2026 Irish Fest of the Fox Cities

Fri, September 18, 2026 — 3:00 PM CST to Sat, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 PM CST

Tickets

General Admission - Friday & Saturday

$25.00
(+1.65 fee)

Sales end on Sep 13, 2026 11:00 PM

General Admission ticket for one (1) to Irish Fest on Friday 9/18/2026 and Saturday 9/19/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Gates open at 3:00pm on Friday and 10:00am on Saturday.

Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. No other carry-ins. Children 14 and under are free.

General Admission - Saturday Only

$20.00
(+1.42 fee)

General Admission ticket for one (1) to Irish Fest on Saturday 9/19/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Gates open at 10:00 am.

Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. No other carry-ins. Children 14 and under are free.

General Admission - Friday Only

$15.00
(+1.20 fee)

General Admission ticket for one (1) to Irish Fest on Friday 9/18/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Gates open at 3pm.

Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended. No other carry-ins. Children 14 and under are free.

VIP - Friday & Saturday

$160.00
(+7.77 fee)

Includes admittance to a covered area for VIP passholders and other special guests only, access to a fenced-off stage front viewing area, complimentary food and beverages, half-off alcoholic beverages, AND meet-and-greet opportunities with the entertainers. Must be 21+ years of age.

VIP EXPERIENCE ADMISSION to Irish Fest is for one (1) person age 21+ per ticket for FRIDAY 9/18/2026 AND Saturday 9/19/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Separate festival ticket not needed for VIP pass holder. VIP passes are non-transferable.

Gates open Friday at 3:00pm and Saturday at 10:00am. VIP tent can be found behind the main stage - view festival map on website for reference. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for when not in VIP area. No other carry-ins.

VIP - Saturday only

$120.00
(+5.95 fee)

VIP EXPERIENCE ADMISSION to Irish Fest is for one (1) person age 21+ per ticket for SATURDAY 9/19/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Separate festival ticket not needed for VIP pass holder. VIP passes are non-transferable.

Gates open Saturday at 10:00am. VIP tent can be found behind the main stage - view festival map on website for reference. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for when not in VIP area. No other carry-ins.

VIP - Friday Only

$60.00
(+3.23 fee)

VIP EXPERIENCE ADMISSION to Irish Fest is for one (1) person age 21+ per ticket for FRIDAY 9/18/2026 at Jones Park in Downtown Appleton.

Separate festival ticket not needed for VIP pass holder. VIP passes are non-transferable.

Gates open Friday at 3:00pm. VIP tent can be found behind the main stage - view festival map on website for reference. Lawn chairs or blankets are recommended for when not in VIP area. No other carry-ins.

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Please help support Irish Fest of the Fox Cities

Irish Fest of the Fox Cities is a 501(c)3 nonprofit. Your donation will help us continue to produce quality, family-friendly events that showcase the best in Irish music, dance, culture and history. All donations to Irish Fest of the Fox Cities are Tax Deductible to fullest extent of the law.

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Location

Jones Park, Downtown Appleton

301 West Lawrence Street
Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911

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About this event

We are excited to bring you an unforgettable, family-friendly weekend on September 18th and 19th. Get ready to dance and tap your feet along to world-class music from headlining acts Gaelic Storm, The Drowsy Lads, Skerryvore, and The Bow Tides! Discover new favorites like The Conor Mallon Band, Rory Makem, and The Gleasons, alongside many other talented artists.

Experience a vibrant celebration of Irish and Celtic heritage:
☘️ Take part in diverse programming in our cultural area
☘️ Enjoy fun family activities in the Wee Ones area
☘️ Explore unique products from our array of retail vendors
☘️ And savor a variety of delicious food and beverages

For a festival line-up, map, and more, visit IrishFestFoxCities.com