Your ultimate guide to St. Patrick’s Day 2024 parties in Phoenix

Good news for fans of emerald-colored beer and rowdy celebrations featuring all-green everything: Two days of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations await you, as Patrick’s Day parties in metro Phoenix will take place on both March 16 and 17 this year.

Almost every watering hole in the metro Phoenix area has something planned for Thursday, March 17. Parties will be happening inside bars, in the streets and underneath enormous tents. Most will serve up such St. Patrick’s Day staples as green hats, Celtic musicians and more corned beef and cabbage than you can stomach.

If you’re curious about what’s on tap this year – other than excessive amounts of green beer – here’s a rundown of the various parties and events scheduled for March 16 and 17 around the Valley.

Cactus Jack’s Ahwatukee Tavern

4747 E. Elliot Road

The St. Patrick’s Day party at Cactus Jack’s will include live music from The Noodles, $2 Jell-O shots, a $100 prize for best Irish costume and corned beef and cabbage being served. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. and there’s a $10 cover.

The Dubliner

3841 E. Thunderbird Road

Phoenix’s longest-running Irish pub will celebrate its 40th anniversary and St. Patrick’s Day with a weekend of festivities on March 16 and 17. The indoor event will include live music and entertainment from The Peat Diggers and other acts and plenty of revelry. Food tickets will be available for select Irish fare. The cover will be $5 after 3 p.m. on March 16 and $10 after 11 a.m. on March 17.

Fibber Magees

1989 W. Elliot Road, Chandler

The annual block party at Fibber Magees on March 17 will offer a mix of live music, libations and lively fun until 11 p.m. A giant outdoor beer garden, a full bar and outdoor kitchen are planned and performances will include Lenny Kelleher at noon, Swainn at 5 p.m. and Jason DeVore of Authority Zero at 7:30 p.m. The $15 cover starts at 11 a.m.

Irish Wolfhound Pub

16811 N. Litchfield Road, #102, Surprise

A full slate of local bands — including Kilted Spirit, Open Beta, The Peat Diggers and Alibi — will start at 10 a.m. during Irish Wolfhound’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. The Arizona Fire Service Pipe Band and Michael Pat Gallagher Irish Dancers will also perform and beer, liquor promos and signature menu items will be available throughout the day. Admission is $5 until 2 p.m. and $10 thereafter.

Level 1 Arcade Bar

60 W. Vaughn Ave., #107, Gilbert
48 W. Main St., Mesa

Each location of Level 1 Arcade Bar will host an indoor/outdoor St. Patrick’s Day bash with retro coin-op games, DJs, green beer and more. Drink specials will include $6 Guinness, $8 Jameson and $10 Irish Car Bombs. Patrons who dress up for the occasion will get 10% off their tabs. Doors over at 11 a.m. and the parties go 21-and-over starting at 5 p.m.

Padre Murphy’s

4338 W. Bell Road, Glendale

Padre Murphy’s annual parking lot party on March 17 will include a full schedule of live music, kicking off at 11:30 a.m. with Harley Davidson. There will also be food and drink available throughout the day, balloon animals and face painting from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., bagpipers and drums from 2 to 5 p.m. and a performance by Finnegan’s Brogue starting at 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 starting at noon and goes 21 and over after 4 p.m.

O’Kelley’s

2120 W. Guadalupe Road, #17, Mesa

The St. Patrick’s Day parking lot party at O’Kelley’s on March 17 starts at 6 a.m. and will have enough green beer to slake anyone’s thirst, as well as giveaways, promos and plates of corned beef and cabbage. A cornhole tournament will take place at 1 and 5 p.m. with cash prizes for first, second and third-place winners. The live music lineup will include Rhythm Edition at noon, Strangeland at 3 p.m., Horseshoes and Handgrenades at 6 p.m. and Legal Limit at 9 p.m. Admission is $10.

R.T. O’Sullivans

7919 E. Thomas Rd., #101, Scottsdale

The craic will be mighty during the two-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration at R.T. O’Sullivans in Scottsdale on March 16 and 17. Live music will take place on an outdoor stage both days with the Jake Dean Band, August in Stereo and Shawn Johnson on March 16 and Ricky Harris, Rose Colored Eyes and Chad Wilson Bailey on March 17. Call 480-307-6533 for cover charges and more info.

Seamus McCaffrey’s

18 W. Monroe St.

Expect a huge crowd and a variety of music and libations at Seamus McCaffrey’s renowned St. Patrick’s Day party on March 17, which will encompass a portion of Monroe Street in front of the iconic Irish pub. There will be food, drinks, traditional entertainment, live music from local bands and rowdy fun. Gates open at 9 a.m. and the $10 benefits local firefighter charities.

Skysill Rooftop Lounge

11 E. Seventh St., Tempe

The Skysill will host a “Lucky & Charmed” affair that will include festive entertainment, panoramic views of downtown Tempe and a variety of adult beverages. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 and include a complimentary cocktail.

Tim Finnegan’s

17045 N. 59th Ave., Glendale

Live music will be one of the highlights of Tim Finnegan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration on March 17. The festivities will start inside at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast service and music from Rick Calderon, followed by the outdoor area opening at 9 a.m. The performance schedule includes step dancers at 11:30 a.m., Trotters Wake Irish Band at noon, The Lokis at 4 p.m. and Harley Davidson at 8 p.m. Inside seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A $10 cover starts at noon and the event is 21-and-over after 3 p.m.