
Key information
Date: Sunday 15 March 2026
Time: 12:00pm to 6:00pm
Venue: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN, GB
Cost: Free
About this event
The Mayor of London’s St Patrick’s Festival is back on Sunday 15 March 2026.
This annual event has become a highlight of London’s cultural calendar, bringing together visitors and Londoners alike to celebrate the many contributions the Irish community have made to our great city.
Expect a multitude of green as we take over central London for the spectacular parade with exciting floats, marching bands, dance troupes and pageantry.
We can't wait to welcome you at St Patrick's Festival!
Become a Programme Partner
The Greater London Authority is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic programme partner to help create the best possible main stage programme for St Patrick’s Festival in 2026 and 2027.
We are looking for an individual, organisation, or group of organisations with experience of working with Irish community events and a strong understanding of Irish arts and culture. The programme partner is critical to realising the artistic vision and to curating, shaping and securing the main stage content for St Patrick's Festival, in consultation with the Events for London (EfL) team and the St Patrick’s (CAG).
To find out more about this opportunity, please download the tender invitation below. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Deadline for applications is 5pm at Friday 19 September 2025.
Become a sponsor
Interested in being part of the largest gathering celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in London?
Sponsorship opportunities are now open. Benefits include:
- association with a key Mayoral event
- on site branding at the iconic Trafalgar Square
- invitation to the official launch event
- face to face engagement with over 50,000 event attendees
- reach and awareness across key GLA social media channels
- platform to create compelling brand experiences
For more information, please email [email protected] to speak with the team.
Plan your visit
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We will do our best to make sure you feel welcome and enjoy our event. Our event staff and volunteers are here to help with any questions you might have.
When you arrive, our stewards and Team London volunteers will greet you. Our Team London volunteers will be wearing purple high-visibility jackets and are ready to answer any questions. There will also be clear signs to help guide you around the event. Please note, we will conduct a bag search at the entrance for everyone attending.
The event has a level access entrance, and it is wheelchair accessible. All paths are accessible for wheelchair users and there is a lift that connects the North Terrace to the Main Square. Stewards will be there to help you find your way. Assistance dogs are welcome too.
The festival can get busy. If being in crowds is difficult for you, you can use our accessible viewing area. It is located on the north terrace of Trafalgar Square. This area has hearing loop facilities for the performances on the main stage, and chairs are available for companions and anyone who needs to sit.
All shows with speech on the main stage will have a British Sign Language interpreter. You can see this on the screen on the right side of the main stage.
The event may be loud at times due to music and performances. If you need ear defenders, you can ask for them at our information point or speak to a volunteer for help.
The event is relaxed. You can join or leave at any time and move around as you like. You do not need to be quiet.
In addition to toilets, we will also have Mobiloo accessible toilet at the event. This toilet has a hoist and a changing table. If you need to use the hoist, please bring your own sling for safety and convenience. You can find more information on Mobiloo’s website.
If you need any help on the day with more information about the event, just ask one of our stewards or volunteers, and they will be happy to assist you.
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Trafalgar Square is easy to reach by public transport, including buses, the Tube, and national rail services.
Tube
The nearest Underground station with step-free access from platform to street level is Westminster Station, which is served by the Jubilee, District, and Circle lines.
From Westminster Station, it’s about a 10-minute walk to Trafalgar Square.
Charing Cross Underground Station is the closest Tube station and is served by the Northern and Bakerloo lines. However, this station does not have step-free access.
Bus
Bus routes that stop close to Trafalgar Square include:
Routes 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 15, 23, 87, 88, 91, 139, and 176, with most buses having wheelchair access.
For accessible travel options, including step-free routes and Dial-A-Ride services, you can visit the TfL (Transport for London) website for maps and to plan your journey: tfl.gov.uk.
National Rail
The nearest railway station is Charing Cross. It is 325 metres away, approximately 3 minutes’ walk.
Charing Cross rail station offers step-free access and a step-free route to Trafalgar Square.
Accessible parking
The surrounding area on Trafalgar Square can get very busy on the day of the event, so we recommend you take public transport if you're visiting the event. If you’re unable to take public transport for accessibility reasons, accessible parking is available near Trafalgar Square.
There are Blue Badge parking spaces on St Martin’s Street, located next to the National Gallery. Please be aware that these spaces are around 250 metres from the National Gallery. There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays available here.
For more information on parking, you can contact the Westminster Parking Information Service on 020 7823 4567. The helpline is open Monday to Saturday, from 8am to 8pm. To find other blue badge parking bays nearby, you can find disabled Blue Badge bays on the City of Westminster’s website using the postcode WC2N 5DN.
51.50794876997, -0.12809979999998
Highlights from 2025
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