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Looking to infuse your Leeds event with the vibrant energy of live Irish music? Our curated selection of 7 fantastic Irish bands for hire in Leeds is sure to get your guests' feet tapping! From lively jigs and reels to heartfelt ballads, these bands are perfect for adding that authentic craic to weddings at New Craven Hall or even a rollicking birthday bash at a local pub in Headingley. Dive in and find your perfect sound!
Bracken Rigg Band have been established for over 45 years so are extremely experienced - you are in safe hands!
Beer For Breakfast Ceili Band generate a vibrant and energetic atmosphere at live performances guaranteed to have you up on your feet dancing.
From songs by The Dubliners and the Pogues to Ewan McColl and Christy Moore there is something in our song list to touch the heart of every lover of Irish music.
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 you!
Taigh Band is a professional Ceilidh band based in the stunning South East of England. Contact us today and let us create a fun-filled night of Scottish music for you and your guests.
Two multi-instrumentalists offering a dynamic and varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in!
Dave & Rich are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop duo, perfect for all occasions. A talented duo performing folk-inspired pop.
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. 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!
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Barney and Oscar are both conservatoire-trained musicians and have both played major gigs in the UK and abroad, supporting big names in various outfits, and playing a myriad of styles.
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If you are hunting for an Irish band in Leeds that can start with a friendly session feel and finish with a floor full of happy faces, you are in the right place. Leeds loves a good get together, and Irish music fits perfectly with the city’s mix of student nights, family weddings and easy going office parties. From hotel ballrooms in the centre to barns tucked just outside the ring road, we know how to match the right lineup to the space, the crowd and the budget so everything feels effortless on the day.
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Irish music is warm, social and adaptable. It is the easiest way to bring different ages and friendship groups together without forcing it. In Leeds it works brilliantly across:
If your guest list ranges from toddlers to grandparents, or your colleagues have never danced together, an Irish band is clever glue. It gets people smiling within a few bars, then invites them to join in at their own pace.
Leeds venues reward bands that sound big without taking over the room. Irish outfits are ideal because the instrumentation is agile and the sets can be shaped to the timeline of your night.
A quartet is the sweet spot for most briefs in Leeds, because it covers acoustic welcomes, ceilidh sections and singalong finishes without needing a huge stage or complicated tech. If the floor area is tight, a trio still sounds surprisingly full in lively rooms.
Professional Irish bands in Leeds and West Yorkshire typically sit between £650 and £1,250. Your quote will reflect a few practical decisions.
On Poptop you see instant prices based on your date and postcode. Adjust the brief and you see the change straight away, which keeps decisions quick and stress free.
Plenty of Leeds hosts love the idea of a ceilidh but have never run one. Here is what to expect.
Think of it as a friendly group activity with live music, not a formal lesson. The result is laughter, conversation and a stack of photos you will keep.
Every space has its quirks. A little planning keeps things smooth and protects the vibe.
Share access routes, lifts, parking rules, curfews and any house sound policies. We will brief the band and coordinate with the venue so there are no surprises on the day.
Use these outlines as a starting point. We will tailor the details to your timings, your space and your guests.
A strong Leeds Irish band will blend tradition and familiarity, then shape the order to suit the room.
Tell us your must plays and any songs you would rather avoid. We will brief the band so the set reflects you, not a fixed list.
A couple of thoughtful additions can transform the flow without breaking the budget.
A few checks help you choose with confidence and avoid surprises.
If two options feel close, the band that communicates promptly and answers venue questions clearly is usually the safer bet.
We built our platform around the things hosts care about most. Here is how that helps when you book an Irish band in Leeds.
You can get from first thought to confirmed Irish band in a few clear steps.
Tell us your date, your rough guest count and the kind of night you are picturing, from caller led ceilidh for mixed ages to upbeat trad pop covers with big singalong choruses. We will show you matched Irish bands in Leeds with clear, instant prices. Choose your favourite, confirm in a couple of clicks and start looking forward to that moment when the fiddle lifts, the rhythm locks in and the room moves as one.