Folk Bands for Hire in Waterford

Discover 197 folk bands available for hire in Waterford, Munster, Ireland, featuring 376 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.

All 197 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Waterford. The nearest is based in Gorey, 45 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 376 reviews of Folk Bands
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Original songs and Irish poetry set to music for concerts and ceremonies

Gorey

Leinster · 45 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Wedding Trad/Folk/Pop Trio

Athy

Leinster · 51 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Music Wedding Group

Athy

Leinster · 51 miles away

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3-piece traditional Irish group, ideal for events, drinks receptions

Kildare

Leinster · 63 miles away

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Duo of fiddle/voice and guitar/voice playing Irish traditional Music and Folk

Cork

Munster · 63 miles away

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Drums, guitar and vocals duo covering American and Irish country & Folk

County Cork

Munster

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4 piece band playing Folk Rock Modern and all the classics

Limerick

Munster · 70 miles away

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3/4 piece acoustic band playing traditional Cuban music, from Ireland

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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Singing-guitarist, solo, duo or band performing popular songs across the eras.

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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Life traditional Flamenco music and dance

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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We are a 2 piece act or solo if needed.

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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Acoustic duo who play everything from classic rock to the latest pop hits.

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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We are a band from Dublin playing Irish and contemporary music

Dublin

Leinster · 83 miles away

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2 piece' consisting of vocals' guitar & 5 string fiddle' country'trad'rock

Tralee

Munster · 110 miles away

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Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available

Westport

Connaught · 146 miles away

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Three piece ceilidh band

Brecon

Wales, United Kingdom · 159 miles away

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We are a 5 x piece band that sings & plays mad, bad & trad Irish / Celtic Music

Denbigh

Wales, United Kingdom · 167 miles away

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Five-piece Zydeco band. Good rocking Louisiana Zydeco music. Dance all night!

Welshpool

Wales, United Kingdom · 169 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Folk Bands in Waterford?

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Rates for folk musicians in Waterford 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 €550 reflects the standard experienced folk bands bring to an event. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 397 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
31% of enquiries, with private events next at 24%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
29% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 50 miles
For the 87% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Bands available in Waterford

5/5 from 376 reviews
Photo of Poems Ago Poems Ago "We were thrilled to have Poems Ago play for our ceremony. It is a very special memory that we'll cherish forever." Based in Gorey, Leinster (45 miles from Waterford) 19th August 2026 Aisling O'Keeffe - Private Wedding Photo of The Irish Wedding Trad Trio 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." Based in Athy, Leinster (51 miles from Waterford) 11th March 2026 Maureen - Corporate Event - Guinness Storehouse Photo of The Celtic All Stars 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." Based in Athy, Leinster (51 miles from Waterford) EMER & PAUL 2022 - Wedding Music Photo of Asgards Traditional Irish Music 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," Based in Kildare, Leinster (63 miles from Waterford) 1st August 2026 Emma & Hunter - Private wedding Kilkea Castle Photo of Blue Orchid Blue Orchid "Fantastic group, always a pleasure to deal with. Playing all the classics and hits" Based in County Cork, Munster (66 miles from Waterford) 30th September 2026 ROB - Bar Photo of Barrio Cubano 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!" Based in Dublin, Leinster (83 miles from Waterford) 29th August 2026 Eoin - Summer Barbacue

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is €550, with rates from €120 to €1,500+. Cost depends on the number of musicians, performance length and the instruments involved. Folk bands feature a range of traditional instruments such as fiddle, mandolin, accordion and bodhrán, and larger groups with more players cost more.

The folk bands for hire perform a range of folk styles including traditional, contemporary folk, Celtic, English folk, world folk and folk-rock. Many bands feature acoustic instruments such as fiddle, guitar, mandolin, accordion, bodhran and bouzouki.

Hiring folk bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, ceilidhs, barn dances, festivals, pub events, corporate functions and cultural celebrations. Folk music creates a warm, convivial atmosphere and many bands encourage audience participation through sing-alongs and dancing.

Some folk bands also offer ceilidh or barn dance calling as part of their performance. The caller guides guests through traditional group dances, making it an inclusive and entertaining activity for all ages. To get the best results, check each band's profile to see if they offer this option.

Many folk bands can perform acoustically for smaller, intimate venues. For medium to large events, most bands bring their own PA system. It is advisable to discuss the venue size and guest numbers with the band to determine the best sound setup.

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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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