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Lights, laughter and live entertainment this October at Market Place Theatre, Armagh!

Get ready for a month packed with fantastic live entertainment at Market Place Theatre. Whether it’s comedy, music, storytelling or something completely different, there’s a show waiting for you!

Teresa Livingstone: Nice Lady

3 Oct 2026
Stand Up Comedy
Saturday 3 October | 8pm | £16.50

Teresa Livingstone, one of Northern Ireland’s top comedy acts and skilled pianist and singer, brings her hilarious new show ‘Nice Lady’ to The Market Place.

Blending stand-up comedy and original songs, Teresa explores what happens when a forty-something Northern Irish woman stops being “nice” and starts telling the truth. The result is a riotously funny and heartfelt celebration of reclaiming your voice, taking up space, and laughing loudly while you do it.

Teresa recently starred in her own BBC Sounds series ‘Tell Teresa’, nominated for a prestigious ARIA comedy Award. She’s also familiar to audiences through her popular comedy podcast ‘Scundered’ and appearances on BBC favourites ‘The Blame Game’, ‘Soft Border Patrol’ and ‘Late Licence’.

Contains strong language. Suitable for age 16+

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

‘Laugh out loud songs’ Belfast Telegraph

‘A terrific performer. More than funny enough without her keyboard but with a knack for an excellent comedic song, Teresa is so easy to like and even easier to laugh at’ The Quintessential Review

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Calum MacPhail in Concert

Thursday 8 October | 8pm | £25

Scottish singer, songwriter, and accordionist Calum McPhail is making waves with his vibrant fusion of traditional Scottish folk and Irish music.

An exciting new presence on the Celtic live music scene, Calum first made his mark at just 16 when he founded the award-winning folk band Hò-rò, touring internationally and captivating audiences with his high-energy performances. Now, he brings his latest show to the stage alongside his talented band, fresh from the release of his acclaimed album ‘Highlands to Heartlands’, featuring the fan-favourite single ‘Bonnie Wee Jeannie.’

In the past two years, Calum has built a loyal fanbase through sold-out performances, including standout shows at the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness and appearances at the prestigious Royal Highland Show. His growing reputation has also led to support slots for some of Ireland’s biggest stars, including The Tumbling Paddies, Nathan Carter, and Derek Ryan. His success has extended across the Irish Sea, with numerous highly successful media and promotional tours of Ireland.

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.

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Coldplace

8 Oct 2026
Thursday 8 October | 8pm | £28.50

‘Coldplace – The World’s Leading Tribute to Coldplay’ is a stunning live concert performance, celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of all time.

The only tribute to have worked for Coldplay, this outstanding band leads you through all your favourite Coldplay hits from the last 20+ years including ‘Yellow’, ‘Paradise’ and ‘A Sky Full of Stars’, right through to ‘Higher Power’ and ‘My Universe’ from their latest album, ‘Music of the Spheres’.

This world class show faithfully recreates the magic of Coldplay’s record-breaking live tours, featuring lasers, confetti, video screen and the Xyloband LED wristbands that have become synonymous with Coldplay concerts, and truly make the audience part of the show.

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Made in Tennessee

9 Oct 2026
Production by:Soul Street Productions
Friday 9 October | 8pm | £26

Country fans are given a taste of Nashville with Soul Street Productions’ sell-out show Made in Tennessee – A Night of Country Music.

With a band made up of some of UK’s finest country musicians, Made in Tennessee takes you through the decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre, from Country’s origin in the Southern States of America to modern day Country heard around the world.

Featuring classics from Johnny, June, Dolly and Hank, legends like Garth Brooks and Carrie Underwood and modern country superstars such as Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.

Book your tickets now to experience the best show east of Tennessee!

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The 4 Of Us

10 Oct 2026
Sat 10 Oct | 8pm | £27

The 4 of Us has been captivating audiences for over three decades with their soulful melodies and compelling lyrics.

With brothers Brendan and Declan Murphy at the helm, The 4 of Us has left an indelible mark on the Irish music scene. Their journey began in the late ’80s, and since then, they’ve evolved into one of Ireland’s most beloved and enduring musical acts known for their distinctive sound that seamlessly blends rock, folk, and pop influences.

Brothers Brendan & Declan Murphy will perform the highlights of their award-winning career, along with new material from their latest, acclaimed album, ‘Crescent Nights’.

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Legends of the 60s Show

16 Oct 2026
Production by:JMG Music Group

Following a sellout debut tour to nightly standing ovations and rave reviews join a multi award-winning all-star cast of musicians and singers Stephen, Raymond and Chris for the musical masterpiece that is the “Legends of the 60’s Show”.

