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St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s: The Ultimate 2026 Celebration Guide

St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s is a lively and rich cultural celebration, featuring live music, traditional food, and festive events from early March through March 17.

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St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s: The Ultimate 2026 Celebration Guide

St. Patrick’s Day in Destination St. John’s

St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s is one of the most lively and culturally rich celebrations in Newfoundland & Labrador. With a public holiday atmosphere, live music, traditional food, festive events and more, visitors and locals alike will find plenty to enjoy from early March through March 17. St. John’s celebrates with unforgettable events, spirited nightlife, family fun, and community celebrations.

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BRODERICK EVENTS

Newfoundland’s Biggest & Best St. Patrick’s Day Bash

March 17, 2026

Featuring Ireland’s own and Newfoundland’s beloved Gearoid McCarthy and Newfoundland icons Shanneyganock, along with Special Guests Dan McCabe, The Masterless Men and The Navigators, this is the Paddy’s Day party you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy multiple bars and the best in Irish and NL music under one great big roof, for a great big time! Sure to be an unforgettable evening!

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O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB - image

O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB

Join us for a Traditional Irish Carvery Pub Lunch Buffet

March 13, 2026

Noon – 2:00 pm

Menu: Baked Beans, Toutons, Oven Roast Baby Potato, Jigg’s Dinner Hash, Irish Stew, Baked Ham with whiskey sauce & Carved Pork Roast with Gravy. Includes live music Noon – 3:00 pm.

Live Music starts at Noon

Make our Tradition a part of yours! Happy St Patrick’s Week!! Slainte

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O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB - image

O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB

Join us for a Traditional Irish Carvery Lunch Buffet

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Noon – 2:00 pm

Menu: Baked Beans, Toutons, Oven Roast Baby Potato, Jigg’s Dinner Hash, Irish Stew, Baked Ham with whiskey sauce & Carved Pork Roast with Gravy. Includes live music Noon – 3:00 pm.

Live Music starts at Noon. Make our Tradition a part of yours! Happy St Patrick’s Week!! Slainte

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O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB - image

O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB

Join us for the Annual Brunch with The Masterless Men!

March 15, 2026

Doors open at 10:00 a.m.

Buffet Brunch: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Live entertainment from 10:30 a.m., with the Masterless Men taking the stage at 1:00 p.m., and even more live music to follow.

Reserved seating is available for 2–12 people, plus a limited number of bar seats.

This event sells out every year — grab your tickets early!

Tickets oreillyspub.com

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O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB - image

O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB

Join us on St. Patrick’s Day

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

O’Reilly’s beloved Annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast, featuring the iconic Fergus O’Byrne and his son Fergus Brown O’Byrne.

Doors open bright and early at 7:00 a.m., with a hearty Buffet Breakfast served as you settle in for an unforgettable morning of music and celebration. Enjoy the festive atmosphere, great company, and the true spirit of St. Patrick’s Day right in the heart of George Street.

Reserved seating is available with tables for 2 to 12 guests, plus a limited number of bar seats. This signature event always sells out — be sure to get your tickets early and start your St. Patrick’s Day off right.

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THE NEWFOUNDLAND EMBASSY

Pack The Pub

March 15, 12pm-4pm

Join VOCM Cares and VOCM in partnership with The Newfoundland Embassy for this year’s Pack the Pub — all in support of the Community Food Sharing Association!

That’s why we’re coming together on Sunday, March 15th from 12PM–4PM at The Newfoundland Embassy (79–81 New Gower Street, downtown St. John’s) to help Pack the Pub and help fill food bank shelves across the province.

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THE NEWFOUNDLAND EMBASSY - image

THE NEWFOUNDLAND EMBASSY

St.Patricks Day at the pub! 🍀

Check out our line up for the next 4 days. We cannot wait to host all of you lovely people down here at the Embassy!

This evening at 9:30, we have @randyjmatthews kicking off our week! 😊

• Most beer on tap in Newfoundland & Labrador

• Kitchen open from 12pm-8pm

• Plus some smiling faces all day long! 🥳

See you this weekend!

