Raise a pint at the Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival

This annual suds-centric weekend is one of Boston's largest Erin go Bragh celebrations.

Harpoon Brewery in Boston. John Tlumacki / The Boston Globe

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We could all use a little luck of the Irish these days. What better place to find it than during a weekend of friendly banter, live music, flowing taps, and hanging with thousands of other beer-loving folks at one of Boston’s biggest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Taking place under the heated tents of the Boston Beer Hall, the Harpoon St. Patrick’s Festival returns March 4 and 5 for a weekend of live music (hello, bagpipes and dueling pianos) and flowing beer taps (the ceremonial keg tapping is March 4 at 8pm, so don’t be late). The band schedule includes performances by Comanchero, Colum Cille Pipes & Drums, Joshua Tree, 7 Day Weekend, Kier Byrnes, Dicey Riley, Howl at the Moon Dueling Pianos, Inside Out, and DJ J-Wall. Guests can order delicious food from local vendors and a range of Harpoon beers (think Harpoon IPA, Rec. League, Big League, Boston Irish Stout, along with canned Clown Shoes and WhistlePig) will be served on-site.

The festival is March 4 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. (doors close at 9:30 p.m.) and March 5 from noon to 7 p.m. (doors close at 5:30 p.m.). Attendees must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.