# Event Details - **Event Name**: IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Breathtaking duo with total virtuosity blends traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, and on the guitar and harp.About this EventThe Irish American Heritage Museum proudly welcomes back Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris Newman to IAHM's Flanagan Theater, for the Museum's May installment of the 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series concert.Máire Ní Chathasaigh & Chris NewmanThe “celebrated partnership” of a “brilliant English master of the acoustic guitar” (The Daily Telegraph) with “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (Scotland on Sunday) has presented its unique musical vision in twenty-four countries on five continents to venues ranging from the tiniest of village halls to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Cologne's Philharmonie, and Town Halls from Sydney to Seattle.Chris Newman has toured and recorded with many luminaries of the folk and jazz worlds, among them Boys of the Lough, Aly Bain and Stéphane Grappelli, and Máire Ní Chathasaigh - "an absolute legend" (The Irish Echo) - is a recipient of Irish music’s most prestigious award, Musician of the Year (Gradam Ceoil TG4).Expect a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, striking new compositions, and pieces from Chris’ groundbreaking solo album Breaking Bach."Dazzling ... utterly breathtaking ... a triumph.” Folk Wales“A colossal achievement.” RnR Magazine, The Scotsman“Máire is an absolute legend... a game-changer in the world of harp-music… truly ground-breaking.” The Irish Echo“Blazing guitar and dancing harp.” Dirty Linen (USA)“Magnificent … outstanding.” Scotland on Sunday“Brilliant, innovative harping and guitar-playing of astonishing virtuosity and versatility.” Songlines“Fire and brilliance.” The Irish Times“This virtuoso guitar/harp duo test the limits of Irish music with touches of calypso, bluegrass and 40s-style swing. Newman’s hot guitar licks and Ní Chathasaigh’s bell-toned harp are delights … ” Sing Out (USA)“An eclecticism and spirit of adventure that is quite thrilling.” The Times“This celebrated duo took the place by storm. Stately Carolan tunes, jazzy Django-ish numbers, dazzling Doc Watson style flat picking fliers, driving Irish dance tunes - this pair can nonchalantly do the lot. Guitar players applauded and went sadly home to burn their instruments!” The Belfast Telegraph“Dazzling virtuosity.” The Daily TelegraphIAHM is just thrilled to welcome Máire and Chris back. Please: bring your family and join us for this festive, Irish evening. The songs and tunes will be mighty, and will move you.IAHM is grateful to sponsors of this event: Metroland Now, Common Roots Brewing Company, ParkAlbany and the Flanagan family.Show your ticket the day of the show at Common Roots Brewing Company and get the Common Roots’ special “IAHM Buy One / Get One” beverage deal!!! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/0ba965b0-f499-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w1200-h225-dc040608-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/0bc970d0-f499-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w1098-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/0bfd03f0-f499-11f0-b1e4-475f0e34b788-rimg-w636-h740-dc000000-gmir.png https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/0c27e480-f499-11f0-939d-8d7f4fe5e3ad-rimg-w740-h740-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/iahm-2026-trad-folk-performance-series-chris-newman-and-máire-ní-chathasaigh/100001980813760279 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts, trips-adventures, live-music, art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 33.42, max: 33.42, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Albany - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Irish American Heritage Museum - **lat**: 42.6542839 - **long**: -73.74825 - **full address**: Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/4dd40da60352895b755581f36a8ce72ba5618b13b2059ddbd867d1e5858642e9-rimg-w128-h128-dc000000-gmir.png?v=1768759865 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh being held? - **A:** IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh takes place on Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 06 May, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Irish American Heritage Museum, 21 Quackenbush Square, Albany, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh? - **A:** Tickets for IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh are priced at USD 33 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 33 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh? - **A:** IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh is organized by Irish American Heritage Museum. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** IAHM 2026 Trad/Folk Performance Series: Chris Newman & Máire Ní Chathasaigh is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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