VIP Areas
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
- Two complimentary beverages—designated beer, wine, Irish cream, Jameson, soda, and water
- Private bar (beer, wine, hard seltzer, soda, and water, plus Jameson and premium Irish whiskeys available for purchase).
- Private restrooms
- Complimentary packaged snacks
*Admission to the festival is NOT included. Purchase separately.
Fáilte Club Hours:
Thursday: 5pm-10:00pm
(bar closes at 9:45pm.)
Friday: 4pm-11:00pm
(bar closes at 10:45pm.)
Saturday: 12pm-11:00pm
(bar closes 10:45pm.)
Sunday: 11am-7:45pm
(bar closes at 7:30pm.)
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In order to provide an enjoyable experience to all of our guests, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis (reserving seats is not allowed). Seating is not guaranteed. The deck has standing room areas. The deck is ADA-accessible.
Children are allowed. Ages 12 and under get in free but must be accompanied by an adult. Children 13 and up require a ticket. Capacity is limited to ensure a fun and comfortable setting. Fáilte Club is a smoking-free and vaping-free environment. Alcohol will only be served to patrons ages 21 and older with proper identification. All sales are final. No refunds. Walk-ups will be allowed each day so long as the Fáilte Club is not at full capacity. Irish Fest is cashless. Only credit/debit cards are accepted at Fáilte Club.
Onóir Lookout
Onóir is Irish for honor, dignity, and respect.
Onóir Lookout provides a covered hospitality area for active-duty military personnel, veterans, first responders, and up to three accompanying family members. Guests can relax and enjoy complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and access to veteran resource information throughout the festival.
Onóir Lookout honors service members of all ethnic backgrounds, not just the Irish, so all are welcome.
On Saturday, August 15, from 11a.m. to 3p.m., Judge Phil Chavez, from the Milwaukee Municipal Court, will be in the Onoir Lookout resource area offering assistance to veterans with any Milwaukee judicial concerns.
It is free to enter Onóir Lookout.
- Friday: 4 pm - 8 pm
- Saturday: 12 pm - 8 pm
- Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm
Festival Admission Information:
Active Military: U.S. active duty military members receive free admission to the festival, plus one guest, any day of the festival. Simply visit any gate ticket window and present a valid U.S. active duty military ID to receive your complimentary tickets.
Veterans: U.S. veterans receive free admission on Sunday, plus one guest. Simply visit any gate ticket window and present a valid U.S. veteran ID to receive your complimentary tickets.
Thank you for your service!
Rent Private VIP Areas
Milwaukee Irish Fest offers exclusive VIP rental areas throughout the festival grounds. Host a company event, family reunion, or just gather friends to enjoy a bird's-eye view of world-class music while eating and drinking the best that Irish Fest has to offer. Each area has a different capacity and availability. For more information regarding rental space, pricing, and food and beverage options, please contact viprentals@irishfest.com.
