St Patrick's Day

Sydney’s oldest Irish pub, The Mercantile Hotel, will be kicking-off the festivities on Saturday 14 - Sunday 15 March. They’re taking over the end of George Street for a full weekend of celebrations. The annual Irish Dancing Competition, will return to The Rocks for its second year, running from 10.30am to 2.30pm, followed by much loved local Irish band, Blackwater. They’re belting out tunes, live and loud from 3.30pm before pop-rock cover band, The Soniks, take the stage and wrap up the night.

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.