Guitarists for Hire in County Down

Q: How much do guitarists cost in County Down?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is £290, with rates ranging from £100 to £850+. Cost depends on performance duration, the guitarist's experience and whether the booking is for background music or a full live set. Guitarists on the platform cover a wide range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, rock, flamenco and pop.

Q: What styles of music can guitarists play?

The guitarists for hire cover a huge range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, flamenco, rock, pop, folk, fingerstyle and acoustic covers. Many guitarists are versatile performers who can switch between styles during an event to suit different moments.

Q: What events are guitarists suitable for?

Popular occasions for hiring guitarists include wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate dinners, private parties, restaurant entertainment and ambient background music. A solo guitarist provides versatile, elegant live music that suits both intimate and larger settings.

Q: Can a guitarist learn specific songs for an event?

Most guitarists are happy to learn specific songs for key moments such as a ceremony entrance or first dance. Many have extensive repertoires covering popular songs, classical pieces and jazz standards. It is advisable to discuss song requests with the guitarist well in advance.

Q: Do guitarists play electric or acoustic guitar?

Many guitarists on Gig Heaven play both electric and acoustic guitar and can choose the instrument that best suits the event. Acoustic guitar provides a warm, intimate sound for ceremonies and dining, while electric guitar is better for rock, blues and higher-energy performances.

Q: Do guitarists need amplification?

For small, quiet settings, many guitarists can perform acoustically. For larger venues, outdoor events or noisier environments, a small amplifier or PA system is usually needed. Most guitarists bring their own amplification. For the best experience, discuss the venue size with the performer.

Q: Can a guitarist cover both the ceremony and the drinks reception?

One player can usually cover the whole day, moving from processional and signing music during the ceremony to background playing over drinks and dinner. Timings are agreed in advance, since the ceremony music has fixed cues while the reception is more flexible. Where the ceremony and the reception are in different spaces, allow time to move and set up between them.

Q: How long does a guitarist usually play?

Most bookings run to two or three hours of playing time, split into sets with breaks, though the total time on site is longer once setup and soundcheck are added. Shorter ceremony-only bookings of around 40 minutes are common and are priced differently. Ask for playing time rather than hours on site, as the two are not the same.

Q: Will a guitarist play outdoors?

Outdoor playing is common for ceremonies and garden receptions, and most players are happy to do it given shade and a level surface. Direct sun and damp both affect a wooden instrument, so a covered area is worth arranging even in settled weather. Wind carries sound away quickly, so amplification is usually needed outdoors even for a small number of guests.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in County Down starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £290 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching £850+. Longer performances, weekend and peak-season dates, and sets that include vocals all push quotes up. When comparing quotes, check what each includes: amplification, travel and time to learn requested songs are sometimes itemised separately. Booking ceremony and reception music with the same performer often costs less than hiring two separate acts. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 490 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 6 November 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

23% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 21%

Typical first reply

Within six hours

63% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

34% 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 30 miles

For the 94% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Guitarists available in County Down

5/5 from 1,622 reviews

David Marken - Guitar/Vocalist & DJ "A massive thanks for contributing to what was a fantastic day for us both. It made it all the more special having you there, it brought back memories of our engagement and your performance was exactly what we were looking for! Our family and friends were also very impressed!" Based in Belfast, Northern Ireland Aaron & Stacey Best

JD Burns (Final Thirteen) "Darren was a great surprise, really interesting, pleasant engaging musician, with a brilliant repertoire played and sung well. The level of volume was just right so as to not make conversation difficult. He arrived on time, set up quickly and left after the gig with no fuss. I will definitely hire him again." Based in Newry, Northern Ireland Christopher Game - Company informal event

Pat Shannon "Made our cruise more enjoyable with good music and craic." Based in Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland Jimmy Norris Warrington

Trad Union "Gary and Paul were very reliable and professional. They played at my Wedding Reception and the guests had nothing but great things to say about them. Brilliant Entertainment from start to finish. I would highly recommend them." Based in Ratoath, Leinster, Ireland 1st January 2026 Una Munnelly - Wedding

Copper Brereton "Copper was great - played for our day 2 wedding BBQ. Great mix of it Irish and contemporary, the music was brilliant and people enjoyed it. Also a very nice guy to deal with, both in advance and on the day. He brought a fiddle player alongside which was class." Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 9th September 2026 Louise and Ruaridh - Day 2 BBQ

John Crossan Music "I couldn't recommend John enough! Great musician. A pleasure to listen to. Selection of songs were perfect (something for everyone). The communication before the event was brilliant too. Will definitely be booking again." Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 28th November 2025 Denise Costello - Work Party

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