Philly Hooley St. Patrick's Day Irish Celebration Illustration
7th Annual Celebration

Philly Hooley 2027

A multi-generational gathering of Irish music, dance, traditional food, drinks, and our all-ages Potato Decorating Contest.

📅 Sunday, March 14, 2027
⏰ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Plays & Players Theatre, Philly

Enjoy Time with Fun People

Come celebrate Irish culture with families, neighbors, and friends — live music, dance, hearty food, and festive fun.

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Live Music & Dance

Live mussic plus a traditional Irish dance demonstration and an interactive audience step dance lesson.

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Drinks & Pub Fare

Drinks at Quig's Pub: Guinness and beers, Irish whiskey, mixed cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.

Hearty Menu:

  • Irish cheeses, butter, cured meats & crackers
  • Irish Coddle & vegan lentil soup with soda bread
  • Corned beef & cabbage with boiled parsley potatoes
  • Guinness cake, shamrock cookies & Irish potatoes
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Potato Decorating Contest

A fun, creative contest open to all ages! Decorate your own festive spud, vote for your favorites, and catch the awards at 5:00 PM.

Event Schedule

Join us on the 3rd floor and at Quig's Pub anytime between 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

3:00 PM

Doors Open

Welcome desk, background trad music, and drinks at Quig's Pub. Snacks, charcuterie, and the Potato Decorating Contest begin.

3:15 PM

Live Music Set 1

4:00 PM

Soup & Bread

Irish Coddle and vegan lentil soup with soda bread and rolls.

4:30 PM

Irish Dance

Traditional dance demonstration and an interactive audience step dance lesson.

5:00 PM

Potato Decorating Awards

Winners announced, plus raffle notes.

5:15 PM

Main Buffet

Corned beef & cabbage, boiled potatoes, and condiments.

5:45 PM

Live Music Set 2 & Dessert

High-energy concluding set with Guinness cake, cookies, and Irish potatoes.

6:30 PM

Closing Remarks

Thanks to community hosts, performers, and volunteers.

Venue Details

Plays & Players Theatre

1714 Delancey Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103

Location Note: This gathering is on the 3rd Floor and at Quig's Pub (accessed via stairs). We will not be using the main stage theatre space.

An intimate community celebration for about 80 guests, plus performers and volunteers.

📍 Plays & Players Theatre

1714 Delancey Pl, Center City, Philadelphia

Quig's Bar & 3rd Floor Spaces

Admission

Pay at the door. Heritage discounts verified with a community partner code or heritage badge.

Social & Artistic

$10

Social and Artistic members.

General Admission

$20

Non-members and general public.

Want to help as a Community Host? Local partners can support musician stipends, venue rental, and family activities. Email us to learn about stewardship tiers.

PhillyHooley@gmail.com