Discover 200 folk bands available for hire in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland, featuring 394 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 €100.
Local 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 €500.
Of the 200 suppliers listed here, 5 are based within 30 miles of Carlow. The other 195 are willing to travel there.
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Folk musicians in Carlow, Leinster, 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 near you 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.
Folk musicians in Carlow currently range from €100 for acoustic duos to €1,550+ for established ensembles with extensive instrumentation and performance experience. Local booking prices reflect factors including group size, performance duration, and professional experience level. The average cost of €500 represents the professional standard that experienced folk bands bring to special events in your area.
The average price for Folk Bands available in Carlow, Leinster, Ireland is €500 (EUR). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 395 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 6 October 2026.
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."
The Celtic All Stars
"10/10, The highlight of our wedding celebration. Amazing performance from start to finish. Such a talented band. Highly recommend to anyone looking to add an element of Irish culture to their wedding celebration."
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,"
Poems Ago
"We were thrilled to have Poems Ago play for our ceremony. It is a very special memory that we'll cherish forever."
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!"
Ayden Graham – Folk/Rock/Jazz Covers
"An absolute breath of new life in the music scene. Fantastic musician with a wide range of styles with amazing vocals. Very entertaining. Watch out for this guy,he is well worth a listen. Go see him perform."
