Six Things to Watch on WTTW for St. Patrick’s Day

Chicago loves to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. This March, WTTW is celebrating with programming that explores Irish history, culture, music, and storytelling.

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Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show

Friday, March 13 at 8:00 pm on WTTW
Celebrate the magic in this powerful and stirring reinvention of the groundbreaking show. Catapulting Riverdance into the 21st century, this new cinematic experience immerses viewers in the extraordinary energy and passion of Irish music and dance.

Celtic Woman 20th Anniversary Concert

Sunday, March 15 at 9:00 pm on WTTW
Celebrate 20 years of spectacular Irish music with a new concert filmed at the Helix in Dublin. With fan favorites, new arrangements, and stirring originals, this emotional evening features a stellar lineup of eight world-class Celtic Women.

The Great Irish Songbook

Sunday, March 15 at 11:00 pm on WTTW
Join internationally acclaimed Sligo-based band Dervish and a stellar lineup of artists to celebrate the uniquely powerful Irish tradition of song. They will be joined by special guests David Gray, Imelda May, Moya Brennan (of Clannad), The Indigo Girls, Kate Rusby, and many more.

From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish 

Beginning Monday, March 16 at 2:00 pm on WTTW
Shot on location in 17 countries worldwide, From That Small Island: The Story of the Irish is an ambitious, groundbreaking four-part documentary series that tells the story of the Irish from the very first inhabitants to the present day, tracing the ebb and flow of people into and out of the island. 

Ireland with Michael: The Ancient East

Saturday, March 21 at 8:30 am on WTTW
Michael explores Ireland’s ancient east, from the Hill of Tara and Trim Castle to the sacred mounds of Knowth and Dowth, with music, poetry, and whiskey heritage along the way.

MacGillivray Freeman’s Ireland

Sunday, March 22 at 11:30 am on WTTW
Ireland’s stunning natural wonders and rich cultural heritage come alive in this cross-country adventure narrated by Liam Neeson. Writer Manchan Magan, violinist Patricia Treacy, and four teens crisscross the Emerald Isle on a quest to connect with their Irish heritage, with stops at the Cliffs of Moher, Giant's Causeway, the Skellig Islands, Dublin, Belfast, the Book of Kells, and more.