It may be a day to wear green and experience traditional Irish food and drink while participating in parades and activities. With so many options available, it can be tough to decide what to do.
Whether you prefer traditional celebrations or something more modern, there are plenty of ways to honour this day, embrace your inner green, wear shamrocks, and indulge in great food and drink.
For those in or close to Belfast, here are some suggestions to check out ahead of this year’s St Patrick's Day.
5. All Folk'd Up - Mandela Hall, 77 University Road
Celebrate the big day with All Folk’d Up, bringing their roaring live show to Belfast for a special St. Patrick's show. Witness an electric mix of classic sounds from Irish folk and rock music traditions with a unique modern twist you mustn’t miss. Fans of All Folk’d Up have become accustomed to hearing bouncing melodies, vintage folk-rocks sounds to represent the occasion with jaw-dropping banjo progressions. To find more information, go to eventbrite.co.uk Photo: All Folk'd Up website
6. Brewpub Experience at The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery - 1-3 Lower Garfield Street
What better way to spend St. Patrick’s Day than with a few pints? Experience a guided tasting session of Bell’s Brewery beers complimented with a tasty pie fight and hear about the history of Bell’s Brewery and The Deer’s Head.. Through the experience, you will find out all about the brewery’s beer-making process and enjoy a delicious afternoon tasting session. For more information and tickets, go to visitbelfast.com Photo: The Deer’s Head & Bell’s Brewery via Facebook
7. Where The Paddy At at The National - 62-68 High Street
Celebrate St Patrick's Day with live music and DJs all day long at The National. From folk music to club bangers there will be something for everyone throughout the day, for the best experience switch between the tent and beer garden at different points of the day to get a variety of different performers. The line-up includes performances from Luke O Loan, Ronan McSorley, Gerry Leathem in the tent and The Rouges (trad), Belfast Busking Band and McCarthy’s Medley (trad) in the beer garden. To find more information, go to allevents.in Photo: The National via Facebook
8. The 2:19 at The Pavilion - 296-298 Ormeau Rd
After receiving significant radio plays worldwide, the 2:19 are set for Belfast this St. Patrick’s Day. With a No 5 place on the UK IBBA Blues album charts and continuing to win over new fans across the globe they will perform live in the Pavilion. For tickets and more information, go to ticketsource.co.uk Photo: The Pavilion via Facebook