Milwaukee Irish Fest

A hundred thousand welcomes are waiting for you. Experience the magic of Ireland at Milwaukee Irish Fest, August 14-17, at the Henry Maier Festival Park.

The four-day festival boasts 18 stages of nonstop music, dance, and entertainment for the whole family.

This year’s lineup blends the best of traditional music with the contemporary sounds of Ireland and Scotland today. Cherish the Ladies, Skerryvore, Red Hot Chilli Pipers, The Howley Brothers, The Fitzgeralds, Hermitage Green, Michael McGoldrick, and more will headline Milwaukee Irish Fest. And don’t miss the return of Italian group Gadan with banjo virtuoso Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3. They’ll be joined by renowned bluegrass fiddler and dancer Hillary Klug, together creating a fusion of traditional Irish, folk, bluegrass, and Appalachian music.

Milwaukee Irish Fest is also proud to spotlight emerging talent, giving festivalgoers a chance to discover the rising stars of the Irish and Celtic music scene. Viral social media sensations the Gardiner Brothers, multi-instrumentalist and electronic producer Elias Alexander, and traditional Irish music duo LÉDA are just a few of the many artists making their Irish Fest debut.

Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of Irish music and culture; there are immersive activities for everyone. Visit irishfest.com to view more programming details, hours information, and ways to save on admission or get in for free!