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"Irish can bowl!" a win to Aislinn Ryan and team!

The St Patrick's debate was well attended and a night that gave a ton of laughs. Thank you to the debaters: Affirmative team: Chris Finlayson KC, Paul…

St Patrick's Festival on the Waterfront 2026 photos

View the photos of the highly successful parade and concert on our Wellington Irish Facebook page:…

Happy St Patrick's Day - 17 March 2026

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona duit! Find out about St Patrick's Day, including its history and a few things to know and do today in sunny Wellington.

Festival Sponsors - thank you!

Thank you to our generous St Patrick's Festival on the Waterfront sponsors. Have a drink on St Patrick's Day at the bars that sponsored the St…

St Patrick's Debate, Thurs 19 March 2026, 7pm

Come along for a free night of debate and laughter with the motion. “That the Irish are no good at bowling”

Affirmative team: Chris Finlayson KC,…

St Patrick's Parade, Sun 15 March 2026

Everyone is invited to join Wellington's Irish community for the St Patrick's Festival on the Waterfront.

 

The biggest event organised by…

Irish Musicians 4 Palestine, Frid 6 March 2026

Top local Irish musicians play Vogelmorn Upstairs in support of humanitarian aid for Palestine. Get your tickets early for this special night which…

Irish Dancing Concert, 6 Dec 2025

Have some Christmas cheer with Irish dancing at the Gregan Irish Dancers Christmas Concert on Sat 6 Dec, 3-5 pm, at Lower Hutt Little Theatre.

Xmas Dinner & Dance - 13 Dec 2025

Join Wellington Irish Society and Wilton Bowling Club for a great night of festive fun.

Do Art for Peace, 1 & 2 Nov, 2025, Cuba St, Wgtn

Join artist Deirdra McMenimin for a free and fun hands-on art session for children & youth, where you'll create plaster casts for peace and unity. …