- 7 Hills Blues Festival (31 July to 2 August): This popular blues and roots music event returns to Armagh City with over forty free gigs across fifteen venues. It features live performances by talented artists, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the city streets and making it a highlight of the summer music calendar.
- The Wickerman Gathering (1 August or 9 August): A vibrant celebration of the ancient Celtic festival of Lughnasa at the Navan Centre & Fort. Expect living history, live music, artisan crafts, family-friendly activities, and a dramatic 30-foot wickerman fire ceremony to ignite the ancient spirit of the site.
- Orchard/Cider Tour Experiences (throughout August, example on 8 August): Guided tours at local orchards, such as with the McKeever family, include walks through apple trees, insights into cider and vinegar production, tastings of award-winning products, and treats like apple tart with cream in a relaxed barn setting.
- National Heritage Week (15 to 23 August): A nationwide celebration of Ireland’s cultural, built, and natural heritage with local events in Armagh. Activities may include guided tours, talks, exhibitions, and community experiences highlighting the county’s rich history and sites (specific Armagh events announced closer to the date).
Annual & recurring festivals
- Home of St. Patrick Festival (March): A week-long celebration in Armagh city featuring music, culture, and parades.
- Maid of the Mill Tradfest (April): A traditional music festival held in Keady.
- Master McGrath Festival (May): An event in Lurgan honoring the famous racing greyhound.
- ERA Weekend Festival (May): A contemporary music and arts event in Armagh City.
- Armagh County Agricultural Show (June): A long-running event with livestock and local food at Gosford Forest Park.
- Buskfest (June): An international busking competition held in Banbridge.
- 7 Hills Blues Fest (August): A blues and roots music festival across Armagh city venues.
- Charles Wood Festival of Music & Summer School (August): A choral and classical event in Armagh.
- Ballymoyer Sunflower Festival (August): A community event with sunflower fields in Whitecross.
- Armagh Food and Cider Weekend (September): A culinary celebration of local produce, featuring orchard tours.
- Tommy Makem Folk Festival (November): A traditional music festival in Keady.
- William Kennedy Piping Festival (November): An international gathering for uilleann pipers in Armagh.
- Armagh Georgian Festival (November): A heritage event featuring an 18th-century market and costumed characters
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