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2026 Circle City Irish Fest Schedule
Catch live performances from the Saint Patrick’s Day Rogues in the Main Stage area between each band performance after 5:00 PM on both Friday and Saturday.
Main Stage Bands & Entertainment
Friday, September 18
4:00 pm
kennedy's kitchen
5:30 pm
BRIGID'S CROSS
7:00 pm
derek warfield & the young wolfe tones
8:30 pm
45 rpm
Saturday, September 19
12:00 pm
richens/Timm academy of irish dance
1:00 pm
déardaoin
2:15 pm
indianapolis ceili band
3:15 pm
laughing jack
4:30 pm
kennedy's kitchen
6:00 pm
derek warfield & the young wolfe tones
7:15 pm
raffle winners & presentations
7:45 pm
brigid's cross
9:00 pm
closing – brigid's cross & more entertainers
Golden Ace
Cultural Stage
Friday, September 18
4:30 PM
the stories, traditions, & customs of the irish year
Gráinne McConnell
5:00 PM
Irish language mini class
5:30 PM
baking with honey
6:00 PM
giants, legends &
the giant's causeway
Paddy Higgins
6:30 PM
fiddle workshop
Chris O'Brien
7:00 PM
boDhrán workshop
Jacob Turner & Nancy Turner
7:40 PM
irish foods showcase
Jessie Higgins
8:15 PM
vox hibernia
Saturday, September 19
1:00 PM
giants, legends, & the giant's causeway
Paddy Higgins
1:30 PM
richens/timm irish dance demo
2:00 PM
irish foods showcase
Jessie Higgins
2:30 PM
bodhrán workshop
Jacob Turner & Nancy Turner
3:00 PM
patrick zabriskie
3:30 PM
irish whistle demo & class
4:00 PM
irish language mini class
4:30 PM
baking with honey
5:00 PM
the fierce women of ireland
Gráinne McConnell
5:30 PM
gaelic athletic association (GAA) Demo
6:00 PM
matt canaday & friends irish singalong
6:30 PM
vox hibernia
7:00 PM
STORYTELLER joHn Kennedy
7:30 PM
fiddle workshop
Chris O'Brien
Wee Folk Area
all day
games, coloring, & celtic canines
1:00 PM
Saturday
storytelling
joHn Kennedy
3:00 PM
Saturday
saint brigid's cross craft demo
Gráinne McConnell
Tug-of-War
saturday, september 19
2:00 PM
wee folk competition
Ages 10 and under arrive and teams will be picked
2:20 PM
under 14 competition
Ages 14 and under arrive and teams will be picked
3:00 PM
family competition
Teams of 6, minimum 2 females
4:00 PM
Men's competition
Teams of 8
Irish Stick Fighting and
traditional Irish wrestling
Curach Bataireacht and Collar & Elbow Demos
4:30 & 6:00 PM Friday
Wrestling demonstration
12:00, 3:00 5:00 PM Saturday
wrestling demonstration
Snug Whiskey & Spirits Tasting Experience
We’re thrilled to welcome back Snug – one of Indianapolis’ most beloved authentic Irish pubs – for an exclusive spirits tasting experience at this year’s festival!
Step into a guided exploration of craft spirits featuring premium pours from Dublin’s own Pearse Lyons Distillery and its sister distillery, Lexington Brewing & Distilling Co. in Lexington, Kentucky, alongside a special pour of Irlandés Tequila. Whether you’re a longtime whiskey aficionado or just expanding your palate, The Snug’s experts will guide you through the rich flavors, traditions, and distillation stories behind each glass.
Drop-in Tastings: $20 per person, 5 pours included
Sit and enjoy your tasting or a full pour at one of our designated tasting tables
- Find a spirit you like? Buy a bottle through the Snug’s online bottle shop or at their Irvington location.