Marin Irish Festival & Ceili on the Lake Championships

05/18/2026

And with a song we close out the 3rd annual Marin Irish Festival. Thank you to all our participants and patrons! Celtic Tea Shoppe

05/16/2026

05/12/2026

☘️ Discover Irish culture in action at the Marin Irish Festival this weekend!☘️

Be sure to visit the United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco booth throughout the festival for interactive demonstrations, cultural activities, and opportunities to learn more about Irish heritage and traditions. From hands-on experiences to fascinating presentations, there will be something happening each day for festivalgoers of all ages to enjoy. 🇮🇪

Whether you’re deeply connected to Irish culture or simply curious to learn more, the UICC booth is a wonderful place to stop, explore, and connect during your festival weekend.

Saturday, May 16 & Sunday, May 17 at Lagoon Park next to the Marin CountyFairgrounds. Tickets available now!

05/12/2026

🎶☘️ Plan your perfect festival weekend! ☘️🎶 The official stage schedules are available to download at https://marinirishfestival.com/entertainment/

Now’s the time to map out your must-see performances, favorite bands, and festival experiences before you arrive. 🎻🍻🐑

📅 May 16–17
📍 Lagoon Park at the Marin County Fairgrounds
🎟 Tickets on sale now

05/11/2026

Get ready, Marin… we’re thrilled to welcome Paddy on the Binge to the Marin Irish Festival lineup for their festival debut THIS WEEKEND!
Blending high-energy Irish folk, powerful vocals, and modern Celtic spirit, this rising band is making waves — and they’re arriving just in time with a brand new album release. Whether you’re a longtime Celtic music fan or discovering them for the first time, this is a band you won’t want to miss. Join us May 16–17 at Lagoon Park for a weekend of live music, Irish dance, culture, food, and community. Tickets available now at www.marinirishfestival.com

05/08/2026

Calling all dancers! Only 5 days remain before registration closes for the Céili on the Lake Championships, hosted by the Jackie Flynn Irish Dance Academy. Over 280 dancers are registered from 19 dance academies and schools. For more info, visit: https://feisworx.com

A thrilling time will be had by dancers and spectators alike—join us May 16 & 17, at Lagoon Park next to the Marin County Fairgrounds!

Photo credit: Rich Yee

03/18/2026

Our resident redhead (and general manager) will be live on KALW radio tonight at 7 PM. SPOILER ALERT: He may reveal some news about our upcoming festival, May 16 & 17!

☘ Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day by stepping into San Francisco’s living Irish dance history—and into a deeper conversation about tradition, meaning, and cultural legacy. ☘

👥The UICC's very own Anne Cassidy Carew and Eileen Mize—founding co-directors of our ever-growig Irish Dance living archive program—Keepers of the Steps—will be part of a live radio broadcast tonight, St. Patrick's Day, in the KALW studios. Joining the panel discussion is Drew Patterson, Director of Marin Irish Festival & Ceili on the Lake Championships and local contemporary dance artist of Irish heritage, Megan Lowe.

KALW’s Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps
📅Tuesday, Mar 17
⏱️7 pm to 8:30 pm

📣3 ways to Join!
1️⃣Live in Studio (Free)
📍KALW: 220 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA — bites/beverage available
⌚️Doors at 6 pm / Show at 7 pm
🎶*Live music provided by Irish Pipers Band of San Francisco piper Maggie Baglin and dancing by Maeve Smith.

2️⃣On FM: 91.7 FM Bay Area
3️⃣Listen live online: https://www.kalw.org/events (click the pink play button)

🆓Details/Link to Register for in-person:
https://irishcentersf.org/event/kalws-bay-agenda-keepers-of-the-steps/

05/04/2025

05/03/2025

Beautiful day by the lake with beautiful music. Come join the Craic!

04/30/2025

The Entertainment Schedule is HERE!

Tag your festival crew and get ready to celebrate spring, Irish culture, and community with us this weekend! https://marinirishfestival.com/entertainment/