St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, and Victoria is going all out with celebrations across the city.
From lively pub parties and live Irish music to parades and themed nights, there’s no shortage of ways to get into the spirit of the holiday.
Whether you’re looking for a pint of Guinness to split the “G,” traditional Celtic tunes or a night of dancing with friends, these St. Patrick’s Day events happening around Victoria will have you covered.
Grab something green and start planning your week of celebrations!
Here are 16 St. Patrick’s Day celebrations happening in and around Victoria:
Five Days of Craic at Bartholomew’s Pub
St. Patrick deserves more than just a day!
Join Bartholomew’s Pub from March 13th to 17th for Five Days of Craic filled with Irish whiskey cocktails, featured drams, Irish snacks and plenty of creamy pints of the black stuff.
Sláinte!
- Where: Bartholomew’s Pub, 777 Douglas Street
- When: Friday, March 13th to Tuesday, March 17th – starting at 5 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at the Esquimalt Legion
Get your green on, Esquimalt!
Join the Esquimalt Legion on March 14th at 8 p.m. for a St. Patrick’s Day Party you won’t want to miss!
With live music by The Hounds of Cuchulain, they’ll be bringing high‑energy Celtic tunes to keep the dance floor moving all night.
Admission is $15 for Legion members and $20 for guests.
- Where: Esquimalt Legion, 622 Admirals Road
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 8 p.m.
GREEN OUT: Victoria’s Biggest St. Paddy’s Day Party
The Capital Ballroom is turning the city green this Saturday!
GREEN OUT is taking over downtown with lasers cutting through the smoke, full green visual packages, immersive décor, prizes and high energy all night long.
First, Lamppost is kicking things off with a St. Paddy’s pre-party bar crawl—join the crawl and end your night at Capital Ballroom for the ultimate finale or skip straight to GREEN OUT for the fun.
Tickets are $20—get yours here!
- Where: Capital Ballroom, 858 Yates Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Shamrock Shindig at CRAFT Beer Market
Go green all weekend long!
Join CRAFT Beer Market for their Shamrock Shindig on Saturday, March 14th at 9 p.m. for a St. Patty’s Day party to remember, featuring live entertainment, dancing and more.
Plus, they’re offering sham-rocking drink specials from Friday to Tuesday that you won’t want to miss.
Grab your tickets here for $7 per person!
- Where: CRAFT Beer Market, 450 Swift Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 9 p.m.
St. Paddy’s Day Pregame at Studio 919
The Strathcona is going Irish on Saturday, March 14th for Victoria’s biggest St. Paddy’s Day celebration!
Enjoy music by Graham Tatt and Ashley Yee, starting at 10 p.m. until late at Studio 919.
Tickets are $18—secure yours here!
- Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Saturday, March 14th – 10 p.m.
Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival
Get ready for a fantastic time at the Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival!
On March 15th, head to Government Street, between Yates and Broughton, for a lively celebration.
Bring your friends and family to enjoy fun activities, lively entertainment and a sprinkle of Irish luck!
- Where: Government Street
- When: Sunday, March 15th – 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Shamrock Party at Bard & Banker
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Eve at the Bard & Banker with festivities starting at 4 p.m., which is midnight in Ireland!
There’ll be live music, Irish shots and beer and plenty of fun.
- Where: Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street
- When: Monday, March 16th – 4 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day at Irish Times Pub
Kick off St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Times Pub for a full day of live Irish music and tradition!
Catch live music from Tom Morrissey, Q + Charlie and Charlie + Fintan. Plus, a special afternoon performance by O’Brien’s Irish Dancers.
Come for an afternoon of great music, great company and plenty of cheer!
Cover is $20 per person.
- Where: Irish Times Pub, 1200 Government Street
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Penny Farthing
Don’t miss a day filled with Irish cheer at the Penny Farthing!
Starting at 11 a.m., enjoy live music from Max Mackrill, Calvin + Fintan and Second Fiddle, plus performances from O’Brien’s Irish Dancers throughout the day.
- Where: Penny Farthing Pub, 2228 Oak Bay Avenue
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 11 a.m.
St. Patrick’s Day at the Bard & Banker
Join the Bard & Banker for a full day of Irish cheer, great drinks and non-stop entertainment!
Live music starts at 12 p.m., and lasts all day, featuring Q + Charlie, Araen and St. Cecelia, along with a performance by O’Brien’s Irish Dancers.
After 3 p.m., there will be a cover charge of $10!
- Where: Bard & Banker, 1022 Government Street
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 12 p.m.
St. Patty’s Party at Loghouse Pub
Loghouse Pub is bringing St. Patrick’s Day cheer!
Experience Irish dancers at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and live music from The Big Awesome Band starting at 7 p.m.
Catch their late night happy hour and all-day special on Loghouse Pub!
- Where: Loghouse Pub, 2323 Millstream Road
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 5:30 p.m.
Sober St. Patrick’s Day Party
No booze, no problem.
The Other Guise Theatre is hosting a sober St. Patrick’s Day celebration full of live music, dancing and cozy corners to relax and connect.
Enjoy an evening of lively energy and good company featuring local folk band, THE ECCLESTONS.
Their non-alcoholic bar will be stocked with delicious zero-proof drinks available for purchase because you can still toast the night without the hangover.
This event is also a fundraiser to support the venue and help cover operating costs, so every ticket helps keep this community space thriving.
Wear your green, bring your friends and get ready for a St. Paddy’s party with plenty of spirit (just not the alcoholic kind)!
Grab your tickets here for $25 per person.
- Where: The Other Guise Theatre, 716 Johnson Street
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 7 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Langham Court Theatre
Spend your St. Patrick’s Day the authentic way: rowdy pub songs and shanties, driving ballads and ripping reels.
There’ll be authentic music performed by The Hounds of Cuchulain, a full band of traditional instruments in the straight-ahead style of folk greats such as the Dubliners and Pogues—tied together with engaging storytelling to bring the history of the music to life.
The night will also feature star performers from the Victoria School of Irish Dance lending their percussive talent to the music.
Come prepared to dance, sing, drink and be merry all night long!
Tickets are $25—grab yours here!
- Where: Langham Court Theatre, 805 Langham Court
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 7 p.m.
Cookeilidh St. Patrick’s Day at Six Mile Pub
Get your green on!
Enjoy great food from the amazing menu, with a few Irish specialities, craft beer and Irish and Celtic music featuring Cookeilidh!
This event has no cover but limited reservations available. Reservations can be made by phone or email.
Don’t miss the happiest St. Patrick’s Day celebration on the island!
- Where: Six Mile Pub, 494 Island Highway
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 7 p.m.
Victoria Royals vs Everett Silvertips – St. Patties Party
Go green and party with the Royals for St. Patrick’s Day!
The Victoria Royals are taking on the Everett Silvertips on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:05 p.m. for their St. Patties Party theme night!
It’s bound to be an evening full of green and luck—tickets are available here.
- Where: Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre, 1925 Blanshard Street
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – puck drops at 7:05 p.m.
St. Patrick’s Day Party at Studio 919
UVic’s cheer team is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Party at Studio 919!
Presales go toward supporting the Vikes cheer team, so come by and get your green on with this St. Patrick’s Day celebration.
Tickets are $15 per person—get yours here!
- Where: Studio 919, 919 Douglas Street
- When: Tuesday, March 17th – 9 p.m.
