Irish Festival Seattle
- Dates
- Expected March 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Seattle Center Armory (Food & Event Hall)
- Price
- Free
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
Irish Festival Seattle's 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. The last festival was 14 to 15 March 2026 in Seattle, WA. Froligo tracks free-entry details, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Irish Festival Seattle is a free, all-ages celebration of Irish culture at the Seattle Center Armory each March, produced by the Irish Heritage Club of Seattle as part of the Seattle Center Festal series and Irish Week. Billed as the largest celebration of Irish culture in the Pacific Northwest, it blends traditional and contemporary Irish music and dance with an art exhibition, a lecture series, Irish language and history, genealogy help and crafts
What people love
Visitors are drawn by the free admission, the central Seattle Center setting, and a broad program of Irish music, dance, language and family activities gathered under one roof
Last time around (2026)
The 2026 festival ran March 14 to 15 at the Armory as part of Irish Week 2026, filling the hall with traditional and contemporary Irish music from performers including CAVORT, The Home Rulers with Susan Burke and Keltoi, alongside dance, exhibits and children's activities
The games
Clans & genealogy
Genealogy and family-history help is offered through heritage partners such as the Seattle Genealogy Society
Taking part
The festival features live Irish music, dance, an art exhibition, a lecture series, Irish language and history sessions, craft goods, Irish food and children's activities
See it before you go
A look at the Highland Games in general, not this specific event.
Getting there
How do I get to Irish Festival Seattle?
By car
Most people drive to Irish Festival Seattle. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
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Where
Map shows the centre of Seattle. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Seattle Center Armory (Food & Event Hall)
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Irish Festival Seattle?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Airport hotels 1
2930 South 176th Street, SeaTac, WA 98188
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
While you're in Seattle
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