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Bring the vibrant energy of the Emerald Isle to your event with London's best Irish bands for hire! Our hand-picked selection of 8 incredible Irish bands in London will have your guests tapping their feet and singing along in no time. Perfect for private parties, lively pub nights, or even adding a unique flair to your wedding. Explore our top-rated bands and find the perfect sound to get everyone on the dance floor!
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.
With the violin and guitar, we cover many styles from traditional Irish folk to contemporary pop music. Our sound can be engaging background music or a full dancing party.
We bring you a brilliant mixture of genres and unique music that you and yoru guests can get up and dance to!
We are a highly skilled and tight ceilidh band of 3 musicians plus an expert caller who have been working together for 20 years plus.
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!
Dave & Rich are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop duo, perfect for all occasions. A talented duo performing folk-inspired pop.
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!
Two multi-instrumentalists offering a dynamic and varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in!
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.
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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!
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Looking for an Irish band in London that makes the room feel alive the second the fiddle strikes up. You’re in the right place. London has a big appetite for Irish music, from modern trad that slips into chart hits, to proper ceilidh sets with a caller who gets everyone moving. We’ve helped thousands of London hosts hire the right line up for their space, crowd and budget. In this guide we’ll show you how to plan it all with confidence, keep the logistics tidy, and secure a band that sounds brilliant in your venue.
Poptop is not just a party planning marketplace. It’s the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event, with peace of mind and support at every step. You get instant pricing, fast responses, and a team that looks after the details so you can enjoy the night.
Irish music carries energy that suits London’s mix of formal and fun. Hire an Irish band in London when you want:
If you need music that can adapt across drinks, dinner, speeches and late night dancing, an Irish band is one of the most flexible routes you can take.
You’ll see a few core options across the city. Pick based on guest numbers, the sound level your venue allows, and the space you have for staging.
All of these line ups appear across London. The sweet spot for most events is a four piece that can cover acoustic drinks, upbeat ceilidh, and a pop encore without major reconfiguring.
A strong London Irish band will balance heritage and familiarity. Expect:
Share the songs that matter to you in advance. If you love a specific tune for the first dance or want to avoid a certain number, say so. Most bands will add one or two special requests and build a set around your crowd rather than a fixed list.
If you’ve not hosted a ceilidh before, here’s how it works in a London venue:
For mixed age groups this format is gold. It creates conversation, laughter and instant memories.
You can run a ceilidh as the main evening entertainment or weave two ceilidh sets between band or DJ breaks. If you plan speeches, dinner and cake cutting, we’ll help you place the ceilidh at the moment the room is most ready to move.
London spaces are varied, and many come with house rules. A good Irish band knows how to get the best from each location.
Most bands need around 3 by 4 metres for a quartet, plus a safe place for cases. They’ll ask for at least two standard power sockets. If you’re tight on space, a trio can sound surprisingly big in London rooms with lively acoustics.
Typical pricing in the capital falls between £900 and £1,800 for professional Irish bands, with premium line ups and longer play times reaching higher. Several factors move the figure:
On Poptop you see instant, all inclusive pricing up front. No back and forth, no surprises. If you’re weighing a few line ups, we’ll show what changes when you add a caller, extend play time or switch to a larger band.
Different parties need different pacing. Here are proven structures for London hosts.
London rewards planning. A few practical notes will keep things smooth.
Share these details early and you’ll protect the budget and the vibe. We’ll gather the essentials and brief the band so everyone turns up ready.
We built the platform around what hosts tell us they need most. Here is how that translates on the day.
When shortlisting on Poptop, look for the following so you can decide quickly.
If two bands look close, ask for a sample running order for your exact venue layout. The way they place the ceilidh block, first dance and final set often reveals the best fit.
Here is a clean way to get from idea to confirmed band without fuss.
London crowds are discerning. They like tradition, but they also expect a modern show that moves cleanly from one moment to the next. We work with bands that are comfortable in smart city spaces, that set up neatly, communicate clearly, and never let the energy drop. You’ll feel the benefit during planning and even more so on the night.
Tell us your date, your approximate guest count and the type of event you’re planning. We’ll show you Irish bands in London with instant prices that fit your brief, from acoustic reception sets to full ceilidh with caller. Choose the line up you like, lock in your booking, and enjoy the fun part of planning. Your guests will thank you when the first reel starts and the dance floor lights up.