St Patrick's Day Céilí in March 2025;
Credit: Ali Sahib, Chronicle.lu
St Patrick's Day, celebrated each year on 17 March in honour of Ireland's most prominent patron saint, has become a global celebration that extends well beyond the borders of Ireland.
Luxembourg is no exception. The Grand Duchy boasts an active Irish community, with more than 2,300 Irish nationals registered as of 1 January 2025, according to STATEC. Each year, the community marks Ireland's national day with a variety of cultural, social and sporting events across Luxembourg.
Upcoming St Patrick's Day 2026 events include:
- Zeltik Festival, returning to the Opderschmelz cultural centre in Dudelange from Thursday 12 to Sunday 15 March. Further details: https://chronicle.lu/category/festivals/59952-zeltik-festival-dudelange-announces-programme-for-30th-edition; programme: https://opderschmelz.lu/festivals/1086
- St Patrick's Day celebrations at the EireLux Irish Pub & Restaurant in Howald on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 March (live music from Ireland) and on Tuesday 17 March (Irish DJ). No reservation required.
- Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann Luxembourg's St Patrick's Day Céilí at the Cessange cultural centre on Saturday 14 March, with a children’s céilí in the afternoon and an adults céilí in the evening. Further details: https://chronicle.lu/event/14059-st-patricks-day-ceili-3
- Feast of St Patrick Mass taking place at Église Saint Pie X in Luxembourg-Belair (112 Avenue Gaston Diderich) on Sunday 15 March at 11:00. Open to all.
- Luxembourg GAA Club na nÓg - Go Games Competition on Sunday 15 March. Go Games introduce young players to Gaelic games, promoting participation, fun and skill development. For details, contact Club na nÓg via email: kids@clubnanog.lu
- St Patrick's Day Reception hosted by the Embassy of Ireland in Luxembourg at Cercle Cité in Place d'Armes, Luxembourg-Ville, on Tuesday 17 March. Invitation-only. To enter a ticket draw, email EventsLuxembourg@dfa.ie mentioning one's name and "St Patrick's Day Reception" by Thursday 12 March; winners will be notified the following day.
- St Patrick's Day Gala Dinner hosted by the Irish Club of Luxembourg (ICL) at Hotel Le Royal in Luxembourg City on Tuesday 17 March, starting at 18:30. Dress Code: Semi Formal. To register, contact the ICL via email: events.irishclublux@outlook.com. See also: https://chronicle.lu/event/st-patricks-day-gala-dinner
- St Patrick's Day celebrations at the Black Stuff Irish Pub in Luxembourg-Pulvermuhl on Tuesday 17 March, featuring live music and a food truck. Doors open at midday. Further details: https://chronicle.lu/event/14055-st-patricks-day-at-the-black-stuff
- British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg (BIFFL) 2026 Spring Edition, taking place at Ciné Utopia in Luxembourg-Limpertsberg from Thursday 19 to Sunday 22 March. Further details: https://chronicle.lu/category/film-festivals/59792-british-irish-film-festival-luxembourg-launches-2026-spring-edition
For more on the myths and legends surrounding Saint Patrick, see https://chronicle.lu/category/things-to-see-do/53902-irish-in-luxembourg-set-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day
