Highlighted Event
Halfway to St. Patrick's
Music Festival
A Fundraiser for the Irish American Heritage Center
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Festival
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals looking to support the Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival and the Irish American Heritage Center's nonprofit mission. Your support helps sustain Irish cultural programming, community events, and educational initiatives throughout Chicago.
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A Celebration with
Purpose
Halfway to St. Patrick's is more than a festival — it's the Irish American Heritage Center's biggest annual fundraiser. Every ticket, every pint, and every sponsorship directly supports our nonprofit mission to celebrate and sustain Irish culture in Chicago.
Our Historic Home
Maintaining and preserving the IAHC's landmark building — a welcoming home for Irish culture in Chicago for over 40 years.
Live Music & Theatre
Bringing world-class concerts, traditional sessions, and performances to the Mayfair Theatre stage all year long.
Library & Genealogy
Sustaining our lending library, archives, and genealogy classes that help people trace and celebrate their Irish roots.
Classes & Education
Supporting Irish language, music, dance, and arts education for students of every age and skill level.
Community Events
Funding free and low-cost community gatherings, festivals, and outreach that bring the Chicago community together.
Keeping Heritage Alive
Ensuring Irish culture, stories, and traditions remain vibrant and accessible for generations to come.
The IAHC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the festival help keep our doors open, our programs affordable, and Irish heritage thriving for generations to come.
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Join us September 17–20 at the Irish American Heritage Center for four days of live music, Irish dance, food, drinks, family activities, cultural programming, and nonstop craic as we celebrate our annual Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival — the IAHC's biggest fundraiser of the year.
Dates
September
17–20, 2026
Location
IAHC
Chicago
Kickoff
Thursday
September 17
Opening Night Concert
Thursday, September 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM
The Bow Tides
This internationally acclaimed Celtic ensemble brings together some of the finest musicians in Irish traditional music, including acclaimed fiddlers Ellery Klein, Jessie Burns, and Katie Grennan, alongside Grammy-nominated bassist Eric Thorin and multi-instrumentalist Jeff Lindblade. With connections to Gaelic Storm, performances at major Irish festivals across the country, and a reputation for electrifying live shows, The Bow Tides promise an unforgettable opening night.
Concert Tickets
Friday, September 18, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Irish Comedy Showcase
Get ready for one of the biggest new additions to this year's Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Music Festival! Join us on Friday, September 18 at 7:30 PM for an unforgettable evening of stand-up comedy featuring headliner Adam Burke, one of Chicago's most acclaimed comedians with deep Irish roots.
Originally from County Armagh, Ireland, Adam Burke has become one of Chicago's most recognizable voices in comedy. A regular panelist on NPR's Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me!, Burke is also a former writer for WGN-TV's Man of the People with Pat Tomasulo and has written for The Onion and Second City. He was voted Best Stand-Up Comic by readers of the Chicago Reader and won Second City's Up Next Comedy Competition. Over the years, he's appeared at major festivals including Just for Laughs Chicago, Funny or Die's Oddball Comedy Festival, and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and has opened for comedy greats including John Mulaney, Maria Bamford, Marc Maron, Hannibal Buress, Aziz Ansari, John Oliver, and many more. As one of Chicago's most prominent Irish comedians, Adam has long been a favorite within the Irish community and has headlined Irish comedy events across the Midwest.
The evening will be hosted and produced by Conor Cawley, Chicago comedian and producer of Don't Tell Comedy Chicago, whose recent sold-out collaboration with the IAHC proved just how much Chicago loves live comedy. Conor will also perform as part of the evening's lineup, with additional comedians to be announced soon.
Schedule
The Fifth Province Pub opens at 3:00 PM, with the kitchen opening at 4:00 PM, making it the perfect place to grab dinner and drinks before the show. Whether you're Irish or just looking for a night of incredible laughs, don't miss what promises to be one of the festival's standout events!
All Weekend Long
Keep the celebration going Friday through Sunday with a full lineup of entertainment and activities for the whole family.
Festival Admission
Proceeds from the Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival support the Irish American Heritage Center's nonprofit mission — funding cultural programming, classes, our library, and community events that keep Irish heritage thriving in Chicago. Mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and join us as Chicago's Irish community comes together to celebrate halfway to our favorite holiday of the year!
Tickets
Secure your spot for the opening night concert with The Bow Tides, our Friday Night Comedy Showcase special, and our Weekend Festival activities!
Every ticket supports the IAHC's nonprofit mission.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals looking to support the Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival and the Irish American Heritage Center's nonprofit mission.
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Doors 6:00 PM · Concert 7:00 PM
Irish Comedy Showcase 7:30 PM · Pub 3:00 PM
12:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Festival: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Become a Sponsor
Support the
Festival
Sponsorship opportunities are available for businesses and individuals looking to support the Halfway to St. Patrick's Festival and the Irish American Heritage Center's nonprofit mission. Your support helps sustain Irish cultural programming, community events, and educational initiatives throughout Chicago.
Become a SponsorSponsorship Benefits
Also That Weekend
Golfing Fore
Green 2026
Tee off for a great cause on Saturday, September 19 at Billy Caldwell Golf Course, then join us at the festival for the evening celebration.
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