Irish Spotlight at the Newport Beach Film Festival

On Sunday, Oct. 19, the 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival will celebrate Irish cinema and culture with its Irish Spotlight event. The evening features North American premieres of Báite, Christy, The Unsinkable Entrepreneur, and A Sip of Irish, screening at Regal Edwards Big Newport and THE LOT in Fashion Island.

Following the screenings, guests will gather at Muldoon’s Irish Pub in Newport Beach for live music, hors d’oeuvres, and festivities honoring Irish culture.

The Festival is proud to present a dynamic lineup of Irish storytelling, from heartwarming narratives and compelling documentaries to acclaimed short films. Screenings are supported by Culture Ireland, Screen Ireland, Tourism Ireland, and the Consulate General of Ireland in Los Angeles.

Admission to the Irish Spotlight and post-party is $40, with general screenings starting at $20. For tickets and details, visit NewportBeachFilmFest.com

For an entire list of international films, please visit https://newportbeachff2025.