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St Patrick's Day Sydney 2027
St Patrick's Day 2027 falls on Wednesday 17 March 2027.
The date of the 2027 Sydney St Patrick's Day parade and festival has not been announced yet. The organisers' website now carries a "Parade & Festival 2027" banner, but no date, venue or programme. We won't guess. This page lists what is confirmed, and we'll update it as soon as the organisers publish.
Last checked 11 November 2026. Things change, so confirm with the venue before you travel. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Confirmed for 2027 so far
St Patrick's Day Breakfast at P.J. O'Brien's
A full Irish breakfast at $40 per person, with Irish music from 11am for the rest of the day. Online booking and pre-payment are required.
St Patrick's Day Lunch at P.J. O'Brien's
$60 per person. Online booking and pre-payment are required.
Running a St Patrick's Day event in Sydney? Add it free and we'll list it here and on the What's on page.
The parade and festival: not announced yet
The Sydney St Patrick's Day Parade and Festival is run by a volunteer organisation, and it publishes the date and programme on sydneystpatricksday.com. When we checked, the 2027 date, route and line-up were not there yet.
Because 17 March is a Wednesday in 2027, don't assume the parade is on the day itself. In 2026 the parade and festival were held on the Sunday before St Patrick's Day.
What happened in 2026
This is last year's programme, so you know what to expect. None of it is confirmed for 2027.
The 2026 festival ran from 12 to 17 March around Circular Quay and The Rocks, and it was free. The parade was on Sunday 15 March at 11am. It started on Pitt Street near Martin Place, went down Pitt Street and around Bridge Street, and finished on Loftus Street.
The festival day ran from 11am to 6pm with no tickets needed. There was a main stage in First Fleet Park, Irish markets on the lawn of the Museum of Contemporary Art, and a dance stage and children's area on Bligh and Barney Reserve. It was licensed with a bar on site, no BYO alcohol, and bags were searched. It went ahead rain or shine.
The night before, a free session called An Seisiún Mór filled First Fleet Park with 18 acts, led by the Comhaltas Sydney Céilí Band and Celtic Tones.
The pubs in The Rocks ran their own programme too, including the Mercantile Hotel's annual St Patrick's Day breakfast with Irish dancing, and trad sessions at The Doss House.
Planning ahead
If you want the day off, 17 March is a normal working Wednesday in NSW, so put in for leave early.
Family coming over for it? Compare fares on our flights page.
Quick answers
When is St Patrick's Day 2027?
Wednesday 17 March 2027.
When is the Sydney St Patrick's Day parade in 2027?
The date has not been announced yet. In 2026 the parade was held on the Sunday before St Patrick's Day. The organisers publish details at sydneystpatricksday.com.
Is St Patrick's Day a public holiday in Sydney?
No. It is a normal working day in New South Wales.
Is the Sydney St Patrick's Day festival free?
The 2026 festival at Circular Quay and The Rocks was free with no tickets needed. The 2027 details have not been published yet.