Tulsa IrishFest Returns with Music, Dance, and Culture

Annual celebration of Irish heritage features live performances, traditional food, and more at Cabin Boys Brewery.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 9:23pm

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Tulsa's Irish community is gearing up to celebrate its heritage this weekend as the annual IrishFest returns, offering a taste of Ireland with live music, dancing, and cultural traditions. The festival, which runs from March 13 to 15, will take place at Cabin Boys Brewery and feature performances by Irish singer Sina Theil and other artists, as well as traditional Irish food and drinks.

Why it matters

IrishFest is an important event for Tulsa's Irish community, providing an opportunity to come together and share their cultural traditions with the broader public. The festival also helps to promote Irish culture and heritage, which can be especially meaningful for those with Irish roots living in the United States.

The details

Months of planning go into organizing the IrishFest each year, and organizers are expecting large crowds again in 2026. The festival will feature a variety of live music performances, traditional Irish dance, and authentic Irish food and drinks. IrishFest President Don Burdick said the event is designed to bring people together to experience Irish culture, whether they have Irish heritage or simply enjoy the traditions.

  • IrishFest runs from March 13 through March 15, 2026.
  • The festival takes place at Cabin Boys Brewery, 1717 E 7th St. in Tulsa.

The players

Don Burdick

The president of IrishFest, who said the event is designed to bring people together to experience Irish culture.

Sina Theil

An Irish singer who is returning to Tulsa IrishFest for the second time, and who said the festival stands out for its welcoming atmosphere and strong community support.

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What they’re saying

“Whether you're an Irish citizen, an out-of-Irish heritage, or just Irish affection, come out to this festival and participate in cultural sharing, that's the whole purpose.”

— Don Burdick, IrishFest President (newson6.com)

“This is the cream of the crop. It's wonderful, the hospitality, the volunteers, the spirit, the atmosphere. I can't wait for people to witness this weekend what Irish culture really is about because this festival really is a great depiction of it.”

— Sina Theil, Irish singer (newson6.com)

The takeaway

Tulsa's annual IrishFest is an important celebration of Irish heritage and culture, providing an opportunity for the local Irish community to come together and share their traditions with the broader public. The festival's mix of live music, dance performances, and traditional food and drinks helps to promote and preserve Irish cultural identity in the region.