St. Patrick’s Day is on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, which means there will be parties on the weekend for St Patrick’s Day in Columbus!
Make your plans now, so there will be no shortage of green beer, Guinness, or Irish whiskey in your life.
Some parties, dinners, and races require advanced registration, so click on the links for details. Please leave a comment or email info@columbusonthecheap.com if you know of other events.
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Irish fun anytime through the year
Dublin Irish Fair Door Trail
The Irish Fairy Doors of Dublin Trail: Fun event for this season or anytime. Pick up your Trail Guide at the Irish Fairy Garden in the Visitors Center (9 South High Street) and follow the path on your trail guide through Historic Dublin to 12 different businesses to find tiny magical fairy doors.
Find the name of each resident fairy, fill in your passport and return your completed passport to the Dublin Visitor & Information Center (9 S. High St.) for a FREE Fairy Doors of Dublin t-shirt. Family-friendly!
Robb McCormick Photography
Celtic Cocktail Trail in Dublin
Enjoy a delicious beverage at each of these unique Dublin Celtic Cocktail Trail destinations and redeem great prizes! Complete 6 trail stops and redeem a commemorative koozie. Complete 12 stops and score an exclusive Celtic Celtic Cocktail t-shirt!
Take your time completing this trail – no need to complete in one day! The trail is now Mobile exclusive – no passport to remember to bring with you! It’s super simple, with no app required.
Photo credit: Visit Dublin
St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Proclamation Day with Shamrock Club
Friday, March 6, 2026. Mass, breakfast, procession, and proclamation ceremony in the morning in Downtown Columbus, followed by Fish Fry and live music in the Club in the evening. Read more here.
Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
St. Patrick’s Day fun at Fadó Pub & Kitchen in Dublin
March 13-17, 2026
4 days of parties with live music, Irish dancers, and the MAIN event. Details here.
Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade and other events
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7 am – 1 pm
Lions Club pancake breakfast, Inflation Celebration, and the huge Parade, following by fun at shops and restaurants in the district.
Read all about the St. Patrick’s Day parade and other fun in Dublin here.
Dublin DORA is extended from noon – 10 pm in Dublin. During DORA hours, you can walk within set boundaries in Downtown Dublin and Bridge Park with alcoholic beverages purchased from approved establishments while you enjoy entertainment, shopping, and more.
Annual St. Baldrick’s Event at Fado Irish Pub
Saturday, March 14, 2026. The St. Baldrick’s Head Shaving event will kick off at 9 am – Arrive early to get a spot! See more details about this event (and other Fado Irish Pub events).
St. Patrick’s Day Parties at Fadó Irish Pub Easton
Saturday, March 14, 2026; starting at 9 am with St. Baldrick’s. $20 cover after noon.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026; all day. Doors open at 8am for Kegs and Eggs on St. Patrick’s Day. Breakfast served from 8 am – 10 am. $10 cover charge from 8am-8pm! $20 Cover Charge starts at noon. No minors allowed after 5pm both days. Get tickets now.
All of the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities at Fadó Irish Pub Easton
Flanagan’s Pub Blacklick
March 14 and 17, 2026. Join for 2 days of St. Patrick’s Day cheer at Flanagan’s Pub starting at 8 am each day! 3001 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road, Blacklick. Both days start off with a breakfast buffet, followed by a whole day of live music and green cheer.
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Flannagan’s Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Bash
March 14, 2026; General Admission is FREE until 3 pm for Flannagan’s St. Patrick’s party! Tickets are $10 after 3 pm. Ages 21+ only. Details here.
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
March 14, 2026 in Arena and Park Street Districts. Register in advance to save $5 and guarantee an event t-shirt.
Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
Saturday, March 14, 2026: Downtown Dublin St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl
Starts at 3 p.m. Shamrock shuffle between Bridge Park and Historic Dublin bars and restaurants and enjoy food and drink specials.
Shamrocks & Shenanigans Fundraiser
March 14, 2026 from 6-9 pm. Enjoy an evening of fun and games at Camp Mary Orton while raising awareness about food insecurity and the need in our community. Join us for a night of shenanigans all benefiting the Worthington Resource Pantry.
Tickets are donation of $100, which includes food, drink, games, and connecting with other guests.
Byrne’s Pub St. Patrick’s Day
March 14 and 17, 2026. Make plans to go to the iconic Irish Pub for the St. Patrick’s Day Parties featuring great Irish bands each day! $10 presale tickets are available at the pub. See bands and more details here.
St. Patrick’s Day Mass and Parade
March 17, 2026. Mass at 9:30 am at St. Patrick’s Church. The Shamrock Club Saint Patrick’s Day parade forms immediately after Mass.
The Parade will step off at 11:45 am and ends at the Greater Columbus Convention Center for the Irish Family Reunion. Details here.
Irish Family Reunion
March 17, 2026. Doors open at noon at the Convention Center with live music, Irish dancing, food and more. Reserve tickets, table, and parking in advance. Family-friendly!
Shamrock Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Irish Family Reunion
Other Irish Pubs to check out (always fun on St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus!)
The Blarney Stone Tavern (2151 W. Dublin-Granville Rd)
Dublin Village Tavern (Dublin)
McClellan’s Pub (Sawmill Rd)
Cavan Irish Pub (Merion Village)
Paddy Mac’s Pub (North High)
Flanagan’s Pub (3001 Reynoldsburg New Albany Road, Blacklick)
Looking for more fun for St. Patrick’s Day in Columbus?
St Paddy’s Day Party at Nostalgia Brewing
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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with great beer, cocktails, and Irish-inspired food at Nostalgia Brewing! Opens at noon; live music from 3 pm throughout the night.
- $5 Green Beers – A festive twist on a classic!
- Jameson “Kiss of the Irish” Cocktails
- ½ Price Pretzel Bites
- Irish Food Specials – Limited-time bites to keep the celebrations going!
More details. 81 Mill Street, Suite 150, Gahanna, OH 43230
