St Patrick’s Day is back on March 17th, and we can already taste that first sip of Guinness. This distinctly Irish occasion is celebrated worldwide with plenty of green hats, fake bears, and good craic.
Brighton isn’t shy of celebrating a festival, and customarily, there are countless events organised across the town to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland’s big day. Here are our picks of the best events being hosted in Brighton on, and in the run-up to, St Patrick’s Day, 2024.
Green Hats and Good Craic: The Best St Patrick’s Day Events In Brighton
| St Patrick’s Day Beach Party | Sea Lanes Brighton, March 16-17th | A weekend of beer and live sport celebrating St Patrick’s Day hosted by Bison Beer at Sea Lanes. |
| Let’s Kill Disco: St Patrick’s Day | Chalk, March 16th, 11 pm – late | 70s, 80s, and 90s disco and pop bangers at Chalk to get you dancing into the early hours of St Patrick’s Day. |
| The Pogue Traders | Concorde 2, March 16th, 6pm | Tribute to the late Shane MacGowan and punk-folk favourite The Pogues at Concorde 2. |
| St Patrick’s Day Extravaganza At The Folklore Rooms | The Quadrant, March 16th, 9 pm | Traditional Irish folk songs performed by The Bedford Celts and Sharkbait Bill in the intimate setting of The Folklore Rooms. |
| St Patrick’s Day Ceilidh | Fabrica, March 16th, 7 pm – 10 pm | A night of live music and Ceilidh hosted by Fabrica Gallery and the Brighton Ceilidh Collective. |
| St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl | Various locations, March 16th, 8:30 pm – late | St Patrick’s Day pub crawl starting at The Bootlegger on Middle Street. |
St Patrick’s Day Beach Party At Sealanes Brighton
The weather might still be a tad cold for swimming, but Sealanes on Brighton seafront is also a great spot for socialising with friends over a pint.
Over the weekend of March 16-17, Sealanes Brighton is turning green and celebrating St Patrick’s Day the only way it knows how: with a beach party and plenty of Guinness.
In keeping with tradition, Bison Beach Bar is offering free pints of Guinness to any customer who can “split the G” on their pint glass, while the bar’s big screens will be showing Six Nations rugby, including the Ireland game, throughout the weekend.
Where: Sea Lanes Brighton, 300 Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1BX
When: March 16th – 17th 2024
Tickets: https://allevents.in/brighton/st-patricks-beach-party/
Let’s Kill Disco: St Patrick’s Day
St Patrick’s Day falls on a Sunday in 2024, so we wouldn’t blame you for getting your partying done on the evening of Saturday 16th when celebrating St Patrick’s Day to avoid a foggy head come Monday morning.
Let’s Kill Disco is Chalk’s weekly homage to all things disco music with a special nod to the disco sounds of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. While the music played at Let’s Kill Disco isn’t exactly traditionally Irish for the most part, the atmosphere at Chalk venue most certainly will be.
Where: Chalk Venue, 13 Pool Valley, Brighton, BN1 1NJ
When: March 16th, 11 pm
Tickets: https://chalkvenue.com/club/lets-kill-disco-70s-80s-90s-16-03-24
The Pogue Traders At Concorde 2
The nation of Ireland and the world of music sadly lost one of their great punk poets, Shane MacGowan, in 2023. It was inevitable that St Patrick’s Day in 2024 would pay tribute to the inimitable frontman of punk-folk band The Pogues and the spirit of the great man’s legacy will be in abundance at Concorde 2 in Brighton on March 16.
The UK’s finest tribute to The Pogues, The Pogue Traders, will be taking to the stage at Concorde 2 playing hits from MacGowan and co’s extensive catalogue of classic records. Expect plenty of booze, singing, and maybe a tear or two.
Where: Concorde 2, 286A Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN
When: March 16th, 6 pm
Tickets: https://www.eventim.co.uk/event/the-pogue-traders-concorde-2-17732864/
St Patrick’s Extravaganza At The Folklore Rooms
The Folklore Rooms, situated on the second floor of the beloved pub The Quadrant, is a bonafide mecca for all folk enthusiasts. The intimate, seated venue, makes for a relaxing atmosphere to enjoy some of the very best in local folk talent.
In keeping with its folk DNA, The Folklore Rooms are hosting a St Patrick’s Day extravaganza, showcasing traditional Irish music from The Bedford Celts and Sharkbait Bill, playing historical Celtic folk and shanties with a contemporary twist.
Where: The Quadrant, 12 North St, Brighton, BN1 3GJ
When: March 16th, 9pm
Tickets: https://www.fatsoma.com/e/7gqc50s5/st-patrick-s-extravaganza-at-the-folklore-rooms
St Patrick’s Day Ceilidh At Fabrica
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day wouldn’t feel right without participating in a traditional Ceilidh. Dancing, music, and drinking are synonymous with Irish culture, and Fabrica Gallery is celebrating the essence of Irishness with an evening of live music led by the notorious Brighton Ceilidh collective.
The evening is perfect for beginners looking to learn the Ceilidh for the first time, as the experienced collective will lead guests through a step-by-step introduction to the dance. The event will also raise money for Fabrica’s in-house charitable organisation, so your money will be going towards a good cause.
Where: Fabrica Gallery, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG
When: March 16th, 7pm
Tickets: https://fabrica.org.uk/events/st-patricks-day-ceilidh
St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl
There’s no better way to celebrate the luck of the Irish than with a pub crawl on St Patrick’s Day. This particular pub crawl will begin on St Patrick’s Day eve but for the hardy drinkers among you, it will no doubt end in the early hours of the day itself.
Starting at The Bootlegger on Middle Street at 8.30 pm, the official Brighton St Patrick’s Day pub crawl will traverse many of the town’s most iconic pubs, with complimentary shots at each venue. Don your finest green attire for a night full of Irish-themed revelry and plenty of pints.
Where: The Bootlegger, 78 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL
When: March 16th, 8:30 pm
Tickets: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Brighton/The-Bootlegger/St-Patricks-Day-Pub-Crawl-Brighton/
