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Samhain: The Beginning
Saturday 31 October 2026, 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Navan Centre & Fort, Armagh
As the nights grow darker and the veil between this world and the Other World is at its thinnest, join us this 31st October for our biggest ever celebration of Samhain! Prepare for a captivating evening of living history, storytelling, live music, fire ceremony and ancient traditions at Navan Centre & Fort.
With the flames of the Samhain fires flickering, listen to ancient tales as Mummers, Druids and the Morrigan appear along the way, evoking the ancient spirit of Samhain through powerful encounters, creating an otherworldly atmosphere.
The evening will include a celebration of ancient traditions such as Casting of the Fews and a Brehon Law court case. A selection of local artisan craftmakers will be onsite and food will be available from Ancient Grounds Coffee Shop.
Beneath the autumn sky, the evening reaches its conclusion with a dramatic fire ceremony — a shared moment of remembrance, renewal and community at the heart of this most magical night.
Please note: This event will be Park & Ride only from Armagh City Centre. Customers are advised to use City Centre car parks. Full event details will be sent to attendees closer to the event date.
The event is both indoors and outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Parental discretion is advised due to the themes and nature of the event.
TICKETS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED OR REFUNDED Once purchased, your ticket is your property. Navan Centre & Fort cannot refund its value to you, nor exchange it for any other ticket under any circumstances. Where an event/tour goes ahead, we accept no responsibility for tickets that are unable to be used due to circumstances outside of our control, for example bad weather and transport difficulties.
Should you have any queries, please email navan@armaghbanbridgecraigavon.gov.uk
We hope you enjoy your visit and if you are on social media, please feel free to share any memories of your experience using #navancentrefort