Date/Time
Date(s) - Friday, September 11, 2026 - Sunday, September 13, 2026
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Pittsburgh Irish Festival
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The Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to keeping Celtic history, art, and tradition alive and kicking in Western Pennsylvania.
What started as a single weekend event has grown into a massive year-round cultural movement, drawing over 25,000 visitors annually and serving as the region’s premier Celtic hub.
The Annual Festival
When: Held every September, the weekend after Labor Day
Where: The historic Carrie Blast Furnaces National Historic Landmark—a fitting venue, given the deep history of Irish immigrants who worked the region’s iron furnaces.
The Experience: 3 days and over 27 hours of continuous entertainment across five stages, featuring world-class Irish music legends, emerging artists, and local dance academies. You’ll also find a Cultural Area with weavers, lace makers, and historians, plus a dedicated
Children’s Area.
Year-Round Events & Partnerships
The fun doesn’t stop in September. Operating under its umbrella organization, The Irish Partnership of Pittsburgh, the group hosts and participates in events throughout the year, including:
BRIGID: A new annual celebration honoring Ireland’s Patroness and Celtic Goddess.
Community Pop-ups: Appearances at Picklesburgh, the Peoples Gas Holiday Market in Downtown Pittsburgh, and their annual Golf Outing.
Education & Community Outreach
Through the Irish Education Outreach Program, the organization takes Irish history, music, and arts directly into local schools and community groups.
Multidisciplinary Learning: Offers workshops and resources covering everything from the Irish language and geography to traditional music and sports.
Cultural Preservation: Sponsors unique educational experiences, including Celtic symbol drawing, harp history demonstrations by renowned experts, and an Irish-language Mass.
Festival Schedule & Location
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Dates & Times:
Friday, Sept 11: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday, Sept 12: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 13: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM -
Location: Carrie Blast Furnaces, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Ticket & Admission Guide
Pro Tip: Tickets are date-specific. Buying online in advance is highly recommended to beat the gate lines and save a few bucks.
Single-Day Admission
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Friday, September 11
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Advance (through 9/9): $21
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At the Gate: $25
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Saturday, September 12
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Advance (through 9/9): $24
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At the Gate: $28
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Sunday, September 13
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Advance (through 9/9): $18
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At the Gate: $22
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Any-Day Ticket (Advance only): $24
Weekend Passes & Group Rates
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Weekend Pass (At the Gate): $65
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Group Discounts: Available for groups of 20 or more.
Discounts & Special Admission
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Kids 12 & Under: Free
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$2 Off Current Pricing: Seniors (60+), Students, Public Safety/Military (active/retired), and Nurses (Must show ID at the gate).
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Friday Happy Hour ($12): Friday from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (Gate purchase only; must enter before 6:15 PM).
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Friday College Night ($12): Friday from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM with a valid College ID (Gate purchase only).
All information above was take from the Pittsburgh Irish Festival website. For a link of the location on Google Maps, please click here!
