Big Bands for Hire in Killarney

Browse 122 professional big bands available for hire in Killarney, Munster, Ireland. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 155 reviews from real clients with an average 5 out of 5 rating, bringing authentic swing era sound to weddings, corporate events and special celebrations.

All 122 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Killarney. The nearest is based in Kilkenny, 104 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 155 reviews of Big Bands
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15 piece big band with brass and rhythm section

Kilkenny

Leinster · 104 miles away

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Book from €200 (EUR)

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7 piece swing band designed to keep a dance floor full all night.

Dublin

Leinster · 163 miles away

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Book from €2000 (EUR)

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Multi-award winning Swing Band based in Cornwall.

Truro

England, United Kingdom · 229 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Solo Keyboard /vocals. Or duo (female vocal or sax) or trio, quartet, etc.......

Cardiff

Wales, United Kingdom · 274 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Rat Pack and Frank Sinatra Tribute

Heswall

England, United Kingdom · 283 miles away

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Postmodern Jukebox style 1920's band

Bristol

England, United Kingdom · 299 miles away

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Book from £1995 (GBP)

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Totally authentic big band/swing vocalist.

Morecambe

England, United Kingdom · 309 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Music for all occasions, from duo to big band

Halesowen

England, United Kingdom · 317 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 320 miles away

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Vintage Vocalist of the Big Band Jazz/Swing Era

Leek

England, United Kingdom · 323 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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7-9piece giving you Amy winehouse inna reggae stylee

Sutton Coldfield

England, United Kingdom · 327 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Funk Soul Motown Disco Pop 8, 9, 10pc + Lighting/sound engineer inc. DJ service.

Warwick

England, United Kingdom · 336 miles away

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Book from £2300 (GBP)

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Jazz band, perfect for weddings, corporate events and other engagements.

Royal Leamington Spa

England, United Kingdom · 339 miles away

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Internationally acclaimed Tribute to Michael Bublé

Chesterfield

England, United Kingdom · 349 miles away

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Book from £550 (GBP)

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Star of 'The Rat Pack' and one of the UK's Finest Jazz and Swing Singers

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 353 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Cb+

From a duo up to a 12 piece, CB+ can tailor their band to every even size.

Leeds

England, United Kingdom · 353 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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8 piece swing band with male vocals performing hot swing and Jive

Harrogate

England, United Kingdom · 357 miles away

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Sinatra style singer & entertainer, Solo to Big Band

Chertsey

England, United Kingdom · 388 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in Killarney?

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Big band hire in Killarney currently ranges from €170 to €3,150+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging €600 for standard event bookings. Pricing reflects ensemble size, performance duration and travel. Full orchestras with established reputations command premium rates, while emerging jazz ensembles offer excellent value for budget-conscious event planners seeking authentic big band sound. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 709 enquiries for Big Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
46% of enquiries, with private events next at 19%
Typical first reply
Within an hour
78% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
29% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 74% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Big Bands available in Killarney

5/5 from 155 reviews
Photo of Bold as brass Bold as brass "Was out for a walk in Kilkenny, heard the rhythmic tones on the street and was just sucked in. What a fantastically talented group." Based in Kilkenny, Leinster (104 miles from Killarney) Barry - Passer by Photo of The Swing Empire The Swing Empire "The Swing Empire have performed at several key events for us recently including the Cornwall Tourism Awards, our wedding open day and our New Years Eve celebration and they were amazing on each occasion! We had so many positive guest comments and feedback that we just had to book them again for this New Years. With a great variety of songs, interaction with the crowd and very smartly dressed what more could you want! Excellent musicians and certainly a band that we will be recommending for future events that The Headland organise and also for our clients weddings and corporate events." Based in Truro, England, United Kingdom (229 miles from Killarney) Claire Robinson, Events Manager - The Headland Hotel Photo of Andy King of Swing Andy King of Swing "Andy came and performed for us and we all absolutely loved it. During the daytime he delivers a lovely, relaxed jazzy set and in the evening had everyone up dancing to the classic hits of Sinatra etc. All of my guests commented on how brilliant he was and I’d recommend him 100% He was such a nice guy too and went out of his way to accommodate all of our requirements." Based in Heswall, England, United Kingdom (283 miles from Killarney) Joanne Starkey - St Pauls Photo of Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer "We were in the room with Frank Sinatra. Fabulous night of entertainment with Old Blue Eyes! ***** 5 Star" Based in Morecambe, England, United Kingdom (309 miles from Killarney) Jamie and Lynne - Corporate function Liverpool Photo of Steve King Band Steve King Band "What a fantastic band. We booked Steve & the band for my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary. The music was fantastic and some modern songs were played too. Just brilliant and thank you for making their night extra special" Based in Halesowen, England, United Kingdom (317 miles from Killarney) Moira Warburton-Smith - 60th Wedding Anniversary Photo of The Not Quite Big Band The Not Quite Big Band "Wow wow wow! These guys were absolutely incredible! Words can’t describe! We hired the NQBB for our wedding back in October and we think it was the best wedding decision we made! Will was super through all stages of the process, from enquiries before booking, through to set list selections and sorting out logistics, he was so friendly, with excellent communication and always had time to answer our queries. On the day itself they arrived in plenty of time to set up and you could tell the guests were getting excited for what was to come. It was what we were most looking forward to about the day and it more than exceeded our expectations! What was wonderful was seeing everyone dancing - all the generations. They are such amazing performers and so engaging getting all on the dance floor involved! Our guests are still raving about ‘THE band’ and rightly so! Thank you so much NQBB, you most certainly made the day!" Based in Manchester, England, United Kingdom (320 miles from Killarney) Pip J - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between €170 and €3,150+, with an average of €600. The biggest factor in pricing is the number of musicians, as big bands range from around ten players to full ensembles of twenty or more. Performance duration and whether the band includes featured vocalists also affect the cost.

The big bands for hire typically feature between 10 and 20 musicians, including a horn section (trumpets, trombones, saxophones), a rhythm section (drums, bass, piano, guitar) and one or more vocalists. Some big bands on Gig Heaven offer flexible line-ups to suit different venue sizes and budgets.

Hiring big bands is ideal for black-tie dinners, gala events, weddings, corporate parties and ballroom dances. The full, rich sound of a big band creates a sense of occasion and glamour, and is especially effective for events with a swing, jazz or vintage theme.

Because of the number of musicians involved, big bands typically need a larger performance area than a standard band. A space of around 8 by 5 metres is common for a full line-up, though this varies. It is worth discussing staging requirements with the band to ensure the venue can accommodate them comfortably.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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