Saint Patrick's Day in Paris: 17 March in Irish pubs and at the Centre Culturel Irlandais

Updated on October 8, 2026

Saint Patrick's Day, Ireland's national day, is celebrated every 17 March. In Paris it mostly means evenings in Irish pubs and a festival at the Irish Cultural Centre in the Latin Quarter. In 2027, 17 March falls on a Wednesday; the year's programme has not been published yet.

Highlights

Irish pubs

On 17 March 2026, several Paris pubs held special nights with music and DJs, including the O'Sullivans pubs and the Corcoran's Irish Pubs. Each venue announces its own programme.

The Irish Cultural Centre festival

In 2026, the Saint Patrick Festival ran from 12 to 21 March at the Centre Culturel Irlandais (5 rue des Irlandais, 5th arrondissement): traditional music concerts, a film screening, an introduction to uilleann pipes and a family day.

No street parade

The Irish Cultural Centre has given up its parade through the streets of Paris, and the 2026 programme did not include one. Check the year's programme before you go.

Practical info

Tips

There is no single ticket: each venue sets its own entry conditions, and some concerts at the Irish Cultural Centre are paid. Check the centre's programme on its official website, and book a table in advance if you plan to have dinner in a pub. To extend the evening, see our page on the Latin Quarter.

How to get there

Centre Culturel Irlandais, 5 rue des Irlandais, 75005 Paris. Metro: Cardinal Lemoine (line 10) or Place Monge (line 7). Participating pubs are spread across the city.