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Hire Irish band in Hampshire

Hire one of our authentic Irish bands in Hampshire, to bring a true spirit of Ireland to your wedding, private celebration or corporate function. Our musicians can perform classic Irish jive, ballads, and even modern hit covers. Prices from £395.Read more

Irish bands in Hampshire

Hire Hampshire's best Irish bands for your 2026 event. Explore 10 talented musicians playing lively jigs and reels for festival-style weddings at The Tithe Barn, guaranteed to get every guest on the dance floor.

  • Every Irish band in our selection is carefully vetted by our team, considering performance quality, reputation, and verified client feedback to guarantee a brilliant live experience.
  • Hiring an Irish band typically costs around £985 per event, with the final price depending on your chosen duration and number of live sets.
  • Hampshire suppliers have successfully played at 94 events, earning 37 verified reviews and a stellar 5.00* average rating.

Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music
Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music
Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music

Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music

4.89(66 reviews)
• 101 bookings

Turbo-charged 'Black Velvet Band' Irish Trio presents a high-energy show. You can't sit still while these guys are playing. You’ll get tried and tested Irish favourites and great jigs and reels presented with plenty of blarney. A full dance floor is guaranteed!

About supplier

Versatile professionals with four decades of performance experience on festival stages and at weddings and parties, the musicians in Black Velvet Band really know how to get the show going. You can expect high-quality musicianship combined with tremendous showmanship.

from £795 / event

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Reviews for Irish bands in Hampshire

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Hampshire

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Sonia Lloyd3 Aug 2025

Booked for Birthday party

Everyone at my birthday party commented that the band and music were very good. I thought they were great ! The musical support they provided for the evening entertainment just made the event perfect No one needed encouragement to get up and dance ! Also they were very attentive to our requested choice of music
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Frances Tod12 May 2025

Booked for Hen party

Oscar and Barney were amazing! We booked really last minute after another band cancelled and they were really flexible and managed to fit in with exactly what we were looking for. We booked them for my friends hen do and requested Irish songs and they were brilliant - even playing songs for us that weren't on their usual set list. They were super friendly and relaxed and I think everyone would have liked them to stay all night if they could! Would highly recommend.
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Lee hounsell19 Mar 2022

Booked for Wedding

Great experience, really great set of guys, put on 2 fantastic sets and got everyone up on the dance floor...would highly recommend
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Anya Bailey29 Oct 2021

Booked for Private party

The Shenanigans were excellent! They were so helpful and friendly when I was booking and their set was fantastic. They asked for requests and played all our Irish favourites. They were extremely professional and I would highly recommend booking them for your occasion.
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Jacqueline Brett19 Oct 2021

Booked for Birthday party

Honestly - look no further, these are they guys you are looking for. I booked Blag to play in the local village hall for my birthday party. They were excellent musicians and lovely guys - polite, friendly and very professional. Their repertoire included many genres of music and they were able to adapt the music on the night to suit the room. The first set was an eclectic mix of music - all brilliantly played. The ceilidh in the second set was really fun, with Michael (very patiently) teaching us the moves. Everyone has been commenting on how fantastic they were ever since the party. I can't recommend them highly enough. Thank you for a really wonderful and memorable evening.
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Helen Palmer4 Jul 2021

Booked for Private party

We had a Glastonbury-like home garden festival with family and friends. We booked Shenanigans for some live entertainment in the early evening - the description of simple Irish folk music with plenty of audience participation attracted us. They were great from point of contact to their performance. Very talented, good range of Irish folk songs and great audience engagement. Made a great weekend even more enjoyable!

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'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

5.0(44 reviews)
• 115 bookings

We play a huge range of Celtic music from traditional jigs and reels, to contemporary Irish folk and rock, such as songs by Van Morrison, Ed Sheeran, Eagle-Eyed Cherry, Orthodox Celts, Paul Weller, The Pogues, The Waterboys, Thin Lizzy, and many others. We also play an eclectic mix of music from around the world, including gypsy and Latin jazz. We have performed on both TV and radio, including being featured in 'Loose Ends' on Radio 4.

About supplier

Our group has over 25 years of experience performing in the the UK and at festivals internationally. Our aim is to get everyone dancing and hope everyone at your event has an amazing time. Our whole group loves performing together and our energy really shows on stage!

from £880 / event

'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience
'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience
'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience

'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience

5.0(1 review)
• 3 bookings

Taigh Band is a professional Ceilidh band based in the stunning South East of England. With our roots deeply grounded in Scottish music, Taigh Band is a perfect choice for an authentic and lively musical experience capturing the spirit of this vibrant music tradition. Choosing Taigh Band for your event means an unforgettable Celtic experience. Our energy and musicality will keep your guests dancing throughout the night, making it an event to remember.

