Nobody does St Patrick’s Day like Luton, and this year there’s a whole host of events and activities to get involved with. Here are our top picks.
St Patrick’s Day Festival 2026
The main event on Saturday 14 March is of course the iconic St Patrick’s Day Festival and parade organised by Luton Irish Forum. Expect a full day of live entertainment in St George’s Square and Central Square of Luton Point, with a mix of live music, Irish dancing, and plenty of craic.
The festival main stage in St George’s Square will run from 10.30am to 4pm, and Irish dancing in Central Square of Luton Point from 11am to 3.35pm.
Saturday 14 March, 10am to 4pm, Luton town centre
St Patrick’s Festival After Party & After D’After Party
Luton Irish Forum’s official after party is back and better than ever! They have a whole line-up of live performances from 3pm to 6pm across the different spaces in the Hat Factory, and even more in the Basement Bar from 6pm to 9pm, which is a ticket-holder only event.
Saturday 14 March, from 3pm and 6pm
Hat Factory Arts Centre, LU1 2EY
St Patrick’s Day Party
If you’re in the mood for food, George II has you covered! They’ll be serving a full breakfast with Clonakilty sausages and pudding, a homemade Irish beef stew complete with soda bread, and they even have a special deal on Baby Guinness. Later in the evening they have an Irish dancing set followed by a live performance from The Fox Hat Band.
Saturday 14 March, open from 8am, live music at 7pm
George II, LU1 2EY
St Patrick’s Day Parade Party
If you fancy a break from the festivities, The Castle is bringing live music, homemade Irish food and loads of Guinness and Murphy’s on tap. Local Irish bands Missing The Ferry and Chamberlane will take the stage, plus a range of DJs, and an afternoon performance from The Walshe Academy of Irish Dancing.
Saturday 14 March, 12 noon to 3am
The Castle Live, LU1 3AA
Mother’s Day x St Patrick’s Day special
If you’re still raring to go after all the Saturday events, and your mum loves a bit of Irish music, The Gardeners Call will be serving up more live music from Missing The Ferry. Make sure you get down early, as this one is sure to be busy!
Sunday 15 March, from 4pm
The Gardeners Call, LU2 0BX
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Jemma Candy
Jemma is a proud Lutonian with a passion for celebrating the town’s vibrant diversity and strong community spirit. As a Marketing Manager with a degree in Mass Communications, she’s committed to highlighting the positive stories in Luton. Whether uncovering hidden gems or discovering new favourite cafés, Jemma loves exploring all that her hometown has to offer.
