Folk Bands for Hire in Eastbourne

Discover 212 folk bands available for hire in Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom, featuring 439 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.

Of the 212 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Eastbourne. The other 211 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Brighton.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 439 reviews of Folk Bands
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Compact Oompah brass band for all your Oktoberfest needs!

Brighton

England · 19 miles away

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Book from £900 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Eastbourne

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Fiddle player specialising in high energy Celtic folk rock music, pop, effects

Sevenoaks

England · 35 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Rock and pop classics with a violin twist

Dorking

England · 42 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Barn Dance Band

Faversham

England · 46 miles away

(4)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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Acoustic Duo with a Blues/Folk twist, covering songs from the 60's - present

Dartford

England · 47 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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5-piece Ceilidh and Barn dance Band plus caller, with PA suitable for any venue.

Canterbury

England · 49 miles away

(3)

Book from £600 (GBP)

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Jazz specialists who also play classical.

Kingston

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Folk and Americana band from London, UK

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Traditional Neapolitan and Italian American duo

London

England · 54 miles away

(6)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Klezmer band available for weddings and parties

London

England · 54 miles away

(3)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Celtic and World Music Folk Trio

London

England · 54 miles away

(25)

Book from £700 (GBP)

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Versatile Duo for all occasions.

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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vibrant Gypsy Music and Dance from the White to the Black Sea via the Red Square

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Professional accordion and piano player and tutor

London

England · 54 miles away

(2)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Tatcho Drom - Wild yet sophisticated Balkan Party Music, with optional dancer

London

England · 54 miles away

(10)

Book from £450 (GBP)

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Exhilarating, passionate Klezmer, Balkan and Gypsy!

London

England · 54 miles away

(10)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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Violin and guitar instrumental duo with a colourful bohemian repertoire

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Acoustic Duo

London

England · 54 miles away

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

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Rates for folk musicians in Eastbourne currently range from about £120 for acoustic duos to £1,200+ for established ensembles with extensive instrumentation and performance experience. Prices reflect group size, performance duration and experience, and the average cost of £500 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 187 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
22% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 19%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
22% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
59% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 95% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Bands available in Eastbourne

5/5 from 439 reviews
Photo of A2 Barn Dance Band A2 Barn Dance Band "A2 Barn Dance provided a reel party for our daughter's 18th birthday party - what a night it was! They were very friendly and professional from the booking stage all the way through to the last note. They quickly realised our level of proficiency on the night and adapted their playing accordingly. In addition to being consummate musicians, they are really pleasant to deal with and supportive. I thoroughly recommend them." Based in Faversham, England (46 miles from Eastbourne) Hugo - 18th Birthday Party Photo of Rejigged Ceilidh Band Rejigged Ceilidh Band "Professional adaptable unflappable and friendly nothing was to much trouble. Great musicians as well, got everyone on the floor......" Based in Canterbury, England (49 miles from Eastbourne) David Hawes - Rochester Dickens Festival -The Mistletoe Ball Photo of Viva Italia Viva Italia "Thank you so so much for your glorious playing yesterday. It was absolutely perfect - exactly what we were after and really added to the atmosphere of the day." Based in London, England (54 miles from Eastbourne) 7th September 2026 Natasha Krichefski - 80th Birthday party Photo of Blag Blag "Absolutely brilliant! Made the entire night and brought so much life to the party. Played a mixture of upbeat songs and irish jigs and accommodated the music we wanted for the party and accommodated all ages. So excited to book them again. The guests are still mentionioning them a whole week after our event. Most friendly and professional band you could hire. If you're looking for a band to accommodate 18+ look no further, the whole place was dancing all night. Very talented guys. Thank you so much for making our party that much better." Based in London, England (54 miles from Eastbourne) Ryan McHale - 50th Birthday garden party Photo of Feathers & Dice Feathers & Dice "I just want to drop you a quick note to thank you both for performing at our party last week – you both really completed the night and we’ve had lovely feedback from all our guests." Based in London, England (54 miles from Eastbourne) Amber Manvell - Christmas Party Photo of Balkan Express - Magic Balkan Gypsy Music Balkan Express - Magic Balkan Gypsy Music "Fantastic concert at the University today. So many different musical strands integrated beautifully and powerfully! Thank you and I can’t wait to hear you perform again!" Based in London, England (54 miles from Eastbourne) Audience member - City University Concert

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is £500, with rates from £120 to £1,200+. 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.

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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