Folk Singers for Hire in Manchester

Browse 207 folk singers available for hire in Manchester, England, United Kingdom, featuring 613 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars. These acoustic performers and folk artists offer professional entertainment starting from £80 and averaging £250 per performance.

Of the 207 suppliers listed here, 8 are based within 30 miles of Manchester. The other 199 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Bolton, and suppliers based in Rossendale, Bury and Leyland.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 613 reviews of Folk Singers
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Chloe Jones

Chloe Jones
Professional Singing Guitarist - Perfect For Weddings
Folk Singer

Manchester

England

(7)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Beer for Breakfast

Beer for Breakfast
Irish and Ceili Band
Folk Singer

Manchester

England

(9)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Jamie Ferguson

Jamie Ferguson
Guitar virtuoso and vocalist
Folk Singer

Manchester

England

(11)

Book from £235 (GBP)

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Amy G (acoustic covers)
soulful acoustic act playing popular songs
Folk Singer

Manchester

England

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Emma Electro-Acoustic

Emma Electro-Acoustic
Power vocalist offering acoustic or backing track sets
Folk Singer

Bury

England · 9 miles away

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Book from £100 (GBP)

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STE LEECH Guitar/Vocals-SOLO, Duo or Trio

STE LEECH Guitar/Vocals-SOLO, Duo or Trio
Upbeat Pop songs - Irish - Americana - Folk - Originals - Care Home Songs
Folk Singer

Rossendale

England · 14 miles away

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Slightly Unplugged

Slightly Unplugged
60,s, 70,s covers, Can do Irish folk. Guitars and banjo, vocals
Folk Singer

Rossendale

England · 14 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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kev jameson

kev jameson
solo acoustic,many genres,harmonica,stomp box,ukulele,cigar box guitar
Folk Singer

Leyland

England · 24 miles away

(3)

Book from £180 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Manchester

Based more than 30 miles from Manchester, nearest first

She's Country

She's Country
She's Country is an acoustic country female singer playing only the best hits!
Folk Singer

Nantwich

England · 31 miles away

(1)

Book from £450 (GBP)

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Solo Acoustic Singer/Guitarist

Solo Acoustic Singer/Guitarist
Solo Acoustic Guitarist With Vocals To Set The Mood For Any Event!
Folk Singer

Liverpool

England · 31 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Ash Wall

Ash Wall
Solo Acoustic Guitarist / Singer
Folk Singer

Stoke-on-Trent

England · 33 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Matt Baxter

Matt Baxter
Experienced singer guitarist with eclectic repertoire
Folk Singer

Leeds

England · 36 miles away

(34)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Peter Bull

Peter Bull
Historical musician:hurdygurdy, bagpipes, lute, recorder, flute, dulcimer, voice
Folk Singer

Leeds

England · 36 miles away

(7)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Ukulele Eric

Ukulele Eric
Ukulele and banjo player and singer, many genres, esp. comedic
Folk Singer

Mansfield

England · 49 miles away

(1)

Book from £102 (GBP)

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The Wee Bag Band

The Wee Bag Band
We are a 5 x piece band that sings & plays mad, bad & trad Irish / Celtic Music
Folk Singer

Denbigh

Wales · 53 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £950 (GBP)

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Dan Walsh

Dan Walsh
Solo banjo player, guitarist and vocalist
Folk Singer

Shrewsbury

England · 57 miles away

(2) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Ben Foulds Music
Award Winning Singer & Guitarist
Folk Singer

Lichfield

England · 58 miles away

(35)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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The Big Moose Ceilidh Band

The Big Moose Ceilidh Band
Scottish style ceilidh band with a caller
Folk Singer

Nottingham

England · 58 miles away

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Book from £949 (GBP)

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How much does it cost to hire Folk Singers in Manchester?

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Rates for folk singers in Manchester currently range from about £80 to £750+ for professional performances, with an average cost of £250 per booking. Pricing varies with performance duration, venue requirements, travel and extras such as sound equipment or special repertoire requests. Many folk artists offer package deals that can include multiple sets and acoustic arrangements of requested songs. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 267 enquiries for Folk Singers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
37% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
55% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 92% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Folk Singers based near Manchester

5/5 from 30 reviews
Photo of Chloe Jones Chloe Jones "fantastic fantastic fantastic … great communication throughout … punctually and friendly but most importantly tremendous voice great range of songs that got the party going !! thanks for a great evening would definitely recommend" Based in Manchester, England mandy shackleton - hen oarty 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 Eileen - Wedding Photo of Jamie Ferguson Jamie Ferguson "Absolute talent guitarist was a pleasure booking him for my venue, turned up before time and all set up and ready, kept the crowd entertained and his skills on the guitar are unbelievable. A real pleasure meeting him and having him here. Absolutely recommend!" Based in Manchester, England Gareth Owen Lambert - Private function Photo of kev jameson kev jameson "Great guitar harmonica vocals and all round good guy. Have seen him play on numerous occasions and always sounds fresh and great on stage" Based in Leyland, England (24 miles from Manchester) Chris Davey Photo of She's Country She's Country "She’s country was perfect for our afternoon private event. We had a country theme for our family bbq and birthday and She’s country sang some of our favourite country songs whilst we enjoyed the party! Great communication throughout and a pleasure. Highly recommended" Based in Nantwich, England (31 miles from Manchester) Anthony Maxwell - Private event Photo of Matt Baxter Matt Baxter "Absolutely fantastic we had Matt for our wedding and from start to finish he made everything incredibly easy. His performance was fantastic, as was his voice and how he engaged with our guests if you’re considering booking Matt, go for it you will not be disappointed! An incredibly talented artist." Based in Leeds, England (36 miles from Manchester) 19th August 2026 Adam Lofthouse - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring folk singers is £250, with prices from £80 to £750+. Pricing depends on the singer's experience, performance duration and whether they perform with a guitar, other instruments or backing tracks. Folk singers suit a range of settings from intimate acoustic performances to larger outdoor events.

The folk singers for hire perform traditional folk, contemporary folk, Celtic, acoustic singer-songwriter material and folk-influenced popular music. Many folk singers accompany themselves on guitar, banjo or other acoustic instruments.

Hiring folk singers is ideal for weddings, pub and bar events, festivals, private parties, corporate dinners and intimate gatherings. The acoustic, storytelling style of folk music creates a warm, personal atmosphere that suits a wide range of settings.

Many folk singers offer flexible performance options, from solo acoustic sets to performances with additional musicians such as a guitarist, fiddle player or small ensemble. It is worth discussing line-up options with the singer when requesting a quote.

For small, intimate venues, many folk singers can perform without amplification. For larger spaces or outdoor events, a small PA system is usually needed. Most folk singers bring their own amplification equipment. It is worth confirming the setup with the singer based on the venue.

Many are writers as well as performers and will mix their own songs with traditional material and familiar covers. The balance is usually the booker's choice and most are happy to lean either way. For an event where guests should recognise what they hear, say so, because a set of entirely new songs makes for a different evening.

Singalong choruses are part of the tradition and many performers use them deliberately, choosing songs a room can pick up inside a verse. How far it goes depends on the crowd and the point in the evening, and a good performer reads that rather than forcing it. Events wanting a quieter listening set should say so, as the same singer can do either.

A live folk musician working a pub or bar usually plays two or three shorter sets across an evening rather than one continuous performance, with an audience that comes and goes. The setup is lighter, since there is rarely a stage and the corner of a room is the normal spot. Rates for this work differ from function bookings, so it is worth saying which kind of event it is when enquiring.

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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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