About StPatricksDay.com.au | A Big Days Guide to St Patrick's Day
St Patrick's Day is one of those special days that brings people together for a celebration of Irish culture, music, food, friendship and plenty of good times. Every year on 17 March, cities and towns across Australia turn green as Irish pubs, restaurants, festivals and community events welcome people looking to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
StPatricksDay.com.au is an Australian guide to help you discover what's happening, find great places to celebrate and get ideas for making your St Patrick's Day a memorable one.
St Patrick's Day in Australia
While St Patrick's Day is not an Australian public holiday, it has become a much-loved day on the Australian events calendar. From major city celebrations and Irish festivals to local pubs, restaurants and family events, there are plenty of ways to get into the Irish spirit.
You don't have to be Irish to enjoy St Patrick's Day. The celebration has evolved into a welcoming day for friends, families, workmates and visitors to get together, enjoy some Irish hospitality and experience a little bit of the craic.
Across Australia, St Patrick's Day celebrations can include Irish music, dancing, traditional food, themed menus, live entertainment, festivals, parades and plenty of green.
Find St Patrick's Day Events & Celebrations
Our aim is to make it easier to find the best St Patrick's Day ideas around Australia.
Whether you're looking for a traditional Irish pub, a lively party, a long lunch, live music, a family-friendly festival or somewhere different to celebrate, StPatricksDay.com.au brings together ideas and inspiration to help you plan your day.
Popular celebrations can range from early-morning Irish breakfasts and long lunches through to afternoon sessions, live bands, evening parties and late-night celebrations.
And, of course, there's always the opportunity to dress in green, find a shamrock and join in the fun.
St Patrick's Day in Melbourne, Sydney & Across Australia
St Patrick's Day is celebrated right across the country, with each city bringing its own character to the occasion.
Melbourne St Patrick's Day offers an impressive choice of Irish pubs, restaurants, live entertainment, festivals and celebrations throughout the city and suburbs.
Sydney St Patrick's Day combines its strong Irish connections with major community celebrations, parades, Irish pubs, restaurants and events around the city.
In Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin and other Australian destinations, you'll also find Irish-themed events, live music, community celebrations and plenty of opportunities to join the festivities.
Our city guides are designed to help you discover what's happening close to where you live or wherever you might be celebrating.
More Than Green Beer
St Patrick's Day might be famous for green clothing and a few celebratory pints, but there is much more to the occasion.
Irish music and dancing, traditional Irish food, cultural festivals, community events and shared experiences all play an important part in the modern celebration.
For some people, St Patrick's Day is about celebrating their Irish heritage. For others, it's simply an opportunity to get together with friends, enjoy great hospitality and have some fun.
That is what makes St Patrick's Day such a BIG DAY.
Plan Your St Patrick's Day
Whether you're organising a celebration with friends, planning a work function, looking for a family day out or simply wondering where to celebrate St Patrick's Day, StPatricksDay.com.au is here to help.
Explore our city guides, discover events and venues, find inspiration and start planning your St Patrick's Day celebration.
Get into the green, gather your friends and make 17 March a day to remember.
Sláinte!