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Broderick's on George

The Wearin’ of the Green

Saturday, March 14th 9:00-11:30am

ft. D’Arcy Broderick, Graham Wells & Larry Martin, and Matty Thompson & Isaac Shannahan

Your breakfast ticket includes your all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, admission for the entire day including 16+ hours of live music and your table for the duration of your stay! Tickets are just $39.99 + HST & service charge

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Broderick's on George

Breakfast Buffet

March 15, 2026

Join us for our all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet, Sun March 15 from 9:00-11:30am, ft. live music from Gord & Randal Cormier, as well as Matty Thompson & Isaac Shannahan. Start your day off at the Place to B! Includes all day admission!

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Bridie Molloy's Irish Pub

Paddy’s Week at Bridie Molloy’s! 🍀

Kick off the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations starting Friday, March 13, and keep the party going all the way through Tuesday, March 17! Enjoy live music, festive drinks, and all the Irish cheer you can handle. This year is extra special as we celebrate 25 years of Bridie Molloy’s magic.

Come for the craic, stay for the tunes, and make this St. Paddy’s Week unforgettable!

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SHAMROCK CITY WATER STREET

Start St. Patrick’s Day the right way. ☘️🔥

March 14, 15 & 17

Breakfast starting at 9AM

Breakfast + Live Entertainment at Shamrock City Pub!

🥓 Full Irish-style breakfast

🎶 Live music

🍻 Bar open early

🎟 Tickets $25

Because on St. Paddy’s… we don’t wait until noon. 🍳🍺

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The Post Taphouse

3rd Annual The Post Taphouse St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast!

March 15, 9-12

Breakfast starts at 9AM with live music from Siochana to get the party started early.

Your ticket includes:

Admission to the breakfast event

A classic breakfast per person

Non-alcoholic beverages (tea, coffee & juices)

Siochana – 9AM–12PM

Evan AuCoin – 12PM–3PM

Jim Feehan – 3PM–6PM

Darcy Scott & Reilly Meadus – 6PM–9PM

Sons of Mary – 9PM–11PM

It’s going to be another full day of great food, great music, and plenty of fun !

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Magnum & Steins

St. Patrick’s Day Cocktails

March 12th-17th

3 tasty cocktails for $12.50 each to celebrate, come by and check them out

Golden Harp

Irish Whiskey | Amaro | Honey | Lemon Juice | Egg White

Irish Spritz

Gin | Elderflower Liqueur | McGuilliguddys Green Apple | Prosecco | Fresh Thyme

Mint Espresso Martini

Iceberg Vodka | Baileys | Espresso | Mint Liqueur | Fresh Mint

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O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB - image

O’REILLY’S IRISH NEWFOUNDLAND PUB

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the whole family at O’Reilly’s Annual St. Patrick’s Family Party!

Sunday, March 8 from Noon to 3 PM for a FREE event packed with fun:

✨ Wear your best St. Patrick’s outfit

🎨 Face painting by Create a Face NL

🎶 Live music by KitchinParti

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Activities for kids, parents, and everyone in between!

Stick around for Kids Got Talent – Open Mic from 3PM to 6PM and let the young stars shine on stage!

🌟 Don’t miss out on a day of laughter, music

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What Makes St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s Special?

Traditional Irish Pubs: Raise a pint at one of St. John’s iconic Irish pubs, where the Guinness flows and the atmosphere is electric.

Live Music & Entertainment: St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s wouldn’t be complete without traditional Irish music. Head to George Street for an unforgettable night of toe-tapping tunes, or check out local venues featuring live bands playing Celtic favourites.

Plan Your St. Patrick’s Day Trip: Visiting the St. John’s are for the festivities? Book your stay early, as hotels fill up fast! Explore our vibrant downtown, enjoy stunning coastal views, and experience the legendary hospitality of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Make the Most of the Celebration!

Whether you’re a local or a visitor, St. Patrick’s Day in St. John’s is an experience like no other. Dress in green, embrace the Irish spirit, and get ready for a night (or weekend) of unforgettable fun.

Ready to celebrate? Find out more about events, accommodations, and things to do in St. John’s here.

Published: February 26, 2026

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Originally published ondestinationstjohns.com

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