Oak Forest's Gaelic Park Reveals Music Lineup For Irish Fest 2026

OAK FOREST, IL — The live music lineup for Irish Fest 2026 at Chicago Gaelic Park Aug. 21–23 has been revealed, venue staff announced.

Chicago Gaelic Park is excited to welcome back several fan favorites alongside a selection of new artists from Ireland and North America. The weekend-long extravaganza is set with an unprecedented ensemble of Irish bands, dance schools, and artists who will bring the true essence of Irish culture to the forefront.

All three music stages at 6119 147th St. will come alive with acts including: Billow Wood (West of Ireland); Socks in the Frying Pan (Clare), Cailíní Lua (Killaloe); George Murphy (Dublin); Jinty (Cork); Drowsy Lads (Ohio); and the fusion of trad and electronic instrumentation of SuperCéilí (Dublin).

Fans will enjoy the traditional ballads of Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones and the high-energy Irish rock of Kilmaine Saints (Pennsylvania), Waxie Dargles (Oklahoma) and One for the Ditch (Chicago). JigJam (Offaly/Tipperary), Chicago’s favorite Irish bluegrass band and Grand Ole Opry regular, made their USA debut at Irish Fest in 2015, and are back for 2026.

Dennis Doyle will bring his harp, songs and stories, and many local favorites will be on hand, including: Declan McShane; Evin O’Riordan; Gerry Haughey; Going West; Jack Kinsella; Katie Sullivan; Kieran Byrne; Liam Durkin; the Larkin & Moran Brothers; and, the rousing Bagpipes and Drums of the Emerald Society and the Shannon Rovers.

Fest days and hours are:

• Friday, August 21: 4 to 11 p.m.
• Saturday, August 22: 3 to 11 p.m.
• Sunday, August 23: 1 to 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now for pre-sale prices and can be purchased online.