MIHC Venue. Photo Credit: Maine Irish Heritage Center

Maine Irish Heritage Center

Located in the heart of Portland, the Maine Irish Heritage Center offers a breath-taking Great Hall, with soaring cathedral ceilings and stunning stained glass windows, as well as a versatile Function Hall which can seat up to 250 banquet style and accommodate more than 350 for a concert or lecture. As an added bonus, our bell will ring across the city to mark your special day!

About Us

The Maine Irish Heritage Center is one of Portland’s most iconic landmarks. On our upper level, the Great Hall (4,500 sq ft) has soaring cathedral ceilings, spacious antique white oak seating, and stunning stained glass windows. It’s a memorable venue for weddings, concerts, theater and music performances. Below it, is a large 4,725 sq ft Function Hall with state of the art sound and endless set-up possibilities. It’s perfect for receptions, banquets, concerts, lectures, book launches, anniversary and graduation parties, celebrations of life, film screenings, and more.

We have two smaller spaces which are perfect for club, board gatherings, conferences and other types of meetings. The Library is 650 sq ft and the Bride’s Room is 225 sq ft. There is a spacious kitchen with plenty of surface room for plating prepared food to serve to your guests.

To inquire about a date, or for more information, please complete the event form or email [email protected].

Plan Your Event:

Function Rooms
4
Total Function Space
9,600 sq ft
Largest Room
4,800 sq ft
Theater Capacity
500
Classroom Capacity
250
Banquet Capacity
250
Reception Capacity
400
Exhibit Booths
50
Ceiling Height
60 ft

5,600 sq ft function room can be set up as exhibit space. Max capacity 50 8' table tops. U-shape: 250

Food & Beverage:

  • Off-site Catering Permitted

Motorcoach:

  • Parking Nearby