Seasonal guide

St. Patrick’s in North Carolina

Your starting point for parades, pub events, live music, and Irish culture across the state. Updated each year by the NC Irish community.

Pubs & gatherings

Find Irish pubs and restaurants hosting celebrations near you.

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Live music & sessions

Trad sessions and bands performing around St. Patrick’s week.

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Parades & events

Community festivals, parades, and cultural events on the NC Irish calendar.

Book entertainment

Organizing a festival or pub event? Find performers available for hire.

Organizer hub

2026 St. Patrick’s highlights

St. Patrick’s season runs from late February through mid-March across North Carolina. Check the events calendar for the latest additions — and confirm times with venues before you go.

Major parades & festivals

Charlotte St. Patrick’s Day Parade — Uptown Charlotte
Raleigh St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival — Downtown Raleigh
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Wilmington – Downtown Wilmington — Wilminton

Find a pub or session near you

Many Irish pubs host live music, special menus, and trad sessions during St. Patrick’s week. Use the directory to filter by region:

Organizing an event?

Book bands, dancers, or pipe bands through our Event Organizers hub. Filter listings marked Available for events.

Know a parade, pub event, or festival we missed? Email webmaster@ncirish.com or use the suggest-an-edit link on any listing.