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Pittsburgh Irish Festival

Name: Pittsburgh Irish Festival
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Irish Festival is an annual three-day celebration of Celtic culture held at the historic Carrie Blast Furnaces. Running from September 11 to 13, 2026, the event showcases a blend of traditional and contemporary Irish heritage through live music, dance, and authentic cuisine. Established in 1991, the festival aims to provide a deep cultural experience and community gathering that extends beyond typical holiday celebrations.

Date: Sep 11-13, 2026
Location: Pittsburgh
Status: Recently ended

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Event summary

Highlights

Live music across four stages
Gaelic sports demonstrations
Authentic Irish cuisine including shepherd's pie and Irish breakfast
Performances by Ally the Piper and local dance schools

The festival features live entertainment across four stages, ranging from traditional musicians to modern Celtic rock bands. The 2026 lineup includes performers such as the Screaming Orphans, The Low Kings, and Ally the Piper, a bagpipe musician known for blending classic rock and heavy metal with traditional instruments. Cultural programming offers more than just music, providing attendees with Irish language lessons, Gaelic sports demonstrations, and various instrument workshops. Local organizations, including the Bell School of Irish Dance and Shovlin Academy of Irish Dance, frequently showcase regional talent.

Food and drink are a major component of the experience, with a menu featuring traditional staples like Irish stew, shepherd’s pie, fish and chips, and bread pudding. The event also hosts a full Irish breakfast for visitors. The choice of the Carrie Blast Furnaces as a venue is intentional, serving as an industrial backdrop that acknowledges the significant role the site played in the history of Irish immigration to the Pittsburgh region. The festival typically draws an audience of 20,000 to 25,000 people over the weekend.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Carrie Blast Furnaces; triblive.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Pittsburgh

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