Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland—or simply an opportunity to drink green beers with your friends. From Irish cultural celebrations, including music, dance, and history, to some late-night fun, there are plenty of ways to have some mighty craic this St. Paddy’s Day in Greater Victoria. Don’t forget to wear a little—or a lot—of green this weekend!

Saturday, March 16

Saint Patrick (Padraig): Myths, Tradition, and Miracles

Learn about the Irish saint who inspired the holiday at this historical presentation, happening at St. John the Divine Church at 4pm.

St. Patrick’s Day Party at Wicket Hall

Celebrate St. Patrick’s with a night of dancing on Saturday at 9pm. See if you have the luck of the Irish on your side, with a chance to win $500.

Vancouver Island Brewing St. Patrick’s Singles Party

Get lucky in love on Saturday with this Irish-themed single’s mixer. One floor will be dedicated to those aged 19-45 and another for those 40+.

Sunday, March 17

Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Head to Government St, between Fort and Yates, to enjoy live music, Irish dancing, and family-friendly activities. 

Irish Times Pub

Grab a Guinness and hear some live Celtic music all afternoon at a pub dedicated to all things Irish, from 12pm to 12am. 

‍Moon Under Water

Try a St. Paddy’s twist on Victoria’s favourite cocktail with shamrock shake shafts, plus Dunkel beef stew and bread pudding on special all day.  

St. Patrick’s Celebration with Q Brooke Bachand 

See the two-time Irish Music Award winner and guitarist Charlie Gannon at Oak Bay Rec’s Upstairs Lounge. 

St. Patrick’s Party with Hounds of Cuchulain 

Enjoy an energetic Celtic and Irish music evening and dancing at the Victoria Event Centre from 7pm to 11pm.

Bartholomew Pub St. Patrick’s Celebration

Grab some Irish food and drink features, while entering to win an array of prizes, happening all day.

Daniel Lapp’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration

Catch the afternoon show at 2pm or the evening show at 7:30pm, with a lineup of local Celtic music performers at Hermann’s Jazz Club. 

Cookeilidh at Six Mile Pub

Enjoy Irish and Celtic tunes while enjoying delicious menu items at Six Mile Pub’s St. Patrick’s event. Book a reservation over the phone to secure your spot.

St. Paddy’s at Darcy’s Pub Westshore 

Check out the beef and Guinness stew, or dig into a plate of Harper's fish and chips while drinking a beer and enjoying live entertainment all day.

St. Patrick’s at 17 Mile House 

For the pub’s annual St. Paddy’s celebration, enjoy a hearty bowl of soup and Irish coffee, or maybe a green-dyed beer while enjoying live Irish music.

The Rose Public House 

From 3 to 5pm, check out Morien Jones while enjoying Irish drinks and food at the Rose Pub, with green beer and Guinness on special.