Celebrate your Irish Quarter with our biggest St Patrick’s Lineup Yet!
Join us for a week of celebrations with live music and performances from from … All Folk’d Up, The Father Teds, LAMPA, On The Sesh, Barry Kerr, Heed, Jack Banting, Dan Roberts, Scanlons School of Dance, The Hurling Boys, The Rosie O’ Sullivan Band, Ire-Ish, Kieran Corcoran and more!
Described by The Telegraph as “Birmingham’s best Irish pub”, Nortons is a firm favourite for fans of Irish hospitality all year round, and St Patrick’s week is really showtime!
OUR ROOTS RUN DEEP
History & Heritage
We aren’t just an Irish bar for one day a year. We celebrate the deep, historic bond between Birmingham and the Republic every single day. Join us for talks, tradition, and a tribute to those who built this city.
THE CRAIC IS BACK
Hospitality & Spirit
Expect the warm welcome Nortons is famous for. Whether it’s an intimate whiskey tasting in the snug or a “chipper” inspired feast, we’re serving up the authentic taste of home in the heart of Digbeth.
JOIN THE FAMILY
Music & Community
From the Scanlon School of Irish Dance to internationally acclaimed folk-rockers All Folk’d Up, our stage is a platform for the best talent in the business. Everyone is Irish at Nortons this week.
THE BIG ONE
St Patrick’s Sunday
The legendary Sunday session returns. Sunday March 15th. 14 hours. 8 bands. 1 massive atmosphere. Headlined by Irish five-piece All Folk’d Up. This is the one you’ll be talking about until 2027.
St Patrick’s Sunday – “Parade Day”
Sunday 15th March
The highlight of our St Patrick’s Week, featuring live music from All Folk’d Up, Lampa, The Father Teds, On The Sesh, Jack Banting, Heed, Dan Roberts, Ire-Ish, The Hurling Boys and DJ sets from Kieran Corcoran!
To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Nortons: St Patrick's "Parade Day" tickets from Skiddle .
Wednesday 11 March | The Roots
Event: Making Our Mark – The Irish in Victorian Birmingham Kick off the week with the legendary Professor Carl Chinn MBE. This illustrated talk explores the grit and triumph of the Irish migrants who helped build this city. A must for history buffs and the local diaspora.
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Doors: 6:00 PM | Talk Starts: 7:30 PM
Thursday 12 March | The Business
Event: The St Patrick’s Green Tie Ball A sophisticated evening bringing together the city’s Irish business and cultural community. Expect a three-course dinner, traditional music, and an exclusive first taste of the new locally distilled whiskey from Spirit of Birmingham.
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Dress Code: Smart / Green Tie
Friday 13 March | The Warm-Up
Event: Singer-Songwriter Showcase Ease into the weekend with the raw talent of Dan Roberts and Jack Banting. The perfect Friday night session with live acoustic sets, quality pints, and a proper Digbeth atmosphere.
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Entry: Free All Night!
Saturday 14 March | St Patrick’s Saturday
Event: The Big Build Up The party starts early. A massive Saturday lineup featuring firm favourites On The Sesh, The Rosie O’Sullivan Band, The Hurling Boys, and Dan Roberts. DJ Kieran Corcoran keeps the energy high into the early hours!
Sunday 15 March | The Main Event
Event: St Patrick’s Sunday Special This is the big one. 14 hours of music across the venue. Featuring an exclusive performance by Irish folk-rock giants All Folk’d Up, plus The Father Teds, LAMPA, Ire-Ish, and many more.
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Tickets: £20 (Advance booking essential via Skiddle)
Monday 16 March | The Snug Session
Event: Exclusive Whiskey Masterclass Recover and refine. Join a leading whiskey expert in our traditional snug for an intimate tasting journey. Learn the history of the “water of life” and sample rare pours in a relaxed setting.
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Capacity: Strictly Limited – Advance Booking Only.
Tuesday 17 March | St Patrick’s Day
Event: The Grand Celebration This is what it’s all about! We’re opening early and going late for the feast of St Patrick. Forget the weetabix —we’re serving up Full Irish Breakfasts all day long for you to balance a rake of pints on.
The stage will be a non-stop riot of Birmingham Irish talent. We’re bringing together two of our absolute favourites, Heed and Jack Banting, for a massive joint performance, followed by the local legends themselves: The Father Teds. Expect a packed house, the best-poured Guinness in Digbeth, and a sea of Emerald green.
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Breakfast Served: From 10:00 AM
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Live Music: All Day & Night
Wednesday 18 March | The Grand Finale
Event: An Evening with Barry Kerr We close the festival with a world-class performance from acclaimed folk musician Barry Kerr. Fresh from his 2026 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nomination, the Armagh native brings the week to a poignant and powerful close.