
St Patrick's Day
The Rocks Markets and retailers will be trading as usual.**
It’s time to paint the town green! Enjoy live music, entertainment and traditional Irish dancing right here in Sydney’s heritage heart. There’s traditional fare and cold Guinness on tap - it really doesn’t get much more Irish than St. Patrick’s Day in The Rocks.
Head to the park to enjoy our official festival bar, live entertainment, traditional foodie fare, craft stores and more.

Weekend Celebrations at The Mercantile

Live Entertainment
Once the parade wraps up, you’ll be able to roll out a picnic rug in First Fleet Park. It’s the ultimate spot to enjoy an afternoon of live music, with acts including Medusa’s Wake, Susan O’Neill aka SON and The Bottlers. You’ll find a wide range of family-friendly activities too, including interactive Irish dancing lessons, face painting and an introduction to the Irish language. The celebrations include two handy bar and food stalls, so you can grab a cold pint of the ‘Black Stuff’ while you take in the festivities.

St Patrick's Day Breakfast
Top of the morning! The annual St. Patrick’s Day breakfast is returning to The Mercantile on Tuesday 17 March.
From 7am, enjoy a deliciously hearty full Irish breakfast, Irish coffee and a two-hour beverage package, from $90. It’s the perfect kick start your Tuesday morning. Then from 9.30am till late, you’ll be able to enjoy live music and entertainment.
Note: This event is now trading in it's usual footprint at The Mercantile, so capacity is now limited.