Grab your fellow leprechauns and don your green attire!
Tradition returns as an authentic Irish celebration takes over the streets of San Diego’s historic Gaslamp Quarter district. Heading back to its roots, the 27th Annual ShamROCK provides a full lineup of the nation’s top Irish & Celtic Rock bands, iconic tribute performances and Irish dancers galore!
Full of Ireland’s humble jest and rowdy cheer, this treasured San Diego tradition brings back more Irish faire, lucky libations and outrageous shenanigans than ever seen before in the Emerald Isle of the West Coast!
st. paddy's day music + beer festival
Friday, march 17, 2023
4pm - 11PM
gaslamp quarter | 21+ only
we're ready for more
shenanigans
ShamROCK has been produced for 27 years by the Gaslamp Quarter Historical Foundation (GQHF) which is dedicated to the preservation of the architecture, culture and history of the Gaslamp Quarter. This St. Patrick’s Day affair funds the year-long GQHF programs including the operations of The Gaslamp Museum at the Davis-Horton House at 4th & Island.
In 2023, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to fund the GQHF!
Non-stop Irish Rock performances Line up tba January 2023
THE PINT STAGE
THE SHENANIGAN STAGE
THE RAINBOW STAGE
lively tribute bands & djs all day long on the shenanigans stage!
TICKET PRICES INCREASE at 2 pm ON FriDAY, MARCH 17TH!
FREE shamrock games with epic prizes!
we take shenanigans seriously!
The ShamROCK Shenanigans Stage hosts FREE Shenanigan Showdowns all-day with epic prizes to make your friends green with envy!
Show off your mighty leprechaun muscles. Bust out your best jig moves. Shine as the feistiest leprechaun to battle over a seat. Bounce like a magical wonder to victory. You name it, there is a game schedule for that.
magical chairs
unicorn races
rainbow streamers
irish jig off
lucky limbo
& more
irish dance lessons
4:15 pm | 5:45 PM
Experienced dancers, beginners and those that have never danced outside of their bedroom will learn how to hop, turnout, point and switch in this free 20 minute Irish dance lesson by Na Scealaithe (pronounced "Na SHKAYL-uh-huh").
Bring your high knees and a good attitude!
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come thirsty for green beer, craft beer, green seltzer, whiskey libations, and having a rollicking good time that you won’t soon forget.
expect faire with irish flaire from traditional treats to those with creative california twists.
cheers lads & lasses!
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Come one, come all, come as a leprechaun to impress them all!
For the first time ever, ShamROCK will be crowning the best leprechaun in the batch! And, because being a leprechaun is about more than what you wear, expect to be challenged to dare devilish feats to snag lucky coin prizes and massive bragging rights!
Participation is free but we expect big efforts in preparation!
lepra-con
Most Daring
Best Look
Most Mischievous
