The Perfect St. Patrick’s Day Playlist
St. Patrick’s Day is all about good vibes, good drinks & good music. Whether you’re pregaming for a pub crawl, throwing a house party or just looking for the perfect soundtrack while you enjoy a Guinness, the right playlist can make the difference. From classic Irish folk songs to modern pub anthems, there are a lot of great songs to get you pumped up for the holiday. Here’s a mix of must-have tunes to keep your St. Paddy’s celebration going strong.
While listening to Shipping up to Boston on repeat will certainly get you hyped up for St. Patrick’s Day, why not mix things up with some other great tunes. We put together a solid list of the best tracks to add to your playlist to get the party started.
The Classics
Traditional Irish Folk Songs
You can’t have a proper St. Patrick’s Day playlist without some good ol’ Irish folk music. These songs tell stories of love, war, drinking, and mischief (basically, everything you need for a solid night out).
“Whiskey in the Jar” – The Dubliners
“The Wild Rover” – The Clancy Brothers
“Molly Malone” – The Dubliners
“Rocky Road to Dublin” – The High Kings
“The Fields of Athenry” – Paddy Reilly
Irish Pub Singalongs
The Songs Everyone Knows
You don’t have to be Irish to belt these out at the top of your lungs. These are the songs that get played in every Irish bar, year after year.
“Dirty Old Town” – The Pogues
“Seven Drunken Nights” – The Dubliners
“Drunken Sailor” – Irish Rovers
“Galway Girl” – Steve Earle (or the Ed Sheeran version if you’re feeling modern)
“The Irish Rover” – The Pogues & The Dubliners
Rock & Punk with an Irish Twist
Not feeling the traditional stuff? No problem. These rock and punk bands bring Irish energy with a modern edge.
“Shipping Up to Boston” – Dropkick Murphys
“Drunken Lullabies” – Flogging Molly
“If I Should Fall From Grace With God” – The Pogues
“Salty Dog” – Flogging Molly
“The Boys Are Back” – Dropkick Murphys
Modern Irish Anthems
Hits from Irish Artists
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about folk tunes and punk bands. Ireland has produced some incredible artists across all genres. Throw some of these into the mix.
“Beautiful Day” – U2
“Zombie” – The Cranberries
“No Matter Where You Go, There You Are” – Hozier
“Breathless” – The Corrs
“Take Me to Church” – Hozier
For the Dance Floor
Upbeat Irish Party Jams
Need something with a little more energy? These songs will keep the party going until the Guinness runs dry.
“C’est La Vie” – B*Witched
“Jump Around” – House of Pain (Because let’s be honest, this always gets played on St. Paddy’s Day)
“The Galway Girl” – Sharon Shannon & Steve Earle
“I’m Shipping Up to Boston” – Dropkick Murphys (because yes, it deserves a third mention)
“Tell Me Ma” – Sham Rock
There you have it. The perfect list of songs to impress even the most picky of your friends. Whether you’re hosting a party, heading out to the St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl or just feeling festive, this mix will get the party started.
