The St. Patrick’s Festival is one of the most anticipated annual events on the island—some would argue it’s the most anticipated. Nevertheless, it’s two weeks full of lively daytime and nighttime entertainment. Typically, the festivities begin the first week in March and culminate on the internationally recognised St. Patrick’s Day. This year’s celebrations will run from 8 to 18 March 2024.

With the festival commemorating its 42^nd anniversary, we can expect the merriment to exceed that in previous years. Certainly, there will be a higher turnout, as has been the case with each instalment. Throughout its history, we’ve seen more visitors attend the celebrations. We’ve even had a growing number of regional participants in our competitions. We certainly love it and relish the opportunity to share this unique aspect of our culture. Like the pattern of intermingling lines in the traditional madras worn by our women, the St. Patrick’s Festival combines our African and European heritage. 

This mix is also seen in the type of activities that occur. There’s always something for everyone. Although the annual St. Patrick’s beauty pageant, calypso competition and parade are the major draws, many look forward to the sporting and sightseeing events, literary sessions and, of course, the fetes.

Here are the events you can expect for St. Patrick’s Festival 2024

Saturday 2 March

• Miss Montserrat Enchanting 8 Red Carpet Event

Monday 4 – 8 March

• Montserrat Diaspora Engagement

Friday 8 March

• Gala Play: Women in 4 Movements
• Immortal Promotions: Blue Jeans

Saturday 9 March

• Lighting of the Symbolic Flame
• Women in 4 Movements
• Sneakers and Jersey

Sunday 10 March

• Junior Calypso Competition
• Boozey Brunch Ankara Edition

Monday 11 March

• Enchanted Rhythms in a Trance
• St. Patrick’s Lecture Series
• Neon Wear

Tuesday 12 March

• National Awards Ceremony
• 3 x 3 Basketball Competition
• Remedy

Wednesday 13 March

• Sound Clash

Thursday 14 March

• Leprechaun revenge

Friday 15 March

• Old School Ball
• All White Affair

Saturday 16 March

• Scriber’s Hike
• National Heroes Day
• St. Patrick’s Day Church Dinner
• It’s Fashion by Molly
• Stratify

Sunday 17 March

• St. Patrick’s Day Church Service
• Scriber’s Ferry Island Tour
• Cricket for Charity
• Soaked – The Ultimate Wet Fete
• Emerald City Fest

Monday 18 March

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Heritage Festival and Market Day
• International Music Fest

For more information on the events and activities for the St. Patrick’s Day Festival, visit the Montserrat Arts Council website or the Montserrat Festivals Facebook page.