Irish Fest 2026

We are 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 21:  4:00 - 11:00pm
Saturday, August 22: 3:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday, August 23: 1:00 - 8:00pm

Lineup: 
Socks in the Frying Pan - Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - Super Céilí - The Drowsy Lads - Kilmaine Saints - George Murphy & Friends - Waxie Dargles - Dennis Doyle - Jinty McGrath - The Larkin & Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Gaelic Brew - Kieran Byrne & Pauline Conneely

Our Irish Fest will also feature an Irish Cultural tent (Cultur agus Céilí tent) with workshops and music, Irish Folk Park, a performing arts stage, and an expanded Leprechaun Tent (children's entertainment). The Cultur agus Céilí tent will feature a full day of music and dancing on Saturday, August 22nd. There will be bagpipes and Irish dance throughout the weekend as well!

Full Schedule can be viewed on our website.

Friday, August 21:
JigJam - Cailíní Lua - Super Céilí - Kilmaine Saints - The Drowsy Lads - Waxie Dargles - The Larkin & Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Dennis Doyle - Going West - Kieran Byrne & Pauline Conneely - Liam Durkin 

Saturday, August 22:
Socks in the Frying Pan - JigJam - Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Super Céilí - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - George Murphy & Friends - The Drowsy Lads - Kilmaine Saints - Waxie Dargles - Jinty McGrath - Dennis Doyle

Experiences: The Tullamore Dew Experience at 5pm, The Guinness Experience at 6pm

Sunday, August 23:
Socks in the Frying Pan - Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - George Murphy & Friends - Super Céilí - Jinty McGrath - Gaelic Brew - Dennis Doyle - Declan McShane

Experiences: The Guinness Experience at 3pm

Cultur agus Céilí Tent throughout the weekend:
Jack Kinsella - Declan McShane - Gerry Haughey - Celtic Knot Drawing Workshop - Sean-nós Singing with Gaeilago Irish School - Set Dancing - Irish Country Dancing - And much more!

Questions? Call us at (708)687-9323 or email us at officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org.
Group Ticket Sales -  Please contact Mike Cooke at (815)931-8306 or boru2144@gmail.com
Hotel - Book at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago - Alsip  for a special rate or go to Visit Chicago Southland for additional hotel information
Vendors - vendors.irishfest@gmail.com
Sponsors - Information here
Volunteers - Sign up here

Sign up here for Irish Fest email updates.

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

March 19 to May 31
1-Day - $18.75
2-Day - $34
3-Day - $45

June 1 to August 19
1-Day - $20
2-Day - $36
3-Day - $48

August 20 to August 23
1-Day - $25
2-Day - $44
3-Day - $58