☘️ Greater Danbury Irish Festival Returns September 26–27, 2026

Get ready for a weekend filled with Irish music, dancing, culture, food and fun at the annual Greater Danbury Irish Festival, taking place Saturday, September 26 and Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center in Danbury.

This two-day celebration of Irish heritage and community is sponsored in part by Title Diamond Sponsor Setaro Law Firm, Platinum Sponsors, UK Gourmet, Earth Movers and JP McHale Pest Management.

The 2-day festival will feature live Irish music throughout the weekend, Irish dancers, cultural activities, vendors, children's games, delicious food and drinks, raffles and much more.

Whether you're Irish by heritage or simply love great music, good food and a fun community festival, there's something for everyone.

☘️ Festival Hours

Saturday, September 26: 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 27: 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

📍 Location

Greater Danbury Irish Cultural Center
6 Lake Ave.
Danbury, CT

Parking is available in the lower parking lot on Oil Mill Rd., Danbury

🎟️ Admission

FREE admission all weekend!

☘️🛍️ SHOP, BROWSE & DISCOVER AT THE GREATER DANBURY IRISH FESTIVAL! 🇮🇪

✨ Meet Our Participating Vendors:

🇬🇧 UK Gourmet – Bringing a taste of Ireland to the festival!

☘️ Celt Wares – Celtic-inspired gifts, treasures and more. Sunday only!

🎨 Pottering Around Studios – Unique handmade creations and artistic finds.

🍀 Celtic Cottage Bakery – Fresh-baked organic goodies with a touch of Celtic charm! Look for sourdough breads, scones, Irish specialties, vegan, gluten free, and other homemade treats.

🪵 Woodworking by Bob – Beautiful handcrafted woodworking creations. Saturday only!

🐠 Goldfish Swim School of Danbury – Stop by and learn more about their swim programs and activities for families.

🎨 Ogham Art – Celtic-inspired artwork and beautiful handcrafted pieces.

✨ CT Engraving – Personalized and engraved gifts and unique custom creations.

Entertainment:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Under the Tent.

🎵 12:00 PM – Opening Remarks
🎵 12:15–2:00 – Four Leaf Clippers
🎵 2:15–4:00 – Shocking Green
🎵 5:15–7:00 – Mighty Ploughboys
🎵 7:15 PM – Jesse OfGang Trio of the Red Hot Chili Pipers

Heritage Hall Cultural Room
🏐 2:00 PM – Irish Sports
🎻 3:00 PM – Andy McGann CCE Comhaltas
🎶 4:00 PM – Owen McDonnell & the Bagpipes

☘️ SUNDAY

Under the Tent
🎵 12:00–1:00 – Steve O’Tree & Julie Sorcek
🎵 1:15–3:00 – Feel the Green with Dean McGreen & Donna O’Ball
🎵 3:30–5:45 – Tipperary Knights
🎟️ 6:00 PM – Raffle Drawing

Cultural Room
🎶 1:00 PM – Bobby Morrill
💃 2:00 PM – Ashurst Academy Irish Dancers
🎶 3:00 PM – Bobby Morrill

🍺🍀 Two full days of Irish music, culture, dancing, food, drinks and fun for the whole family!

📅 September 26–27, 2026
📍 6 Lake Ave., Danbury, CT
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION

Come for the music, stay for the craic! 🇮🇪☘️