7 Hills Blues Fest Armagh 2026

What to Expect

Now in its ninth year, 7 Hills Blues Fest brings world-class blues and roots music to more than 15 venues across Armagh city, with over 40 free gigs across the three-day weekend. The 2026 lineup features the Rob Strong Band, Clara Rose, Crow Black Chicken, the Pat McManus Band, rising stars Banshee (2024 Buskfest winners), 17-year-old guitar prodigy Zac Mac, and local acts including Villiers and the Villains and Freedom 35s. The festival opens with lunchtime bandstand performances on Friday and runs through to Sunday, with an artisan market added on Saturday at the Shambles Market.

Good to Know

• Dates: Friday 31 July to Sunday 2 August 2026

• Most events are free; a small number of ticketed evening headline shows may apply

• Programme published at visitarmagh.com/7hills ahead of the festival

• Family-friendly daytime events plus later-night pub gigs

Getting There

All venues are within Armagh city centre, walkable from the Market Place Theatre and the bus station on Lonsdale Road.