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Armagh Georgian Festival

Experience the Magic of Armagh Georgian Festival 26 – 29 November 2026

Step into the elegance of the 18th century at Armagh Georgian Festival. Explore historic streets, meet costumed characters, and discover the stories that shaped Georgian Armagh.

Marking the start of the festive season, the city comes alive with sparkle, celebration, and Northern Ireland’s largest festive artisan market. Enjoy immersive living history experiences, festive entertainment, and the spectacular Georgian Light Show, a magical celebration of Armagh’s rich heritage through light, music, and special effects.

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Georgian Festival Events

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Accommodation Offers

Family walking through the hotel foyer

Festive Artisan Market

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Georgian Light Show | Coming Soon

Crowds gathered in Market Square, Armagh, watching the Georgian Light Show projected onto historic building during the Armagh Georgian Festival.

Experience More with a Festival Pass

Make the most of Armagh Georgian Festival with one of our specially curated weekend passes. Whether you’re planning a family day out or an immersive Georgian getaway, our packages offer great value and access to some of the festival’s most popular experiences.

Choose from the Little Georgians Family Pass, packed with festive family fun, or the Georgian Society Weekend Pass, featuring exclusive events, guided tours and immersive living history experiences.

Little Georgians Family Pass

Families feeding reindeer in a festive animal enclosure during the Armagh Georgian Festival.

Georgian Society Weekend Pass

Performer in Georgian-era costume standing in a festively decorated banquet room during a Georgian Christmas dining experience at the Armagh Georgian Festival.

Festival Highlights

Georgian Banquet: Courting & Confections

27 November

An evening of fine dining, live music and scandal as stories of courtship and social ambition unfold.

Mock Trials at Armagh Courthouse

28 November

Take your seat on the jury and witness the drama, scandal and harsh justice of the Georgian courtroom in this interactive living history experience.

Behind Bars: Guided Gaol Tours

28 November

Step inside historic Armagh Gaol and discover the realities of crime and punishment through captivating stories and costumed characters.

A Georgian Wedding Breakfast

29 November

Step into a Georgian wedding celebration and discover the food, customs and social rituals that marked a marriage in the 18th century.

Make a Weekend of It

Newforge House, a historic Georgian house, surrounded by snow-covered trees and gardens under a clear blue winter sky.

Step into a world of Georgian elegance, festive sparkle and unforgettable experiences with a seasonal short break in Armagh.

From Northern Ireland’s largest festive artisan market and immersive living history experiences to the spectacular Georgian Light Show, there’s plenty to discover throughout the festival weekend.

Whether you’re planning a festive family adventure, a seasonal getaway with friends or a romantic pre-Christmas break, staying overnight gives you time to experience even more of the festival and all that Armagh has to offer.

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