Digbeth St Pats 2026

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What’s happening?

The Old Crown is set to host 13 Irish and Birmingham-led events in March to celebrate Birmingham-Irish culture and heritage following the news that the Digbeth Parade will not be returning in 2026. The events start with a Peaky Blinders themed party on Friday 6th March and ends with their themed Catchphrase quiz hosted by Roy Walker on Thursday 19th March.

Birmingham’s St. Patrick’s Parade started in 1952, making it the first of its kind in Britain, and has been a major annual event celebrating Irish heritage and Birmingham’s multiculturalism, though it faced a hiatus from 2020-2023 due to the pandemic and local roadworks before returning in 2024. The parade was then unfortunately cancelled in 2025 and is not set to return for 2026.

2 WEEKS OF EVENTS

An Evening with Andy Townsend & Ray Houghton - Monday 9th March

From the magic of Italia '90 to that unforgettable victory over Italy at USA '94, our host Tom Ross will be diving deep into Ireland’s most successful World Cup campaigns 🎟️ Limited Tickets Available – Book Now!

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An evening with Barry Fry, Paul Tait & Paul Devlin - Thursday 12th March (LAST 20 TICKETS)

We’re bringing three Birmingham City icons to The Old Crown. Join the legendary Barry Fry, Paul Tait, and Paul Devlin as they take a trip down memory lane. 🎟️Book Now!

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SOLD OUT - Robert Arkins' The Commitments LIVE - Friday 13th March

Original Lead Star of award winning Irish film 'The Commitments' the man who played Band Manager Jimmy Rabbitte , on tour celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Alan Parker movie classic, with his own 9 piece Commitments band direct from Dublin.

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SOLD OUT - Robert Arkins' The Commitments LIVE - Saturday 14th March

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Digbeth St Pats Parade Day Party - Sunday 15th March at The Old Crown

This year there's no parade in Digbeth but we're not letting that stop us from recognising Digbeth as the heart of Birmingham's Irish community. We’re hosting a legendary celebration featuring live music, incredible DJs, and the best atmosphere in Birmingham.

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The Tumbling Paddies - Parade Day Party - Sunday 15th March at Luna Springs

No St. Patricks Day Parade? No problem! We're taking over Digbeth's biggest party venue! Live Music from Ireland's finest lads- The Tumbling Paddies! With a special extended set (supports TBA) ! 🎟️ Limited Tickets Available – Book Now!

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St Patrick's Day Celebrations - Tuesday 17th March at The Old Crown

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Birmingham’s oldest pub! The Old Crown in Digbeth is hosting a massive celebration on Tuesday, 17th March, bringing the spirit of Ireland to the heart of the city.

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Catchphrase with Roy Walker - Thursday 19th March at The Old Crown

The legendary Roy Walker returns to The Old Crown - the original host of Catchphrase – is bringing his iconic game show to Digbeth! Join us on Thursday 19th March for an unforgettable evening

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The Menace Quiz with Darragh Ennis from The Chase - Tuesday 10th March

As part of Digbeth St Patrick’s Day celebrations, The Old Crown is welcoming Darragh “The Menace” Ennis for a very special quiz night.

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Super Saturday - Saturday 14th March

Get ready for the ultimate tournament finale! Super Saturday at The Old Crown is set to be a corker, packed with wall-to-wall sport and live music from Bang On The Ear & Fin Furey!

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