Save The Date. March 14th-17th

Join us on March 14-17, 2025, for the Kells Portland Irish Festival! Experience the best of Irish culture at Kells Brewery, Kells Irish Pub, and Tom McCall Waterfront Park. A weekend of music, food, and fun awaits!

Countdown to St. Patricks Festival!

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Friday March 14th, 2025

Ireland vs USA
Amateur Boxing

Step into the ring of excitement at the Kells Ireland vs. USA Boxing event! This exhilarating evening is part of the Portland Irish Festival, bringing you an unforgettable match-up between some of the finest Irish and American boxers. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Waterfront Park on Friday, March 14, 2025, get ready for a night where adrenaline runs high, and the atmosphere crackles with the anticipation of fierce competition.

Date & Time: Friday, March 15, 2024. Doors open at 5 PM, with fights commencing at 7 PM.

Location: Tom McCall Waterfront Park, offering a picturesque setting for an electrifying evening.

Experience: Be captivated by the agility and power of top-tier athletes in a series of matches that promise non-stop action and excitement.

Friday March 14th, 2025

Ireland vs USA
Amateur Boxing

Step into the ring of excitement at the Kells Ireland vs. USA Boxing event!

More Information to come in the following month.

Date & Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Experience: TBD

Embrace the Spirit of Ireland!

Family Day

Join us at Kells for a captivating Family Day. Experience a day filled with live music, face painting, majestic Irish wolfhounds, and traditional Irish dancing.

More information to come in the following month.

Thank you to
our sponsors

Join Us at the Beer Garden at the Waterfront Tent

This Saturday, soak up the sunshine at or waterfront tent with a special beer garden from 12-5 PM. Enjoy live music, traditional Irish dancing, and a selection of beers, all without a cover charge. Perfect weather, great company, and festive vibes await you. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon!

Music, Dancing, and More!

Festival Music Schedule

Below you will find the festival schedule for live music, dance shows, pipers, and more. Use the tabs filter by location.

Friday March 15th

5:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Waterfront
6:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Waterfront
7:00 pm
Ireland VS. USA Boxing
Waterfront
9:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Waterfront

Saturday March 16th / Family Day

12:00 pm
Open
Waterfront
12:00 pm
Cúl an Tí
Waterfront
1:30 pm
An Daire Irish Dance
Waterfront
2:00 pm
Ceili Band
Waterfront
3:30 pm
Murray School of Irish Dance
Waterfront
4:00 pm
Pauric O'Meara
Waterfront
5:30 pm
Fire Department Pipe & Drums
Waterfront
6:00 pm
The Shams
Waterfront
7:30 pm
Yeates Irish Dance School
Waterfront
8:00 pm
Coming Up Threes
Waterfront
10:00 pm
Pauric O'Meara
Waterfront

Sunday March 17th

1:00 pm
Coming Up Threes
Waterfront
2:30 pm
Irish Dancers
Waterfront
3:00 pm
The Shams
Waterfront
4:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Waterfront
5:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Waterfront
6:30 pm
Yeates Irish Dance School
Waterfront
7:00 pm
Pauric O'Meara
Waterfront
8:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Waterfront

Friday March 15th

8:00 pm
Beltaine
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
10:30 pm
Coming Up Threes
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.

Saturday March 16th / Family Day

12:00 pm
Open
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
4:30 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
6:30 pm
Eric Tonsfeldt
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
8:00 pm
Kells Pipers
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
8:30 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
10:30 pm
The Shams
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.

Sunday March 17th

10:00 am
Beltaine
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
12:00 pm
The Shams
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
2:00 pm
St. James Gate
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
4:00 pm
Brian O'Hairt Band
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
6:00 pm
Eric Tonsfeldt
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
8:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.
10:00 pm
Pauric O'Meara
Kells on SW 2nd Ave.

