Save the Date.
March 10-12 & 17-18.

Celebrate with Kells this St. Patrick's Day for the 2023 edition of the Portland Irish Festival. Taking place across two weekends, March 10-12, and March 17-18. For the first time, Kells is expanding to the SW Waterfront. More details below.

Friday March 10th, 2023

Ireland vs USA
Amateur Boxing

Kells brings their annual amateur boxing event to the SW Waterfront for the 2023 edition of Ireland vs USA.

Time: 5pm - 11pm | 21+

GA Tickets: $35

VIP tables available. Contact tracey@kellsirish.com

Tent located between SW Salmon and SW Yamhill at the Waterfront

Saturday March 11th, 2023

Portland Irish Festival at the Southwest Waterfront

The festivities continue with the Portland Irish Festival on the SW Waterfront. Live Music, Irish Dancing, Bagpipes, Vendors, Irish Food and Drinks.

Saturday, March 11th -- 12PM-11PM

Presale tickets available for 50% off until March 1st

Tickets available at the door for $20

Waterfront & Kells on 2nd

Music Schedule

Explore the event schedule to find out where various bands, dance groups, and more are playing. Scroll further down to see the music schedule for Kells Brewery on 21st Ave.

Green = Playing inside Kells Pub on 2nd Ave

Friday - March 10th

Ireland vs USA Boxing
SW Waterfront
5-11PM
Bob Soper Band
Kells on 2nd Ave.
8:30PM

Saturday - March 11th

Murray School of Irish Dance
Waterfront Tent
12:00PM
Beglan & Murray
Waterfront Tent
12:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Waterfront Tent
2:00PM
Cúl an tí
Waterfront Tent
2:30PM
Yeates Irish Dance Academy
Waterfront Tent
4:00PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Waterfront Tent
4:30PM
An Daire Irish Dancers
Waterfront Tent
5:00PM
St. James Gate
Waterfront Tent
5:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Waterfront Tent
7:00PM
Sami & The Groove
Waterfront Tent
7:30PM
Cúl an tí
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
8:00PM
Coming Up Threes
Waterfront Tent
9:30PM

Sunday - March 12th

Bob Soper Band
Kells on 2nd Ave.
10:00AM
Cúl an tí
Kells on 2nd Ave.
12:00PM
BELTAINE
Kells on 2nd Ave.
2:00PM
Sami & The Groove
Kells on 2nd Ave.
4:00PM

Friday, March 17th

Murray School of Irish Dance
Kells Back Tent
12:00PM
Beglan & Murray
Kells Back Tent
12:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Kells Back Tent
2:00PM
BELTAINE
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
2:00PM
Cúl an tí
Kells Back Tent
2:30PM
Murray School of Irish Dance
Kells Back Tent
4:00PM
Bob Soper Band
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
4:00PM
Old Yellers
Kells Back Tent
4:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Kells Back Tent
6:00PM
Cúl an tí
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
6:00PM
Coming Up Threes
Kells Back Tent
6:30PM
Portland Fire Pipe Band
Kells Back Tent
8:00PM
Old Yellers
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
8:00PM
Sami & The Groove
Kells Back Tent
8:30PM
Old Yellers
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
10:00PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Kells Back Tent
10:00PM

Saturday, March 18th

Kells Pipes and Drums
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
2:00PM
Sami & The Groove
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
2:30PM
Cúl an tí
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
4:30PM
Yeates Irish Dance Academy
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
6:00PM
Beglan & Murray
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
6:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
8:00PM
Sami & The Groove
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
8:30PM
Coming Up Threes
Inside Kells on 2nd Ave
9:00PM

Our Sponsors for Portland Irish Festival

Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave

Brewpub Music Schedule

Below you will find the schedule for the various bands, dance groups, and more for St. Patricks weekend!

An Dáire Irish Dancing
12:00PM
Saint Jame's Gate
12:30PM
Murray School of Irish Dance
2:00PM
Beglan & Murray
2:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
4:00PM
Sami & The Groove
6:30PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
8:00PM
Hans and the Wanted
8:30PM
Coming Up Threes
10:30PM
BELTAINE
1:00PM
Kells Pipes and Drums
2:30PM
An Dáire Irish Dancing
3:00PM
Old Yellers
5:00PM
Bob Soper Band
7:00PM
Sami & The Groove
9:00PM

Book a room for St. Patricks Weekend!

Get a special rate at the AC Hotel for March 17th-19th. Last day to book is March 10th

March 11th is

Family Day!

Join us for family day on Saturday March 11th from 12:00PM - 5:00PM at the Portland Irish Festival on the waterfront. Live Irish music, Irish dancing, bagpipes, vendors and more.
No cover necessary.

Watch amazing Irish Dance groups

Pet and Play with Irish Wolfhounds

Face painting, arts and crafts and more

FAQs

Get answers to all your burning questions for the Irish Festival

Are minors allowed in the pub or tent on March 17th?

No. Minors are not allowed inside Kells Pub or the back tent on March 17th. They are allowed inside the restaurant side of Kells. Also, family day is March 11th at the Portland Waterfront for the Portland Irish Festival. Featuring dancing, Irish Wolfhounds, face painting and more!

Can I reserve a table on March 17th?

No. Due to the high demand that comes with the festivities on March 17th, Kells will not be accepting reservations for that day.

Will there be any extra seating available?

Yes. The second floor of Kells will be open for extra seating to dine and celebrate St. Patricks Day!

Will there be a cover?

Depending on the day. March 10th there is no cover.
March 11th $5 cover starts at 8pm
March 12th no cover
March 17th - $30 COVER ALL DAY. Free t-shirt while supplies last
March 18th - $5 cover at 5pm

Cash and cards accepted

Where is the Waterfront Festival/Tent Location?

The Portland Irish Festival and Boxing event will be held in a giant tent on the Portland Waterfront at Tom McCall Waterfront park. The location is between SW Salmon and SW Yamhill.

Still have questions?

If you have more questions, please reach out!

Festival Hours

Here you will find the waterfront, and pub hours along with more. All hours are for Kells on 2nd unless specified otherwise

March 10th
Pub: 12pm-12am
Boxing: 5pm-11pm
Pub: No Cover
Boxing: GA $35
Pub: No minors after 9pm
Boxing: NO MINORS
March 11th
Pub: 12pm-12am
Waterfront Fest: 12pm-12am
Pub: $5 after 8pm
Waterfront: $20 after 5pm
Pub: No minors after 9pm
Waterfront: Minors 12pm-5pm
March 12th
9am-8pm
No Cover
No Minors in pub. Restaurant and upstairs open for minors
March 16th
12pm-11pm
No Cover
Minors until 9pm
March 17th
Pub: 11am-1am
Restaurant: 11am-1am
Upstairs: 12pm-9pm
Back Tent: 11am-1am
$30 Cover all day.
Includes Free shirt
No Minors in Pub or Tent. Minors allowed in restaurant and upstairs
March 18th
Pub: 11am-1am
Restaurant: 12pm-1am
$5 after 8pm
Pub: No Minors after 9pm
Restaurant: Minors Allowed