Armagh Market Square will become the setting for two nights of Christmas light shows when the Georgian Festival returns on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 November 2026.
The event, titled A Merry Little Christmas, will project images, special effects and other surprises onto the Market House, described by organisers as a beautiful Georgian building. The outdoor experience is designed as a family-friendly event, with six scheduled performances across the two evenings.
Show times and ticket arrangements
On Friday 27 November, performances will begin at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm. On Saturday 28 November, visitors can choose from 5pm, 6pm, 7pm or 8pm.
Tickets will become available from 10am on Tuesday 3 November 2026. They must be booked online, and every person attending—including children, infants and babies—must have a valid ticket. A valid email address is required to download tickets.
Tickets cost £3.50 per person. The organisers say the small charge helps them continue offering the light show. Bookings are limited to a maximum of six tickets, and tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded once purchased.
Visitors must bring either a printed ticket or a ticket displayed on a mobile device. Tickets are valid only for the performance time selected, and they will be checked on arrival. Anyone using a phone is asked to enlarge the ticket and keep the screen bright enough for scanning.
There will be no tickets available at the site. Organisers warn visitors not to arrive without a ticket and advise against buying from anyone other than the official website, as each ticket can be scanned only once and reselling or passing tickets on may lead to disappointment.
Entry, access and family information
Access to the event site will be via Market Street only. Alcohol is not permitted by law within the event area, which is designated as an alcohol-free zone.
Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Anyone whose child goes missing should report it to the nearest steward, who will deal with the situation immediately. Visitors are also asked to follow instructions from stewards and security personnel.
People with access or sensory requirements should first book the show they want to attend and then contact the organisers at [email protected] by 17 November. They should include their booking reference and details of their needs. The organisers say they will try to help, although only a limited number of arrangements can be considered.
Parking and outdoor event advice
Park and Ride will operate on Saturday 28 November, although the locations were yet to be confirmed in the event information. Visitors are asked to use city-centre car parks, which are free of charge for Georgian Day. Accessible parking spaces are available in all city-centre car parks, but no additional accessible spaces will be provided for the light shows.
Market Square has a fairly steep incline, so the site is not recommended for prams or pushchairs. As the event is outdoors, visitors are advised to dress for the weather. Umbrellas will not be permitted during the show if adverse weather creates safety, comfort or visibility concerns; organisers suggest hats, coats with hoods or ponchos instead.
Further updates and booking links will be shared through the Georgian Festival’s social media channels. Queries can be sent to the same event email address.
