Hire Irish band in Manchester

Hire Manchester’s best Irish bands for your 2026 wedding or lively celebration. Choose from 7 talented performers, perfect for festival-style receptions and parties at Albert Hall.

• Every Irish band listed with us is handpicked and vetted by our team, ensuring top-notch musical talent, reliability, and stellar performance quality.
• Hiring an Irish band averages £971 per event, with the final price varying depending on your chosen duration and number of sets.
• Our Manchester Irish bands have already rocked 40 events, earning 15 glowing reviews and a brilliant 4.93* average rating from happy clients.

Irish Band 'Kellys Heroes' Playing Traditional Hits

Kellys Heroes will bring a little piece of Ireland to your next special event! The fast, furious songs and tunes plus gentle ballads flowing from the accordion and fiddle, powerful rhythm guitar and bodhran give a fullness of sound that belies the number of people on stage. This very experienced Midlands based band are one of the most sought after on the circuit!

About supplier

Kellys Heroes have played to audiences including 40,000 people at Glasgow's Mayfest, 25,000 at the Heineken Big Top, 50 guests in a Chateau in France and 6 people in a kitchen for a family celebration. We challenge you to come up with a type of event we haven't covered at some point over the years!

from £750 / event

Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music

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

'Beer For Breakfast' Play Traditional & Contemporary Irish Ceili Music

Beer For Breakfast are a professional four-piece Ceili Band, playing a fantastic and lively range of traditional and contemporary Irish and Scottish music for your ceilidh or barn dance. With their experienced caller, they come equipped and ready to play at all types of music venues from very small gatherings to very large events.

About supplier

The members of the band are all professional musicians who came together from academic, formal, semi-pro, session and music festival backgrounds, to form one of the liveliest traditional music bands on the UK music scene today.

from £800 / event

'Bracken Rigg' Scottish, Irish & English Ceilidh Band

Bracken Rigg Band have been established for over 45 years so are extremely experienced in organising ceilidhs. We are a specialist Scottish band playing borders, Irish and English repertoire - our dances can be either totally Scottish or a mixture to match the event.

About supplier

Traditional Scottish/ Irish/ English accordion & fiddle band, Yorkshire based, over 40 years playing Scottish Ceilidh for Weddings, Barn Dances, Burns', St Andrew's, Caledonian Societies, Reelers and RSCD Societies - Old Tyme and Northumbrian repertoire also a speciality.

from £650 / event

High-Energy Celtic Duo "Behan's Footsteps"

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

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

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

"Behan's Footsteps" 4-Piece Irish Band

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