# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Irish Fest 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: We are very excited to host Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest once again! We look forward to this multi-generational event which has been a staple for the Irish American community in Chicago for over 35 years. 

Fest Hours
Friday, August 21:  4:00 - 11:00pm
Saturday, August 22: 3:00 - 11:00pm
Sunday, August 23: 1:00 - 8:00pm

Lineup: 
Socks in the Frying Pan - Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - Super Céilí - The Drowsy Lads - Kilmaine Saints - George Murphy & Friends - Waxie Dargles - Dennis Doyle - Jinty McGrath - The Larkin & Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Evin O'Riordan

Our Irish Fest will also feature an Irish Cultural tent (Cultur agus Céilí tent) with workshops and music, Irish Folk Park, a performing arts stage, and an expanded Leprechaun Tent (children's entertainment). The Cultur agus Céilí tent will feature a full day of music and dancing on Saturday, August 22nd. There will be bagpipes and Irish dance throughout the weekend as well!

Friday, August 21:
Socks in the Frying Pan -  Cailíní Lua - Super Céilí - The Kilmaine Saints - The Drowsy Lads - Waxie Dargles - The Larkin & Moran Brothers - One for the Ditch - Dennis Doyle

Saturday, August 22:
Socks in the Frying Pan - Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Super Céilí - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - George Murphy & Friends - The Drowsy Lads - The Kilmaine Saints - Waxie Dargles - Jinty McGrath - Dennis Doyle

Sunday, August 23:
Billow Wood - Cailíní Lua - Derek Warfield & The Young Wolftones - George Murphy & Friends - Jinty McGrath - Evin O'Riordan - Dennis Doyle

Cultur agus Céilí Tent throughout the weekend:
Chicago Irish Singers - Jack Kinsella - Declan McShane - Gerry Haughey - And much more to come!

Questions? Call us at (708)687-9323 or email us at officecgp@chicagogaelicpark.org.
Vendors - vendors.irishfest@gmail.com
Sponsors - irishfestsponsors@gmail.com 
Volunteers - Stay tuned for information! 

Sign up here for Irish Fest email updates.

Children ticket prices do not change. Children's tickets are for children 12 and under. Children age 3 and under receive free admission.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oak-forest/irish-fest-2026/200029788435650
- **Event Categories**: festivals, entertainment, performances, workshops, music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1032

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Oak Forest
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452
- **lat**: 41.62333
- **long**: -87.77086
- **full address**: 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Irish Fest 2026
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/a4a08162abb460ba1099c3172b5875fefe6bdea00ea9539a1cfcbd963695f610-rimg-w1200-h676-dc2c1a15-gmir?v=1775886324

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Irish Fest 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Irish Fest 2026 takes place on Fri, 21 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 23 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 6119 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL, United States, Illinois 60452.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Irish Fest 2026?
  - **A:** Irish Fest 2026 is organized by Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Irish Fest 2026 is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oak Forest, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 1,000+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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