St. Patrick’s Festival

Saturday 14 - Monday 16 March 2026, Dundrum Town Centre becomes part of the national St Patrick’s Festival programme, bringing street theatre, live performance, interactive installations and family-friendly entertainment together in one easy destination.

Across three days, visitors can experience all the colour, culture and atmosphere of St Patrick’s Festival in a setting that’s comfortable, accessible and designed for a full day out. With easy access, convenient parking and Dublin’s best fashion and dining under one roof, it’s a celebration you can enjoy at your own pace.

Make Dundrum your St Patrick’s Day destination. Plan your St Patrick’s Day at Dundrum. Park easy, stay longer, enjoy more.

What's on over the weekend? ☘️💚

Saturday 14 March

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 and join the celebration as it moves through the centre.

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 humour in this family-friendly spectacle.

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.

Sunday 15 March

Stones and Stories Interactive sessions celebrating Ireland’s rediscovered lifting stones and the folklore behind them. Visitors can try lifting lighter stones and watch demonstrations from Ayshea Ullah, Martin Gallagher and members of the Irish stone lifting community.

Dance Corner 11:00 – 13:30 | 14:30 – 17:00 A participatory dance experience that turns public space into a stage. Join in, move at your own pace or simply watch as the atmosphere builds.

A Cup of Focals – Guerrilla Gaeilge 11:00 – 12:00 | 13:00 – 14:00 Áine Gallagher pops up throughout the centre offering visitors the chance to enjoy a fun, friendly chat in Irish.

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, popping up in various locations across the centre.

Beryl’s Big Day Out 12:00 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 14:30 Beryl roams through the crowd in this interactive circus performance, stirring laughter wherever she goes.

Monday 16 March

Oh My Flock! 12:00 – 12:30 | 14:00 – 14:30 The St Patrick’s Seagulls are on the loose, swooping and strutting through the centre with playful mischief.

The Couch Mobile 13:20 – 13:50 | 15:30 – 16:00 An interactive walkabout performance featuring a seemingly self-moving armchair. Take a seat and see where it takes you.

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 festival programme runs across Dundrum Town Centre and is free to attend. Performances are walk-up and do not require booking.

Enjoy the festival atmosphere, stay for lunch or dinner, explore your favourite stores and celebrate in comfort, all in one place.