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Shamrock and Roll
Get ready to Shamrock & Roll as Division Street transforms into Chicago’s largest St. Patrick’s Day street festival on Saturday, March 15 from 12pm to 10pm, and Sunday, March 16 from 12pm to 8pm. Located between State Street and Dearborn Street, Shamrock & Roll will feature live music, Irish dancers, bagpipers, family-friendly activities, beer and liquor tents, food vendors serving up bites, and plenty of festive cheer. For families, Shamrock & Roll will offer dedicated activity stations and kid-friendly entertainment on Sunday, March 16, ensuring fun for festival-goers of all ages.
Shamrock & Roll will feature one main stage with live performances throughout the weekend. The festival is hosted by Division Street Merchants and produced by Lodge Management Group, the team behind some of Chicago’s most iconic bars, including The Redhead Piano Bar, Pippin’s Tavern, River Shannon, Streeter’s Tavern, The Lodge Tavern, She-nannigans, The Original Mother’s, and The Hangge-Uppe. This two-day celebration is the perfect way to embrace the luck of the Irish in the heart of Chicago.
Entertainment Lineup
Saturday, March 15 from 12pm-10pm:
12pm-10pm: Live DJ
12pm-3pm: Celtic Band Character Fleadh
3:30pm-6:30pm: Live Band Maggie Speaks
6:30pm: Emerald Society Pipes & Drums
7pm-10pm: Celtic Band The Larkin & Moran Brothers
Sunday, March 16 from 12pm-8pm:
12pm-8pm: Live DJ
12pm-2pm: Grammy Nominated Kid’s Artist Ralph’s World
12pm-4pm: Kid-friendly activities including face painting, a craft and coloring station, and more
2:30pm: Trinity Irish Dancers
3pm-6pm: St. James Gate
Shamrock & Roll aims to bring together the best of Chicago’s historic entertainment district with a mix of music, tradition, and community spirit. From legendary live performances to festive activities for all ages, it’s a St. Patrick’s Day weekend event not to be missed. As the largest St. Patrick’s Day street festival in Chicago and the city’s first street festival of 2025, the event sets the stage for a year filled with exciting celebrations on Division Street.
A $10 suggested donation at entry will support local community initiatives and event production. VIP tables and fast pass general admission tickets are available for purchase on Tock for those looking to elevate their experience.
For information on more events like this, check out our roundup of St. Patrick’s Day Events.
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