Best Irish Concerts & Festivals In Baltimore

Once a year on March 17, the Irish and the Irish-at-heart across the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Irish people are a Celtic nation and cultural group who begin on the island of Ireland. Did you know? Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration that honors the traditional death date of Saint Patrick, whom was considered the leading patron saint of Ireland. Be sure to check out five of the best Irish concerts & festivals in Baltimore.

Cross Bar Beer Garden
12 – 18 E. Cross St.
Baltimore, MD 21230

Start the Irish season off Saturday, March 12 for Baltimore's largest Pre-St. Patrick's Day Celebration in Federal Hill. Join over a thousand other Irish-loving brew-drinkers as they submerge Federal Hill and paint the town green via Baltimore Federal Hill St Patrick's Party from 1 to 9 p.m. Look forward to the Strolling bagpiper & leprechaun and tons of free green beads. Put on your best green outfit and go enjoy the shamrock shenanigans at over twenty of Federal Hill's top bars, pubs, taverns and saloons in historic Federal Hill; registration starts at Cross Bar Beer Garden. Events tickets can be purchased here. Lindy Promotions and the Federal Hill Hospitality Association are the key sponsors presenting the 18th Annual Federal Hill Irish Stroll.

Rams Head On Stage
33 West St.
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 268-4545
www.ramsheadonstage.com

The Irish band Young Dubliners will be performing at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on March 16 for the cost of $24.50 online here. Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis is a live music venue that offers a spacious late-night entertainment space with table-served casual fare & cocktails. Young Dubliners is an American rock band that plays a combination of Irish traditional instruments and music with modern rock.

Hippodrome At France-Merrick Performing Arts Center
12 N Eutaw St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-740
www.france-merrickpac.com

The Irish band Celtic Woman Destiny World Tour stops at Hippodrome at France-Merrick Performing Arts Center in Baltimore on April 9. Celtic Woman is an all-female Irish musical ensemble. Press specs state that "much of the group's success in America has been credited to the extensive PBS publicity throughout 2005." To purchase tickets online, click here.

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Creative Alliance
3134 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore, MD 21224
(410) 276-1651
www.creativealliance.org

The fifth annual Baltimore Irish Trad Fest is coming on April 22-24. This is the world's finest traditional Irish musicians for Irish teaching workshops and lead sessions. There will be an all-star concert on Saturday evening at the Creative Alliance, musical workshops on Saturday and a tune teach on Sunday. Also, look forward to lead sessions all weekend long. The Irish Music Masters Concert takes place at Creative Alliance in Baltimore on April 23. Click here to purchase tickets for the fifth annual Baltimore Irish Trad Fest online.

Washington Monument In Baltimore
Bound by
Hamilton St., St. Paul St., Hargrove Alley, Read St., and Poly Alley
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-5070
www.mvpconservancy.org

Baltimore's St. Patrick Day Parade takes place Sunday March 13. Baltimore's St. Patrick Parade is truly the jewel in Maryland's emerald crown. For more than 50 years, thousands of spectators from the region have crowded the streets and sidewalks of downtown Baltimore and the famous Inner Harbor to watch thousands march and celebrate Irish culture, music, song and dance. The Parade begins at 2 p.m. sharp at the Washington Monument, proceeds down Charles Street and continues to Pratt Street and Market Place. Please be aware that the Shamrock 5K takes place at 1:15 p.m. immediately before the parade. It is recommend that you get downtown before the start of the race to get the best parking and viewing spot. Keep in mind, The Washington Monument is open to the public on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 p.m. and on Saturday & Sunday from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.

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