Lisa O’Neill
September 15
Renowned for her distinctive voice, fearless songwriting and spellbinding stage presence, O’Neill has become one of the most vital and respected figures in contemporary folk music. Her songs weave together history, politics, compassion and myth, delivered with a rare emotional honesty that has earned her widespread critical acclaim.
It’s been an extraordinary period for O’Neill, whose recent releases have cemented her reputation as a singular artistic voice. Her work has been critically acclaimed across the globe, by the like of BBC 6 Music, The Guardian, Mojo, Uncut, NPR, The Irish Times and The New York Times. Her album All Of This Is Chance which went in at number 1 in the Irish Independent charts, was widely ranked among the best releases of that year, with BBC 6 Music’s Gideon Coe naming it Album of the Year.
In late 2025 O’Neill released ‘The Wind Doesn’t Blow This Far Right’ EP. The EP comprises six tracks that Lisa considers to fit together well, they include the haunting rendition of Bob Dylan’s ‘All The Tired Horses’that was recorded to soundtrack the closing scene of the final episode of Peaky Blinders, plus ‘Homeless In The Thousands (Dublin in the Digital Age)’featuring Peter Doherty, which was released as a stand-alone single in 2025 in response to the growing issue of homelessness in Dublin and across Ireland. Added to these are a new song and recent live favourite ‘Mother Jones’ about the activist and union organiser Mary G. Harris Jones, who in 1902 was called ‘the most dangerous woman in America’ – following her organising of miners against mine owners leading directly to the introduction of America’s first child labour laws. The EP is completed with a stunning version of the seasonally topical ‘The Bleak Midwinter’ and a moving reading of the James Stevens poem ‘Autumn 1915’.
A compelling live performer and natural raconteur, O’Neill’s concerts are known for their intimacy and intensity, moving effortlessly between stark, socially engaged songs and moments of warmth, humour and reflection. Audiences can expect material spanning her celebrated catalogue, alongside newer work that continues her tradition of giving voice to the unheard and overlooked.
Lisa O’Neill has also recently toured extensively across Ireland, the UK, North America, Australia and New Zealand with performances celebrating the legacy of The Pogues and Shane MacGowan. Later this year she will rejoin The Pogues and other special guests to embark on further European dates.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
Susan McCann – A Life in Music
17 Sep 2026
Thursday 17 September | 8pm | £28
Ireland’s First Lady of Country Music, Susan McCann, is set to embark on a very special celebration tour, A Life in Music – Celebrating 50 Years, honouring an extraordinary career that has spanned five decades at the very top of Irish and international country music. This landmark tour offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the country legend live in concert with her full show, performing the songs and stories that have defined an unparalleled journey in music.
Over the past 50 years, Susan McCann has built one of the most remarkable legacies in Irish entertainment.
She has recorded close to 700 songs, achieved numerous number one hits, and performed to audiences all around the world. Her unmistakable voice and timeless recordings have become part of the soundtrack of generations. From chart-topping success to international tours and countless television appearances, Susan’s contribution to music is both historic and enduring. Her ability to connect with audiences has cemented her status as a true icon of country music.
The celebration tour promises an unforgettable evening of classic hits, fan favourites, and cherished memories — a fitting tribute to a glittering career that continues to inspire. With limited dates scheduled, demand is expected to be high for what promises to be one of the most special country music events of the year. Speaking about the tour, Susan said: “Music has given me a lifetime of wonderful memories, and I’m so looking forward to celebrating these 50 years with the fans who have been there from the very beginning.”
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
The Stage Is Yours
18 Sep 2026
Production by:ABC Sharp Music
Fri 18 Sept | 7pm | £15 | £12.50 (under 10s)
‘The Stage Is Yours’ will showcase a selection of Armagh’s best music students. The students have formed full bands, and will be performing everything from Coldplay, Bon Jovi, The Beatles… And even Britney Spears!
This is sure to be a quick fire, and energetic showcase of Armagh’s top up-and-coming talent!
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
The Elvis Spectacular
19 Sep 2026
Production by:TCB Productions
Sat 19 Sept | 8pm | £25
The Elvis Spectacular Show starring multi award-winning Ciaran Houlihan with his TCB Band and The Sweet Sensations returns to The Market Place Theatre for their annual visit.
2026 marks 29 years on the road for this brilliant show. Join us for what will be a memorable experience paying homage to the man voted Artist Of The Century, the greatest entertainer ever and the King Of Rock And Roll – Elvis Presley.
