Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square hosts a main performance stage showcasing the best of Irish music and dance from traditional to contemporary.

The square will also host the largest Irish travel exhibition to be held in Britain showcasing the best Ireland has to offer.

Running order

11.30 - 12 Irish tenors
12.10 - Ann Scott
12.55 - Celtic Masters
1.25 - Speeches
1.50 - Joe Brown
2.40 - Luka Bloom
3.40 - Roisin Murphy
4.55 - Aslan
5.45 - Finale

Proud to be Pat

Learning that the name is fast heading out of even the top 300 UK baby names, making it just one generation away from extinction, Irwin’s Bakery is spearheading a ‘Proud to be Pat’ campaign in the run-up to St Patrick’s Day, calling on anyone named Patrick (or any of its 28 male and female derivatives) to stand up and be counted!

Proud Paddies are asked to help fill a special ‘Paddy Field’ that will be set up at the St Patrick’s Day celebrations at Trafalgar Square on 16th March to set a record for the world’s biggest show of Paddy strength, with all funds raised going to help the much-loved Great Ormond Street Hospital. Sympathetic ‘non-Paddies’ can also participate as Irwin’s is inviting anyone not fortunate enough to be named Paddy at birth to make the ultimate gesture by changing their name by deed poll for the big day or even permanently! The public can also register their support for the campaign, and pledge a donation, online at www.proud2bpat.com.

Café on the Square

Join old friends and make new ones at the St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the Café on the Square. Experience some traditional Irish hospitality and sample a taste of the Emerald Isle with a great tasting Irish food and drink. Enjoy the craic with our fabulous range of beers, beverages, broths, barmbrack, boxty and various Irish delights…

Café on the Square is located at the base of the central staircase, just to the right as you face the National Gallery. The café is wheelchair accessible and has a low level counter and an induction loop.