Longstanding Tradition of Quality Entertainment &
Making Memories Continues August 21-23, 2026
Adults: $20.75 One-Day Tickets / $37 Two-Day Tickets / $50 Three-Day Tickets Children 12 & Under: $7 One-Day Tickets / $13 Two-Day Tickets / $19 Three-Day Tickets
Adult ticket prices are higher online and at the gate beginning August 20th.
Chicago Gaelic Park (CGP) is excited to host Irish Fest once again! Irish Fest 2026 will feature music and dance stages as well as a Performing Arts stage and the Leprechaun Tent with kid-friendly activities and entertainment. The Cultúr & Céilí Tent returns with Irish language workshops, Celtic knotwork demonstrations, history workshops and will include a full day of social dancing and dance workshops on Saturday, August 22. The Irish Village will feature cultural demonstrations and live music. There will also be a plentiful selection of shop and food vendors. Irish Fest 2026 will take place on Friday, August 21, Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. Tickets are on sale now.
JigJam (County Offaly) returns to Irish Fest this year after their appearance at The Grand Ole Opry. Other acclaimed musicians include: Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, BillowWood, Cailíní Lua, Socks in the Frying Pan, George Murphy, SuperCéilí, and more. CGP welcomes back local favorites, The Larkin & Moran Brothers, Gaelic Brew, Kieran Byrne, Liam Durkin, Gerry Haughey, and more. There will be plenty of bagpipes (Shannon Rovers and The Bagpipes & Drums of the Emerald Society) as well as Irish dancing. Please visit https://chicagogaelicpark.com/irish-fest/ for Irish Fest 2026 information and to purchase admission tickets in advance at the best pricing. Premium parking is also available for $15.
About Chicago Gaelic Park
Chicago Gaelic Park, located at 6119 West 147th Street in Oak Forest, Illinois, is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Irish culture and offers the finest in Irish hospitality, dining, and entertainment. A premier event venue, Chicago Gaelic Park hosts weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. The facility is open to the public and features banquet rooms, outdoor event spaces, sports playing fields, a traditional Irish pub, and a beer garden for all to enjoy. Visit www.chicagogaelicpark.com for more information.
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