

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Portland, ME - It's An Irish Thing Tour
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Celebrated and award winning Artist Neil Byrne brings Soulful Storytelling and Ancient Tradition to The Maine Irish heritage Center on the 24th of March, bringing the haunting beauty of Celtic tradition and the intimacy of modern folk songwriting to audiences from Chicago to Portland Maine. PLUS, we’re offering the opportunity to meet the artist before the show: from 6:30pm-7:00pm, before the house opens, we’ll have a Meet &amp; Greet with Neil! M&amp;G Ticket holders only, don’t miss out on great conversation, good craic, and the chance to ask all your burning questions!
General Admission tickets are $45 and you can snag an exclusive Meet &amp; Greet ticket (complete with priority seating) for just $70! Don’t wait to buy your tickets, prices will increase at the door!
With a voice described as “both timeless and contemporary” and performances that weave together myth, memory, and melody, Neil has captivated audiences across America, Canada, Australia, Ireland and beyond  drawing on the deep well of Celtic heritage, while blending in personal storytelling, creating a sound that is rooted in tradition and alive with fresh emotion.
The East Coast tour will include stops at iconic venues  offering listeners a rare opportunity to experience the raw power and delicate grace of Neil Byrne’s music in an intimate live setting.
Neil’s music is known for its lyrical depth and evocative soundscapes, earning recognition from awards for short films to documentaries.
“Touring the East Coast is always an exciting opportunity,” says Neil. “The connection between Celtic folk music and the American folk tradition runs deep. It always excites me to share stories and songs with audiences who feel that same spirit of home and journey.”
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/portland-me-its-an-irish-thing-tour/200029843090412
- **Event Categories**: Art, Meetups, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://maineirish.com/event/its-an-irish-thing-neil-byrne-in-concert/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=portland-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Portland
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Maine Irish Heritage Center
- **lat**: 43.65037688401
- **long**: -70.262425996638
- **full address**: Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102-3817, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Neil Byrne (https://allevents.in/org/neil-byrne/21580969)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 24 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Maine Irish Heritage Center, 34 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102-3817, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Neil Byrne
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, Meetups, fine-arts, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Portland, ME - It's An Irish Thing Tour ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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