MANHATTAN (PIX11) — You’ve heard of Christmas in July, but what about St. Patrick’s Day in August?

An all-out, five-day celebration of Irish culture is coming to the heart of Manhattan in August, dubbed Mór Fest.


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Hosted by Tara Mór near Madison Square Garden, this week-long party will feature Irish music, food, comedy and, above all else, drinks.

From August 19-23, there will be a seemingly endless stream of things to do at what Tara Mór is marketing as “New York’s first fully Irish festival.”

General admission tickets for $55 will get you into the festival all week long, but the $268 VIP ticket will grant you an open bar for the full duration of the celebration.

Iconic Irish athletes, rising music talent and known comedians will fill out what is sure to be a proud week for Irish Americans, Irish immigrants and anyone who loves what Irish culture has to offer.

Here’s what Mór Fest attendees can expect on all five days:

Wednesday (August 19)

Thursday (August 20)

7 a.m.— Networking with Irish Societies and Organizations

7 p.m.— Modern Ireland Panel with James Kavanagh and Cassie Strokes

8 p.m.— Comedy from Owen Colgan and local Irish comics

10 p.m.— Live music from Jinty McGrath

Friday (August 21)

4 p.m.— Live music from Andrew Dolan

6 p.m.— Live music from Marty Healy

8:30 p.m.— Sports Panel with Michael Murphy, Johnny Glynn and Jason Quigley

10 p.m.— Live music from The Young Wolfetones

1 a.m.— Live music from DJ Mikey Valid

Saturday (August 22)

8:30 a.m.— Wellness morning

Trinity Gym

Yoga

Fitness Class

Healthy Breakfast

9 p.m.— Dating show with Ronan Mitchell

10:30 p.m.—Live music from Steph Hurley

12 a.m.— Live DJ set

Sunday (August 23)

12 p.m.— Guinness Perfect Pour Contest

4 p.m.— All Day Trad Session

8 p.m.— Niall Quinn Interview

10 p.m.— Closing Ceremony

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Spencer Gustafson is a digital content producer from Long Island who has covered New York state and city news since 2023. See more of his work here.