Event Open to lads, lasses and lil' tikes!
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 28th 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!
Non-stop Irish Rock performances Line up
THE PINT STAGE
THE SHENANIGAN STAGE
THE RAINBOW STAGE
2023 schedule below.
2024 line-up to be announced in january 2024.
lively tribute bands & djs all day long!
Pint Stage
PRESENTED BY
Clay Colton
4:00pm - 5:00pm
DOWNS FAMILY
5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ass Pocket WhiskEy Fellas
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lexington Field
8:30pm - 9:30pm
The Fooks
10:00pm - 11:00pm
NA SCEALAITHE IRISH DANCERS
Irish Celtic music and Irish Step Dancers all night long.
[In Between the Band Perfomances]
Rainbow Stage
TRIBUTE BANDS AND DJS
TPE
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Smiths/Morrissey
5:00pm - 6:00pm
MO LYON
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Green Today
7:00pm - 8:00pm
PEACHES AND QUEENS
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Red Hot Chilli Tribute
9:00pm - 10:00pm
YODAH
10:00pm - 11:00pm
THE SHENANIGAN STAGE
we take shenanigans seriously!
magical chairs
unicorn races
rainbow streamers
FREE shamrock games with epic prizes!
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.
Taste the Rainbow
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!
Stay under the shenanigan
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Andaz San Diego Hotel, creatively designed in the heart of downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter and just steps away from the ShamROCK festival. Enjoy the largest rooftop downtown has to offer, overlooking all the rockin’ shenanigans happening below. At Andaz, we embody contemporary living spaces while incorporating the vibrancy of Southern California lifestyle throughout the hotel.
2023 hotel offerings below.
2024 hotel promos to be announced in january 2024.
Let the Shenanigans continue into the weekend...
March on over to Andaz and book a discounted stay with us!
OUR SPECIAL SHAMROCK RATE OF $299 INCLUDES:
• Free upgrade to Deluxe King room
• Complimentary welcome beverage upon check-in
• Waived Resort Fee ($30/night value)
• Premium Rooftop access for exclusive viewing of Shamrock Festival w/ food & drink specials
• Sleep in with a complimentary 12p checkout (based on availability)
• Option to extend one more night at discounted rate (based on availability at time of booking)
Ticket holders can either use this booking link HERE or THEY CAN USE CODE
Get home safely after the shenanigans by catching the UC San Diego Blue Line or Orange Line Trolley from Fifth Avenue Station.
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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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ShamROCK has been produced for 28 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 2024, we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day to fund the GQHF!
we're ready for more shenanigans
entrance at 5th & F st.
7 bars
3 stages
festive faire
free photo booths & shamrock selfie stations
lots of seating
free play games
throughout
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