Hire Irish band in Leicester

Hire one of our authentic Irish bands in Leicester, 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 Leicester

Hire Leicester’s top Irish bands for your 2026 event. Explore 6 talented ensembles ready to play lively jigs and reels, perfect for lively pub celebrations and anniversary parties at The City Rooms.

Every Irish band on this list is thoroughly vetted by our team, using signals like reputation, verified reviews, and past event performance to guarantee quality.
Hiring an Irish band typically costs around £1128 per event, with the final price varying depending on the duration of the performance or the number of sets required.
Poptop’s talented Irish bands in Leicester have successfully performed at 45 events, backed by 17 verified client reviews and an impressive average rating of 4.94* out of 5*.

"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band

5.0(12 reviews)

• 35 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

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Reviews for Irish bands in Leicester

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

Jo Turnbull28 Jun 2023

Booked for Private party

We'd definitely recommend the Blag band, our friends and family really enjoyed themselves. Many times over I was asked how I discovered them, and repeatedly told how great they were. Everything was 5*, good communication, prompt, professional, fun and so great at what they do. Our one regret is that the hours flew by and we could have happily indulged in another set.

Clare Harvey9 Oct 2022

Booked for Birthday party

Behan’s Footsteps came to play at my husband’s 60th birthday party, they were absolutely fantastic and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone needing good music at their event. They responded very quickly to my queries and requests and were an absolute pleasure to deal with, we would hire them again if we have another ‘do’

Christopher Smith21 May 2022

Booked for Wedding

Price of My Pig were fantastic. We hired them for our wedding evening, as we wanted to have a Ceilidh for the guests. The band was flexible to meet our requirements for during the buffet, and were excellent at getting all of the guests involved and on the dance floor, to make sure that there was always dancing going on! The music was fantastic, and the musicians were incredible. Thank you Ben and the band for making our wedding evening a blast!

Jo-Anne Eglin7 Nov 2021

Booked for Private party

Great night, band were brilliant and the caller, Mary made the evening,! Easy, friendly, clear instruction. Enjoyed by all, the youngest, the eldest and all the ones (who had a one too many) in-between, the dance floor was full all evening. The thanks we have recieved from all who attended has been over whelming. Can't find fault.

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.

Olivia Gunn19 Jan 2019

Booked for Birthday party

Amazing! I had about 80 people at my birthday party and the majority had never been to a Ceilidh before. Everyone got involved and loved it! It was a great atmosphere, thank you guys!

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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(2 reviews)

• 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

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

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

5.0(12 reviews)

• 35 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

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