Grab Your Kilts: It’s Time for the St. Augustine Celtic & Heritage Festival
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida (February 24, 2026) – Named one of the top cultural festivals in the country, the St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival returns to Francis Field, 25 West Castillo Dr. in downtown St. Augustine, on March 14-15. With visitors coming from across the globe, the festival brings in top Celtic bands, performers, Highland Games athletes, artisans, culinary vendors, and more for a weekend full of craic.
The Festival kicks off with the Whiskey Tasting event on Friday, March 13, with seating beginning at 6:30 p.m. Gates are open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, and 10 a.m. to 7p.m. on Sunday, March 15. The Highland Games begin at 10 a.m. on both days. The St. Patrick Parade begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and concludes at the Festival grounds with a Bagpipe Jam, followed by the Parade awards. Performances start at 12 p.m. on both the Main and Second Stage. Musical performers include Albannach, Celtic Conundrum, Gaêlica, Mudmen, Steel City Rovers, and Syr. Due to the sudden cancellation of The Druids, a revised schedule will be available soon here. New this year is a featured music workshop with the Steel City Rovers on the Second Stage. New beverage options include IRN-BRU and Killowen Pangur Irish Poitin Whiskey.
General Admission tickets are still available online, will be available at the gate, and do not sell out. GA tickets are good for one day and are $25. Children 12 and under, active duty, and retired military personnel with ID are free. First responders with ID receive a $5 discount. VIP All-Weekend tickets are $100 and available while supplies last; they usually sell out before the festival. Tickets may be purchased online here, in person at Ann O’Malley’s Irish Pub, and at the gate. Credit cards are not accepted at the gate or the beverage tents – all ticket, beverage, and festival merchandise sales are cash only. ATMs are available at the gate. Vendors may accept credit cards. Blankets or chairs are welcome. No pets are permitted on the Festival grounds. Outside alcoholic beverages, coolers, and firearms are also prohibited.
The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is held at Francis Field in Historic Downtown St. Augustine. There is a free Festival Shuttle on Saturday only, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Shuttles run every 20 minutes. The shuttle picks up at a satellite parking lot at 198 West King St. and drops off at the Visitors Information Center, at 10 South Castillo Dr., across the street from Francis Field. There is also parking at the Historic Downtown Parking Garage and limited paid street parking. For complete parking information, visit here. The St. Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival is sponsored by grants from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council and the St. Johns County Cultural Council.
