St Patrick's Day 2020: Top places to celebrate in the Midlands and Shropshire

And here in the Midlands and Shropshire, here's plenty of places to grab a pint of Guinness to celebrate the occasion on March 17.

For the top events taking place across the Midlands and Shropshire, see below:

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March 9 to 15: The Old Crown, Birmingham

The Old Crown is set to host a series of events to celebrate St Patrick's Day.

The week-long celebration begins on March 9 with a Highland Park whisky tasting session at the Birmingham pub.

Tickets are free and include a two-hour whisky tasting session.

On March 11 there will be a Father Ted Quiz hosted by characters from the show.

Joe Rooney, who played Father Damo, and Eoin McLove actor Pat McDonnell will be in attendance.

There will also be comedy and live music.

An evening with Paul McGrath follows on March 12 with tickets priced at £15.

The sports star will be speaking about his career, explaining how he became one of the most high-profile figures in Irish sporting history.

March 13 will see a night dedicated to Fleetwood Mac and Queen with live acts, dancers, DJ sets and fancy dress.

A St Patrick's Parade fundraiser will take place on March 14, with screenings of the Six Nations live on an outdoor screen.

The event will culminate on March 15 with the St Patrick's Parade Day Party.

The annual bash will see performances from Jack Banting, Grandmaster Ash, Cassie-Philomena Smyth and Paddy Daddy feat. Lee Nabbs.

For more information, click here.

March 11: The Place, Telford

After a hugely successful 2019 UK Tour, One Night In Dublin heads back out on the road in 2020 and will play at The Place in Telford on March 11.

Join the multi-award-winning Irish band The Wild Murphys guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Irish Craic.

Armed with blarney, banter and an accordion, lead singer Middi Murphy and his band celebrate Irish classics with tracks including Galway Girl, Tell Me Ma, Dirty Old Town, The Irish Rover, Brown Eyed Girl, Seven Drunken Nights, Sally MacLennane, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, Whiskey in the Jar, Wild Rover and Molly Malone, to name just a few.

For more information, click here.

March 12 to 17: DJ Quinn's, Birmingham

Traditional Irish pub DJ Quinn's will host five days of fun with free live music.

On Thursday, March 12, the local community can take a trip to the Cheltenham Races March Meeting, with a coach trip from the pub.

The event, sponsored by Magners, sees some of the best racers across the country compete ahead of the Gold Cup.

Those who can’t make the races won’t miss out on the action as on Friday, March 13, the pub will screen the Gold Cup races on their big screens, followed by live music from celebrated artist Ash Sheehan.

Drummer for The Twang and a member of Dead Sea Skulls, Ash Sheehan is a prolific drummer, guitarist and singer.

The weekend’s festivities continue with screenings of all Six Nations Rugby Super Saturday games on Saturday, March 14.

As France V Ireland closes the day’s sports, Guest List will perform live in DJ Quinn’s until late.

On the day of the famous St. Patrick’s Parade (Sunday, March 15) Slibhin will perform live traditional and acoustic tunes, before the Fairytale of New Street singers Ire-ish close off the St. Patrick’s celebrations with a live performance on Tuesday, March 17.

For more information and to buy tickets, click here.

March 13: Saracens Head, Stafford

Celebrate St Paddy's at The Saracens Head.

Revellers can enjoy themed drinks and snacks as well as live music from Oli Docksey.

The event is free to attend.

For more information, click here.

March 14 to 15: The Premier Suite, Cannock

Head to The Premier Suite for their annual St Patrick's Day celebrations.

On March 14 there will be live music from Black Jack Davey and Wild Irish, plus dancers, fiddlers, Irish stew and plenty of Guinness.

The following day, diners can enjoy a full Sunday roast and Irish banquet. There will be live music from traditional Irish band Clanna Gael as well as an Irish party band, dancers and a magician.

For more information, click here.

March 14: Aldridge Social Club, Walsall

The whole family can celebrate St Patrick at Aldridge Social Club.

Local Irish entertainer John Kennedy will be performing on the night with tickets starting from £2.

For more information, click here.

March 14: One Trick Pony Club, Birmingham

Enjoy the Six Nations on the big screen at Birmingham's One Trick Pony Club.

Following the France v Ireland game there will be live music from 10pm all the way through until 1am.

Cairde will be performing Irish classics for revellers to enjoy throughout the night.

For more information, click here.

March 14: The Weary Traveller, Kidderminster

Kidderminster's The Weary Traveller will have live music and entertainment for families to enjoy this St Patrick's Day.

Celtic Rogues will be performing from 4pm until 6pm.

There will also be Irish dancing, face painting, optional fancy dress and a bbq.

For more information, click here.

March 15: The Brickyard, Birmingham

Enjoy live music and street food at this year's Glaston-Brummie.

The St Patrick's Day event will see performances from Paper Buoys, HUDS, The Pagans and Headshrinkers.

There will also be a number of refreshment stalls.

For more information, click here.

March 15: Birdies Bar, Birmingham

Birdies Bar is bringing the craic this Sunday March 15, as it celebrates with the city following the highly anticipated St Patrick’s Day parade.

The venue and bar, inspired by a tropical hideaway resort, will transport guests to the Emerald Isle with an evening of street food, live music and amazing Irish themed drinks, created especially for the occasion.

Entry is free all day with St Patrick’s Day celebrations commencing from 12pm until late.

For more information, click here.

March 15: The Night Owl, Birmingham

The Night Owl is set to host a free St Patrick's Day parade party.

Revellers can enjoy performances from Ash Sheehan and The Curv3, followed by DJs Shaun Patrick and Mazzy Snape.

There will be street food with an Irish twist, with children welcome until 8pm.

For more information, click here.

March 15: The Castle and Falcon, Birmingham

Keep the St Patrick's Day party going at the Castle and Falcon.

From 9pm the venue will have DJ Chris Lane playing everything from Irish party classics to old school 90s, indie, hip hop and chart hits.

For more information, click here.

March 15: Dead Wax, Digbeth

Dead Wax will celebrate St Patrick's Day for the first time with a day of live music.

The venue will host two live sets from High Horses as well as DJ sets from The Alamo and special guests.

The event will be free to attend all day.

For more information, click here.

March 16: Gunmakers Arms, Birmingham

Celtic mists, mystery, thrills and horror - hear the best stories in Brum on St Patrick's Night for free at the Gunmakers Arms.

Pat Spence will be entertaining attendees with 'haunting Irish tales' to celebrate the day.

There will also be humorous poems from Ray Bradnock as well as paranormal stories for Black Country writer Martin Tracey.

For more information, click here.

March 17: Bar Sport, Cannock

Bar Sport's annual St Paddy's Day festivities return.

Enjoy live Irish music and dancing throughout the day, as well as traditional Irish food and plenty of Guinness.

There is free entry all night for those that wear something green.

For more information, click here.

March 17: Katie Fitzgerald's, Stourbridge

Enjoy a night of all-things Irish at Katie Fitzgerald's.

Dark Molly and Patrick Hannon will be entertaining attendees, and there will be Guinness promotions to enjoy.

For more information, click here.

March 17: Hennessey's Bar, Birmingham

Birmingham's Hennessey's Bar will be celebrating the Irish saint day with live music.

Heed and the Father Teds will be performing at the venue from 5pm.

Entry to the event is free until 6pm.

For more information, click here.

March 17: The Wheatsheaf Inn, Shrewsbury

Irish acoustic fun and dancing is on the menu at The Wheatsheaf Inn in Shrewsbury.

The venue will be hosting an Irish Ball to celebrate St Patrick's Day, with live music for all attendees to enjoy.

For more information, click here.