A full live 9-piece band will play a selection of hits from all periods of his career. European Champion Ciaran Houlihan is backed by a bunch of superb musicians and singers. The costumes are replicas made by Elvis original designers and replica instruments will complete the illusion that you are in 1970’s Las Vegas.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
NT Live Screening: The Misanthrope
22 Sep 2026
2hr 30min
Categories:
Film
The Misanthrope by Martin Crimp
after Molière
directed by Indhu Rubasingham
Award-winner Sandra Oh (Killing Eve and Grey’s Anatomy) plays the title role in this razor-sharp reimagining of Molière’s classic dark comedy.
Telling the truth isn’t always that simple. Alice, a brilliant novelist, despises the carefully constructed lies of modern society. But the more she challenges those around her, the fiercer the backlash becomes. Soon, she must confront the price of speaking her truth in a world that would rather silence her.
Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Indhu Rubasingham directs Martin Crimp’s (Cyrano de Bergerac) highly anticipated play.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
The Viper Club
25 Sep 2026
With a vast range of interests and a collective résumé which reads as a who’s who of current early jazz, the quartet delve into the vault of the infamous Onyx Club. Some of the most compelling, hard-swinging recordings to come out of New York in the mid 30’s by the fabulous ensemble led by Stuff Smith, one of the most distinctive voices in jazz and pre-eminent jazz violinists in history.
Tcha Limberger needs little introduction. Award-winning multi-instrumentalist and vocalist, acclaimed and much-loved across musical genres, celebrated within the jazz and world/folk music worlds equally as a singer and instrumentalist. Blind since birth, he’s one of the most important figures in folk music of the Carpathian basin as well as being a prominent figure in the jazz world known for world-class original improvisations and powerful swinging vocals.
Jerome Etcheberry is fresh from the success of his widely celebrated homage to the great trumpet master Louis Armstrong, ‘Satchmocracy’. Etcheberry, probably Europe’s most exalted trumpeter, stamps his mark of excellence firmly on this project with his customary exquisite tone, timing and energy.
It’s hard to imagine a drumless ensemble without Dave Kelbie and Sébastien Girardot completing the musical circle. This highly respected rhythm section are lauded universally for their flexibility and variety of swing and the solidity of their accompaniment.
We are delighted to welcome Dave Kelbie back to Northern Ireland with this new project following successful tours in the recent past with Don Vappie & Jazz Creole and the Dime Notes.
‘Music that speaks to anyone with a pulse’ The Times UK
This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
The Kilkennys in Concert
25 Sep 2026
Production by:DMC Promotions
Fri 25 Sept | 8pm | £22
The Kilkennys are at the very forefront of folk groups taking Irish music to the world. They have already proven themselves a hit with northern audiences over recent years, and their return will once again show why the reputation of this talented and energetic group continues to grow well beyond these shores.
Following tours in Europe, the U.S. and Asia, this show will take the audience on a journey through the Irish folk and ballad tradition. It will feature many well-known ballads as well as new material from The Kilkennys that continues the centuries-old Irish bardic tradition. From songs of love to ballads of emigration, The Kilkennys will provide an unforgettable, energy-filled, toetapping and hand-clapping night of entertainment sprinkled with some of Ireland’s most prolific songs and ballads.
This show featuring one of Ireland’s most accomplished ballad groups is not to be missed.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
The Bjorn Identity
26 Sep 2026
The Bjorn Identity – a Tribute to ABBA, celebrating 50 years of Dancing Queen!
Europe’s, most authentic live ABBA show marks the legacy of ABBA’s greatest song – Dancing Queen with a welcome return to The Market Place Theatre, Armagh.
Expect to be impressed by their uncanny vocals & physical likeness, stunning array of replica costumes, attention to detail as well as Benny’s iconic spinning white Yamaha piano. The Bjorn Identity is a faithful tribute to ABBA, an even boasts real-life couples playing their part to capture the magic of the originals Swedes ‘on stage’ chemistry.
A two-hour – disco throwback concert full of ABBA’s greatest hits and more. This high-energy show promises nostalgia and Gimme Gimme glamour for all you Super Troupers. Secure your tickets early for the time of your lives, in this perfectly stage crafted ABBA ‘in concert’ reproduction.
Click here for more information and to purchase tickets
