Ireland at the Wharf

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at The Wharf on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 1pm-7pm with a festival featuring live Irish music, Irish dancers, and more.
2026 Festival Schedule
🍀 District Pier
12:45pm – Festival Activities Begin
The MacMillan United Pipes Band plays from Kirwan’s on the Wharf to the District Pier stage. The bar opens on District Pier.
1:00pm – Live Music: Poehemia
Baltimore-based Poehemia brings their high energy Celtic Rock to the stage.
2:30pm – Live Music: The 19th Street Band
The 19th Street Band plays a unique blend of Irish, Americana and punk music.
4:00pm – Live Music: Ben-David Warner Band
Hailing from the heart of Virginia, the Ben-David Warner Band performs a lively set of Irish Americana music.
6:00pm – Live Music: Chasing Abbey
Originally from Ireland, Chasing Abbey is an Irish music band that combines electronic production with influences from traditional Irish music. The District Pier bar remains open until 7:00pm.
🍀 Transit Pier
12:40pm –Â Six Nations Rugby Begins
Six Nations Rugby (Wales v. Italy) is on the big screen on Transit Pier.
1:00pm – Irish Dancing: Legacy Irish Dance Academy
Enjoy an authentic Irish dance performance by Legacy Irish Dance Academy on the Transit Pier Stage.
2:00pm – Live Music: Kentucky Avenue Trio
Kentucky Avenue Trio is an alternative Country band playing Americana classics.
4:10pm – Six Nation Rugby Continues
Six Nations Rugby (England v. France) is on the big screen on Transit Pier.
4:00pm – Irish Dancing: Boyle School of Irish Dance
The lasses and lads of Virginia-based Boyle School of Irish Dance take over the Transit Pier Stage to perform an authentic Irish dance.