Celtic Folk Bands for hire in Greater Glasgow
Latest reviews of our Celtic Folk Bands in Greater Glasgow
"Great communication and awesome energy! We hired The House Devils for our wedding and had the best time. The caller was clear, the dances were fun, and it was the perfect way to get all our different groups of family and friends integrating and chatting. The band also worked really well with our DJ- we were worried that guests might get tired and we might have to cut the ceilidh short- which turned out to not be the case as everyone was having such a blast!- but it was great that The House Devils were so flexible with timings and great at gauging the appetite of the guests. Thanks so much for making our wedding so much fun! :)"
Caitlin hired The House Devils for a Wedding (available in Greater Glasgow)
"Everything worked out really well, they were great on all the above categories. I paid an extra £250 to add a fiddle player and I was so busy , as it was my birthday party, that I didn’t really notice anyone playing the fiddle! This was probably my fault though. I thoroughly recommend this band, the caller was such good fun when we went wrong and the sound was terrific. Thankyou so much"
Judy hired The House Devils for a Birthday party (available in Greater Glasgow)
"The House Devils played our wedding and were absolutely fantastic! They accommodated song requests for the playlists, were very professional and made the day with their incredible music and performance."
Tadhg hired The House Devils for a Wedding (available in Greater Glasgow)
FAQs about hiring Celtic folk bands in Greater Glasgow
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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 in Greater Glasgow
Useful information
Celtic folk bands in Greater Glasgow typically play Folk, Pop, Traditional Irish folk, 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 Greater Glasgow?
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.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2673 bookings and 1299 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 27 June 2026
