7 Hills Blues Fest 2 August 2026, Armagh City, Armagh

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7 Hills Blues Fest
  • 2 August 2026
  • Armagh City, Armagh (Northern Ireland)

7 Hills Blues Fest

The 7 Hills Blues Fest is returning to Armagh City this summer, bringing a great weekend of live music across the city's historic streets and venues. Running from Friday 31st July to Sunday 2nd August, it's a brilliant few days that has become a real highlight of the summer for music lovers, families, and visitors alike.

With over 40 free gigs hosted across 15 different venues, there is a fantastic atmosphere right across the city. The festival really places live music at its heart, offering a lovely mix of intimate indoor pub sessions and lively street performances, meaning there is usually something to suit everyone.

Each year, the weekend brings together a fine mix of emerging talent and well-established names. The line-up features brilliant acts like Crow Black Chicken, the Eric Bell Trio, and Rob Strong & Band, alongside returning favourites such as Lee Hedley. There is also a great showing from local talent, including Villiers and the Villains, Courtnay Giffin, The Dirt, and Freedom 35s.

Because the performances are spread right across the city, it's a lovely opportunity to wander around and explore Armagh while enjoying great live music at every turn.

Lineup

Here are the bands and artists playing at the event who have their own profile on Blues Ireland, where you can find more information about them, discover their music and see their upcoming gigs.

More artists playing

These are the bands and artists playing in this festival. They don't have a profile on Blues Ireland yet, but they're part of the lineup and we've included them here so you don't miss anyone.

  • Alan McKelvey Band
  • Alison McGrath & Soulantics
  • ATOMIC Blues Showcase
  • Backbone Blues Band
  • Banshee
  • Ben Reel Band
  • Bob Dylan's Outlaws
  • Casino Dixieland Jazz Band
  • CATCH 22
  • Courtnay Giffin
  • Crest of a Wave
  • Crowblack Chicken
  • Davy K Project
  • Delta Fuse
  • Eric Bell Trio
  • Frank Carberry Blues Band
  • Frank Carberry Duo
  • Freedom 35s
  • Gary Price & GP3
  • Lee Hedley Blues Band
  • Lonesome Pete
  • Mark Black Band
  • Mark Braidner Blues Trio
  • McCool Blues Band
  • Mighty Quinn
  • Mike Brookfield Band
  • Niamh Strong Band
  • Nite Hawks
  • Rob Strong Band
  • Ronnie Greer Trio (with Ken Haddock & John McCullough)
  • Rusty Jacks
  • Stonecold Hobos
  • The Blue Katz Blues Band
  • The Boogie Monsters
  • The Brown Notes
  • The Dirt
  • The Juke Joint Blues Band
  • The Quays
  • The Soundbites
  • Villiers And The Villains
  • We are Ghosts
  • Zac Mac Band