Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day 2024!

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Returns to the Irish American Heritage Center September 13-15

Get ready for three fun days to benefit the Irish American Heritage Center – it’s our annual Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day celebration!

The party begins at 6:30PM on Friday, September 13th, with the world-famous Trinity Academy of Irish Dance, the Chicago Garda Pipe and Drums, and Fifth Province favorite Kieran Byrne. Don’t miss this kick-off to the weekend! No cover charge on Friday, courtesy of our Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day sponsors!

On Saturday, September 14th, doors open at 2PM with the O’Hara School of Irish Dance, followed by bands all day, including a Trad session, and closing with IAHC favorites In Spite of Ourselves.

On Sunday, September 15, we start with a 10AM mass followed by an Irish breakfast at 11AM. The Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance kicks off the afternoon music and dance, followed by favorites, the Chancy Brothers.

The weekend concludes with a performance by Kila straight from Ireland in the Mayfair Theatre!

2024 Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Schedule

Friday, September 13

• 6:30PM  – Trinity Academy of Irish Dance
• 7:30PM – Kieran Byrne
• 9PM – Chicago Garda Pipes and Drums

Saturday, September 14

• 2PM – O’Hara School of Irish Dance
• 2:30PM – Fast Eddie
• 4:30PM – Irish Session with Sean Cleland and the Irish Music School of Chicago
• 6:30PM – Blame Not the Bard
• 8:30PM – In Spite of Ourselves with Chicago Garda Pipe and Drums opening

Sunday, September 15

• 10AM – Mass in the Mayfair Theatre w/Fr. Mick Madigan
• 11AM – Irish Breakfast
• 1PM – The Fitzpatrick School of Irish Dance
• 1:30PM – The Chancey Brothers
• 3PM – Irish Session Province Michael Austin – James Conway and Friends
• 4:30PM – KILA Mayfair Theatre with the Shannon Rovers opening

Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Tickets:

On Friday, September 13, tickets are FREE thanks to our Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day sponsors

On Saturday, September 14, tickets are $10 before September 12th using the link below and $15 at the door on the day of the event.

On Sunday, September 15, tickets are $10 before September 12th using the link below and $15 at the door on the day of the event.

Kila Tickets:

Tickets for Kila are $20 and $15 for IAHC members. Your ticket to Kila gets you into the Halfway Sunday party for free! Call the office for the member code at 773-282-7035, extension 10. Purchase Kila tickets here Kila!