Dayton Celtic Festival
- Dates
- Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- RiverScape MetroPark
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
Dayton Celtic Festival returns to RiverScape MetroPark, Dayton, OH, Jul 30 to Aug 1, 2027. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
The Dayton Celtic Festival, run by the United Irish of Dayton, is a free three-day celebration of Celtic and Irish culture each summer at RiverScape MetroPark in downtown Dayton. It brings headline Celtic bands and local performers across several stages, Irish dance, a Celtic marketplace, cultural activities, food and beer gardens right on the riverfront
What people love
Visitors love that a large festival with multiple stages, plentiful food and a lively crowd is completely free to attend, and many call it a fantastic weekend. Practical gripes center on downtown parking, which is limited and mostly paid, though free shuttle and bus options help
Last time around
The most recent festival ran July 24-26, 2026 at RiverScape MetroPark, with three days of Celtic and Irish music across multiple covered stages, Irish dance, a Celtic marketplace and food and beer gardens, and local coverage put attendance in the range of 90,000 to 100,000
The games
Taking part
The free festival spreads Celtic and Irish music, Irish dance, a Celtic marketplace, cultural activities, food vendors and beer gardens across multiple stages along downtown Dayton's riverfront
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Dayton Celtic Festival?
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
By bus
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Use the airport transfers or shuttle options above.
🅿 Parking
No on site parking. Use nearby lots or transit. Cost Paid downtown garages. The Main Street and Water Street parking garages are open, with additional downtown options; handicap parking is available in the Water Street garage and at metered spaces around the grounds
🚙 Car hire
Where
Exact location not mapped yet.
Venue
RiverScape MetroPark
Pricing
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