Friday March 15th

7:30 pm
Cúl an Tí
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
10:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave

Saturday March 16th / Family Day

12:00 pm
Open
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
4:30 pm
An Daire Irish Dance
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
5:00 pm
Coming Up Threes
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
6:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
7:00 pm
Cúl an Tí
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
8:30 pm
Yeates Irish Dance School
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
9:00 pm
Bob Soper Band
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
11:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave

Sunday March 17th

12:00 pm
Cúl an Tí
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
1:30 pm
An Daire Irish Dancers
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
2:00 pm
Beltaine
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
3:30 pm
Kells Pipers
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
4:00 pm
Bob Soper Band
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
5:30 pm
Murray School of Irish Dancing
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
6:00 pm
St. James Gate
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
7:00 pm
Kells Pipers
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
8:00 pm
Coastline
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave
10:00 pm
Sami Rouissi Band
Kells Brewery on NW 21st Ave

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Safe Ride Home

Get up to $20 off a taxi fare with a paper coupon or $10 off an Uber or Lyft ride with a promo code for rides starting in Portland city limits. Valid dates are Friday, March 15 at 5 p.m. through Monday, March 18, 2024 at 3am. While supplies last.

FAQs

Get answers to all your burning questions for the Irish Festival

What are the locations of the Portland’s Irish Festival?

Kells Downtown
112 SW 2nd Ave. 97204
#503-227-4057

Waterfront Tent
The Waterfront, Naito Parkway (Between Oak & Harvey Milk)

Kells Brewpub,
210 NW 21 t Ave. 97210
#503-719-7175

What are the complete hours and covers?

Single-Day Pass: $30 - Access to all locations for one day of your choice.
$30 at the door!

Waterfront Tent
Friday: 5pm – 12am (Event is 21+)
Saturday: 12pm – 12am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 1pm – 11pm (Event is 21+)

Kells 2nd Ave
Friday: 11am – 2am
Saturday: 12pm-2am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 9 am – 12am (Event is 21+)

Brew Pub
Friday: 11am-2am
Saturday: 9:45am-2am (Event is 21+ after 5pm)
Sunday: 11am-12am (Event is 21+)

• 3-Day Pass: $60 - Enjoy full access to all three locations for the entire festival. Including GA ticket for the Irish Boxing event Friday March 15th.

All wristbands are valid for both Kells downtown and Kells on NW 21stAll events of 21, must have valid ID
All OLCC rules and laws regarding intoxication apply to each of our guests
Entrance and capacity limits will be determine and enforced based on Fire Marshall regulations.

Can I make a reservation?

To best serve ALL our guests, reservations will not be available, over the festival weekend (March 15th -March 17th) We do have plenty of space and invite you to join us, in the Waterfront Festival Tent OR, in either Kells location!

May I place a ‘To-Go’ order?

To best serve our guests, Kells’ will not be able to fulfill ‘To-Go’ orders, over the Festival weekend.

Are Minors welcome?

Yes, minors are welcome in compliance with all rules and regulations, in the following areas:

Fri. March 15th – Minors welcome in Kells Downtown, from: noon – 4:00 pm and in the restaurant from: 5-10:00 pm

Sat. March 16th – ALL AGES Event!!!!! Minors and Celebrants of all ages are welcome in the Waterfront Festival Tent from: noon – 5:00 pm. $30 cover starts @: 5:00 (21+)

Sun. March 17th – Minors are welcome in the restaurant, from: 9am - 10:00pm.

*Minors NOT allowed in Pub or tent, Sunday March 17th (Adult only areas – must be 21 years, to attend).

Is the cigar room open during the festival?

Yes, the cigar room is open, ALL HOURS. Must be: 21+, with valid ID

Will it be busy? Will there be lines?

While is difficult to predict wait times, there is plenty of room in the festival tent, with exciting activities for all!

Should I bring cash? Or credit cards?

We accept both forms of payment.

Still have questions?

If you have more questions, please reach out!