Folk Bands for Hire in Londonderry

Discover 189 folk bands available for hire in Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, featuring 362 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.

All 189 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Londonderry. The nearest is based in Ballymena, 42 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 362 reviews of Folk Bands
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2 to 6 piece Folk Rock Band

Ballymena

Northern Ireland · 42 miles away

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2 piece acoustic father and son band with a wide variety of music.

Armagh

Northern Ireland · 52 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available

Westport

Connaught, Ireland · 121 miles away

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Book from €175 (EUR)

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

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 123 miles away

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

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 123 miles away

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Life traditional Flamenco music and dance

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 123 miles away

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We are a 2 piece act or solo if needed.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 123 miles away

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Book from €400 (EUR)

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We are a band from Dublin playing Irish and contemporary music

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 123 miles away

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Three or four piece fun clowny pipers and street entertainers, music old and new

Paisley

Scotland · 127 miles away

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

Kildare

Leinster, Ireland · 128 miles away

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We love to ceilidh, and we'd love to help you with yours.

Glasgow

Scotland · 134 miles away

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Book from £610 (GBP)

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High quality Ceilidh Band with songs and a caller perfect for any event!

Glasgow

Scotland · 134 miles away

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Highly experienced Accordionist and ceilidh band

Glasgow

Scotland · 134 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Wedding Trad/Folk/Pop Trio

Athy

Leinster, Ireland · 139 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Music Wedding Group

Athy

Leinster, Ireland · 139 miles away

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Solo singer/ performer of Celtic music, original,country, 60s to 90s pop/rock.

Lanark

Scotland · 146 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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3-piece band of fiddle, piano & bass plus a dedicated, experienced dance caller

Edinburgh

Scotland · 174 miles away

(14)

Book from £1051 (GBP)

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

Denbigh

Wales · 201 miles away

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Rates for folk musicians in Londonderry currently range from about £100 for acoustic duos to £1,250+ 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 Londonderry

5/5 from 362 reviews
Photo of Pure Blarney Pure Blarney "Just a note from myself though, we knew the band was great and would go down amazingly with our guests - but we were not prepared for how well they were received!! So many compliments about you guys! Review for you to use: We had pure blarney play at our wedding and what an experience!! They were absolutely outstanding. The dance floor was full the entire time - you literally couldn’t stop for a break because every song they played was phenomenal. They were so interactive with the guests and created the most amazing atmosphere. They genuinely have such a talent for what then do - their instruments, their singing and their ability to sustain such high energy. Absolutely faultless!" Based in Ballymena, Northern Ireland (42 miles from Londonderry) Barry Taggart - Wedding Photo of Kitchen Kitchen "Kitchen are a first class professional music choice for any occasion. Highly recommended." Based in Armagh, Northern Ireland (52 miles from Londonderry) Atmosphere - Entertainment agency Photo of Premier Bagpiper for Hire 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." Based in Westport, Connaught, Ireland (121 miles from Londonderry) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding 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, Ireland (123 miles from Londonderry) 29th August 2026 Eoin - Summer Barbacue Photo of Shindig Wedding Band Shindig Wedding Band "Simply the best. As I said many times, we were not looking for a wedding band in Ireland, we wanted an Irish Band that does weddings. Well we found them. In March of 2024 my wife and I were in Ireland to preview my daughter's wedding venue in Co. Monaghan at Castle Leslie. We did not have a band yet and happened into Temple Bar and fortunately for us Sparky was playing with an awesome fiddle player and we were hooked. Quick conversation and some planning with Gav and they were booked. They were incredibly accommodating and helped coordinate all of the music for the day including ceremony, Cocktail 2 Hours(!), Shindig for the evening and even a DJ inserted in the middle. They also worked with me and my band to do some of the first dances etc. for my daughter and our families. As a musician myself, I know good when I see it and these guys were awesome! I can't wait to play with them again!" Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (123 miles from Londonderry) 7th February 2026 Tim Pitney - Wedding Photo of Ayden Graham – Folk/Rock/Jazz Covers 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." Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (123 miles from Londonderry) 7th November 2025 mike O'Loughlin

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is £500, with rates from £100 to £1,250+. 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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