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St. Patrick’s Day Tour Comes to Anaheim
October 13th,2026 by Shane Pase
For nearly three decades, the Dropkick Murphys have made St. Patrick’s Day one of the best times of the year to be a punk rock fan, and in 2027, they’re bringing that celebration to Anaheim.
The Boston Celtic punk legends are bringing their St. Patrick’s Day 2027 Tour to House of Blues Anaheim on February 9th, and if there’s one band that knows how to turn an Irish holiday into a full-blown punk rock celebration, it’s these guys.
Formed in Massachusetts in 1996 on a bar bet, the Dropkick Murphys built their reputation on a rowdy combination of traditional Irish folk music, working-class punk rock, and the kind of songs that practically demand an entire room sing along.
Along the way, they’ve become one of the most recognizable names in punk, bringing their music to audiences around the world without losing the blue-collar attitude that got them started.
And then there are the St. Patrick’s Day shows. What began as an annual hometown tradition in Boston has grown into something of an institution. Every March, fans descend on the city for several days of music, celebration, and enough Irish pride to make you forget that half the people in the room probably aren’t Irish.
For the Dropkick Murphys, these shows have become a defining part of their identity. And rather than keeping the celebration confined to Boston, they’ve spent several years taking the party on the road, giving fans across the country a chance to join in.
Their 2027 tour continues that tradition, with the Anaheim stop arriving early in a run that eventually heads back east toward New England. Of course, the music is what makes it all work.
From the instantly recognizable opening of “I’m Shipping Up to Boston” to the crowd favorite “Rose Tattoo,” “The State of Massachusetts,” “The Walking Dead,” and “The Boys Are Back,” the band’s catalog is packed with songs made for singing at the top of your lungs, preferably with a few thousand other people doing exactly the same thing.
And while the Murphys have never been shy about their political opinions or their support for working people, their concerts have always been about something bigger than any single message. There’s a sense of community running through their music, and it’s a big reason fans keep coming back.
Joining the band in Anaheim are Canadian post-punk outfit Home Front and San Francisco’s Spiritual Cramp, making this a particularly interesting three-band bill. Home Front brings a mix of punk aggression and ‘80s-inspired new wave, while Spiritual Cramp delivers a danceable blend of punk, garage rock, and post-punk attitude.
Dropkick features a solid lineup that should appeal to old-school punk fans and newer audiences alike. And with the relatively intimate House of Blues Anaheim hosting the festivities, fans can expect a much closer experience than the larger festival stages and arenas the Murphys frequently play.
Dig out something green, grab a few friends, and get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day a little early. After all, when the Dropkick Murphys come to town, February is as good a time as any to be Irish.
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