Ireland at The Wharf
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Wharf on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 12pm-6pm.
Old Glory DC take on Chicago Hounds live on screen for a 1pm kick off, come by our merch tent, enjoy hanging out with us and grab a giveaway.
See live Irish music, Irish dancers, and more in partnership with Kirwan’s on the Wharf, Jameson, Miller High Life, and Guinness.
New for 2025, the VIP Irish Experience presented by Jameson offers a complimentary pint of Guinness or glass of wine, meet and greets with the bands, sampling of Premium Irish Whiskeys including: Redbreast 18 Year, Midleton Very Rare, Green Spot, Yellow Spot 12 Year, Jameson Triple Triple, and so much more. Sláinte!
2025 Festival Schedule
12:00pm – Festival Activities Begin
The MacMillan United Pipes Band plays from Kirwan’s on the Wharf to the District Pier stage. The bar opens on District Pier. Music begins on District Pier stage.
12:30pm – Live Music: The 19th Street Band
The 19th Street Band kicks off the live music on District Pier Stage with their unique blend of Irish, Americana, and a hint of punk.
12:45pm – Six Nations Rugby Begins
Six Nations Rugby (Wales v. England) is on the big screen on Transit Pier.
1pm Old Glory DC vs Chicago Hounds
2:00pm – Irish Dancing: Morgan Legacy Irish Dance Academy
Enjoy an authentic Irish dance performance by Morgan Legacy Irish Dance Academy on the Transit Pier Stage.
2:15pm – Live Music: Poehemia
Baltimore-based Poehemia brings their high energy Celtic Rock to the District Pier Stage.
4:00pm – Six Nations Rugby Continues
Six Nations Rugby (France v. Scotland) is on the big screen on Transit Pier.
4:00pm – Irish Dancing: Boyle School of Irish Dance
The lasses and lads of Virginia-based Boyle School of Irish Dance take over the Transit Pier Stage to perform an authentic Irish dance.
4:15pm – Live Music: Ben-David Warner Band
Hailing from the heart of Virginia, the Ben-David Warner Band performs a lively set of Irish Americana music on the District Pier Stage. The bar remains open until 6pm.
