ShamROCK St. Paddy’s Day Festival – Fun for All Ages

By San Diego Entertainer | February 16, 2023

Get ready to shake your clovers with the whole family on Friday, March 17, 2023

The San Diego ShamROCK Music + Beer Festival returns to the Gaslamp Quarter on St. Paddy’s Day, Friday, March 17, 2023, from 4PM-11PM. New this year, ShamROCK will be accessible to ALL AGES.

For 27 years, locals and tourists alike have flocked to the Gaslamp Quarter as ShamROCK transforms the bustling San Diego downtown neighborhoods into a Celtic carnival with an abundance of pub-style seating, flowing green beer, traditional Irish steppers, activities, Celtic rock bands, photo-ops and games through out the Gaslamp.

In addition to a multi-block music and entertainment lineup (stages will feature live entertainment from 4pm – 11pm), ShamROCK block party attendees will be welcome to enjoy FREE games throughout the day at the ShamROCK Shenanigans Block. Giant Jenga, Cornhole, and giant beer pong are just some of the shenanigans that will test your skill and luck.

Throughout the day, the infamous ShamROCK leprechaun emcee will be hosting showdowns on stage with prizes that would make even a leprechaun green with envy. Full game schedule to include Unicorn Races, Rainbow Streamer Relays, Magical Chairs and more can be found at https://www.sandiegoshamrock.com. 

General Admission tickets start at just $39 for a day full of festivities, non-stop music, and a keepsake ShamROCK stein. VIP tickets start at just $89 and include 4 drinks, VIP dedicated entry, exclusive access to the Lucky Leprechaun VIP Irish Pub, festive Saint Patrick’s Day hat, upgraded restrooms, and other benefits to be announced. 

This one-day Saint Patrick’s Day affair funds the year-long programs and museum operations for the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF), a small non-profit in the Gaslamp Quarter dedicated to preserving and protecting architecture, history, and the culture of the historic Gaslamp Quarter. The GQHF also runs the Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House, the oldest building in Downtown San Diego.