St. Patrick’s Day, a day to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland, is this Monday. The day commemorates the 5th-century death of the “Apostle of Ireland”, who returned as a slave and spread Christianity to the Emerald Isle. 

It has evolved into a fun, inclusive event, bringing people together to enjoy Irish music, dance, and food. From Irish cultural celebrations to late-night fun, there are plenty of ways to enjoy St. Paddy’s Day in Greater Victoria, starting this Friday.

Friday, March 14

St. Patrick's Day Celebration with The Slieves & Q. Brooke Bachand | Friday | 7:30pm
Enjoy live Irish music featuring The Slieves and Q. Brooke Bachand at the upstairs lounge of the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. [$35]

Bartholomew Pub St. Patrick’s Celebration | Fri-Mon | All day
Grab some Irish food, Irish pints, cocktails, and whiskey. It's happening all day and all weekend.

Saturday, March 15

St. Patrick's Day Weekend Party at the Bard and Banker | Sat-Mon | Various times
Head to the Bard and Banker this weekend for an unforgettable celebration filled with Irish culture, music, and dance. Enjoy performances by O’Brien’s Irish Dancers and live music. [Free entrance]

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Penny Farthing | Sat-Mon | Various times
Experience live music all weekend long, featuring your favourite Irish folk songs and more. [Free entrance]

St. Patty's Run Scavenger Hunt + Party | Saturday | 10am
Join a fun-filled scavenger hunt by Notorious Run Club, followed by a St. Patrick's Day party at Herald Street Brew Works. [$12+]

St. Patrick's Day Skate at Panorama | Saturday | 12pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a fun-filled public skate session at Panorama Recreation Centre in Sidney. Wear green, and you may even find some gold at the end of the rainbow. Regular admission rates apply. 

St. Patrick's Bash with The Hounds of Cuchulain | Saturday | 7pm
Experience energetic Celtic and Irish music with The Hounds of Cuchulain at Paul Phillips Hall. [$25]

St. Patty's Paint Night at Mango Thai Restaurant | Saturday | 7pm
Enjoy authentic Thai cuisine while unleashing your inner artist at Mago Thai in Langford. [$46]

Tom Morrisey | Esquimalt Legion | 7:30pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a spotlight performance by Tom Morrissey. [$15]

St. Patrick’s Latin Night | Saturday | 8pm
Celebrate with a fusion of Latin dance and Irish festivities at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. [$15]

St. Patrick's Day Party at CRAFT | Saturday | 9pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at CRAFT Beer Market with live music, special Irish-themed menu items, and a wide selection of craft beers. Wear your green attire and join the festivities. [$6]​

Sunday, March 16

Thrifty Foods St. Patrick’s Day Festival | Sunday | 10:30am-3:30pm
A family-friendly festival with live Irish music, food vendors, and entertainment on Government Street (Yates to Broughton). [Free]

St. Patrick's Lucky Kokedama Workshop | Sunday | 5pm
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by crafting your own Kokedama—a traditional Japanese moss ball plant—at Wilderly Studio. [$60]​

Monday, March 17

Irish Times Pub | Monday | All day
Grab a Guinness and hear some live Celtic music all afternoon at a pub dedicated to all things Irish. [No cover]

St. Patrick’s at 17 Mile House | Monday | All day
For the pub’s annual St. Paddy’s celebration, enjoy a hearty bowl of soup and Irish coffee or maybe a green-dyed beer while enjoying live Irish music.

Belleville’s Social | Monday | All day
Enjoy cottage pies, house-made spinach and artichoke dip, Irish cream cheesecake, and Guinness at this celebration. 

St. Patrick's Day with Cookeilidh at Six Mile Pub | Monday | 6pm
Enjoy toe-tapping Irish and Celtic tunes by Cookeilidh at the Six Mile Pub. [No cover]

Paddy Rolling Stone: A St Patrick's Pogues Tribute | Monday | 7pm
Experience a tribute to The Pogues at Langham Court Theatre. The evening will feature performances by Irish dancers, an open dance floor and a cash bar. [$25]

St. Patrick’s Day Trivia | Monday | 7:30pm
Head to Christie's Carriage House Pub for a fun night of classic random Sixty Watt general knowledge trivia with a touch of the Irish. Wear green. [Free to play]