It’s almost that time again: Paddy’s Day is just around the corner, and we will soon be compiling all the events in Berlin for Ireland’s national holiday on this page.
St. Patrick’s Day on 17 March 2026 falls on a Tuesday this year. Don’t let that put you off. There are likely to be lots of events on the following weekend again this year.
The highlights are, of course, still on Tuesday. The events feature lots of live music, from Celtic folk and rock to traditional Irish music.
We already have the first venues on our list here – more to follow. Stay tuned!
Overview of St. Patrick's Day Parties in Berlin
As every year, our ‘second living room’ will be serving fresh Irish bratwurst from the grill. With a bit of luck, the bagpipe player and/or the Berlin Police Pipe Band will also be stopping by again.
In Friedrichshain, there’s a Paddy’s Day with a ‘How I Met Your Mother’ vibe. The highlight is the colour-coordinated green beer from the bar.
What exactly is St. Patrick’s Day – and why is it celebrated in Berlin?
On 17 March, the world turns green – and Berlin is right at the forefront! St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of Ireland’s patron saint, but it has long since evolved from a religious holiday into a global festival of Irish culture, music and joie de vivre.
Ironically, St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was actually British. Brought to Ireland as a slave, he escaped but later returned as a missionary. Legend has it that he drove the snakes from the island – ecologically speaking, there were probably never any there, but the story is a powerful symbol of the arrival of Christianity. According to tradition, he used the three-leaf clover (shamrock) to explain the Trinity. That is why it remains the symbol of the day to this day.
In Germany, St. Patrick’s Day has had a firm place in the calendar since the 1990s at the latest. This is partly due to the large Irish community and partly to our shared passion for handmade music and good brewing.
Berlin plays a special role here: the city reflects the unconventional, almost punk spirit of Dublin. In Berlin’s pubs, 17 March is not just about commerce, but about ‘craic’ – that unique Irish vibe of conviviality, humour and deep conversation.