Hire Irish band in Kent

Hire one of our authentic Irish bands in Kent, 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 Kent

Hire Kent’s best Irish bands for your 2026 celebration. From lively folk sessions to festival-style wedding receptions at The Drear House, choose from 8 talented musicians ready to perform.

Every Irish band on Poptop has been vetted by our team, evaluating their repertoire, reliability, and past performance history to guarantee a top-tier live music experience.
Booking an Irish band typically costs around £975 per event, with the final price depending on your specific event duration and number of performance sets.
Our brilliant Kent suppliers have performed at 31 events, earning 12 verified reviews and a flawless 5.00* average rating.

'Newick Folk' Bring a Brilliant Mixture of Genres

'Newick Folk' Bring a Brilliant Mixture of Genres

4.85(13 reviews)

• 19 bookings

Newick Folk perform mainly traditional music plus anything else that takes our fancy. That might be anything from I Am a Cider Drinker and My Old Man’s a Dustman to the themes from Captain Pugwash or Blackadder and maybe even Blueberry Hill or the SanFrancisco Bay Blues. We set out to entertain you and we love it when people get up and dance.

About supplier

Between them, they have been playing for over 120 years in a wide range of genres, with several of the team regularly completing session work. We can turn ourselves to light jazz, country, pop and blues to add to our wide repertoire of folk.

from £550 / event

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Reviews for Irish bands in Kent

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Nan Cooper25 Jun 2023

Booked for Birthday party

Great night, everyone enjoyed the music and banter. Dave was easy to talk too for the group. Would have them again. Music was a good mix of Irish music.

deniz23 Jul 2023

Booked for Other Event

We loved your playing outdoors at our wedding reception, it got people dancing immediately after the ceremony which was just so lovely. We so appreciated you learning a new piece especially for our arrival! Everything was straightforward, your communication was great in the run up to our wedding and after as well! Thanks so much, Tempe & Deniz

Catherine Goulding10 Jul 2022

Booked for Other Event

The duo were very easy to deal with answering emails very promptly. At the event they were great playing all the Irish traditional songs along with some more recent ones. They played any requests we asked for on the night and were very easy going and amenable.Ths event was my father's memorial in a small intimate venue and they were the perfect choice as they played while people were talking yet added a warm ambience to the proceedings People gave me feedback that they were a great find. Thanks to them both for adding something special to our evening.

Caroline cameron18 Oct 2021

Booked for Birthday party

Amazing addition to a family birthday, these guys helped create such a fantastic night. Would recommend to everyone for any occasion.

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!

Sanneke Kottier12 Feb 2020

Booked for Wedding

Thank you so much for making our wedding the party of the year - everyone loved the music! Black Velvet Band played at our wedding reception and they were brilliant. I had worried whether people would want to dance to Irish music but I shouldn't have. Everyone loved the music! We had a real proper Irish Hooley, with lots of dancing, singing-along and some humour in-between. As this was a marriage of cultures (English, Irish and Dutch) we were also touched that the band played a couple of traditional Dutch songs, allowing the Dutch to have a good sing-along as well. And when my dad asked if they could accompany him for a song to sing after his speech, it was no problem. The guys in the band are proper musicians who can play what the crowd needs to keep the party fuelled. The only complaint I have had is from my knees - which are still complaining, even after 4 days rest! Next time, I will wear trainers.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to hire an Irish band in Kent?

Irish band for hire in Kent costs between £460 and £595 for an event. This is not fixed pricing and it will vary from supplier to supplier. Good news, you can hire an Irish band in Kent on Poptop for a price range between £400 and £555. The performance duration, travel expenses, and other additional services influence the overall cost. You will get an instant quote when you enter your event details on Poptop, including the date and location of the event.

Does a band have PLI & PAT certificates?

In most cases, Irish bands always have PLI & PAT certificates available when going to perform, should the event owner request it. According to Poptop standards, all suppliers must provide PAT-tested equipment to perform. However, you will need to inform the Irish band before the party if they will be required to provide certificates at the event. Be assured that our suppliers will always prioritise your safety. The musicians will ensure these certifications are in place, and we would be pleased to work directly with your venue owners to provide them with the certificates.

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

Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'

Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'

5.0(3 reviews)

• 4 bookings

We bring a sense of occasion to our gigs with our caller's expert encouragement to everyone to come and dance. The floor is never empty and the smiles on people's faces after the first dance give people a sense of wanting to do more. The music complements the dances perfectly lifting the atmosphere to a joyous climax towards the end of the evening with the Strip the Willow dance - music nirvana and a fantastic end to the evening.

About supplier

We have over 20 years of experience in the ceilidh industry. We must have played at every village hall and wedding venue in Sussex. We have so many success stories we don`t know where to begin - but we are confident we can give great evening of dancing entertainment to our clients.

from £650 / event

"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"

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

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

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

'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

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What is the duration of an Irish band performance in Kent?

The common performance duration of most Irish bands is two 60-minute sets. However, the service duration depends on the availability of the band and the service you pay for. Therefore, the durations can also range from two to three 45-minute sets with a 15 minutes break to three 40-minute sets with a 15 minutes break. Irish band in Kent will be willing to extend their service duration to your request. So, you can discuss the length with your preferred band during the booking process.

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