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Milwaukee Irish Fest

August 14-17 | Henry Maier Festival Park
A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you.

Exclusive Ticket Discount - Save on Admission Now

Use code IRISH25 to get 25% off general admission tickets!* Discount expires August 10.

*The discount is only valid for general admission tickets (not valid on any other ticket type). Milwaukee Irish Fest tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Discount expires August 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CT.

Gardiner Brothers

Don't miss the viral social media duo Gardiner Brothers!

Boasting millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, Michael and Matthew Gardiner skyrocketed to fame during the pandemic with their infectious choreography that merged Irish dance with contemporary music and pop culture trends.

Their viral success didn’t just win over the internet—it catapulted them to international stages and major media spotlights. From performing on The Jennifer Hudson Show and Good Morning America to collaborating with brands like Disney and Riverdance, their talent and fame have taken them to over 30 countries. The brothers are redefining Irish dance and showcasing the athleticism and pure joy of Ireland for a new generation.

Check out the schedule page here to find out when and where you can catch them perform throughout the festival weekend.

Over 100 Entertainment Acts Across 18 Stages

Milwaukee Irish Fest showcases the rich diversity of Irish and Celtic-influenced music, blending time-honored traditional sounds with contemporary genres like indie-folk, Celtic rock, hip-hop, and singer-songwriter styles—highlighting both the roots and the evolving reach of Irish music today.

These are just a few of the incredible bands and artists waiting to be discovered at this year’s festival!

Gardiner Brothers
Cherish the Ladies
Skerryvore
Red Hot Chilli Pipers
Gadan ft. Enda Scahill with special guest Hillary Klug
The Fitzgeralds
Elias Alexander
Bog Bodies
Hermitage Green
The StepCrew
The Howley Brothers (of We Banjo 3)
Niall McCabe, Nollaig Casey, and Michael McGoldrick

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Family in Kilts

Irish Fest Sign at the Park

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Failte Club VIP

Fáilte Club VIP

Experience Irish Fest in an exclusive setting. Invite your friends and be part of the VIP experience.

The Fáilte Club VIP experience includes*:

Come and go access to a covered upper deck overlooking one of the main stages, the Miller Lite stage
Exclusive view of performances on the Miller Lite stage from various artists and dance schools such as Gadan ft. Enda Scahill
Two complimentary beverages—designated beer, wine, Irish cream, Jameson, soda, and water
Private bar (beer, wine, hard seltzer, soda, and water + Jameson and premium Irish whiskeys available for purchase).
Private restrooms
Complimentary packaged snacks

*Admission to the festival is NOT included. Purchase separately. Limited capacity.

SATURDAY IS SOLD OUT!!

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Our Home is CelticMKE

Milwaukee Irish Fest is part of CelticMKE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Irish music and culture in North America. Since 1981, Irish Fest has featured thousands of musicians and cultural performers from Ireland and across the globe.