Folk Bands for hire Near You
Latest reviews of our Folk Bands
"Railroad Four were absolutely fantastic, and we genuinely couldn't have asked for a better band for our wedding. From the moment we booked them they were brilliant to deal with, and on the day they completely exceeded every expectation we had. The atmosphere they created was incredible. The dance floor was full all evening, everyone was singing, dancing and laughing, and they brought so much energy and soul to the night. So many of our guests have commented on how brilliant they were. We only wish we'd booked them for longer because none of us wanted the evening to end! A special thank you as well for helping us make a serious dent in the mountain of leftover pasties at the end of the night! Thank you, Dave and the rest of the band, for making our wedding evening so special. We honestly couldn't recommend Railroad Four highly enough."
Samuel hired Railroad Four for a Wedding
"We hired The Cavemen for our wedding, and we thoroughly enjoyed listening to them playing. Professional and friendly. They were able to gauge the room and had a great selection of songs. Guests kept saying how good the band was! "
Christina hired The Cavemen for a Wedding
"I do not have enough words to say how happy we were with Jack, Charlie and Caleb. They were absolutely incredible. So professional and brilliant musicians. I truly loved having you guys and I hope you enjoyed our party. We will absolutely book you guys again and I’d strongly advise others to do so. Everyone keeps complimenting them to me and it’s easy to see why. All the best, Tom, Ana and Santi"
Tom hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Private event
FAQs about hiring Folk bands in the UK
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Can any folk band play my favourite song?
Professional folk bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that folk bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the folk band's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do folk bands take to set up?
Your 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 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 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 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 Folk Band Near You
Useful information
Folk bands in the UK typically play Folk, Pop, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within 10 hours. Demand peaks in June, August, September, 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 Folk Band in the UK?
Prices for Folk bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Folk bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Folk bands from £400 per performer upwards.
A guide to hiring Folk Bands
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 2942 bookings and 1469 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 8 August 2026
