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7 Hills Blues Fest returns to Armagh City for a vibrant summer weekend celebrating the very best in blues and roots music. Taking place from Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August, the festival promises an immersive experience for music lovers, families and culture seekers alike.

With over 40 free gigs across 15 venues, the city comes alive with one of the standout blues and roots music events in the UK and Ireland, and a highlight of the region’s summer festival programme.

7 Hills Blues Fest 2026 in Armagh City with over 40 free gigs. Dates: Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August 2026.

At the heart of 7 Hills Blues Fest is its outstanding live music programme, with a mix of intimate indoor sets and lively street performances creating something for everyone.

Each year, the festival brings together emerging talent and established names. The 2026 line-up includes Crow Black Chicken, Eric Bell Trio and Rob Strong & Band, alongside returning favourites like Led Hedley and local acts including Villiers and the Villains, Courtnay Giffin, The Dirt and Freedom 35s.

With performances taking place across the city, visitors can explore Armagh while enjoying live music at every turn.

Food & Fringe Events

Saturday 1 August 2026 – Artisan Market & Street Entertainment

Across Armagh City Centre, visitors can enjoy a range of family-friendly activities and entertainment throughout the day. Street Food on Market Street will be available from 11am to 5pm. Face painting and music-themed balloon modelling will take place on Market Street from 12 noon to 5pm, while Art on the Rails, featuring artists from Armagh Art Club, will be located on Market Street from 11am to 5pm.

A Treasure Hunt for Kids will run throughout the City Centre from 11am to 5pm. Visitors can also enjoy Live Music and Street Entertainment from 11am to 5pm, including buskers from MD Rafferty School performing around the city centre, alongside other lively walkabout performers.

The Artisan Market will take place in The Shambles Yard from 1pm to 6pm, showcasing a wide range of local artisan products from the following traders:

Artisan Market at the Shambles Yard
Unknown Jewellery
The Joan of Art Studio
 Brown Owl Accessories
Ballydown Milk
Humblebee Therapies
Sheilas Artwork
Tux Treats
L Trueman Art
Masaco Candle
Material Girl
Peggys Family Farm
Field & Fleece
Melted by Meaghan
PIE NI MOIRA
Simply Crepes
The Doe Bar
J Rice Illustrations
 Scents by Suzanne
 Linzi Vennard Vibrance Flowers
Artwork by Li
Peartree Cottage Oils

Accommodation

Contact Us

If you have any questions or need further assistance do not hesitate to contact us:

Email: 7hillsblues@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk