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St. Patrick’s Eve Open Air Concert with Wolfhound and More Power to your Elbow
Market Square

Tuesday 16th March | 6.00 pm – 8.30pm | £7.50


Tickets are limited and last year's concert sold out, so early booking is strongly recommended.

Celebrate the eve of St Patrick's Day in the heart of Armagh City with an unforgettable evening of live music, energy and entertainment for all ages. Market Square will come alive as two of Ireland's most acclaimed live acts, Wolfhound and More Power to Your Elbow, take to the stage for a spectacular open-air concert.

Emerging from the heart of Ulster, Wolfhound have become one of Ireland's most exciting folk bands, combining the rich traditions of Irish music with a fresh, contemporary sound. Renowned for their exceptional musicianship and electrifying performances, they have built a huge following across social media and have wowed audiences throughout Ireland, the UK, Europe, the USA and the Middle East. Their infectious energy and crowd-pleasing repertoire promise a performance that will have audiences singing and dancing along.

Joining them are Irish music legends More Power to Your Elbow, whose dynamic eight-piece line-up has been entertaining audiences around the world for decades. Fusing traditional Irish melodies with powerful rock influences, their vibrant live shows have earned them a loyal fanbase across Ireland, Europe, North America and beyond. Their passion, experience and musical talent guarantee a memorable performance packed with favourite tunes and festival atmosphere.

Gather your family and friends and soak up the festive spirit as Armagh kicks off its St Patrick's Day celebrations with an evening of outstanding live music in the city's historic Market Square.

Advance booking essential

All tickets must be booked online and everyone, including all children, must have a valid ticket. Please note that you require a valid email address for downloading tickets

Once purchased, your ticket is your property. Please note this is a non-seated event. Pre-booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.

Tickets will be scanned at the site entrance.

You must have a printed ticket or a ticket on your mobile device. We would appreciate if you could have your screen magnified and the screen as bright as possible. Wristbands will be available at entrance/ exit point to permit re-entry.

Should you or anyone in your party have any access or sensory requirements, please book a ticket for the concert, then contact us via stpatricksfestival@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk by 5th March 2027, quoting your booking reference and advise us of your particular access or sensory needs. We will endeavour to facilitate your needs as consideration can be given to a limited number.

ACCESS TO SITE IS VIA MARKET STREET ONLY

ALCOHOL FREE ZONE: The concert is a family friendly event and alcohol is not permitted, by law, on the event site.

CHILD PROTECTION: All children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. If your child is missing, please report to the nearest steward who will deal with the situation immediately.

STEWARDS: In the interest of safety for everyone, you are requested to co-operate with stewards & security personnel at all times.

WEATHER CONDITIONS: As this is an outdoor event, please dress accordingly. In the event of wet weather, and for the safety, comfort and viewing of others, we kindly request that umbrellas are not used for the duration of the Show – stewards may ask you to comply with this request. We suggest that you wear hats / coats with hoods / ponchos etc.

PARKING: There are several city centre car parks near the concert site. All city centre car parks have accessible parking spaces.

PRAMS / PUSHCHAIRS: As Market Square is on a quite steep incline the site isn’t recommended for prams / pushchairs.

For any queries, please contact: stpatricksfestival@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

To view General Information and Cancellation Policy for St. Patrick’s Festival 2027 – please click – https://visitarmagh.com/festivals/st-patrick/general-information-and-cancellation-policy/