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Get ready to tap your toes and raise a pint with the best Irish bands for hire across the UK! We've hand-picked 18 incredible acts, perfect for injecting authentic craic into your wedding, private party, or corporate shindig. Whether you're after traditional folk, lively ceilidh sets, or modern Irish-inspired covers, our bands bring the house down. Take a look and find the perfect soundtrack for your next event.
Wraggle Taggle are a professional award-winning and talented band traditional Irish band with many years of experience.
'Black Velvet Band' Irish Trio gives you a top-quality performance. High-energy musicianship combined with a splendid rapport with the audience guarantees you a great night!
We bring you a brilliant mixture of genres and unique music that you and yoru guests can get up and dance to!
Two multi-instrumentalists offering a dynamic and varied performance of Scottish and Irish folk music and song, with a few extras thrown in!
Bracken Rigg Band have been established for over 45 years so are extremely experienced - you are in safe hands!
Paddicraic are a lively Irish band playing a good mix of modern and traditional Irish songs in an upbeat style. Guaranteed to get your party rocking and your guests singing and dancing.
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!
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.
Dave & Rich are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop duo, perfect for all occasions. A talented duo performing folk-inspired pop.
Our 'rock' ceilidh band and disco means your party will be truly electric! Full instructions are given using fun-filled banter to ensure everyone will enjoy your special occassion.
Lively Irish and/or Scottish folk music from The O'Marleys to get you event started and bring your guests to the dancefloor.
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.
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 lively jigs to gentle waltzes; soothing ballads to raucous singalong songs; familiar music or something original, ceilidhs or background music- Jiggidy folk/pop duo provides it all.
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.
Beer For Breakfast Ceili Band generate a vibrant and energetic atmosphere at live performances guaranteed to have you up on your feet dancing.
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.
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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Hunting for an Irish band in the UK that brings genuine session spirit early and a full dance floor later. You are in the right spot. From barns and village halls to country houses and cosy marquees, Irish music slips into British celebrations as if it has always lived there. We have helped thousands of hosts book lineups that sound superb, look tidy and keep guests involved from the first jig to the final chorus. This guide walks you through styles, prices, setups and schedules so you can hire with confidence and enjoy the fun bit of planning.
Poptop is not just a party planning marketplace. It is the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event, with peace of mind and support at every step. You see instant pricing, you get quick replies, and we handle the details that keep a night running smoothly.
Irish music is warm, rhythmic and welcoming. It creates connection across ages and backgrounds without pushing people onto the floor before they are ready. Across the UK we see the same pattern of success.
If your guest list ranges widely in age or confidence, an Irish band is clever glue. It invites, it never lectures, and it gives people permission to join in at their own pace.
You do not need a huge stage or a festival rig to make Irish music land. Most UK venues prefer compact, tidy setups that respect neighbours and sound rules. These formats thrive.
A quartet is the sweet spot for most UK bookings. It covers acoustic welcome, ceilidh blocks and a late singalong without demanding a large footprint or heavy tech. If your space is cosy, a trio still fills the room beautifully.
Plenty of hosts love the idea of a ceilidh but have never run one. Here is how it works when done well.
Think of ceilidh as a guided group activity with live music. The result is laughter, conversation and the sort of photos you will actually print.
The charm of a village green or marquee garden is hard to beat. Irish bands handle these spaces with ease.
Tell us how you use your outdoor space and we will shape a set that feels relaxed rather than staged.
Most professional Irish bands in the UK sit between £600 and £1,200, with travel on top when the distance is significant. Where your quote lands depends on simple variables.
On Poptop you see instant, all-inclusive prices for your date and postcode. Tweak the brief and the numbers update straight away, which keeps decisions quick.
Every space has a personality. A bit of planning makes the music sing.
High ceilings and hard surfaces give you lovely natural lift. Use it. A quartet with controlled percussion carries well without pushing volume. Staging on a solid floor helps rhythm instruments, and a simple lighting wash keeps the band visible as daylight fades.
You get community charm, a reliable stage and a floor that begs for a reel. Check the sound limiter if one is fitted, and plan a compact ceilidh so nobody feels squeezed. The caller will choose patterns that flow around the room’s pillars and doors.
Flooring matters. A stable platform stops drums and bodhrán stands from sinking into grass. Cable runs should be taped and routed out of walkways. Wind can nudge stands, so a few discreet clips save frustration. If neighbours are close, finish with an unplugged circle so you end warm but within the rules.
Presentation is key. Keep the footprint neat, the cables discreet and the volume elegant during dinner. A trio for reception and a quartet for evening keeps things refined without losing energy. Confirm where the band can park and unload; it saves time and protects the lawns.
Use these as starting points. We will tailor timings to your caterer, speeches and curfews.
A few clear details keep everything calm and professional.
Between sets most bands provide playlist music. If you want a later finish or wider genres, add a DJ after the live element.
You do not need a month of research. A few smart checks will do it.
If two bands feel close, choose the one that answers venue questions precisely. Reliability in messages tends to mirror reliability on stage.
We built our platform around what hosts care about most. Here is how that helps when you book an Irish band in the UK with us.
Hiring an Irish band in the UK can be fast and calm when you follow a clean plan.
Tell us your date, your rough guest count and the vibe you are aiming for, from rustic ceilidh in a barn to acoustic roaming at a village fête. We will show you Irish bands in the UK with clear, instant prices that match your brief. Choose your favourite, confirm in a couple of clicks and start looking forward to that moment when the fiddle lifts, the rhythm settles and the whole room moves as one.