Folk Bands for hire in Edinburgh

7 reviews

£500 - £800

Rachel and Dominic

Folk bandCurrie

Folk tunes and songs on fiddle and guitar with a healthy dose of original flare. We're experts at creating an atmosphere that is just right!

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47 reviews

£1175 - £1825

The Jacobites

Folk bandEdinburgh

The Jacobites are an exceptional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events.

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14 reviews

£500 - £1125

The Rock Ceilidh Band

Folk bandBathgate

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Rock Ceilidh Band!

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23 reviews

£1000 - £1200

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ

Folk bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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7 reviews

£437.50 - £875

Stravair

Folk bandEdinburgh

The beautifully elegant duo of Stravair. We've quickly become the most popular guitar and violin duo in Scotland. Guaranteed to move you!

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4 reviews

£450 - £650

Mary Gristwood duet

Folk bandBathgate

Harp/ clarsach/ guitar and fiddle/violinist duet.

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13 reviews

£995 - £1595

The Fiddle Duo

Folk bandGlenrothes

The Fiddle Duo adds a touch of Scottish magic to your wedding day or corporate event, providing the perfect background music.

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£1500 - £3500

ODIA

Folk bandEdinburgh

World-Class International Ceilidh Band, World Folk Electronica Band

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4 reviews

Lost Shores Ceilidh Band

Folk bandLeven

The bands energetic style fuses traditional ceilidh tunes with some exciting modern twists,makes for an enjoyable evening of music and Dance

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7 reviews

From£1425

ALTAGORE

Folk bandBallymena

100% GENUINE IRISH BAND, DIRECT FROM THE GLENS OF ANTRIM

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Morrigan’s Bow 🏹

Folk bandManchester

Lively, up-beat folk duo guaranteed to get the whole pub dancing! Perfect for a classy but energetic wedding party or pub set.

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4 reviews

£400 - £1500

Helian

Folk bandLeeds

Helian is an amazing 4 piece folk band playing covers and originals! Trained and formed at Leeds Conservatoire, book to add some magic!

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2 reviews

Behan's Footsteps

Folk bandBirmingham

Irish Folk Duo of Brothers, Accordion, Violin, Guitar and Vocals.

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£300 - £500

Teine (Chenna)

Folk bandStone

Folk duo playing folk, traditional, jazz, popular classics.

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From£600

Ériu

Folk bandBelfast

We are a three piece band who perform Irish traditional music and folk, both tunes and song. In both Irish and English.

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1 review

£500 - £1000

Douglas and Moss

Folk bandBlackburn

Spellbinding, professional fiddle/guitar duo. Bringing something really special to your event.

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£506.25 - £1250

The Cavemen

Folk bandMunlochy

The ultimate party band in the Highlands, ideal for weddings, functions and community events - folk through to classic rock and ceilidh!

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33 reviews

£375 - £1125

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Unique Wedding Band Ideas

Folk bandNewcastle upon Tyne

An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling & LGBT+ inclusive.

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Edinburgh

"We couldn’t have been happier with Rachel and Dominic for our recent wedding. All our guests loved the music and we heard so many positive comments about the great atmosphere created after dinner. They had us up on our feet for the faster tunes! Totally recommend them x"

Jo hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 2 September 2023

"Amazing, great musicians"

Rebecca hired Rachel and Dominic for a Wedding (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 6 July 2023

"Back o'th Bush were brilliant. They provided the entertainment for my 60th birthday Ceilidh party. My family and friends loved it! My party was everything I'd hoped and that was hugely down to the entertainment."

Tracey hired Back of the Bush for a Private event (available in Edinburgh)

Verified Review, 27 September 2024

FAQs about hiring Folk Bands in Edinburgh

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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 in Edinburgh

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Popular genres:

Folk, Pop, Rock

Average response time:

8 hours

Busiest times:

March, June, August

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

The typical price per group member for Folk Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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