Milwaukee Irish Fest
August 13-16, 2026
Céad míle fáilte
A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
4 days of and 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 13-16, 2026, at the Henry Maier Festival Park.
Lineup
From Gaelic Storm to Ally the Piper, see who's performing at this year's Milwaukee Irish Fest.
Tickets
View various admission ticket types and ways to save. Avoid the queue at the box office and get your tickets in advance.
Special & Can't-Miss Events
From exciting cultural exhibits and family-friendly experiences to can't-miss music debuts, this year's festival introduces several firsts and exciting returns that make a trip to the lakefront even more worthwhile.
Volunteer
Join our festival crew and receive fun perks, such as complimentary admission and more!
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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.
News: Bag & Carry-In Policy
To ensure an efficient and positive entry experience for all fans, Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. has introduced a new clear bag and carry-in policy for all events at Henry Maier Festival Park.
Irish Fest Community Events
Join us at one of our community events this summer to celebrate the upcoming festival! Enjoy live music, Irish dance, food and drink specials, and free swag, and get BOGO tickets.
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!
Festival Memories
Relive memories from previous Irish Fests by exploring our digital scrapbook website.
