Discover 200 folk bands available for hire in Ireland, featuring 388 client reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5. From Celtic folk ensembles to contemporary indie folk groups, find professional acoustic musicians for your wedding, festival, or private celebration, with prices starting from €150.
These folk musicians offer authentic acoustic performances ideal for outdoor weddings, intimate venues, and festival-style celebrations. Each listing includes audio samples, performance videos, and testimonials from previous clients to help you select the ideal folk band for your occasion. Average booking price €600.
Of the 200 suppliers listed here, 18 are based in Ireland. The other 182 are willing to travel there.
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Folk musicians in Ireland offer diverse acoustic performances ranging from traditional Celtic ballads to contemporary indie folk arrangements. These professional ensembles bring authentic instrumentation including acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and rich vocal harmonies that create engaging atmospheres for weddings, festivals, and private celebrations.
Folk bands typically provide full entertainment packages including ceremony music, cocktail hour performances, and reception dancing sets. Their acoustic nature makes them particularly suitable for intimate venues and outdoor celebrations, while their repertoires often span traditional folk standards, contemporary covers, and original compositions that encourage audience participation.
Rates for folk musicians in Ireland currently range from about €150 for acoustic duos to €1,500+ for established ensembles with extensive instrumentation and performance experience. Prices reflect group size, performance duration and experience, and the average cost of €600 reflects the standard experienced folk bands bring to an event.
The average price is €600 (EUR), with most priced from €150 to €1,500+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 404 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 12 November 2026.
Asgards Traditional Irish Music
"We couldn’t have been happier with Asgards at my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. They were absolutely fantastic and helped make a very special occasion even more memorable. The music was brilliant, the atmosphere was wonderful, and they kept everyone entertained throughout the night.
They were also incredibly accommodating and made sure everything ran smoothly. Alison was a pleasure to deal with from the very beginning: friendly, helpful and so easy to work with. We’re very grateful to the whole band for helping make the celebration such a success. I would highly recommend Asgards to anyone looking for a brilliant band for their event."
Blue Orchid
"Fantastic group, always a pleasure to deal with. Playing all the classics and hits"
Barrio Cubano
"The guys put on an excellent set and we recieved lots of compliements from our guests. They were very professional and organised. Arrived pleanty of time in advance and communicated clearly with us from before we booked to the day of our event!"
Poems Ago
"We were thrilled to have Poems Ago play for our ceremony. It is a very special memory that we'll cherish forever."
Premier Bagpiper for Hire
"From the first message of booking for the event to the day itself, Michael was a pleasure to deal with. Could not recommend enough."
The Irish Wedding Trad Trio
"Brilliant Trio! Hired them for a corporate event and was delighted with their performance - everyone had a good time.
Appreciated their responsiveness and friendliness prior to the event.
Would 100% recommend."
