In March 2026, The Ohio State University Marching Band will embark on an exciting journey to Dublin, Ireland, to participate in the St. Patrick's Festival Parade. While the full itinerary is still being finalized, the band will perform at Kilkenny Castle, march in the Dublin St. Patrick's Day Parade, and take part in a parade in Celbridge.

This marks the band's second international appearance, following their debut overseas performance in 2015 when they played at an NFL game at Wembly Stadium in London.

Students selected for the 2025–26 edition of The Ohio State University Marching Band will have the unique opportunity to travel to Ireland. Tryouts for the 148th edition of TBDBITL will be held in August 2025.

Dr. Christopher Hoch, director of The Ohio State University Marching Band, announced to the band earlier this fall about the trip: