The Wharf and Kirwan's Irish Pub are bringing the luck of the Irish to the waterfront with our free Ireland at The Wharf festival!

Enjoy all the fun of a true Irish festival with Guinness, Jameson, rugby, and bands. Sláinte!

Irish Bands & Guinness Beer
Grab a drink from the Guinness Beer Garden, then enjoy live music performances by The 19th Street Band, Poehemia, and Ben-David Warner & Friends on the District Pier main stage during Ireland at The Wharf.

Festival Schedule

12:00pm - Festival Activities & Six Nations Rugby Championship Begin
The Guinness Beer Garden opens on District Pier and Transit Pier. Six Nations Rugby Championship Game (Ireland vs. Scotland) is on the big screen on Transit Pier.

12:00pm - Irish Dancing: Boyle School of Irish Dance
The lasses and lads of Virginia-based Boyle School of Irish Dance take over the Transit Pier Stage to perform an authentic Irish dance.

12:30pm - Live Music: Poehemia
Baltimore-based Poehemia brings their high energy Celtic Rock to the District Pier Stage.

2:15pm - Live Music: The 19th Street Band
The 19th Street Band kicks off the live music on District Pier Stage with their unique blend of Irish, Americana, and a hint of punk.

2:30pm - Irish Dancing: McGrath Morgan Academy
Enjoy an authentic Irish dance performance by the McGrath Morgan Academy of Irish Dance on the District Pier Stage.

4:15pm - Live Music: Ben-David Warner Band
Hailing from the heart of Virginia, the Ben-David Warner Band performs a lively set of Irish Americana music on the District Pier Stage. The bar remains open until 6pm.

Date: March 16, 2024

Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Cost: Free

Location:
The Wharf - Waterfront,
Washington, DC 20001

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