Milwaukee Irish Fest
August 19-22, 2027
Céad míle fáilte
A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
17 stages of music, dance, and cultural entertainment.
Each year, they depart from Ireland and lands beyond, some crossing the North Atlantic to American coastlines, some venturing even further. Colorful and charming, they travel in groups and as families, carrying a natural sense of return as they reach their destination.
We’re speaking of puffins, of course, but the very same could be said of those who make the journey to Milwaukee Irish Fest.
No matter where you’ve traveled from, sé do bheatha ‘bhaile (shay doh vaha wallya). Welcome home.
Join us August 19-22, 2027, at the Henry Maier Festival Park.
Shop Merch
Missed out on the merch from the fest? Our online, print-on-demand store is now live. Get your puffin tees and more below.
Upcoming Events
Irish Fest may only last four days, but we celebrate and carry the culture all year long through our nonprofit organization, CelticMKE! Check out the events we have coming up this fall and learn more about us.
Live Streams from Irish Fest
We partnered with Milwaukee PBS to stream shows live from the Aer Lingus Stage on Friday, August 14 of the festival. Watch JigJam, Eileen Ivers, and more below.
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Join our festival crew and receive fun perks, such as complimentary admission and more!
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Live Streaming w/Milwaukee PBS
Can't make the fest? Milwaukee PBS will stream live from Irish Fest on Friday, August 14, at the Aer Lingus stage.
5 Bands to Check Out
Five artists and bands pushing the boundaries of Irish and Celtic music. Be sure to check out these artists at Irish Fest.
Story: Shaping the Future of Irish Music
How Milwaukee Irish Fest is helping shape the future of Irish music alongside the University of Limerick's Irish World Academy of Music and Dance through a music scholarship program that gives recipients performance experience at the festival.
Follow our Spotify Playlist
Get to know the artists and bands performing at this year's festival by checking out our official festival playlist!
The Family in Kilts
Patron Stories: Tyke Pierce from the Pierce family shares artists he's discovered at the festival and offers insight into his family's infamous kilts!
Irish Fest Summer School
Over 40 class options: Irish music, dance, culture, and language classes for all ages. Takes place the week leading into the festival.
Festival Memories
Relive memories from previous Irish Fests by exploring our digital scrapbook website.
