Armagh Beer Festival, Market Place Theatre

What to Expect

Armagh Beer Festival takes over the Market Place Theatre on Friday 11 September 2026 from 4pm, run by ERA Events. The evening brings together producers of locally made craft beer, spirits and cider, with a chance to meet the brewers and distillers behind each stall and sample what they are pouring. A food truck operates on site, and Fizz Matters brings a mobile Tuk Tuk bar serving Aperol Spritz, Limoncello Spritz, Prosecco and other drinks for anyone not drinking beer. Live music runs throughout the evening, giving the night the feel of a sociable indoor beer garden rather than a formal tasting event.

It sits within the theatre’s busy September calendar, arriving the same week as concerts from Realta and Robert Mizzell’s Nashville Songbook, and just after the city’s Food and Cider Weekend, so it fits into a stretch when Armagh’s food and drink scene is at its most active. The festival is aimed at an adult crowd looking for a relaxed evening of sampling rather than a big-name concert, with the emphasis on the local producers rather than headline entertainment.

Good to Know

• Friday 11 September 2026, from 4:00pm
• Venue: Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre, Market Street, Armagh BT61 7BW
• Entry is £10 and includes a complimentary festival glass
• Local craft beer, spirits and cider producers, plus a food truck and a cocktail bar
• Organised by ERA Events; check the ERA Events Facebook or Instagram page for ticket updates

Getting There

Market Place Theatre sits on Market Street in Armagh city centre. Armagh is around 40 minutes from Belfast via the A3 and roughly an hour from Dublin via the M1 and A28. Translink buses from Belfast’s Europa Buscentre run into Armagh bus station on Lonsdale Road, a short walk from the venue, and pay-and-display parking is available nearby on Thomas Street and Scotch Street.