Celtic Folk Bands for hire in Reading

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Hire Ian Robertson & his Scottish Dance Band Celtic folk band with Encore
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Celtic folk bandAylesbury

A very experienced Scottish Ceilidh band specialising in weddings, parties, Burns nights, etc. Available Solo, Duo, Trio, and Quartet.

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Hire The Sweeney Ceilidh Band Celtic folk band with Encore
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£625 - £1500
Celtic folk bandHigh Wycombe

The highest quality band in London and the South East! We've played at hundreds of events, including weddings. Guaranteed to please!

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Hire The Mechanics Celtic folk band with Encore
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£1075 - £1875
Celtic folk bandAylesbury

We wander, we sing. We stroll, we strum. Your guests will love it!

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Hire Moonrakers Celtic folk band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Celtic folk bandOxford

Celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Traditional and contemporary songs/tunes from England, Scotland & Ireland.

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Hire Mandolin Monday Celtic folk band with Encore
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£1880 - £2750
Celtic folk bandUxbridge

Described as Slightly Pirate, we perform a whole range of Folk, Rock, Irish and Country music with awesome harmonies we'll rock your event.

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Hire Ar N-Ainm Celtic folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Celtic folk bandThame

Ar N-Ainm are a Celtic-Fusion Duo based in Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire.

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Hire The Publicans Celtic folk band with Encore
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£450 - £1562.50
Celtic folk bandKidlington

Anglo Irish Indie Folkery

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Hire Lindsay & Paul Celtic folk band with Encore
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Celtic folk bandKidlington

Anglo Irish indie folkery

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Hire Ceilidh Max Celtic folk band with Encore
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£1000 - £1187.50
Celtic folk bandHampton

The Real McCoy when it comes to ceilidhs and the best traditional musicians.

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Hire Amesbury, Lambert & Gee Celtic folk band with Encore
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Celtic folk bandOxford

Anglo Irish Indie Folk Band.

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Hire The Counterfeit Celts Celtic folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1000
Celtic folk bandPickering

Footstompin Irish, Country and rock n roll wedding, function and party band, guaranteed to get your guests up dancing.

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Hire Ceilidh With Us Celtic folk band with Encore
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£1250 - £2200
Celtic folk bandLuton

We're bringing Ceilidh back and we're up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh 🕺🎻

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Hire The House Devils Celtic folk band with Encore
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£500 - £2500
Celtic folk bandSale

Four-piece playing and singing Irish traditional music, Bluegrass. Vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica, uilleann pipes, banjo, bodhran.

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Hire The Celtic Collective & Acoustica! Celtic folk band with Encore
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£800 - £1200
Celtic folk bandLondon

Ceilidh with Confidence! The Celtic Collective are specialists in Ceilidh dances and Celtic music. Acoustica play folk, pop, country & jazz

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Hire Inis Éire Celtic folk band with Encore
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£250 - £750
Celtic folk bandBedford

Versatile trio of Bedford Irish musicians providing high quality classical, folk, pop & ceilidh performances to suit any ceremony or party!

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Hire Craic With Us Celtic folk band with Encore
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£1200 - £3500
Celtic folk bandLuton

We're bringing Irish back and we're up for the craic! Playing upbeat renditions of your favourite Irish tunes alongside a Ceili caller! 🎻

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Hire Shenanigan Celtic folk band with Encore
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From£640
Celtic folk bandBrighton

Shenanigan provide authentic music for Irish Nights e.g. St Patrick's Nights, and can also play for ceilidh dances.

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Hire Blag Celtic folk band with Encore
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£812.50 - £1062.50
Celtic folk bandLondon

Blag play a feisty mix of groovesome Irish Folk Rock, Ceildhi & World music. Fun & lively Blag have played festivals, TV and Radio.

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Latest reviews of our Celtic Folk Bands in Reading

The Celtic Collective & Acoustica!
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"Fantastic band. Really organised and gave us exactly what we wanted - a traditional Irish session. We had a great night, thanks so much!"

Georgie hired The Celtic Collective & Acoustica! for a Wedding (available in Reading)

Verified Review, 1 November 2025
Louie's Lost Limb
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"Louie's Lost Limb were a fantastic band to work with, very professional and polite, brought an upbeat warm vibe to the place that really made the party get into full swing. Punctual, professional, and genuine nice guys to work with, would highly recommend."

Zoë hired Louie's Lost Limb for a Private event (available in Reading)

Verified Review, 21 September 2025
The House Devils
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"Matt and the band were absolutely incredible. I hired them for my 40th party and they had everyone up dancing which was my aim. Clear calling and directions, great music! DO NOT hestitate to book them! Thank youuuuuuu for the best party experience : )"

Catriona hired The House Devils for a Birthday party (available in Reading)

Verified Review, 20 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Celtic folk bands in Reading

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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 Reading

Positioned in the heart of the Thames Valley, Reading is a lively town with a strong musical identity. Known for its annual music festival and excellent transport links, it’s a popular choice for events of all kinds. Whether you’re planning a party, wedding or corporate function, hiring a Celtic folk band in Reading ensures a high-quality live performance to suit your style.

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Traditional Irish folk
Average response time:
6 hours
Busiest times:
March, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Celtic Folk Band in Reading?

The typical price per group member for Celtic Folk Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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