Thanks Auckland! We’ll see you next year for the St Patrick’s Festival 2019!

About the Festival

Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the 2018 St Patrick’s Festival in Auckland! A huge thank you to all our sponsors, contractors and volunteers who made the festival possible. We’ll do it all over again in 2019! Check out our Facebook page and our Instagram account for all the action from this year’s festival.

Programme

St Patrick's Festival Auckland from March 2 - 17

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Day 1

02 Mar 2018

Day 2

07 Mar 2018

Day 3

08 Mar 2018

Day 4

10 Mar 2018

Day 5

11 Mar 2018

Day 6

14 Mar 2018

Day 7

16 Mar 2018

Day 8

17 Mar 2018

6:30 pm

Cordis Hotel, Auckland

Fáilte fundraising ball in aid of Mercy Hospice

On Friday, March 2 you are invited to don your finest and enjoy an evening of dining, dancing and Irish-themed entertainment in aid of the Mercy Hospice. Click on the photo for more details.

7:30 pm

Spark Arena, Auckland

Mrs Brown’s Boys Auckland show

The Multi Award Winning Mrs Brown's Boys will perform live, their brand new show FOR THE LOVE OF MRS. BROWN in Auckland from March 7 to March 9. Click on the photo for more details.

7:30 pm

Academy Cinema, Lorne St, Auckland

An Irish Film Premiere – Older than Ireland

Older than Ireland, an exclusive Irish film premiere in New Zealand, celebrating 100 years of love, laughter and happiness. Click on the photo for more details.

6:30 pm

Academy Cinema, Lorne St, Auckland

Older than Ireland – final screening

The final screening of Older than Ireland, celebrating 100 years of love, laughter and happiness. Click on the photo for more details.

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Auckland Irish Society, Rocky Nook Ave, Fowlds Park, Morningside

The Auckland Irish Society Fair Day 2018

The Auckland Irish Society holds its annual Fair Day at Fowlds Park on Sunday, March 11. Bring along the whole family and enjoy music, dancing and traditional Irish games. Click on the photo for more details.

7:00 am - 9:00 am

Europe House, 56 Wakefield St Auckland.

IBNNZ Business Breakfast with Irish Govt Minister of State

The Irish Business Network of New Zealand is hosting a breakfast event with Mr Jim Daly, TD - Ireland's Minister of State at the Department of Health with special responsibility for Mental Health and Older People - on Wednesday, March 14. Click below for more details.

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Jefferson, Fort Lane, Auckland

Irish Whiskey Tasting Evening

Want to learn more about Irish whiskey? In association with The Jefferson, we are pleased to bring you this evening of tasting Ireland's finest spirits! Click on the photo for more details.

7:00 pm

Various

The Greening of Auckland

Watch as Auckland's landmark locations light up green to celebrate St Patrick's Day. Click on the photo for more details.

Ponsonby Road & Western Park, Ponsonby, Auckland

Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade and Irish Music and Dance Festival

The Hugh Green Group St Patrick’s Parade returns to Ponsonby Road on Saturday, March 17. Click on the photo for more details.

11:00 am - 24:00 am

AUCKLAND IRISH SOCIETY, ROCKY NOOK AVE, FOWLDS PARK, MORNINGSIDE

St Patrick’s Day at Auckland Irish Society

From Irish music to dancing and traditional food, the Auckland Irish Society club rooms will be full of craic from early afternoon until late. Click on the photo for more details.