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.
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
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
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
5-11PM
8:30PM
Saturday - March 11th
12:00PM
12:30PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
4:00PM
4:30PM
5:00PM
5:30PM
7:00PM
7:30PM
8:00PM
9:30PM
Sunday - March 12th
10:00AM
12:00PM
2:00PM
4:00PM
Friday, March 17th
12:00PM
12:30PM
2:00PM
2:00PM
2:30PM
4:00PM
4:00PM
4:30PM
6:00PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
8:00PM
8:00PM
8:30PM
10:00PM
10:00PM
Saturday, March 18th
2:00PM
2:30PM
4:30PM
6:00PM
6:30PM
8:00PM
8:30PM
9:00PM
Our Sponsors for Portland Irish Festival
Brewpub Music Schedule
Below you will find the schedule for the various bands, dance groups, and more for St. Patricks weekend!
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
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
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!
No. Due to the high demand that comes with the festivities on March 17th, Kells will not be accepting reservations for that day.
Yes. The second floor of Kells will be open for extra seating to dine and celebrate St. Patricks Day!
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
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.
Here you will find the waterfront, and pub hours along with more. All hours are for Kells on 2nd unless specified otherwise
Boxing: 5pm-11pm
Boxing: GA $35
Boxing: NO MINORS
Waterfront Fest: 12pm-12am
Waterfront: $20 after 5pm
Waterfront: Minors 12pm-5pm
Restaurant: 11am-1am
Upstairs: 12pm-9pm
Back Tent: 11am-1am
Includes Free shirt
Restaurant: 12pm-1am
Restaurant: Minors Allowed
