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Milwaukee Irish Fest

August 13-16
Henry Maier Festival Park

 

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Céad míle fáilte! You don’t need Irish roots to feel at home at Milwaukee Irish Fest.
 
From first-time visitors to longtime fans, the draw is simple: world-class music, a welcoming atmosphere, and an unmatched setting along Milwaukee’s scenic lakefront.

 

Over 100 Entertainment Acts Across 17 Stages

Milwaukee Irish Fest has something for everyone! ☘️ Enjoy 17 stages of music, dance, and cultural entertainment across a 75-acre festival park.

Genres: Traditional Irish, Folk, Bluegrass, Indie Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Neotraditional, and More.

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Headliners: These are just a few of the incredible artists waiting to be discovered at this year’s festival.

  • Gardiner Brothers 
  • Ally the Piper
  • Gaelic Storm
  • Eileen Ivers
  • Scythian
  • Altan
  • JigJam
  • The Foreign Landers
  • The Drowsy Lads
  • Campbell and Jensen

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Failte Club VIP

Fáilte Club VIP

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
  • Exclusive view of performances on the Miller Lite stage from various artists and dance schools such as Gaelic Storm
  • 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.

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Music at Irish Fest

 

Secure your tickets early! The lowest price is available through June 30.

Start planning your trip to Milwaukee Irish Fest. Looking for a place to stay? Book one of our hotel packages. All hotel packages include discounted room rates, admission to the festival, and complimentary shuttling.

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Sé do bheatha ‘bhaile

No matter where you’ve traveled from, we cannot wait to welcome you home, August 13-16. 

 

 

Irish Fest group in front row

Gaelic Storm

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Irish Fest Sign at the Park

Family at Irish Fest

Gaelic Storm

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Front row vibes

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2026 Lineup Poster

Click the button below to explore the lineup and learn more about the artists and cultural performers appearing at the festival.

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 Thanks to our Sponsors 

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Ireland Bluffs

Aer Lingus Milwaukee Irish Fest Sponsor

Audio Biz

Bunratty Meade

Catholic Financial Life

CiderBoys Milwaukee Irish Fest Sponsor

Epic Creative Milwaukee Irish Fest Sponsor

Five Farms Irish Cream

Gordon J. Maier

Habush Habush Rottier

Jameson

Lakefront Brewery

Miller Lite

Northwoods Web Solutions

Parkview-Senior Living Community Center

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Tourism Ireland

 

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  • Paddy
  • Celtic Canine & Kid
  • Artist with Violin
  • Crowd
  • Irish Fest Fans
  • Young Irish Dancers
  • Young Kid and Dad
  • Wisconsin Irish
  • Young Kids Dancing

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