The Market Place Theatre and Arts Centre is Armagh's state of the art cultural and conference facility in the heart of this historic city.

In an all year round programme, we present the best in arts performances, activities, and entertainment with something to suit everyone's taste.

From top quality drama to comedy nights, from children's shows to variety entertainment, everyone is spoilt for choice. And it's not just about the shows on stage. Our in-house bar facilities offer late-night entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings.

We are also a state of the art conference facility catering for groups of up to 400 people, we house the best in visual art exhibitions all year round, and host classes and workshops in everything from Set Dancing to Youth Theatre.

The City 

Ireland’s spiritual capital for 1,500 years and the seat of both the Protestant and Catholic archbishops, the venerable city of Armagh predates Canterbury as a Christian religious site. Armagh was also the legendary seat of the Celtic kings of Ulster. It's a vibrant city, with hospitable people and great attractions.

Visit the county museum and the Palace Stables Heritage Centre, or catch a glimpse of what the future holds in the Eartharium and AstroPark, at the Armagh Planetarium. Elegant Georgian buildings surround the city's magnificent oval tree-lined Mall, where cricket is played in summer.