Worcester Irish Cultural Festival

09/17/2026

The Worcester Irish Cultural Festival is coming!

Join us Saturday, October 3 at Polar Park for a full day of Irish music, dance, culture, food, family fun and so much more!

Live Irish music
Irish dance
Gaelic games & hurling
Irish cultural experiences
Food, vendors & more!

Bring your family, grab your friends, and come celebrate all things Irish in the heart of Worcester!

Tickets are just $15 in advance-don’t wait!

📅 October 3, 2026 | 11:30 AM–6 PM
📍 Polar Park, Worcester

One incredible day. One unforgettable Irish celebration.

09/13/2026

Make sure to tune into Spectrum 1 today at 1pm or 7pm to see our interview on the Worcester Chamber of Commerce Chamber Exchange TV Show!

09/12/2026

09/12/2026

Who’s heading to the Canal Diggers 5k 5k today! Make sure to stop by and say hi! We’ve got some great merch!☘️

09/12/2026

WE’RE HALFWAY TO ST. PADDY’S DAY!

And that means it’s time for a $5 OFF with code IRISH26

From September 11–18, grab your tickets for just $15 (this is your LAST CHANCE to get them this cheap!)

Ticket link below:

https://www.polarpark.com/irish

After September 18, tickets will be $20 in advance and $25 at the door on October 3.

And honestly… even $25 is still an absolute STEAL for everything we have planned!

🎶 Live Irish music
🏑 Hurling & Gaelic football
☘️Irish dancing
🍟Irish food & drinks
💚Family fun & so much more!

But why pay $25 when you can save $10 and get in for just $15?

Get your tickets Sept. 11–18 and let’s celebrate Ireland together! Use code: IRISH26

09/06/2026

The WICF crew is spending the afternoon at bolandsirishbar for their monthly seisun! Head on down we’re here til 4!

09/03/2026

☘️ ONE MONTH TO GO! ☘️

We’re officially ONE MONTH AWAY from the 4th Annual Worcester Irish Cultural Festival!

On Saturday, October 3, we’ll be taking over Polar Park for a full day celebrating Irish culture, music, dance, food, sports, and community!

- Live Irish music
- Irish dancing
- Gaelic games
- Irish vendors & artisans
- Irish culture & history
- Family fun for all ages
- And so much more!

Get your crew together and make plans to join us for one of the biggest celebrations of Irish culture in Worcester!

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
📍 Polar Park
⏰ 11:30 AM–6:00 PM

Tickets are on sale now! Worcesteririshculturalfestival.org

08/23/2026

Still deciding whether you should be at Polar Park on October 3? Here are 10 VERY good reasons to join us!

10. SHOP LOCAL & IRISH
Browse an incredible lineup of vendors featuring Irish gifts, crafts, apparel, art, and plenty of unique finds you’ll want to take home.

9. LET THE KIDS GO WILD!
With bouncy houses and family-friendly fun, there’s plenty to keep our youngest festival-goers entertained.

8. ENJOY IRISH FOOD & DRINK!
Come hungry and thirsty! Enjoy delicious Irish-inspired food, drinks, and festival favorites while soaking up the atmosphere. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!

7. IRISH DANCE THAT WILL WOW YOU
The incredible McInerney School of Irish Dance will bring the energy, rhythm, and unmistakable spirit of Irish dancing to the festival!

6. EXPERIENCE GAELIC GAMES!
See Gaelic football and hurling up close! Experience two of Ireland’s most exciting traditional sports and discover why they’re such a huge part of Irish culture.

5. LEARN THE STORIES AND LANGUAGE OF IRELAND
We have a big line up of storytelling and language workshops for the day. Davy Holden brings his incredible storytelling and Irish perspective back to the festival. And Ár dTeanga Féin will teach some key irish words and phrases to attendees. Come listen, laugh, and experience a little bit of Ireland through his stories.

4. MARTY HEALY IS IN THE HOUSE!
Get ready for the hilarious and entertaining Marty Healy! He’s bringing his unique brand of Irish humor and personality to Worcester.

3. THE POURMEN WILL GET YOU MOVING!
If you’ve seen The Pourmen before, you already know. If you haven’t… you’re in for a treat! Expect big energy, great music, and a crowd that won’t be sitting still for long.

2. EXPERIENCE POLAR PARK LIKE YOU NEVER HAVE BEFORE!
Forget baseball for a day and experience Polar Park transformed into an Irish celebration! Bring the family, meet up with friends, explore the stadium, and soak up the atmosphere.

AND THE #1 REASON TO BE THERE…

1. SIMPLE THINGS- LIVE FROM IRELAND!
Our headliner, Simple Things, coming direct from Ireland, will close out an incredible day of Irish music, culture, sports, dance, and community.
One stage. One incredible Irish band. One unforgettable way to finish the festival.

☘️ Saturday, October 3
📍 Polar Park, Worcester
⏰ 11:30 AM–6:00 PM

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Bring your Irish spirit.
We’ll see you at the Worcester Irish Cultural Festival!

08/22/2026

Irish Trivia Night is BACK! 🇮🇪

Back by popular demand, Worcester native and Jeopardy! champion Brendan Sargent is bringing Lucky Guess Trivia to Boland’s for an unforgettable night of Irish trivia!

📅 Thursday, October 1, 2026
⏰ 7:00–9:00 PM
📍 Boland’s Irish Bar & Patio, 81 Water St., Worcester

Gather your smartest friends, get your team together, and come test your knowledge of all things Irish! Whether you’re a history buff, music lover, sports fan, or just really good at guessing, you’ll want to be there.

Festival Weekend kicks off with trivia… and we’re expecting a lucky crowd!

Get your team together now and join us for what is sure to be a fantastic night of Irish fun!


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