ERA Dance Classics Festival Armagh - August 2026

What to Expect

ERA is a nostalgia-driven outdoor dance music festival staged at Shambles Yard in Armagh city, aimed primarily at the 30-plus audience. The August 2026 edition runs on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August, featuring DJ sets and live acts covering house, club classics, and country or traditional sounds from the 90s and 00s era. The event runs from 4pm to 10pm on Saturday and 4pm to 9pm on Sunday. Organisers expect crowds of 2,000 to 3,500 across both days, following the success of the 2025 edition. This is one of two ERA weekends in 2026 (the other was May Bank Holiday weekend).

Good to Know

• Dates: Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 August 2026.

• Times: Saturday 4pm to 10pm; Sunday 4pm to 9pm.

• Venue: Shambles Yard, Armagh city centre.

• Ticket-only event - check the ERA Events Group social media pages for ticket release dates.

• Annual event aimed at the 30-plus age group.

Getting There

Shambles Yard is in the centre of Armagh city, a short walk from the bus station. Translink operates regular services to Armagh from Belfast, Portadown, and Newry.