Sydney St Patrick's Day Festival 2021

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The Sydney St Patrick's Day Festival is returning to The Rocks for a family-friendly, free event on Sunday, March 21st 2021.

Kicking off at 11am with a traditional smoking ceremony, festival-goers can enjoy some toe-tapping live music from some of Sydney's best-known Irish acts, world-class Irish dance performances, taste some of the best Irish food Sydney has to offer and feel a little closer to home on our National Day all while overlooking the iconic Sydney Opera House.

While we are thrilled to be one of the few cities in the world able to enjoy a St Patrick's Day celebration, due to current restrictions, we are unable to hold a parade and the area in First Fleet Park is over 18 only and restricted on a first come basis. A Covid safe queuing system will be in operation.

Tír na nÓg

We have a huge range of activities for the whole family to enjoy along the MCA Lawn and further along the Quay at Bligh & Barney Reserve. Clann, Cultur agus Damhsa is the order of the day at MCA with a pop up Gaeltacht, art & craft tent, face painter and Irish dance displays throughout the day. There'll be giant Irish hats, Irish harps and green post boxes scattered around the lawn making for the perfect photo opportunity. Our Shamrock Wall will also be on display so be sure to check it out and find your name!

The Bligh & Barney Reserve will host GAA demonstrations throughout the day with some mini hurls on offer for your GAA fans. The whole area will be home to the very best of Irish food, craft and gift stalls.

Pop up Gaeltacht - MCA Lawn

All sessions are free and pre-registration is required. Visit our website for registration details.

Merchandise Stall

The SSPD merchandise stall is the perfect place to stock up on Irish gifts. We've got everything from t-shirts to coffee keep cups, umbrellas, soft toys, Irish flags, caps, pins and badges, water bottles, scarfs and much more.

Citizenship Ceremony - 1pm

25 very lucky participants will gain their Australian citizenship on a memorable day overlooking the Sydney Opera House.

Generation Green 3.30pm

The Generation Green project, presented by the Consulate General of Ireland, showcases the voices of the latest Irish-Australian generation to reach adulthood, helping us explore and celebrate the profound links between the two countries. Their stories are captured in an outdoor exhibition by First Fleet Park at Circular Quay from 11 to 22nd March and at a live discussion at 3.30pm at the Festival. If you are interested in attending the event or joining this conversation, please email sydney@dfa.ie. Places are limited.

Irish Markets, Music and Dance

We will be enjoying a full weekend of celebrations with The Irish Markets running on both Saturday and Sunday from 10-5pm and some of the best Irish music and dance to enjoy around The Rocks setting the tone for a wonderful weekend of celebrations.