32.5K
Per day
1981
since
~47
Editions
Overview
About
Milwaukee Irish Fest takes place at Henry Maier Festival Park on the shore of Lake Michigan and bills itself as the largest celebration of Celtic culture in the United States. Across seventeen stages, it features Irish and Celtic music and dance from performers hailing from Ireland and beyond, along with cultural and language workshops. Run by the nonprofit CelticMKE, it extends its mission year-round through a summer school and a dedicated music archive.
On site
Practical info
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Getting there
Location
Henry W. Maier Festival Park, 200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
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Past editions
2026Aug 13–16, 202610 artists
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