About supplier

Taigh's members have a collective 50+ years of experience on the ceilidh scene. Whether it's a wedding, corporate event, or celebration, our experienced band are fully equipped to cater to your requests. Get in touch today and let's get the party started!

from £1600 / event

'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music
'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music
'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music

'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music

5.0(5 reviews)
• 20 bookings

We are a super fun 4 piece band (together for 14 years) consisting of guitar, banjo, fiddle, and bodhran, plus we all sing. We offer Irish and Scottish music for dancing and singing along. We play tunes and songs from Ireland and Scotland and a few from the USA. We can fit into compact spaces and big stages and we have our own PA lights and insurance cover for events

About supplier

We're a great fun band playing Irish and/or Scottish music with amusing little stories to compliment the tunes. A night with us will have you smiling and dancing and singing along. Think of The Dubliners and the Pogues and you'll be close to our sound and music.

from £625 / event

Dave & Rich The Exceptional Upbeat Folk & Pop Duo
Dave & Rich The Exceptional Upbeat Folk & Pop Duo
Dave & Rich The Exceptional Upbeat Folk & Pop Duo

Dave & Rich The Exceptional Upbeat Folk & Pop Duo

5.0(6 reviews)
• 3 bookings

Dave & Rich are a talented duo performing folk-inspired pop. They can perform traditional and modern folk from The Dubliners, The Pogues and Damien Rice, as well as the likes of The Lumineers, George Ezra, Fleetwood Mac and even Cliff Richard! The duo will often play a range of instruments including two vocals, cittern, fiddle and acoustic guitar.

About supplier

Both members of the band have won praise from modern folk heroes and have featured on the BBC performing their original songs. As a duo, they are ready to perform for any event, be it a wedding, engagement party, birthday bash, anniversary, garden party or corporate function.

from £600 / event

Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'
Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'
Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'

Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'

No reviews yet • 1 booking

As a 5 piece band The Wee Bag Band's raison d'être is to bring mad, bad, trad, popular and contemporary diddly, diddly Irish / Celtic with a hint of Country and Blue Grass music and song to the masses at pubs, clubs, doos 'n festivals in Merseyside, UK, infinity & beyond.

About supplier

With the introduction of Jules the Fiddle in 2007, Steve replacing Mark on the bass in 2011 and Jim the Flute & Terry the Whistle joining us from time to time, the band was formed!

from £980 / event

"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band
"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band
"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band

"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band

5.0(12 reviews)
• 32 bookings

Behan's Footsteps are a high-energy 4-piece band with a punky edge, playing all of the classic Irish tunes for various occasions, Weddings, Birthdays, work functions etc! We love our work and take pride in getting our audience dancing and providing an exhilarating performance.

About supplier

Behan's Footsteps Band is an offshoot of Behan's footsteps Duo, two brothers with over a decades experience playing together. This band with the addition of driving drums and bass is full power and thrilling. Guaranteed to have you singing along!

from £1660 / event

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"
High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"
High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

5.0(12 reviews)
• 32 bookings

Behan's Footsteps Duo are two brothers based in West Yorkshire who play exhilarating and soulful Irish folk music, with the occasional Scottish ceilidh tune added in. We have played Irish music since we were old enough to hold our instruments! Behan's Footsteps have been playing Celtic music for as long as they could walk. We know how to make people dance, and we know how to make them cry.

About supplier

We are able to provide differing atmospheres for different occasions. We enjoy playing raucous, high-energy shows but are equally happy playing a beautiful ballad as a bride strolls down the aisle. Our sets are always catered to the event that we're playing.

from £800 / event

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music
Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music
Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

5.0(6 reviews)
• 30 bookings

The band offers a varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in! We use a loop pedal to create a full band sound with only two of us, with a lineup of fiddle, pipes, flute, sax, cajon and guitar. We can also do an acoustic set, on fiddle, flute pipes and guitar, playing a mix of songs and tunes.

About supplier

Kate and Roddy have been playing together for 15 years and have built up a rapport that makes for an engaging, dynamic and spontaneous performance. Both are professional musicians with 30 years experience, meaning that they are flexible and ready for anything!

from £510 / event

Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul
Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul
Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul

Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul

5.0(8 reviews)
• 1 booking

What makes Sandra & Paul stand out are their imaginative, tasteful arrangements and synergic, communicative playing. Whether you are after an elegant and refined duo dressed to the nines at reception, an upbeat and wild country folk barn-dance, a gypsy Bohemian chic, or a DJ freestyle violin impro, S&P is available for any event. With a repertoire of over 100+ songs, S&P covers classic and modern songs in various genres: Contemporary Pop, gypsy jazz, Country, Classical, and Irish & Ceilidh Folk.

About supplier

Sandra has a Conservatory violin degree with years of experience playing in classical orchestras, folk & pop bands, and all in between. Paul had seven years of classical violin training and he worked with many bands including producing and recording in the studio.

from £650 / event

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