St. Patrick’s Festival After Dark

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Various Locations, Saturday 14th March - Tuesday 17th March

St. Patrick’s Festival After Dark returns to Dublin City from March 14 to 17 with a vibrant late night programme of music, club events and live performances across some of the city’s most popular venues.

Supported by Dublin City Council’s Night-Time Economy Advisor in association with St. Patrick’s Festival Dublin, the programme celebrates the energy, creativity and diversity of Dublin at night as part of the wider festival weekend.

Highlights include events at The River Bar, Wigwam, Pygmalion, Yamamori TENGU and The Grand Social, featuring DJs, live acts, venue takeovers and special guests, along with outdoor fire performances to add spectacle to the city after dark.

The Dublin Nights Help Zone, The Nee Naw, will also return for one night only on Monday, March 16th at 57 Camden Street, providing support in the city centre as festival celebrations continue.

Full Line-Up:

Saturday, March 14th

  • 9.00pm: The River Bar – Latin Fever St Patrick’s After Dark Party
  • 11.00pm: Wigwam – All Saints Full Venue Takeover

Monday, March 16th

  • 10.00pm: Pygmalion – Henrik Schwarz and Guests
  • 11.00pm: Yamamori TENGU – Scarlet presents Mia Cecille plus support
  • 11.00pm: Wigwam – Lost x The Lounge present 1905 and special guests

Tuesday, March 17th

  • 1.00pm onwards: The Grand Social – You’re Bleedin’ Gorgeous, featuring 20 bands including Babyrat, Eppie, Mac Steady and more
  • 4.00pm: Wigwam – AFNT and Nasty by Nature Venue Takeover
  • 10.00pm: Yamamori TENGU – Honey Pot with guests Miss Lipbalm, Jenn Hession and more
  • 11.00pm: Wigwam – Slither and Omni Full Venue Takeover


Date:
Saturday 14th March - Tuesday 17th March
Time:
Varies
Price:
Varies

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