The show with the ultimate feelgood factor will transport you all the way hand clapping, swinging and singing back to that magical golden decade that was the 1960’s. Whether you come to relive your childhood memories or you just simply want to see what your parents have been raving about for all these years, this is the No.1 live show to see.

Performing high quality tributes to icons like Elvis, The Beatles, The Monkeys, The Rolling Stones, Roy Orbison, Tom Jones, Cliff Richard, The Beach Boys and the Drifters to name but a small few, all in one night, let us deliver to you an entertaining musical live experience featuring over 40 iconic hit songs never to be forgotten!

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The Pat McManus Band

17 Oct 2026
Saturday 17 October | 8pm | £17.50

Former Mama’s Boys and Celtus guitarist and violin virtuoso, Pat McManus, along with band members Paul Faloon on drums and Plunkett McComb on bass return to The Market Place.

The Pat McManus Band have toured for the past seventeen years, playing huge festivals, tours and headlining shows. Within this time Pat has written and released nine albums. Pat has been hailed in the press as one of the top five Irish guitarists.

As always, the set will be packed full of their own special brand of blues rock, infused with a touch of the Celtic, with old favourites and new.

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, cabaret-style layout.

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An Evening With The Voice Of Lauren McCrory

22 Oct 2026

Lauren McCrory invites audiences to ‘An Evening with the Voice of Lauren McCrory’, a heartfelt night of music featuring the songs and stories that have shaped her journey as an artist. Joined by a fantastic live band and special guest performers who have inspired and supported her throughout her career, blending Irish country favourites, folk influences, musical theatre classics and intimate acoustic moments to create a truly authentic and emotionally driven night of entertainment.

Lauren is one of Ireland’s most established and versatile performers, proudly holding the title of Young Vocalist of the Year at the Irish Entertainment Awards and winner of TG4’s Glór Tíre 2017. Known for her commanding vocal ability and captivating stage presence, she has become a respected name throughout the Irish country music scene, earning accolades including Best Female Newcomer of the Year.

Blending powerful vocals, live musicianship, storytelling, and genuine authenticity, this concert is more than just a performance, it is a reflection of Lauren’s musical roots, passions and showcases why she is one of the standout vocalists on the Irish entertainment scene today.

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Eerieland: Ghost Stories of the North of Ireland

22 Oct 2026
Thurs 22 Oct | 8pm | £15 | £12 (conc)

This Halloween, go beyond the realm of death with dark historian Andrew Johnston of Alternative Ulstours, as he shares supernatural tales from the grave!

Andrew will take you on a virtual road trip, unleashing nightmarish lore from Northern Ireland and the Irish border counties. Across the landscape, malevolent forces linger, from a violent, bone-chilling poltergeist that plagued a helpless family to a grand mansion cursed by stolen Egyptian mummies.

Discover a remote farmhouse where two failed exorcisms compelled a shattered widow to flee. Learn about a tragic spirit that escaped a priest’s trap to haunt a hotel until its fiery destruction.

The torments culminate in one of Ireland’s most notorious stately homes, where a phantom’s touch left a burn mark, fulfilling a deadly spectral pact.

Steel your nerves for an evening of hair-raising horror with Alternative Ulstours!

Suitable for age 12+. Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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Ralph McTell – Somewhere Down the Road

30 Oct 2026

A true icon of the folk world, Ralph McTell brings more than five decades of timeless songwriting to Ireland for his final national tour — Somewhere Down the Road, a landmark moment in an extraordinary career.

McTell’s tour coincides with the release of a special new album, The Timedrift of the Road featuring his songs with Irish connections reinterpreted by his favourite Irish artists, alongside powerful new material.

The Ivor Novello Award–winning songwriter behind the global anthem Streets of London, McTell’s music continues to resonate across generations, their storytelling and emotional depth as compelling as ever.

This farewell tour is a rare chance to experience a master songwriter celebrating a lifetime of music. Somewhere Down the Road promises an unforgettable night — a heartfelt, celebratory journey through the life and songs of one of Britain’s most cherished musical talents.

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The Trouble With Tommy Rafferty

30 Oct 2026
Fri 30 Oct | 8pm | £15 | £13 (conc)

Deputy Principal Peter McGee separates two pupils fighting. Events from the past, their impact on relationships, ambitions, decisions and futures are all revealed as is its impact on Tommy Rafferty. It’s told with humour and poignancy.

Other plays by Joe Hanratty include ‘Golden Jackets And Black Bow Ties’, about two veteran musicians who attempt to make a comeback, ‘The Manager’ where loyalty, ambition and relationships are all put to the test as The Saints attempt to win the county football final and ‘No Going Back’ is set in post-Civil War Ireland where two brothers try to move on with their lives.

This event will take place in our studio theatre with an unreserved, tiered seating layout.

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