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

Bring the vibrant energy of the Emerald Isle to your next event with Hampshire’s best Irish bands for hire! Whether you're planning a lively wedding, a themed party, or a corporate shindig, our hand-picked selection of 9 incredible Irish bands offers everything from traditional jigs and reels to modern folk fusion. From charming village halls to grand country estates across Hampshire, get ready to tap your feet and sing along – explore our fantastic options below.

Every Irish band on this list has been personally vetted by our team, ensuring exceptional musical talent, professional performance, and a fantastic reputation based on client feedback and booking history.
The average hire price for an Irish band in Hampshire is £842 per event, which typically depends on the band's size, performance duration, and the specific package you choose.
Our talented Irish bands across Hampshire have delighted audiences at 75 events, earning a perfect 5.00* average rating from 31 verified client reviews.

Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music

Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music

4.89(63 reviews)

• 97 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 £595 / event

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Reviews for Irish bands in Hampshire

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

Tom Crooks19 Mar 2026

Booked for Corporate Function

The O’Marleys Irish Band delivered an absolutely outstanding performance for our St Patrick’s Day celebration! From the moment they struck the first chord, the atmosphere transformed — lively, authentic, and full of that unmistakable Irish charm. Their musicianship was exceptional, blending traditional Irish folk tunes with high‑energy crowd‑pleasers that had everyone tapping their feet (and many up dancing!). Each member of the band brought incredible talent and personality to the stage, creating a warm, engaging presence that made the entire event feel special. What truly set The O’Marleys apart was their professionalism and passion. They were easy to work with, perfectly prepared, and completely dedicated to giving us a memorable experience. Their ability to read the room and adjust the energy kept the celebration flowing perfectly from start to finish. Whether you’re planning a military function, a community event, or a private celebration, I couldn’t recommend The O’Marleys more highly. They turned our St Patrick’s Day into a genuinely unforgettable occasion, and we’ll absolutely be looking to bring them back again.

Sean Coughlan18 Aug 2024

Booked for Wedding

The lads from Behans Footsteps were great from start to finish. We wanted some traditional Irish music to play as guests arrived at our wedding and Barney was very accommodating with their choice of tunes. We would highly recommend them for their professionalism and quality of playing.

Tara Hill30 Aug 2022

Booked for Celebration

Booked Price of My Pig for my wedding party in a marquee. Communication was good leading up to the event. The band arrived on time and played two one hour sets. The band were just as good as we had hoped they would be. The caller Ben was great and got as many people up as possible and gave clear instructions (and was patient when people weren't getting it!). There was a good variety of dances. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an upbeat ceilidh band with a great caller.

Brian Morris30 Jan 2020

Booked for Other Event

Exceptionally professional and accommodating, we all enjoyed the music and the atmosphere it generated. Will definitely use again and highly recommend.

Dave Mcconville4 May 2019

Booked for Corporate Function

"Thankyou Paddicraic for coming to The Kings Arms in Shap. What a fantastic night everybody had. And you couldn't meet a nicer band. I would definitely recommend this tremendous band. They will be back!!!!"

Rosemary Williams2 Mar 2019

Booked for Birthday party

A highly talented musician, having studied for two music degrees. Her performance of both Irish and other music on both Fiddle and Flute was superb and greatly appreciated by all at our large lunchtime event for over 100 guests within a marquee. She had had to travel quite some distance and was very obliging when I asked her to travel the evening before. Excellent, and a very good find.

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.

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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

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

5.0(1 review)

• 1 booking

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 £1500 / event

'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music

'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music

5.0(5 reviews)

• 19 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

5.0(5 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'

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

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

5.0(11 reviews)

• 27 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 £700 / event

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

'Black Velvet Band' Irish Duo

4.89(63 reviews)

• 97 bookings

A duo performing a mix of Irish songs and jigs and reels played cafe-style is the perfect choice for your next special event. All the Irish songs that you know and love are included. Sit and listen and join in the choruses - or jump up and dance the night away!

About supplier

All the musicians in Black Velvet Band are versatile professionals with four decades of wedding and party experience under the belt. They are seasoned performers who also play regularly in well-known festival bands. Your event is in safe hands with BVB – read the reviews!

from £395 / event

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