Irish Fest 2025

Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest Website - Visit for more information on lineup, experiences, and vendors.

Gaelic Park is very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years. 

Fest Hours
Friday, August 22:  4:00 - 11:00pm
Saturday, August 23: 3:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday, August 24: 1:00 - 8:00pm

Friday, August 22
Ally the Piper - The Fenians - On the Lash - Colm & Laura Keegan - Gaelic Brew - The Larkin & Moran Brothers - Gerry Haughey - Shane Beirne - Diversion - Fiddle in the Middle - Without U2 - Sullivan School of Irish Dance - 

Cultural Tent: Irish Language Workshop with Liam Óg Ó hOistín, Celtic Knotwork Design Workshop with Michael Carroll

Saturday, August 23
Ally the Piper - The Byrne Brothers - Elias Alexander - Meadhbh Walsh - The Fenians - Rachel Walsh - Saints in the City - Jinty McGrath - Cross Keys School of Irish Dance - Blackbird Academy of Irish Dance - Shannon Rovers 

Cultural Tent: Ceili Lessons, Set Dancing Lessons, Ceili Mor Dance with Jack Kinsella, Jive Lesson and Social Dancing with Gerry Haughey

Experiences: The Guinness Experience at 6pm

Sunday, August 24
The Kilkennys - The Byrne Brothers - Elias Alexander - Gadan - Meadhbh Walsh - Rachel Walsh - Kieran Byrne - Gaelic Brew - Celtic Roots - Lavin Cassidy School of Irish Dance - Emerald Pipes & Drums

Cultural Tent: Irish Singling Lessons, Elias Alexander Workshop, Irish Language Workshop with Liam Óg Ó hOistín, and Michael Carroll Celtic Knotwork Workshop

Experiences: The Guinness Experience at 3pm, Shaking with Laughter at 5pm

Our Irish Fest will also feature an Irish Cultural tent with workshops and music, Irish Folk Park, a performing arts stage, and an expanded Leprechaun Tent (children's entertainment). Children 12 and under need tickets. Children 3 & under - free admission.

There will be bagpipes and Irish dance throughout the weekend as well! Mass is at 11:30am on Sunday the 24th. 

If you have already purchased your Irish Fest 2025 tickets but would like to purchase premium parking, you can do so here.

Questions? Call us at (708)687-9323 or email us at officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org.

Group Ticket Sales - Please call Mike Cooke at (815)931-8306
Vendors - vendors.irishfest@gmail.com
Sponsors - irishfestsponsors@gmail.com or download an application here
Volunteers - Sign Up Here

Children ticket prices do not change. Children's tickets are for children 12 and under. Children age 3 and under receive free admission.