Celtic Folk Bands for hire Near You
Latest reviews of our Celtic Folk Bands
"5 star review for a 5 star trad group!! Thanks for making our big day so special. Everyone loved your energy during the welcome drinks and post ceremony. Big shout out to Maria for the communication and professionalism throughout and we are now fans of Greentime folk and will be seeing them at a session soon. Big love Daniel and Courtney "
Daniel hired Greentime Folk for a Wedding
"Fantastic band that really made our day. They had everyone on the floor from the moment they started and couldn't have been nicer or more professional. Thank you! - Matt & Roisin"
Matthew hired Blue Thistle for a Wedding
"Greentime Folk were brilliant, very talented musicians and were brilliant for our wedding reception drinks. They were also very quick to respond to queries and also very accommodating with changes we requested. Would 100% recommend. "
Niall hired Greentime Folk for a Wedding
FAQs about hiring Celtic folk bands in the UK
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Can any celtic folk band play my favourite song?
Professional celtic folk bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that celtic folk bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the celtic folk band's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do celtic folk bands take to set up?
Your celtic folk band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the celtic folk band prior to their arrival.
My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?
PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our celtic folk bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our celtic folk bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.
Hiring a Celtic Folk Band Near You
Useful information
Celtic folk bands in the UK typically play Folk, Traditional Irish folk, Pop, and most respond to enquiries within 4 hours. Demand peaks in March, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Celtic Folk Band in the UK?
Prices for Celtic folk bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Celtic folk bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Celtic folk bands from £400 per performer upwards.
A guide to hiring Celtic Folk Bands
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2637 bookings and 1263 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 16 May 2026
