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If you’re seeking incredible Irish bands for hire, read on! Poptop offers the UK’s liveliest and most authentic Irish bands, providing you with a wealth of Irish musical talent, whether you are looking for traditional folk music, a Ceilidh band, or something more contemporary with modern covers.

Ideal for birthday parties, weddings, corporate or St Patrick’s Day events, Irish bands always bring the craic. A typical Irish band includes 3 to 5 members encompassing a caller, fiddler, accordionist and guitarists. With pricing starting at £450 per performance, Poptop has an Irish band for every budget. Slainte!

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Irish bands in the UK

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'Blag's' Feisty Mix of Groovesome Irish Folk Rock & World Music
5(35 reviews)
• 83 bookings

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

Blag's feisty mix of groovesome Celtic folk and gypsy jazz have delighted audiences for many years. Their unique style will provide a truly memorable addition to your special occasion.

 
from £660 / per event
'Shenanigans' Plays Traditional & Authentic Irish Music
4.98(42 reviews)
• 88 bookings

'Shenanigans' Plays Traditional & Authentic Irish Music

Enjoy our traditional Irish jigs at your next event, we will create an atmosphere to give you an unforgettable experience!

 
from £400 / per event
'Newick Folk' Bring a Brilliant Mixture of Genres
4.83(12 reviews)
• 13 bookings

'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 £450 / per event
High-Energy Celtic Band 'Behan's Footsteps'
5(1 review)
• 4 bookings

High-Energy Celtic Band 'Behan's Footsteps'

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 £700 / per event
'Bracken Rigg' Scottish, Irish & English Ceilidh Band
No reviews yet
• 2 bookings

'Bracken Rigg' Scottish, Irish & English Ceilidh Band

Bracken Rigg Band have been established for over 45 years so are extremely experienced - you are in safe hands!

 
from £650 / per event
Lift the Roof Off Your Party with the 'Rock-Ceilidh' Band
No reviews yet
• No bookings

Lift the Roof Off Your Party with the 'Rock-Ceilidh' Band

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.

 
from £1050 / per event
Irish Music Band 'Wee Bag Band'
No reviews yet
• No bookings

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
Traditional Irish Band 'Wraggle Taggle'
5(21 reviews)
• 31 bookings

Traditional Irish Band 'Wraggle Taggle'

Wraggle Taggle are a professional award-winning and talented band traditional Irish band with many years of experience.

 
from £735 / per event
Dancing Feet Perfoming Folk Style Background Music
5(6 reviews)
• 26 bookings

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
British Folk & Pop Duo 'Jiggidy'
No reviews yet
• 1 booking

British Folk & Pop Duo 'Jiggidy'

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.

 
from £260 / per event
Highly Skilled Ceilidh Band & Caller 'Over The Moon'
5(2 reviews)
• 2 bookings

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
Irish Band 'Kellys Heroes' Playing Traditional Hits
4.94(17 reviews)
• 24 bookings

Irish Band 'Kellys Heroes' Playing Traditional Hits

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.

 
from £680 / per event
Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music
4.88(57 reviews)
• 77 bookings

Black Velvet Band Trio Playing Irish Folk Music

'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!

 
from £595 / per event
'Shenanigan' Entertainment with Strong Irish Flavour
5(13 reviews)
• 29 bookings

'Shenanigan' Entertainment with Strong Irish Flavour

Shenanigan will entertain you with Irish songs and ballads. Dance and sing along to Shenanigan's Irish party repertoire, all played on traditional instruments.

 
from £600 / per event
'Paddicraic' Play Mix of Modern & Traditional Irish Songs
5(14 reviews)
• 29 bookings

'Paddicraic' Play Mix of Modern & Traditional Irish Songs

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.

 
from £850 / per event
'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music
5(4 reviews)
• 12 bookings

'The O'Marleys' Play Irish & Scottish Music

Lively Irish and/or Scottish folk music from The O'Marleys to get you event started and bring your guests to the dancefloor.

 
from £695 / per event

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Reviews for Irish bands in the UK

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

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Dr W
• 09 October 2022

Booked with Poptop

Great performance. All guests have a good time. The team arrived early to prepare and the performance time is as pre-agreed. Davy is very easy to communicate and responds promptly. Recommend.
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Lee H
• 12 March 2022

Booked with Poptop

Great experience, really great set of guys, put on 2 fantastic sets and got everyone up on the dance floor...would highly recommend
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Sanneke K
• 08 February 2020

Booked with Poptop

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 woul…
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Hayley
• 27 July 2019

Booked with Poptop

These guys were fabulous. Really helped to make our day special. Lots of compliments from our guests. They played songs at our wedding ceremony at leatherhead registry office and then came back to ou…
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Derek D
• 30 July 2022

Booked with Poptop

Absolutely fantastic band . We had these booked for our wedding in Newcastle on 30th July 2022. Music was rocking all night and they had EVERYONE up dancing . The music was upbeat the band members (…
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Mari S
• 26 October 2021

Booked with Poptop

They were a great bunch they had us up and dancing, I laughed so much I almost wet myself. We had a great night thanks to them. God bless and thank you xx

Irish bands in UK cities

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Oxford(29)
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Derby(27)
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Plymouth(18)
Glasgow(13)

Frequently Asked Questions

I want to hire an Irish band in the UK. How much will it cost?

Hiring Irish bands for your event in the UK will cost you about £460 to £595. However, this price is not set and will differ from supplier to supplier. The total price is influenced by several factors including the length of the performance, travel costs, and other extra services like song requests. When you enter your event information on Poptop, such as the event's date and location, you will see an instant price.

Is an Irish band for hire suitable for weddings?

Yes. In fact, Irish bands for hire are fantastic for many events including weddings, especially if you want to entertain your guests with an exciting performance. Our suppliers will tailor their performances to fit your style. The bands may choose to play a combination of traditional folk songs and modern pop songs to ensure your guests are entertained. The dances are also suitable for every event.

How to hire an Irish band on Poptop?

Poptop allows you to find Irish bands for hire near you. Poptop is a reputable booking service that makes booking services incredibly simple and secure. To hire an Irish band, you will need to enter your event details on the website, such as the venue and date. This will enable you to find Irish bands available for immediate booking. Then you’ll have to make a deposit to secure your reservation. We won't charge your card prior to our provider accepting your reservation. Your supplier will give you a call to confirm the reservation and go over your event in detail.