Tickets
Can I buy tickets in advance or online?
Yes, and this is the method we recommend, tickets are available online. Just click buy tickets on the home page of the website. We currently recommend everyone purchase their ticket in advance. But tickets will be available at the gate.
How much does admission cost?
Advance admission to the festival is $15 on Friday and $20 for Saturday and Sunday. Kids tickets for 3-11 are $8 in advance. Starting Friday, Sept 3rd Friday tickets will be $20, Saturday and Sunday tickets will be $25 and Children's tickets will be $10. Children under 3 are free.
There are also many other special experiences available for purchase including Whiskey Tastings, Irish Breakfast and the Snug. Please see our ticket page beginning May 6th for all the info.
Hours of Operation
What are the dates and times of the festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest is held Labor Day Weekend.
Days and Hours:
Friday, September 2nd 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Saturday, September 3rd 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday September 4th 11 am. - 11 p.m.
Covid-19 Guidelines
Are you still having a festival? What Covid-19 safety measures will you have in place at the festival?
Yes we are currently planning to have the festival. Kansas City Irish Fest is committed to the health, safety and security of our patrons, staff, volunteers and performers. We continue to update our health and safety protocols, thanks to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kansas City Health Department. We are regularly in touch with local health officials and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety for our guests. As health guidelines change, Kansas City Irish Fest will post updates to our site to ensure guests have the most up to date information before joining us at the festival.
Will you require masks for KCIF attendees?
KCMO currently has a citywide mandate that face coverings are required for public indoor settings. This mandate does not include outdoor. At this time, we are not requiring face coverings in order to attend the festival. Face coverings are certainly welcomed and recommended for those not vaccinated where 6ft social distancing cannot be maintained.
Does the festival have capacity restrictions?
Based on City and CDC recommendations/requirements, the festival currently does not have any capacity restrictions. The festival is encouraging everyone to purchase tickets in advance.
Are there any restrictions for children under 12 that are not vaccinated?
Children not vaccinated are encouraged to stay at least 6 feet apart from people who don’t live with you or are not fully vaccinated, per CDC recommendations. KC Irish Fest has rearranged our children's area activities to be spread out and self guided. Children's activities will take place in one area of the festival in Washington Park. Activities include: expanded open air stage, Silent Disco, bingo, inflatable obstacle courses and take and go coloring book and scavenger hunt. Please check the website for a complete list of activities.
Safety
What Covid-19 safety measures will you have in place at the festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest is committed to the health, safety and security of our patrons, staff, volunteers and performers. We continue to update our health and safety protocols, thanks to the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO) and the Kansas City Health Department. We are regularly in touch with local health officials and are committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety for our guests. As health guidelines change, Kansas City Irish Fest will post updates to our site to ensure guests have the most up to date information before joining us at the festival. Please see the FAQ section Covid-19 Guidelines for further information
What type of security measures do you have at the festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest prioritizes the security and safety of our patrons. We work closely with Crown Center Security and the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) to develop a comprehensive security plan for the festival. Kansas City Irish Fest will post updates to our site regarding bag checks, security checks, and entrance policies as we get closer to the show.
Are weapons allowed?
Weapons, firearms, fireworks and any explosives are not allowed at the festival.
Parking
Where do I park?
Where Do I Park?
Parking is easy at Crown Center. Crown Center is located in the heart of Kansas City at 2450 Grand Blvd.
The retail parking garage may be accessed from Grand Blvd, just south of the Crown Center Shops main entrance. Parking at the Crown Center garages is FREE on the weekends.
Bus Parking:
There are several designated bus parking spots on the streets surrounding the surface lots to the south of the Crown Center Shops, east of the 27th and Grand Blvd. intersection.
Hotel Parking
If you are staying at the Sheraton or Westin, they have parking garages as well.
Take the Bus
Another option is to take the Max bus and get off at the Union Station stop. Our front gates are a hop, skip and jump away.
Street Car
Hop on the Street Car at any of the stops between the River Market and Union Station. Visit kcstreetcar.org to check out where the stops are along the Street Car Route.
Accessibility
What information do you have for ADA access & accommodations?
While designated handicap parking spaces are available on levels 2A and 3A of the Crown Center Shops parking garage, we would like to get you as close to the festival grounds as possible. We encourage guests requiring wheelchair access to park in the garage directly underneath the festival grounds, at Pershing and McGee. You can enter the garage from either from the McGee street entrance on the North, or the Grand street entrance to the South.
Our festival takes place on two different levels. You can use elevators in the parking garage outside the Fest or the ramp inside the Fest to move between levels. Look for special handicapped parking spaces on the following levels to get you closer to the parts of the festival you want the most:
Gold Level = Street level, Boulevard Stage, craft vendors, food vendors, beverage tents, heritage area and stage, children's area and stage, and more.
Blue Level = Terrace Stage, beverage tents, Irish Fest merchandise, and more.
Oversized Vans (higher than 6 feet 5 inches)
All underground garages have a max height of 6’5” so if you have an oversized van, you’re not going to fit. We have secured a limited number of slots in front of the American Restaurant entrance, where the valet parking is situated. Look for the specific handicap parking signs within the turnaround. These slots are available on a first come, first served basis; and only to oversized vans that have handicapped license plates or hanging state-issued handicap tags. If the lot is full, please utilize some of the above ground parking located further south on Grand.
If you have other special needs such as visual, auditory, etc please email us at info@kcirishfest.com and we can address your specific questions.
Entertainment
Who is performing at this year's festival?
Kansas City Irish Fest features more than 30 world-class acts. There is a Culture tent & stage for music and dance performances, demonstrations and readings, a children’s stage, and more. See the Entertainment page for the schedule and details on performers.
General
What can I bring?
Bring your favorite blanket and/or a small umbrella. You can even bring your own empty refillable water bottle. KC Water will not be onsite this year but the bars will have coolers where you can refill.
Sorry to say, no picnic baskets, outside coolers, outside food or drinks, or pets are allowed to be brought in to the festival grounds. Exception is service animals.
Bags being brought inside the festival are subject to inspection at the gates. We have limited bag check so we recommend not carrying a bag or using a clear bag.
Do you have a map?
A printable general map of Kansas City Irish Fest grounds can be found at the top of this page.
Are you accepting tokens this year?
No, 2019 was the last year Kansas City Irish Fest accepted old tokens. The festival now has registers at every bar to take your credit card payments.
If you only have cash, please visit or currency exchange station for an Irish Fest card.