St Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! If you’re not sure where to find the lucky leprechaun during this fun and exciting time of the year, then check out our list of events happening in and around Joburg From Irish traditions and green beers to lucky ‘pots of gold’, there’s no reason for you to stay at home on Saint Paddy’s Day 2025.
Please note: Unless specified that the event is a family-friendly event, persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to attend. These events are only valid for St Patrick’s Day 2025. For further information, contact the organisers directly.
St Patrick’s Day Market at Jennabelle’s
Date: Saturday, 01 March 2025 from 9am to 4pm
Join Jennabelle’s at Rietvlei Zoo Farm for their St Patrick’s Day Market, where the luck of the Irish is in full swing! Family, friends, and your furry friends are welcome! Expect fun for everyone! There will be a vibrant selection of local vendors offering delicious food, refreshing drinks at the bar, and unique crafts to take home. Their beer garden will serve up cold beers to celebrate in true Irish style!
Pot O’ Gold St Patrick’s Celebration at Bailey’s
Date: 14 March 2025
Head to Bailey’s Bedfordview for an epic St Patrick’s Day party! They’re turning up the fun and celebrations with incredible DJ beats and party hits that’ll keep you dancing until dawn. There will also be St Paddy’s drink specials available on the night. There is a R50 entry fee per person. Click here to get your tickets now. And if you need a table, call them on 066 268 2803 to book yours now.
St Patrick’s Weekend at Jomp
Date: 14 to 16 March 2025
Join Jomp in Rustenburg this St Patrick’s Weekend for an Irish party! They will be offering interesting drinks and specials. Enjoy their R30 Stout Special and Paddy Whiskey Special. Or try some Irish Car Bombs, baby Guinness Shooters, green beer, green pizza, and the Cornhole R5 Beer challenge. WhatsApp them on 074 428 6357 to book your spot.
Green Beer & Stout at Capital Craft
Date: 14 to 16 March 2025
Are you heading you Pretoria over St Patrick’s Day weekend? Then why not celebrate this Irish tradition at Capital Craft! You can expect to sip on green beer all weekend long, along with a large selection of rich stouts. There will also be St Paddy’s shot specials, hearty stout pie, Irish music for your entertainment, as well as a pot of gold! WhatsApp them on 081 877 6924 to book your table now.
St Patrick’s Rave Night
Date: Friday, 14 March 2025 from 6PM to late
Welcome the St Patrick’s Day weekend at Molly Malone’s Patrick’s Rave Night! They’re turning up the heat at with a massive outdoor bar and tent, a pumping dance floor, and a lineup of SA’s top DJs. Lineup includes Cinimin, Chunda Munki, Austin Cassim and LAdy Lea. And for some extra fun, there will be a magician bring magic to the party as well a face painter to get you into the St Paddy’s spirit. Enjoy the evening dancing and sipping on their St Paddy’s signature drinks, collect 6 gold coins and spin to win a Guinness prize! Tickets cost R100 per person online (click here to book your tickets) and R150 per person at the door.
The Big Green Party at Katzy’s Live
Date: 15 March 2025
Paint the town green with Katzy’s Live as they kick off the ultimate pre-St Paddy’s celebration. Arrived dressed boldly and brightly in green, or even go full leprechaun if you dare! The best dressed of the evening will stand the chance of winning cool prizes. Also, expect an epic DJ lineup that’s sure to keep the beats pumping. Tickets cost between R100 to R250 per person. To book your tickets online, click here. The evening will be filled with awesome vibes, electric energy, and plenty of fun!
Kiss Me… I’m Pretending to be Irish III
Date: 15 March 2025
It’s time to pretend you’re Irish and join in on the St Patrick Day celebrations at Sognage! Pull on your curly red wigs, practice your Irish accent and dress up for the occasion and you could stand the chance of winning 1 of 2 R500 bar tabs at Sognage. As for the entertainment lineup, enjoy live tunes by Shortstraw; Joy Club Cassidy Cassidy; Adventure Man; and Hiding Bigfoot. Tickets cost between R120 to R200 per person. Click here to get your tickets.
Shamrock Shenanigans at Bailey’s Bedfordview
Date: 15 March 2025
Bailey’s Bedfordview has another St Paddy’s party you don’t want to miss. On the Saturday evening, join them for an unforgettable night of Shamrock Shenanigans as they welcome the all-new Bailey’s Bulleys LIVE! Dance and party the night away with your favourite party hits. Entry costs R80 per person. Click here to get your entry tickets now. Party starts at 18:00.
St Patrick’s Day Fest at The Irish
Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025
Join The Irish for day filled with music, community, and cheer! they will be celebrating the Irish tradition with South African flare. You can expect awesome live entertainment by Burglar Dogs (bagpipe band), Albert Frost Trio, and The Black Cat Bones. Also, there will be a DJ afterparty! Visit the Beer Tent from 12:00 for a refreshing draught. There will also be loads of prizes and giveaways throughout the day! Tickets cost R100 per person online at Quicket and R120 per person at the door.
Goofy Green St Patricks Day at Chicago’s
Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025
Celebrating the spirit of fun at Chicago’s Goofy Green St Paddy’s Party! Here, you can expect wacky games, prizes and excellent entertainment. There will be music entertainment from their live bands and DJs. Best dressed will win bar vouchers. And of course, there will be drink specials that won’t bust your budget. Please note: The Irish Hooligan Drink Specials are for Quicket free ticket holders ONLY. Click here to get your ticket now.
St Patrick’s Festival at Molly Malones
Dates: Saturday, 15 March 2025 from 12:00
Don’t miss the biggest St Patrick’s celebration at Molly Malone’s Fourways! Get ready for a celebration full of Irish magic, music, and madness. There will be live bands performing all day, including Ferg ‘n Son, Jack Atlantic, Tonde, and Cunning Brad. There will also be bagpipers, Irish dancers, the Jägermeister Brass Cartel, a magician and photo booths to capture your fun-filled celebrations. Tickets cost R100 per person online (click here to get your ticket) or R120 per person at the door.
St Patrick’s Day at Country Pub Kyalami
Date: Saturday, 15 March 2025 from 11am
Have a shamrockin’ good time at Country Pub Kyalami! They’re bringing an Irish festival like no other – packed with live entertainment, family fun, and a proper Irish vibe! There will be live bands, Irish dancers and bagpipes, face painting, a mind-blowing magician, a kids fun zone, and of course, lots of ice-cold Guinness, whiskey and St Paddy’s drink specials. Also, this event is dog friendly! Call 010 786 1109 to book your table.
Be Responsible
Please remember to be responsible. Don’t drink and drive. Alcohol is prohibited for sale and consumption of persons under the age of 18. Visit www.aware.org.za for more information.
What will you be getting up to this Saint Patrick’s Day? Let us know in the comments below!
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