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Folk Bands for hire in Wales

Hire a folk band in Wales for your event today. 16 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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Hire The Hat & The Fiddle Band Folk band with Encore
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£1875 - £3000
Folk bandLlanelli

Energetic country-folk band from South Wales Bringing a mix of your favourite country/folk classics and modern hits

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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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From£695
Folk bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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Hire Crannog Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£600 - £1000
Folk bandBrecon

With years of experience we guarantee to make sure you and your guests have fun and dance your socks off on your special day

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Hire Allan yn Y Fan Folk band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Folk bandNewport

Celtic music from Wales - concerts, ceilidhs, festivals, events, corporate.

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Hire The Worried Men of Gower Folk band with Encore
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£412.50 - £1100
Folk bandSwansea

Swansea's #1 folk, roots and country band! Guaranteed to get the party going. We can play for any event, big or small!

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Hire Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£700 - £1190
Folk bandLlanidloes

Mid Wales's foremost exponents of traditional dance music, much in demand for ceilidhs/twmpathau/barndances in Wales and The Borders.

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Hire LongDogs Ceilidh Band Folk band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Folk bandLlanidloes

LongDogs Ceilidh Band - bringing people together on the dance floor! High energy acoustic line-up of fiddle & mandocello with Caller.

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Hire Afterglow Folk band with Encore
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£562.50 - £812.50
Folk bandCardiff

Pop/rock/folk duo with unique vocal style and blend of live instruments. For all occasions, laidback atmospheres or dancing the night away!

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Hire Red Madog Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandLudlow

A unique combination of instruments, traditional melodies, original songs and cover versions to deliver our own brand of ‘folk-fusion’.

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Hire Cahoots Folk band with Encore
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£1225 - £3000
Folk bandHereford

A rootsy, good-time party band with huge singalongs, classic hits and an infectious chemistry that never fails!

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Hire Willow Station Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandWelshpool

Multi-instrumental close harmony duo, specialising in Country, Folk and Bluegrass; including 50s/60s/70s covers with a rockabilly twist.

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Hire Dragons Breath Folk band with Encore
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£437.50 - £1250
Folk bandCardiff

With their unique blend of musicianship, Dragons Breath leave a lasting impression, weaving Welsh spirit into every melody they play.

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Hire Nath Trevett Folk band with Encore
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From£640
Folk bandMountain Ash

Guitarist; lutenist; arranger; songwriter; tutor

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Hire The Wee Bag Band Folk band with Encore
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From£800
Folk bandDenbigh

The Wee Bag Band's goal is to bring mad, bad, trad, popular and contemporary diddly, diddly IRISH & Americana music and song to the masses.

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Hire Celtic Dawn Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £750
Folk bandOswestry

Celtic Dawn is a toe tapping Celtic folk Duo. We throw in sing along songs to get any audience going…

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Hire The Cover Lovers Acoustic Duo  Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandCardiff

If you love covers, you'll love The Cover Lovers, acoustical reimaginings of all your most beloved songs ❤️🎤❤️🎸❤️🎶❤️

Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Wales

Morrigan’s Bow 🏹
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"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 (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 20 June 2026
The Cavemen
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"Booked the Band for the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival, The guys were professional from start to finish, and fully delivered a wide and varied set of toe tapping choons. Despite the poor weather they kept the smiles on their faces and so far had nothing but positive feedback from attendees, Highly recommended if your looking for a band. "

Chris hired The Cavemen for a Private event (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 13 June 2026
Morrigan’s Bow 🏹
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"Absolutely brilliant. Would 100 percent recommend. These guys were superb. They communicated beforehand so they understood exactly what we wanted at our wedding They were flexible on the day (I think some of our guests put in a request or two!). We had a ball. Morrigans Bow are 2 incredibly talented musicians. We loved them and our guests raved about them. Our only regret is that we didn't book them for a longer set! (Morrigans bow performed at our wedding and played a mix of classic Irish folk tunes, reels and jigs and modern covers - Mumford and sons, James etc. Didsbury house hotel evening wedding entertainment, June 2026)"

Fiona hired Morrigan’s Bow 🏹 for a Wedding (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 6 June 2026

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Wales

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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 Wales

Useful information

Folk bands in Wales typically play Folk, Pop, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within 8 hours. Demand peaks in June, 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 Folk Band in Wales?

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.

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Last updated: 27 June 2026