St. Patrick’s Festival in Puerto del Carmen promises its biggest edition yet for 2026
The unmistakable buzz is back in the air. Following a record-breaking 2025 celebration, the organisers of the St. Patrick’s Festival Puerto del Carmen have officially signalled the start of the countdown, promising that 2026 will be “the greenest, biggest and most exciting edition yet.”
In a vibrant social media announcement that has set the local Irish community and festival-goers abuzz, the festival team declared: “We welcome 2026 with open arms and BIG excitement, because it’s bringing the BEST EDITION of St. Patrick’s Festival Puerto del Carmen so far!” The teaser promises new surprises, more live shows, bigger experiences, and “plenty of novelties you won’t see coming.”
Building on a Legendary 2025
Last year’s festivities were a full weekend spectacular, setting a tremendously high bar. The celebrations kicked off on Saturday, March 15th with a unique fusion of cultures on Playa Grande, featuring a demonstration of Hurling and Canarian Wrestling. The energy then moved to the Plaza del Varadero for an evening of powerhouse tribute acts, from Coldplay and U2 to The Queen of Pop.
Sunday, March 16th deepened the cultural exchange with a beautiful twinning ceremony between Irish and Canarian folklore groups, Celtic Roots and Guerma. The plaza again resonated with music, featuring the iconic sounds of Crossfire and the lively rhythms of Kilombo improvisado, leading a captivated crowd into the main event.
The weekend crescendoed on March 17th with the vibrant main gathering at the Plaza del Varadero, preceded by a heartfelt mass at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and a tribute to five pillars of the local Irish business community. The square thrummed with energy as hundreds enjoyed back-to-back live performances from acclaimed acts like Celtic Roots, Matt Keane & Band, and Sarah Finnegan & Steven Hogan, among many others. The day was capped off by the unforgettable spectacle of the street parade, a river of green that flowed from the San Antonio hotel along the seafront to the Hotel Fariones.
Note: The lineup, schedule, and specific events from the fantastic 2025 edition are listed here to give you a flavour of the festival’s scale and spirit. However, they do not necessarily reflect what will be taking place for St. Patrick’s Day THIS YEAR. Acts, events, timings, and attractions will be different and, we’re told, even better!
Stay tuned to our website and the official festival channels (https://www.sanpatrickpuertodelcarmen.com/en/). The full, electrifying schedule for the St. Patrick’s Festival Puerto del Carmen 2026 will be released soon. One thing is certain: the Plaza del Varadero is the place to be this March. Get ready to paint the town green!
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