Kansas City Irish Fest 2024 in Midwest

Every summer, on Labour Day Weekend, Kansas City Irish Fest celebrates all things Irish promoting Celtic music and dance. One of the most favourite​ events of the local Irish community was named the "Best Ethnic Festival" for several years in a row. Irish Fest has eight stages of entertainment featuring over 30 bands and musicians, performers, dancers, and comedians from different countries. It attracts about 90,000 attendees every year. At least 1,500 volunteers help to organize this community event.

Kansas City Irish Fest Highlights

The festival features Art in the Park fair—dozens of artists sell their work at Washington Park, near Crown Center Square. It was modelled after Merrion Square in Dublin. Tír na nÓg or the "Land of the Young" offers fun activities for all ages. The Children’s Village is located on the Terrace of Crown Center, and there is also a play area in Washington Park. Children will love the witches and warlocks parade, a scavenger hunt, Fairy House, and the Monster Mash Dance Contest. Kansas City Irish Fest is held at Crown Center Square in downtown.

2024 Entertainers Lineup

The Kansas City Irish Fest will host great artists and performers, like The Elders, Gaelic Storm, Doolin, Mundy, Hermitage Green, Siomha, Screaming Orphans, Gadan ft. Enda Scahill of We Banjo 3, Corner Boy, Reverie Road, Colm & Laura Keegan, and many others, who will create the perfect atmosphere for the guests.

Tickets

Single Day Adults Tickets for Kansas City Irish Fest cost $20, and Children Tickets (ages 3-11) are $8. A Weekend Pass is available for $55. Also, some of the special events, like Whiskey Tastings & Experiences, The Emerald Club, Snug, Irish Breakfast, or Irish Comedy Show, require additional admission fees.

History

The festival was founded in 2003 when two Irish communities—Brookside and Westport—decided to hold a joint event. Since then, Irish Fest has become one of the best in the country.