rangers, QLD Irish Association Pipe Band and Celtic Cowboy, every day will be full of craic!
Book your spot here.
Port Office Hotel
For some family-friendly craic, Port Office Hotel will have live music, a face painter for the wee ones, and hearty Irish-inspired favourites including steak and Guinness pies, and curried chips.
Snag a seat here!
St Patrick’s Eve Dinner
From $160
The Queensland Irish Association is celebrating 128 years of tradition with its annual St Patrick’s Eve Dinner, held at Brisbane City Hall Main Auditorium. The meal consists of 5-hour drinks package — including Guinness, of course — a three-course dinner catered by Epicure, and live entertainment by QIA Dancers and the QIA Pipe Band!