Paddy Fest 2026 ☘️ ‘THE CRAIC IS BACK!’

Paddy Fest 2026 ☘️

The Biggest St Patrick’s Celebration in the North

📍 Times Square, Newcastle upon Tyne
🗓 Saturday 14th March 2026
🎟 Tickets on sale Monday 12th Jan at 10am
🔞 Strictly 18+

The Craic Is Back.

Newcastle turns green once again as Paddy Fest returns for 2026, bringing the city’s biggest St Patrick’s Day celebration back to Times Square for a full day and night of Irish-inspired madness.

Now firmly established as the North East’s ultimate St Patrick’s Day party, Paddy Fest delivers everything you’d expect and more…. Big crowds, big energy, ice-cold Guinness and non-stop entertainment from start to finish.

Expect a fully transformed indoor, heated party marquee packed with Irish décor, live music, DJs, street food and festival production, all in the heart of Newcastle.

☘️ What to Expect

🍺 Guinness flowing all day
🎶 Live Irish bands & DJs
☘️ Fully Irish-themed décor
🍔 Street food traders
🎉 A huge St Patrick’s Day party atmosphere
🏟 Large-scale indoor, heated venue

(Full entertainment schedule and announcements coming soon.)

⏰ Session Times

Paddy Fest 2026 is split into two ticketed sessions:

Afternoon Session

🕛 12:00PM – 5:30PM

Evening Session

🕕 6:00PM – 11:00PM

Each session is ticketed separately. You must hold a valid ticket for the session you attend.

🎟️ Ticket Prices

Afternoon Session (12PM – 5:30PM)

• Early Bird: £11 (limited)
• Standard: £13
• Final Release: £15

Evening Session (6PM – 11PM)

• Early Bird: £8 (limited)
• Standard: £11
• Final Release: £13

⚠️ Early bird tickets are limited and always sell fast. Prices increase as allocations sell out.

ℹ️ Important Info

• Strictly 18+ (ID required)
• No re-entry between sessions
• Previous years have sold out in advance
• Paying on the door (if available) will be more expensive

🍺 Drink. 👯 Dance. 🇮🇪 Be Irish.

This is Paddy Fest 2026… one day, two sessions, and the biggest St Patrick’s Day party Newcastle has to offer.

🎟 Secure your tickets now before prices increase.