ENTERTAINMENT

We hope to make this year the best ever Melbourne Irish Festival. As always there will be a variety of entertainment provided over the course of the day.  We'll have music by the score, dancers by the dozen and entertainers galore.  

We'll be announcing acts as soon as they are confirmed so follow us on Facebook or watch this space for updates.

LIVE MUSIC 

 THE MAIN STAGE 

Marty and the Weekenders

Borderline Kaylee

Paddy Fitzgerald & friends

Cormac McCarthy Irish Pipe Band

Tom Mulkerns & Band (direct from Galway)

Comhaltas 

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IRISH DANCING

As always very popular with young and old alike.  This year we will have three schools attending and performing a variety of dances. 

• AcAleer Dance School

• O'Connor School of Irish Dancing

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Kids Activities

Kids fun races (3pm) & Kids GAA 
Always great fun, sign your kids up for the egg & spoon,a game of football or toddler dash.

​Inflatable Soccer Dartboard
It's an inflatable soccer dartboard that you kick the ball at and try to get a bulls-eye.

Kids Tent

Lots of fun activities to keep them occupied and entertained 

Jake the Magician (1- 2pm)​

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STREET ENTERTAINERS & MORE

Facepainting
Always a hit with the kids.

Stilt Divas
The most Spectacular Stilt Walkers in the Stilt World! 

Saint Patrick

A man that needs no introduction, he introduced Christianity to Ireland and banished the snakes and is probably responsible for more hangovers that anyone else in history!