St Patrick's Festival at Dundrum

St Patrick's Festival

Looking for a St Patrick's Festival that the whole family can enjoy? Dundrum is an Official St Patrick’s Festival Destination and there’s more than one way to celebrate, with three days of free street theatre, circus, live music, dance and interactive performances across Town Square and Pembroke Square.

Everything runs from Saturday 14 to Monday 16 March 2026 and is completely free, no booking needed. Just turn up, pick a spot and let the festival come to you.

With 41 places to eat, 120 shops and easy parking on site, you can make a full day of it without the city centre crowds.

Saturday 14 March

📍 Town Square

Mr Wilson's Second Liners | 11:00 - 11:45 | 13:30 - 14:15 | 16:00 - 17:00

A New Orleans-inspired brass band parade where the real fun starts with the "Second Line". Follow the music, join in and let the energy carry the crowd across Town Square.

Won't Be Told | 12:00 - 12:30 | 14:30 - 15:00

Ken and Tina from TUMBLE CIRCUS deliver high-skill circus powered by traditional Irish music. Expect juggling, partner acrobatics, hula hoops and plenty of laughs.

The Garda | 12:45 - 13:15 | 15:15 - 15:45

Sgt. Bobby Bobkins investigates the mysterious disappearance of his trousers while performing daring tricks on his Garda-issued bicycle.

📍 Pembroke Square

Stones and Stories | 11:00 - 13:30 | 14:30 - 17:00

Interactive sessions celebrating Ireland's rediscovered lifting stones and the folklore behind them. Have a go at lifting lighter stones and watch demonstrations from Ayshea Ullah, Martin Gallagher and members of the Irish stone lifting community.

Sunday 15 March

📍 Town Square

A Cup of Focals - Guerrilla Gaeilge | 11:00 - 12:00 | 13:00 - 14:00

Áine Gallagher pops up around Town Square offering visitors the chance to enjoy a fun, friendly chat in Irish. No fluency required.

Beryl's Big Day Out | 12:00 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 14:30

Beryl takes to Town Square in this interactive circus performance, stirring laughter wherever she goes.

Battle of Zen - Live Street Dance Showcase | 12:30 - 13:00 | 14:30 - 15:00

Ireland's leading street dancers take to the floor in a live battle curated by Jessie Thompson, with DJ TheWizard and musician Jason McNamara.

Acid Granny | 15:00 - 17:00

A playful walkabout performance blending traditional and futuristic sounds, appearing throughout Town Square across the afternoon.

📍 Pembroke Square

LUAIL Dance Corner | 11:00 - 13:30 | 14:30 - 17:00

A participatory dance experience that turns Pembroke Square into a stage. Join in, move at your own pace or simply watch as the atmosphere builds.

Monday 16 March

📍 Town Square

Oh My Flock! | 12:00 - 12:30 | 14:00 - 14:30

The St Patrick's Seagulls are on the loose, swooping and strutting through Town Square with playful mischief.

S(h)tick | 12:45 - 13:15 | 14:40 - 15:10

A technical diabolo show exploring teamwork, competition and camaraderie through contemporary circus and non-verbal storytelling.

The Couch Mobile | 13:20 - 13:50 | 15:30 - 16:00

An interactive performance featuring a seemingly self-moving armchair. Take a seat and see where it takes you.

The festival programme is free to attend and all performances are walk-up, no booking required. Stick around for lunch or dinner at one of 41 restaurants, from Ananda and Siam Thai to Eddie Rocket's and Wagamama, and make a proper day of it.