Conor Byrne Pub, Ballard’s iconic Irish pub and community cooperative, is excited to announce a full weekend of live music, Irish traditions, and festive cheer for St. Patrick’s Day 2025. From Saturday, March 15th, through Monday, March 17th, the pub will host three days of live performances, culminating in a 12-hour musical marathon on St. Patrick’s Day.
A year ago, Conor Byrne was on the verge of closing its doors, but thanks to an outpouring of community support, the pub has not only survived but is thriving. This year’s expanded St. Patrick’s celebration is a testament to the power of community and the joy of live music. The festivities will be a mix of traditional performances by folks like Evergreen Irish Dancers & Cascadia Pipe Band and newer acts that have monthly residencies at Conor Byrne like The Minstrels mixed in with tributes to great Irish acts like U2 and Thin Lizzy by bands that frequent Seattle clubs. In addition to ticketed events like Monday’s marathon, the pub offers several FREE shows throughout the weekend.
St. Patrick’s Day Music Schedule (Monday, March 17th):
12:20 - 2:20 PM - Raising Slane: Traditional Irish tunes to kick off the festivities.
2:30 - 2:50 PM - Evergreen Irish Dancers: A lively performance showcasing authentic Irish dance.
3:00 - 3:45 PM - Kilkenny Critters: Bringing classic Irish folk to life.
4:00 - 6:00 PM - The Minstrels: A blend of traditional and contemporary Irish music.
6:15 - 7:15 PM - The Kings: High-energy Celtic rock.
7:30 - 7:50 PM - Cascadia Pipe Band: Experience the powerful sound of traditional bagpipes and drums.
8:10 - 8:30 PM - Evergreen Irish Dancers: Returning for a second performance to keep spirits high.
8:45 - 9:45 PM - Soundtraxxx with Tim Lizzy: A ONE NIGHT ONLY Thin Lizzy cover set from Seattle music heavy hitters: Lupe Flores (Wild Powwers), Kenny Darling (Local Liars), Tim Van Buren (Midnight High), Brady Harvey (Tea Cozies). Ben Verellen (Helms Alee), and Tim Lizzy on Vox.
10:00 - 11:00 PM - Sam Russell & The Harborrats (U2 Set): Closing out the night with a tribute to one of Ireland’s greatest bands.
Throughout the weekend, guests can also enjoy Conor Byrne’s signature beer, “And Me Red Balloons,” brewed in collaboration with the fellow cooperative Flying Bike Brewery as well as imbibing in pints of Guinness (NA Guinness available too!) poured in a traditional pint glass where those in the know can try their hand in “Splitting the G” a trend made popular on Tiktok.
“This year’s celebration is more than just a party—it’s a tribute to the incredible community that saved Conor Byrne Pub,” said long-time Bar Manager Adria Dukich. “We are so excited that we get the chance to keep this tradition going and are so grateful to all the folks who helped us keep the doors open, and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.”
