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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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Festival Offers

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Festive Artisan Market

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Georgian Light Show | Tickets on sale Tuesday 3rd November, 10am

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.

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Little Georgian Family Pass

Enjoy a great value family weekend with top festival experiences included for two adults and two children.

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Georgian Society Weekend Festival Pass

Georgian Society Weekend Pass

Unlock the full Georgian Festival experience with this weekend pass, combining culture, history and entertainment.

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Festival Highlights

Georgian Banquet - Courting and Confections

Georgian Banquet: Courting & Confections

27 November

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

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Courthouse Mock Trials at Armagh Courthouse

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.

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Guided Gaol Tour - Georgian

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.

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A Georgian Wedding Breakfast

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.

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Looking for inspiration?

Whether you’re planning a family day out or a festive weekend away, Armagh Georgian Festival has plenty to see and do.

From guided tours and immersive experiences to Northern Ireland’s largest festive artisan market, browse our suggested itineraries and start planning your perfect festival visit.

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Make a Weekend of It

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

Enjoy a seasonal short break in Armagh and experience the magic of Armagh Georgian Festival.

From immersive Georgian themed experiences to the spectacular Georgian Light Show, there’s plenty to enjoy across the festival weekend. Stay a little longer and discover Armagh’s welcoming accommodation, special offers and festive atmosphere.

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Everything You Need To Know

Location

Armagh Georgian Festival takes place in the heart of Armagh City, Ireland’s oldest city and ecclesiastical capital. Armagh is one of the best-preserved Georgian cities in Ireland, providing a beautiful setting for the festival, with its elegant Georgian architecture, historic streets and tree-lined Mall at the centre of the celebrations. From browsing the festive market to enjoying the festival atmosphere, everything is set within the city centre, making it easy to explore all that Armagh has to offer.

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Armagh City Centre, BT61 7BW

General Info

Armagh Georgian Festival is a series of unique experiences, which celebrate the many different aspects of Georgian Armagh including buildings, history, and heritage. All events are subject to change or cancellation in line with unforeseen circumstances. For further information please click here.

Accessibility

To enable a wider audience to attend, we endeavour to make our events as inclusive as possible. For further information please click here.

Getting Here

We encourage visitors to use public transport where possible, in support of our sustainability goals.

By Car: Follow signs for Armagh via A3 from NI or Dublin. Council-operated car parks are free on Georgian Day (29 November). Please note: on street and private parking may be limited due to road closures.

By Public Transport: Trains from Dublin or Belfast to Portadown connect with free shuttles (29 November). Armagh is on a direct bus link from many areas north and south of the border. There are two main bus services; Translink (Northern Ireland) and Bus Eireann (Republic of Ireland).

Park & Ride: Services operate on Georgian Day with routes to be announced.

Contact Us

Have a question about the Armagh Georgian Christmas Festival? We’re here to help – get in touch!

Email: georgianarmagh@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk

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Where To Stay

Places To Eat

General Info & Cancellation Policy