General St. Patrick’s Day events
St. Patrick’s Day at the Calgary Farmers’ Market
Date: Saturday, March 14
Cost: Free
The Calgary Farmers’ Market is getting in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit early with some live entertainment. After doing some shopping, stop by the main stage to enjoy “luck o’ the Irish” games and balloons, plus live entertainment by the Ian Gott Irish Dance Academy and Bow Valley Fiddlers from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
Calgary Farmers’ Market, 510 77 Ave. S.E., 403-240-9113, calgaryfarmersmarket.ca
Dervish
Date: Saturday, March 14
Cost: $40
A staple of the Irish music scene for more than 30 years, Dervish brings its Irish folk music to Calgary for an early St. Patrick’s Day performance. The band is known for its fresh take on traditional music and released its 12th album, The Great Irish Song Book, in 2019.
Bella Concert Hall, taylorcentre.ca
Celtic Connection
Date: Monday, March 16
Cost: $15 to $25
The Mount Royal Kantorei, the Blakey O’Brien Irish Dancers and the Calgary Fiddlers Association have teamed up for a night of Irish music and dance at Bella Concert Hall. The performance begins at 7:30 p.m.
Bella Concert Hall, taylorcentre.ca
St. Patrick’s Day Bash at Studio Bell
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Cost: $10
The National Music Centre holds a $10 date night every month, and in March, it falls on St. Patrick’s Day. Not only will you be able to check out all of NMC’s exhibitions, but there will be special St. Patrick’s Day features like East Coast fiddling and a cash bar offering a themed cocktail and Village Brewery beers.
Studio Bell, 850 4 St. S.E., studiobell.ca
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Irish Cultural Society
Date: Tuesday, March 17
Cost: $5 for ICS members; $10 for non-members
If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the most authentic way possible, plan on going to the Irish Cultural Society of Calgary on March 17. Members and non-members alike are welcome for a night of Irish dancing and choir performances, music and Irish stew.
Irish Cultural Society, 6452 35 Ave. N.W., 403-288-8641, calgaryics.org
Food and drink events for St. Patrick’s Day
All Things Irish Festival
Date: Saturday, March 14
Cost: $40
Food and drinks play a big part in Irish culture. So this year, don a green outfit and try some Irish cuisine for yourself at Willow Park Wine & Spirits’ All Things Irish Festival. In addition to Irish snacks, the evening event will feature beers, liqueurs and whiskeys made in Ireland. The festival runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
10801 Bonaventure Dr. S.E., 403-296-1640, willowpark.net
Sporty St. Patrick’s Day events
Calgary Roughnecks St. Patrick’s Day Party
Date: Friday, March 13
Cost: Ticket prices vary
Calgary’s professional lacrosse team is holding a St. Patrick’s Day Party on March 13. In addition to the high-energy evening lacrosse game, there will be a free snacks and drinks for 3,000 fans, happy hour deals, limited edition jerseys for sale and more. Don’t forget to wear green as you watch Calgary take on the Saskatchewan Rush.
Scotiabank Saddledome, 555 Saddledome Rise S.E., calgaryroughnecks.com
The Original St. Patrick’s Day Road Race
Date: Sunday, March 15
Cost: $60
Don some green athletic attire or a fun costume for one of the last races of the winter season. Runners can take on a five- or 10-km route, then fill up on Irish stew once they’ve crossed the finish line. The race is a fundraiser for Calgary Roadrunners and Diabetes Canada.
Central Memorial High School, 5111 21 St. S.W., raceroster.com
Bars and restaurants with St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and specials
The Block Kitchen & Lounge
2411 4 St. N.W., 403-282-1339, eatdrinkblock.com
Broken City
613 11 Ave. S.W., 403-262-9976, brokencity.ca
Common Bond
102, 630 8 Ave. S.W., 587-349-1000, commonbondyyc.com
Craft Beer Market
345 10 Ave. S.W., 403-514-2337; 100 Anderson Rd. S.E., 403-216-2337; craftbeermarket.ca
Dixon’s Public House
24, 15425 Bannister Rd. S.E., calgarysbestpubs.com/dixons/
James Joyce Irish Pub and Restaurant
114 8 Ave. S.W., 403-262-0708, jamesjoycepub.com; instagram.com
Joyce on 4th Irish Pub
506 24 Ave. S.W., 403-541-9168, calgarysbestpubs.com/joyce/
The Kilkenny Irish Pub
500, 3630 Brentwood Rd. N.W., 403-284-4404, calgarysbestpubs.com/kilkenny/
Limericks Traditional Public House
7304 Macleod Tr. S., 403-252-9190, calgarysbestpubs.com/limericks/
Ship and Anchor
534 17 Ave. S.W., 403-245-3333, shipandanchor.com
Trolley 5
728 17 Ave. S.W., 403-454-3731, trolley5.com
[This article was last updated on March 11, 2020 to reflect 2020 events]