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Hire Irish band in London

Explore our curated selection of authentic Irish bands in London, which can bring traditional yet fun entertainment covering folk and modern music whilst you dance the night away. Perfect for birthdays, weddings, corporate functions, and celebrations. Prices from £395/event.

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Irish bands in London

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'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience
🎉 New to Poptop
London

'Taigh Band' Create Fun-Filled Night & Unforgettable Celtic Experience

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.

 
from £1500 / per event
Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul
5.0( 8 reviews )
• 1 booking
London

Colourful Instrumental Violin & Guitar Duo Sandra and Paul

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.

 
from £550 / per event
'Newick Folk' Bring a Brilliant Mixture of Genres
4.83( 12 reviews )
• 16 bookings
East Sussex

'Newick Folk' Bring a Brilliant Mixture of Genres

We bring you a brilliant mixture of genres and unique music that you and yoru guests can get up and dance to!

 
from £550 / per event
Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'
5.0( 2 reviews )
• 2 bookings
Brighton

Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'

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.

 
from £650 / per event
'Dicey Riley' Irish & Country music by Father & Son Duo
1 booking
Portsmouth

'Dicey Riley' Irish & Country music by Father & Son Duo

Dicey Riley will leave you clapping, foot tapping, smiling and singing for more. We love nothing more than making people smile and enjoy themselves!

 
from £600 / per event
Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'
🎉 New to Poptop
Denbigh

Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag 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 you!

 
from £850 / per event
Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music
5.0( 6 reviews )
• 29 bookings
Kirriemuir

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

Two multi-instrumentalists offering a dynamic and varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in!

 
from £460 / per event

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'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

5( 40 reviews )
• 88 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.

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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!

from £740 / per event
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music

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Reviews for Irish bands in London

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John S
• 26 October 2019

Booked with Poptop

Paddicraic were fantastic - everyone loved them - they got everyone up on the dance floor - superb night thankyou. Dave was very accommodating and very thorough with arrangements .
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David R
• 19 June 2021

Booked with Poptop

The Black Velvet Band trio were extremely talented musicians who delivered a good range of Irish tunes to a very high standard, although surprisingly not the song "The Black Velvet Band"! Overall they provided a great nights entertainment, I think there could have been a little more interaction with the audience, but I would recommend them to anyone wanting to hold an Irish themed night. Unfortunately we were not allowed dan…
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Michelle G
• 16 March 2019

Booked with Poptop

Created a great atmosphere in the market with our customers tapping their feet along with the band. Thank you for bearing with the weather and for putting on a fabulous show.
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Carla C
• 27 June 2023

Booked with Poptop

From the moment of booking the band made the whole process so easy! They were easily contactable and quick to respond. The songs were amazing and had all of the guests enjoying a good dance and singalong! They created such a beautiful and fun atmosphere and were an amazing addition to our wedding!!! Such kind gentlemen with warm hearts too :-). I highly recommend booking!!
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Rosemary W
• 02 March 2019

Booked with Poptop

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.
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Rebekah J
• 02 December 2023

Booked with Poptop

Black Velvet came to play at our Christmas Party for our CrossFit Gym held in the farmhouse on the site; they were easy and helpful to deal with from the start; everything clear and simple to follow. The performance was perfect for the occasion and Mike and his colleague were easy going and a pleasure to have around. They spent time with a guest who wanted to learn how to play one of the instruments and were great for getting…

Irish bands in cities of Greater London

Watford(25)
Croydon(24)
Bromley(24)

Also available in

Birmingham(26)
Bristol(24)
Manchester(22)
Liverpool(22)
Edinburgh(14)
Glasgow(13)

More cities and towns we cover:

Bethnal Green
Chelsea
Deptford
Finsbury
Friern Barnet
Hornsey
Kensal Town
Kensington
Marylebone
Penge
Poplar
Southgate
Stepney
West Ham
Westminster
Willesden

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does an Irish band in London cost?

Getting an Irish band in London for hire will cost you about £460 to £595 for an event. However, this is not a standard price because it varies from supplier to supplier. Booking an Irish band for your event on Poptop will cost you about £400 to £555. The total price is determined by the duration of the performance, travel costs, and other additional service prices. You will get an instant quote when you fill in your event details on Poptop, including your event location and date.

What is an Irish band?

Irish bands are professional bands that perform Irish folk music, a popular genre of music that started in Ireland. They offer a wide range of Irish songs ranging from traditional Irish songs to contemporary folk songs. Irish bands in London play traditional and genuine Irish music on all occasions to create a vibrant and enjoyable atmosphere. The most common Irish band lineup is a 4-piece band. However, the number can vary. You can trust them to create a memorable environment for you with classic Irish jigs at your upcoming event.

Where can I hire an Irish wedding band in London?

Poptop is a reliable booking service that allows you to conveniently hire Irish band in London. All you have to do is fill in your event details, including the event location and date, on Poptop’s website to discover the Irish bands available for immediate booking and you will get an instant quote. You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your booking. However, we won't charge your card until our supplier accepts your booking. To complete the booking process, your supplier will give you a call to discuss your event in detail.

What is the duration of the performance?

In most cases, an Irish band in London performs two 60-minute sets with 30 minutes break. Irish bands’ performances can range from 2-3 hours. However, this duration isn't fixed for all Irish bands. Our suppliers offer flexible time, so they will always be willing to extend the performance to your preferences. The availability of every band is on their profile page on the website, so you can check which best suit your preference. Please, feel free to discuss your preferred performance duration with your musicians.