Saint Patrick's Day in Torre San Patrizio
Ireland in the Marche: Celtic music, beer, and folk in the only Italian Municipality dedicated to Ireland's patron saint
About Saint Patrick's Day
A corner of Ireland in the heart of the Marche
There is only one Municipality in Italy that bears the name of Ireland's patron saint, and it is precisely Torre San Patrizio, a small village in the province of Fermo, in the Marche region. There could not be a more suitable place to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day, the greenest holiday of the year: every March the town transforms and for a few days breathes the atmosphere of Irish pubs and countryside, amidst Celtic music, dances, excellent beers, and contagious cheerfulness.
A festival born from the Pro Loco
The event is conceived and organized by the Pro Loco of Torre San Patrizio, which over the years has managed to grow a neighborhood event into an anticipated occasion for lovers of Celtic and folk rock music from all over central Italy. The festival enjoys the patronage of the Municipality of Torre San Patrizio, the Marche Region, and the Embassy of Ireland in Italy, a recognition that testifies to the authentic bond between the Marche village and the Emerald Isle.
Live music, beer, and cuisine
The heart of the event is the Parochial Field of Via Oliva, where a large covered and heated structure of about 1000 sqm is set up: thus, the festival takes place sheltered from the still harsh March weather. Every evening, Celtic and folk rock bands take the stage, while the food stalls offer typical dishes and draft beers such as Guinness, O'Hara's, and Harp. The kitchen opens every evening and, on Sundays, also for lunch.
Not just concerts
Alongside the concerts, the festival offers initiatives for everyone. The themed green photo contest invites participants to sport at least two green elements in their outfit and compete for prizes for the largest group and the most original costume. Sunday is dedicated to families with Saint Patrick's Kids, featuring workshops, games, and entertainment for the little ones, while the village lights up in green on its historic buildings and monuments. There are also dialect theater performances and festive moments that involve the entire community.
How to enjoy the festival
Saint Patrick's Day in Torre San Patrizio is the perfect excuse to discover an authentic Marche village off the beaten tourist track, amidst hills, dialect, and traditions. Admission to the evenings is free, and on some days, a free shuttle bus service is available to conveniently reach the festival area.
Saint Patrick's Day — edition 2026
The 8th edition of Saint Patrick's Day was held in Torre San Patrizio from March 12 to 17, 2026, under the 1000 sqm covered and heated structure set up at the Parochial Field of Via Oliva by the Pro Loco. The music program featured a mix of Celtic and folk rock bands for almost the entire week, accompanied by food stalls open every evening from 7:30 PM and, on Sundays, also for lunch from 1:00 PM.
The festival's most popular events were confirmed: the photo contest Fifty Shades of Green (March 12-15), Saint Patrick's Kids dedicated to families on Sunday, and the grand finale on March 17 with dialect theater with free admission. A free shuttle bus connected the festival area on March 13 and 14.
Programme Saint Patrick's Day 2026
Thursday, March 12
- 9:30 PM — Live music with Heich
Friday, March 13
- 9:30 PM — Dusty Reels & Anchise Bolchi
- Following — Brutti di Fosco
- Free shuttle bus available
Saturday, March 14
- 10:00 PM — The Shire
- Following — Mortimer Mc Grave + DJ set
- Free shuttle bus available
Sunday, March 15
- 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Saint Patrick's Kids (entertainment, workshops, and games for children)
- 1:00 PM — Special lunch opening
- 9:30 PM — Drunken Lullabies Band
Tuesday, March 17
- 9:15 PM — Dialect theater: Gli Indimenticabili in "Sai che se dice jo lu varre?" (free admission)
(Break on Monday, March 16.)
Highlights Saint Patrick's Day 2026
- 8th edition in the only Italian Municipality dedicated to Ireland's patron saint
- Celtic and folk rock concerts: Heich, Dusty Reels & Anchise Bolchi, The Shire, Drunken Lullabies Band
- "Fifty Shades of Green" photo contest (March 12-15)
- Saint Patrick's Kids for families and final dialect theater with free admission
- Guinness, O'Hara's, Harp draft beers and typical cuisine under a 1000 sqm covered structure
Prices Saint Patrick's Day 2026
Practical information — Saint Patrick's Day
Where
Parochial Field of Via Oliva, Torre San Patrizio (FM), Marche. Covered and heated structure of approximately 1000 sqm.
How to get there
By car: from the A14 motorway, exit at Porto San Giorgio-Fermo, then follow signs for the Tenna valley and Torre San Patrizio. By train: Porto San Giorgio-Fermo station on the Adriatic line, then continue with local transport. On some evenings, a free shuttle bus service is available departing from Via dell'Artigianato.
Times and admission
The kitchen opens every evening from 7:30 PM; on Sundays, also for lunch from 1:00 PM. Concerts generally start late in the evening. Free admission to the evenings.
Information
Pro Loco of Torre San Patrizio, tel. +39 339 7829450 / +39 377 1807728.
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Where does it take place — Saint Patrick's Day
Campo Parrocchiale di Via Oliva
Campo Parrocchiale, Via Oliva, 63814 Torre San Patrizio