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Cowgate St. Patrick’s Day 2025 in Edinburgh

Celebrate Celtic heritage and culture

Dates: March 17, 2025 (unconfirmed)

Visiting Edinburgh in the second half of March offers an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day experience in this historic city. The Irish community and Ireland enthusiasts celebrate with lively pub crawls, music festivals, and special events. The old town is adorned in green, creating a vibrant and festive atmosphere. Embrace the festive spirit and create lasting memories in Edinburgh.

The highlight of St. Partick's Day in Edinburgh is Cowgate St.Patrick's celebration. The festival is all about fun or "craic" and everything Irish. Visitors can enjoy lively street parties simultaneously in several pubs with plenty of Irish music, dance, and other great stuff. St. Patrick's celebration is held in Edinburgh's famous venues: The Three Sisters, Biddy Mulligans, Espionage, and Cabaret Voltaire. Street party tickets usually sell out very quickly. If you don't purchase them in time, the plan B is to head to the Irish pub Dropkick Murphy's.

St. Partick's Day in The Three Sisters (Unconfirmed in 2025)

Three Sisters is a renowned pub, located in the heart of Cowgate. The joint, which has recently undergone significant renovation, consists of several bars. Visitors can enjoy various entertainment options and a wide range of food and drinks from the diverse menu. The Three Sister St. Patrick's Day will be celebrated at the pub from 8 am until 3 am. Visitors can expect live music, drag queens, and craic’oke. The entrance fee is £25.00. With the ticket, you can enjoy a free breakfast and a pint of beer until noon. Visitors can avoid the entrance queue by arriving at the pub before 10 pm.

St. Partick's Day in Biddy Mulligans (Unconfirmed in 2025)

Biddy Mulligans is a renowned Irish pub with the annual tradition of celebrating St. Patrick's Day. Authentic Irish entertainment is available across several rooms of the pub. Visitors can expect delicious food, drinks, and music. Specifically, the audience will be treated with performances by Salmon of Knowledge, Raymond Considine, Steve Ward, Eddie Sheehan, and Robbie Stevens. Those eager to celebrate at the pub are advised to register in advance to receive a festival wristband and exclusive offers.

St. Partick's Day in Cabaret Voltaire (Unconfirmed in 2025)

Cabaret Voltaire is a nightclub, where locals can relax after work, as the venue operates from 7 pm to 3 am. A special event is planned at the club for St. Patrick's Day on the eve of the holiday – on Friday, March 15th. Tickets start from £8.00. Entertainment will be available from 11 pm to 3 am. Visitors can unwind with a craft beer or a cocktail of their choice while enjoying diverse DJ sets.

Be sure to check out the full article on St. Patrick's Day in Scotland for more details on the celebrations across the country.

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