Discover 197 folk bands available for hire in Ireland, featuring 385 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 €120.
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 197 suppliers listed here, 16 are based in Ireland. The other 181 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 €120 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 €120 to €1,500+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 398 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.
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."
Asgards Traditional Irish Music
"Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and adding such a wonderful touch to the day. Walking down the aisle to Tabhair dom do lámh was a moment we'll never forget, and the tunes you played throughout the cocktail reception kept the atmosphere so lively and joyous. Your music made Emma's whole Irish side of the family very happy and gave many of our American guests their first intro to traditional Irish music - not to mention that you all sounded great too! We can't thank you enough for adding such a special touch to our Wedding Day!
With so much gratitude,"
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."