Grandstand Tickets

Grandstand tickets for the 2026 Festival Parade on Tuesday 17th March are now available to purchase. There is no better way to enjoy all the colour and spectacle of the St. Patrick’s Festival Parade than from the comfort of your own seat in one of our Grandstands.

Each Grandstand offers covered, tiered, allocated seating, strategically located at six different areas along the Parade route. See and experience the Parade from a unique location, as our Grandstand Hosts provide lively commentary to our guests, telling the story of the parade as it unfolds right in front of you.

Parnell Square

Price: €125

Located at the very start of the Parade route, our Parnell Grandstands are situated on one of Dublin’s finest Georgian Squares overlooking the beautiful Garden of Remembrance.

Emerald Circle Grandstand on O'Connell Street

Price: €150

This grandstand is located on O’Connell Street, Dublin’s main thoroughfare and the ceremonial centre of the Parade route. Located just outside the historic GPO, these seats offer unparalleled views right at the heart of all the action on the Parade route and the ceremonial opening of the Parade.

O'Connell Bridge View

Price: €160

These grandstand seats offer amazing views of one of the main performance areas of the Parade as its cast of thousands of performers cross over O’Connell Bridge, which spans over the River Liffey in the very centre of Dublin.

Westmoreland Street

Price: €140

Our Grandstands on Westmoreland Street, offer wonderful views of the Parade and are ideally located for those wishing to explore the delights of a number of tourist attractions including Dublin’s lively and historic Temple Bar area.

Christchurch

Price: €140

Situated just outside Leonardo Hotel (formerly Jury’s Hotel), our Christchurch Grandstands provide an excellent location for those who are staying in this part of the city.

The seats overlook the iconic Christchurch Cathedral which has stood in the heart of Dublin for over 1,000 years.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

Price: €125

These grandstands are located in a historic part of the city right beside St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It is believed that the location where the Cathedral now stands was the site where St. Patrick baptised people into Christianity back in 450AD.

Our St. Patrick’s Grandstands offer fantastic views of the Parade and are an ideal location for those staying in the numerous hotels nearby.

Hospitality Packages

We’re also delighted to offer special hospitality packages that will make your day more unforgettable, including grandstand tickets followed by a celebratory lunch.

Treat yourself and your friends to a bucket-list experience this St. Patrick’s Day!

Patrick Street Hospitality Package

Price: €230

The Patrick Street Hospitality Package offers guests the opportunity to watch the iconic National Parade from specially reserved, covered grandstand seats, located near the very spot where St. Patrick is said to have blessed a well. These seats are right next to the 12th-century St. Patrick’s Cathedral, founded in 1191.  After the Parade, guests will be escorted to The Hyatt Centric, located in one of Dublin's oldest neighbourhoods, The Liberties. This historic area is home to the Guinness Storehouse, whiskey distilleries, and, historically, the textiles industry and tenement housing.  A delicious two-course meal, complete with tea and coffee, will be served in the charming surroundings of The Hyatt Centric. Throughout the meal, you’ll continue celebrating St. Patrick’s Day while enjoying a lively performance of traditional Irish music.

Westmoreland Street Hospitality Package

Price: €280

Grandstand ticket, lunch & live music at The College Green Hotel, formerly known as The Westin Hotel, featuring the historic Banking Hall.  This luxury Westmoreland Street Hospitality Package offers guests the opportunity to watch the iconic National Parade on St. Patrick's Day from specially reserved covered grandstand seats on Westmoreland Street – one of the most popular locations to view the Parade.  After the Parade, guests will be escorted to the stunning College Green Hotel. This 5-star hotel combines contemporary elegance with the historic grandeur of Dublin city.  Guests will be welcomed into the opulent Banking Hall, a restored masterpiece dating back to 1863. Featuring marble pillars, tall mahogany doorways, and intricate wall and ceiling detailing – including four chandeliers, each crafted from 8,000 pieces of Waterford Crystal – this space exudes timeless luxury. A delicious buffet lunch will be accompanied by a live performance of authentic Irish traditional music.