Discover the vibrant market atmosphere at Armagh Food & Cider Weekend. From artisan food producers and local cider makers to street food, live music and family entertainment, our festival markets offer the perfect opportunity to taste, shop and soak up the unique flavours and spirit of Northern Ireland’s Food Heartland.
Food and Cider Weekend Markets
Artisan Street Market & Family Entertainment
Saturday 5th September 2026 | 12noon-5pm | Market Street, Armagh
Armagh City Centre will play host to our finest local artisan food producers at the Artisan Street Market. Local traders will tempt you with their premium produce while visitors to this outdoor Market can relax and enjoy live music and family entertainment.
Artisan Market Stalls
- Dolce Sofia A Taste of Southern Italy
- Apple Tree Farm
- Jackson Roze
- The Pie Shop, Moira
- Papas Mineral Company Ltd (Longbridge Drinks Co)
- Macha’s Orchard (Richmount Rural Community Association Ltd)
- Gallery Coffee
- The School House Pottery
- Taylor Wood Crafts
- PEPPUP Limited
- Peggy’s Family Farm
- Marshall Beekeeping
- Krumb Bakery
- Indie Füde
- Granny Shaws Confections
- Cakes by Chloe
Live Music Line Up
| Oonagh Clark | 12pm – 1pm |
| Reuben Agnew | 1.15pm – 2.15pm |
| Laura Rose McCool | 2.30pm – 3.30pm |
| Swing Latinos | 3.45pm – 5pm |

Cider in the City
Saturday 5th September 2026 | 4.00pm – 9.00pm | The Shambles Yard, Armagh
This vibrant outdoor setting features an eclectic mix of cider, music and artisan street food, where you can meet the Cider Makers at their own stalls and learn about their different ciders. A full bar selection will be available featuring local ciders, beers and spirits to cater for all tastes. Come along, relax and soak up the atmosphere.
Cider in the City Stalls
- Glaze & Roll
- The Flavoursmyth
- Don Balloon Street Food
- The Wee Dutch Pancake Shop
- Glaze & Roll – Coffee
- Long Meadow Cider
- Arcade Next Level – Pizza
- Foodpath
- The Boatyard Distillery
- Mac Ivors Cider Co.
- Symphonia Spirits
- Copeland Distillery
Live Music Line Up
| Caitlin Henning | 4pm – 5pm |
| Wonder Days | 5.15pm – 6.15pm |
| Laura Rose McCool | 6.30pm – 7.30pm |
| Swing Latinos | 7.30pm – 8pm |
| Stonewall | 8pm – 9pm |

Sundown Market
Saturday 5th September 2026 | 3.00pm – 9.00pm | Solitude Park, Banbridge
Solitude Park will be welcoming a special Sundown Food Market highlighting a vast range of home grown food and drink producers. Local food providers will be serving delicious street food alongside some of the best musicians. Join in the fun and unwind with friends or family.
Sundown Market Stalls
- Rhiannon’s Cakes and Bakes Ltd
- Symphonia Spirits
- The Vault Pizzas
- The Sweet Life by Lauren
- Copeland Distillery
- Whitewater Brewing Company
- Jackson Roze
- Simply Irresistible Catering
- Flossy Treats
- Ballydown Milk
- Rosemount Cottage Kitchen
- McDonald’s Ice Cream
Live Music Line Up
| Yvanna Wong | 3.00pm – 3.15pm |
| Grace and Tim Napier | 3.30pm – 4.30pm |
| The Dukes | 4..45pm – 5.45pm |
| Reillys | 6pm – 7pm |
| Whiskey Before Breakfast | 7.15pm – 8.45pm |
