Tickets
Tickets are date-specific. Purchasing tickets online in advance is highly recommended. Get yours today!
Friday, September 11:
$19 Super Early Bird (through 5/1/26)
$21 Adults in Advance (through 9/9/26)
$25 Adults at the Gate
Saturday, September 12:
$22 Super Early Bird (through 5/1/26)
$24 Adults in Advance (through 9/9/26)
$28 Adults at the Gate
Sunday, September 13:
$17 Super Early Bird (through 5/1/26)
$18 Adults in Advance (through 9/9/26)
$22 Adults at the Gate
Any Day Ticket:
$22 Super Early Bird (through 5/1/26)
$24 Adults in Advance (through 9/9/26)
Seniors (60+), Students, Public Safety/Military (retired or active), & Nurses (must show ID at gate) • $2 off current pricing
Children 12 and Under • FREE
Weekend Passes • $55 through 5/1/25, $60 through 9/3/25, $65 at the gate
Group discounts are available for groups of 20 or more!
$12 “Happy Hour” Admission • Friday from 4 pm – 6 pm
(must enter event before 6:15 pm, available in person at gate only)
$12 Admission • Friday from 6 pm – 8 pm with College I.D.
(in person at gate only)
All tickets have added processing fees.
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☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
We’re so happy to welcome back this fantastic crew of performers — the heart and soul of a great PIF weekend! 💚
🎻 Corned Beef & Curry Band
Guitar, fiddle, pipes, and percussion — this Pittsburgh trio of John McCann, Bob Banerjee, and Brad “Hamish” Dindak serves up Irish pub rock with a side of serious fun. From Galway Girl to Wagon Wheel, they keep the crowd singing all set long.
🍺 Pint of Plain
Fiddles, guitar, and flute — three guys doing what they do best. Good tunes, good craic, good times.
💃 Pittsburgh Irish Festival Ceili Band
No PIF would be complete without ceili dancing — and no ceili dancing would be complete without this band! Rooted in Pittsburgh’s traditional Irish music scene since 1991, they keep our feet moving all weekend long.
🎸 Donnie Irish
Celtic rock, Irish ballads, Scottish tunes, and a whole lot of energy. Donnie Irish brings the drive and the fun every single time.
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
We’re so excited to welcome back three beloved PIF performers who bring something truly special to our stages every year. 💚
🎵 Dennis Doyle
Over 35 years of Celtic harp, song, and storytelling rooted in a family line stretching back to County Wicklow, Ireland. Dennis weaves together music, history, humor, and a bit of Gaelic into something that stays with you long after the last note.
🎵 Sean Patrick Regan
A 3rd-generation piper and 4th-generation teacher, Sean Patrick brings a depth of mastery to the Great Highland Bagpipe that you simply feel in your chest. One of the top-ranked solo competitors in the Eastern US — and a PIF staple we are always so glad to have back.
📖 Alan Irvine
Pittsburgh’s own beloved storyteller returns with his “powerful, hypnotic voice” and a repertoire of hundreds of tales — from Irish folklore and ghost stories to legends that make you lean in a little closer. Don’t miss him.
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
🌿 Bealtaine is coming. 🔥
Step into a modern echo of one of Ireland’s most ancient celebrations — the festival of Bealtaine, marking the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Through live music, dance, art-making, and community ritual, we gather to welcome the return of the bright fire and the fullness of summer. ☀️🌸
Co-presented by Pittsburgh Irish Festival and Anam Arts, Bealtaine is the second in a series of four annual Celtic fire festivals reborn for the Pittsburgh community.
🗓️ Saturday, May 9
📍 The Pump House
🎟️ Tickets available now — link in bio!
☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
We are so excited to welcome back four of our most beloved acts — something for every corner of the Celtic universe! 💚
🌟 DENIZEN
Part Irish dance showcase, part musical experience, part something you’ve truly never seen before. Led by two-time World Champion Irish dancer Garrett Coleman, DENIZEN weaves Celtic roots and Bluegrass traditions into a hypnotic, electrifying live show. Don’t take your eyes off the stage.
🎵 Devilish Merry
Irish jigs and reels, Appalachian folk, Pennsylvania labor ballads, and original songs all woven together into one irresistible mix. Four decades in, Devilish Merry is as alive as ever.
🎶 RichPatrick Trio
Rich Lange, Sue Borowski, and Jim Borowski bring Celtic music to life with superb musicianship, a winning sense of humor, and a repertoire spanning Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and beyond.
🍺 Weekend at Blarneys
Foot-stomping, hand-clapping, sing-along Irish pub fun from Brad Wagner, Pat Reilly and Emma DeFrange. If you’ve seen them before, you know exactly what we mean. If you haven’t — you’re in for a treat.
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
Some voices just feel like home — and we are so happy to welcome back four of Pittsburgh’s most beloved Irish performers! 💚🎶
🎤 Mark Guiser
A Pittsburgh Irish music staple for over 20 years, Mark brings a powerful voice and a genuine connection to Ireland that comes through in every single song — from solemn ballads to Celtic rock to a good laugh.
🎤 Jim Lamb
Forty-plus years in Pittsburgh’s Irish music scene says it all. From Riley’s Pour House to Caribbean cruises to two tours of Ireland, Jimmy has done it all — and his repertoire from the Clancy Brothers to the Saw Doctors never gets old.
🎤 Mike Flaherty
The South Hills’ own folk singer and balladeer, Mike’s heartfelt interpretations of Irish classics have been moving audiences for years. If you’ve heard his “Danny Boy,” you already know.
🎤 Johnny Gallagher
A familiar and beloved face in Pittsburgh’s Irish community, Johnny brings the warmth and authenticity of traditional Irish folk and acoustic music that feels right at home at PIF.
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
⛳ The Pittsburgh Irish Festival Golf Outing is back — and it’s going to be a great day on the course! 🍀
Join us for 18 holes, an Irish dinner, live music, games, raffle, and more — all in support of our mission to preserve, promote, and celebrate Irish culture in Western PA. 💚
📅 Sunday, August 9, 2026
🕛 Registration opens at 12 p.m. | Shotgun start at 1 p.m.
📍 Murrysville Golf Club, 3804 Sardis Rd, Murrysville, PA 15668
Registration Includes:
18-hole round of golf, lunch at the turn, unlimited beer/pop/water on the course, Irish dinner, live music, and a ticket to the 2026 Pittsburgh Irish Festival!
🏌️ $140/golfer | $560/foursome
🍽️ $45/non-golfer (dinner, live music & fest ticket!)
🐦 Early Bird Special:
$130/golfer | $520/foursome | $40/non-golfer
Interested in sponsoring a hole or donating to the raffle? Email us at pghirishfestival@gmail.com 📩
A huge thank you to our sponsors!
🌟 Presenting Sponsor: Brighton Land Management, Inc.
⛳ Hole Sponsors: Irish Design Center | Rockwell Equipment and Supply Company | Valentis Security
Register at the link in our bio or go to:
www.pghirishfest.org/golf-outing
☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
PIF wouldn’t be PIF without the thunder of dancing feet — and we are so thrilled to welcome back five incredible dance groups for 2026! 💚
👟 Bell School of Irish Dance
One of Pittsburgh’s premier Irish dance schools, bringing certified instruction, incredible talent, and a whole lot of heart to our stage.
👟 Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance
Built on excellence, dedication, teamwork, and family — the Shovlin dancers bring it every single year and this year will be no different.
👟 Traditional Irish Dance Academy
A beloved PIF staple, keeping the tradition alive and thriving right here in Pittsburgh. 🎶
👟 Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
Rooted in a deep love of Irish heritage going back generations, the Fitzpatrick School carries that tradition proudly onto our stage.
👟 Pittsburgh Ceili Club
All are welcome — and that energy is exactly what PIF is all about. The Ceili Club brings the joy of community Irish dancing straight to the festival floor! ☘️
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ Fest Favorites Return ☘️
Because one stage is never enough — we’re thrilled to welcome back four favorite acts for 2026! 💚
🎸 The Low Kings
Pittsburgh’s own Celtic rock powerhouse is back. Six-piece, high-energy, and impossible to stand still to — the Lads bring a fire that’s uniquely Pittsburgh. 🔥
🎵 Abbots Cross
Rich vocals meet a jazz-infused Celtic soul. The duo of Alan Booth and Mike Clancy brings a sound that stretches from traditional jigs and reels all the way to John Coltrane. Expect something genuinely unexpected. 🎶
☘️ County Mayo
Ballads that break your heart, rebel songs that fill you with pride, and stage banter that’ll have you in stitches. County Mayo has been doing this since the early 1980s — and they haven’t lost a step. 🏴💚
🪗 Bealtaine
Uilleann pipes, bouzouki, bodhrán, and instruments you can’t pronounce — Bealtaine brings the spirit of Ireland and Scotland straight to the pub, the party, and the festival stage. 🎵
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ Fest Favorite Returns ☘️
We’re so excited to welcome back—
🎶 The Drowsy Lads!!
Two brothers. A father and son. A web of lifelong friendships. And 20+ years of “dare you to sit still” Irish music that has packed out theaters and festivals across the country. 🎶🔥 The Drowsy Lads bring a fire and genuineness to every performance that keeps fans coming back year after year.
Get ready to move. 💚
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ Fest Favorite Returns ☘️
We’re so excited to welcome back—
🎶 Eileen Ivers & The Brigideens!!
Grammy-winning, Emmy-nominated, 9-time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion Eileen Ivers returns to PIF — and she’s bringing her powerhouse ensemble with her. 🎻🔥 Together, The Brigideens weave Celtic tradition with Americana, bluegrass, and genre-bending originals into a live show that will have you on your feet from the first note.
And psst — their debut album drops in 2026. You’re going to want to see them live. 💚
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
www.pghirishfest.org
☘️ A PIF Debut You Won’t Want to Miss ☘️
We’re so thrilled to introduce—
🎶 Ladies of Longford!!
If you caught them at our Brigid event earlier this year, you already know what’s coming. 😍 For over 23 years, this all-women Columbus-based band has been bringing Contemporary Celtic, Traditional Irish, and acoustic folk to life with some of the most beautiful vocal harmonies you’ll ever hear. 🎶💚
Pittsburgh, get ready — the Ladies are bringing it to the fest!!
📅 Sept. 11–13, 2026 📍 Carrie Blast Furnaces
☘️ Celebrating 35 years of bringing Irish tradition to Pittsburgh
🌐 www.pghirishfest.org
