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

Get the VIP Experience

*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 10:30pm.)

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 Gaelic for honor, dignity, and respect.

Welcome to Onóir Lookout, a free, covered rest area that offers complimentary snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, and veteran resource information.

Onóir Lookout is a place for active and retired military members, veterans of all military branches, first responders, and up to three accompanying family members. This area honors service members of all ethnic backgrounds, not just the Irish, so all are welcome.

On Saturday, August 17, from 12 to 3 p.m., Judge Phil Chavez, from the Milwaukee Municipal Court, will be in the veterans resource area offering complimentary assistance with any City of Milwaukee non-criminal court concerns. No appointment necessary, just stop by!

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.