Folk Bands for Hire in Harrogate

Discover 198 folk bands available for hire in Harrogate, England, United Kingdom, featuring 391 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 198 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Harrogate. The other 195 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 391 reviews of Folk Bands
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Award-winning Hungarian Gypsy orchestra performing authentic music

Budapest

Hungary · 1,000 miles away

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Dou Irish, country and original

Budapest

Hungary · 1,000 miles away

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Scottish ceilidh band

Budapest

Hungary · 1,000 miles away

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Cuarteto de Tango residente en Mallorca

Palma

Balearic Islands, Spain · 1,015 miles away

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Post-folk band with original folk music arrangements from around the world

Riga

Latvia · 1,018 miles away

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Duo Demi acoustic guitare voice percusión

Ibiza

Balearic Islands, Spain

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One man band (or duo act) performing Traditional Delta Blues or Country Music

Rome

Latium, Italy · 1,055 miles away

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Tango, Swing, Folk, 20th-century classics & film soundtracks

Rome

Latium, Italy · 1,055 miles away

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Rock/Pop/Jazz

Pescara

Abruzzo, Italy · 1,072 miles away

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Instrumental Band, World Music - mix of acoustic and electronic

Helsinki

Uusimaa, Finland · 1,072 miles away

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Medieval folk fantasy music for medieval, LoTR, GoT and Witcher themed events

Szeged

Csongrad, Hungary · 1,093 miles away

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We are a Portuguese folk/rock band, known by our happy songs and lyrics.

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 1,114 miles away

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We are a band bases in south Spain playing Irish ,Scotish and American Folk

Cartagena

Murcia, Spain · 1,132 miles away

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Wedding band

Naples

Campania, Italy · 1,165 miles away

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VEXUS is a Romanian wedding band from Cluj-Napoca for music and show.

Cluj-Napoca

Romania · 1,206 miles away

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Rates for folk musicians in Harrogate 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 188 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 29 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
21% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 18%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
23% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
50% 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 Harrogate

5/5 from 391 reviews
Photo of Roisin Ban Roisin Ban "Roisin Ban are excellent. They arrived at the venue on time, set up quickly and then really got the party started. Excellent musicians, friendly, helpful, involved the audience and played exactly what I had requested. Would not hesitate to use them again in the future. I wish them all every success." Based in Pontefract, England (23 miles from Harrogate) Elaine - Birthday Party Photo of The House Devils The House Devils "Professional, prompt, entertaining, absolutely made my party. Can't recommend them highly enough if you want to make your event a success." Based in Manchester, England (45 miles from Harrogate) Miss Linda Bilsborrow - Private Party Photo of Beer for Breakfast Beer for Breakfast "We just wanted to say a HUGE thank you for your superb work on Friday night. People were coming up to us saying 'this lot are fantastic...where did you find them?' Everyone had a ball thanks in no small part to the brilliant atmosphere you guys created. Thanks again, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend you, feel free to put anyone our way who'd like to know what you're like! Sincerely hope to see you again in the future. Warm regards, Eileen & Peter" Based in Manchester, England (45 miles from Harrogate) Eileen - Wedding Photo of The Country Rocks Band The Country Rocks Band "The Country Rocks band were insane! They had everyone up on the dancefloor all night, absolutely loved their set and they definitely made our wedding! The highlight of the evening for sure, thanks to Chloe and the band!" Based in Crewe, England (72 miles from Harrogate) Dani G - Wedding Photo of The Innocent The Innocent "They were just the best band ever. Great musicians, great music, extremely easy upfront communication." Based in Oswestry, England (100 miles from Harrogate) 18th January 2026 Christiane Prechtl and David Herbert - Wedding Photo of Dan Walsh Dan Walsh "Created such a great atmosphere with everyone and played such an incredible variety of music. Would highly recommend!" Based in Shrewsbury, England (102 miles from Harrogate) Louise Williams

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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.

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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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