7 Hills Blues Fest Artisan Market at The Shambles - Armagh

What to Expect

On Saturday 1 August 2026, The Shambles Yard in Armagh city hosts a free artisan market from 11am to 4pm as part of the 7 Hills Blues Festival weekend. Alongside craft and artisan stalls, street food traders line Market Street from 11am to 5pm. Live walkabout performances and street entertainment run throughout the day from 10:30am.

The Shambles is a historic market space in the heart of Armagh city, making this a particularly atmospheric setting for the market. It is fully free to attend and suitable for all ages.

Good to Know

• Saturday 1 August 2026, artisan market 11am to 4pm at The Shambles Yard.

• Street food on Market Street 11am to 5pm; live walkabout performances from 10:30am.

• Part of the wider 7 Hills Blues Festival (31 July to 2 August 2026).

• Free to attend; no booking required.

Getting There

The Shambles is on Market Street in Armagh city centre, a short walk from the main bus stops on English Street and Scotch Street. The city centre is walkable from surrounding car parks.