Folk Bands for Hire in Peterborough

Discover 210 folk bands available for hire in Peterborough, England, United Kingdom, featuring 419 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 210 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Peterborough. The nearest is based in England.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 419 reviews of Folk Bands
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Lively 5 or 6 piece band that play both Irish music and cover versions

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 781 miles away

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FAN (Acoustic Band) - Ideal For All Kind Of Events

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 781 miles away

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3 piece brazilian folk band-Forró couples dance

Barcelona

Catalonia, Spain · 781 miles away

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Austropop - Hits und Raritäten

Bärnbach

Styria, Austria · 782 miles away

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Doublebass and ebass player

Vienna

Austria · 790 miles away

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Folk prog music - original song

Prato

Tuscany, Italy · 794 miles away

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Book from €400 (EUR)

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6-piece folk-rock-celtic band. Ideal for folk festivals, beer fairs and weddings

Tarragona

Catalonia, Spain · 795 miles away

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Slovenian folkl pop rock sensation

Ljubljana

Slovenia · 801 miles away

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5 to 15 members mariachi band for weddings and any kind of event

Florence

Tuscany, Italy · 804 miles away

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Acoustic Trio - Singers, Guitar & Violin

Florence

Tuscany, Italy · 804 miles away

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The Duo sounding like a Quartet: Percussions, flutes, vocals, keyboards.

Rimini

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · 830 miles away

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Multi-instrumentalist who plays eight instruments of his own making. North Spain

Stockholm

Sweden · 844 miles away

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9-piece Balkan brass band

Stockholm

Sweden · 844 miles away

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Covers acústicos de Rock, Pop, Folk, música Espanhola e fado de várias épocas

Braga

Portugal · 852 miles away

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Rock, blues, folk and soul band

Majadahonda

Madrid, Spain · 853 miles away

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

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Rates for folk musicians in Peterborough currently range from about £120 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 194 enquiries for Folk Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
22% of enquiries, the same as weddings
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
June to September
50% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 96% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Bands available in Peterborough

5/5 from 419 reviews
Photo of Greensward, Folk Rock. Greensward, Folk Rock. "Rating 6/6 : Brilliant Brilliant music and entertainment! Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow on Sunday 22 March 2026 I saw Greensward at Thriplow, playing to a full house/field 😎 Great group of brilliant musicians, amazing set and performance. Skill, great music and fun. A really enjoyable time was had by all 🎶🎵 Catherine B" Based in England (34 miles from Peterborough) 28th September 2026 Catherine Bowcock - Audience Member Photo of George Zebra George Zebra "Great experience. The band were perfect for the audience. They arrived early to set up and started on time. Three great sets and interacted really well and joined in the fun. Massive thank you for creating a great night!" Based in Aylesbury, England (58 miles from Peterborough) Steve B Photo of Playlisters Playlisters "A fantastic and talented group of guys! They had everyone up on the dance floor and were an absolute pleasure to have. I would highly recommend." Based in Birmingham, England (70 miles from Peterborough) Jim S - Birthday Party Photo of Lindsay and Paul Lindsay and Paul "Paul and Lindsay were the perfect addition to my grandma’s big family reunion / birthday party. Their communication throughout the booking process was flawless and professional. The actual performance was spell-bounding . The tunes they played were so nostalgic and nobodies feet could stay still. All guests were very impressed, and The Publicans were the talk of the party. Thanks again Paul - we hope to see you again soon! (10 / 10) Sophie Banner" Based in Oxford, England (71 miles from Peterborough) Sophie Banner 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 (74 miles from Peterborough) 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 (74 miles from Peterborough) Ryan McHale - 50th Birthday garden party

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for folk bands on Gig Heaven is £500, with rates from £120 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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