Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Ottawa

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with 91 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around $200, averaging $650, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 199 client reviews.

Of the 91 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Ottawa. The other 90 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 199 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment

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Based more than 30 miles from Ottawa, nearest first

Guitar/Vocalist/Entertainer

Killarney

Munster, Ireland · 2,944 miles away

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Duo of fiddle/voice and guitar/voice playing Irish traditional Music and Folk

Cork

Munster, Ireland · 2,990 miles away

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Glór Gaeilge is a Sean-Nós old style singer in Irish language

Cork City

Munster, Ireland

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

Kildare

Leinster, Ireland · 3,023 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Wedding Trad/Folk/Pop Trio

Athy

Leinster, Ireland · 3,025 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Music Wedding Group

Athy

Leinster, Ireland · 3,025 miles away

(1)

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Beautiful acoustic melodies, Energetic loop station anthems and Pumping DJsets

Belfast

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · 3,030 miles away

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Solo Entertainer/One Man Band - Keyboard / Guitarist / Vocalist. All occasions

Drogheda

Leinster, Ireland · 3,033 miles away

(4)

Book from €200 (EUR)

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Professional Bagpiper for all occasions

Inverness

Scotland, United Kingdom · 3,034 miles away

(18)

Book from ÂŁ150 (GBP)

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4 piece Irish Folk at Ballad Group

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

(7)

Book from €450 (EUR)

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

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

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We are a 2 piece act or solo if needed.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

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Solo singer & guitar player performing well-known Irish songs and Pop

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

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Well Experienced Irish Guitar/Vocalist

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

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We are a band from Dublin playing Irish and contemporary music

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 3,045 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Irish / Scottish Entertainment in Ottawa?

$Low price
from$200CAD
$$Average price
from$650CAD
$$$High price
from$1,800CAD

Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Ottawa currently range from about $200 to $1,800+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of $650 reflects the specialized nature of Celtic music and the skill required to master traditional instruments. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 45 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in Canada, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 2 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
73% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
42% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment available in Ottawa

5/5 from 199 reviews
Photo of Harbour City Harbour City "CAMIC had the great pleasure of having Harbour City perform at our annual conference. Not only was the band fantastic, but they played a variety of tunes, from ones themed to the East Coast to familiar tunes from the past. Our guests happily danced until the last set was played" Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia (594 miles from Ottawa) 29th January 2026 Sangita KamblĂ© - Canadian Association of Mutual Insurance Companies - Annual National Conference Photo of Dueling Accordions Dueling Accordions "Great Duo for Oktoberfest! Professional and talented duo, perfect to accent your Oktoberfest. From the Vero Beach, FL Oktoberfest 2023! Rating: Reviewer: Mike Strickland Event Date: October 22nd, 2023 Services Provided: Accordion Player, German Entertainment, Polka Band, World Music" Based in Boca Raton, Florida, United States (1,339 miles from Ottawa) Mike Strickland - Octoberfest at Vero Beach 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 (2,908 miles from Ottawa) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding Photo of J.Sull J.Sull "I can’t recommend Jay enough. He was absolutely brilliant and had the whole crowd up singing and dancing, he really made our night. His voice was superb and he had a wide variety of songs. He interacted with the crowd and really made every person feel like part of the performance. Thank you Jay!" Based in Killarney, Munster, Ireland (2,944 miles from Ottawa) 11th August 2026 Jodie Broad - Christening Photo of Asgards Traditional Irish Music Asgards Traditional Irish Music "They were absolutely a perfect fit for our event. I would highly recommend them!!!!" Based in Kildare, Leinster, Ireland (3,023 miles from Ottawa) 29th October 2026 Tanis Fitzgerald - Private party - Kilkea Castle Photo of The Irish Wedding Trad Trio The Irish Wedding Trad Trio "Brilliant Trio! Hired them for a corporate event and was delighted with their performance - everyone had a good time. Appreciated their responsiveness and friendliness prior to the event. Would 100% recommend." Based in Athy, Leinster, Ireland (3,025 miles from Ottawa) 11th March 2026 Maureen - Corporate Event - Guinness Storehouse

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is $650, with rates from $200 to $1,800+. Pricing depends on the number of musicians, set length and the style of music. Irish and Scottish entertainment includes options such as ceilidh bands, traditional folk groups, pipers and Celtic solo artists, with ensemble size being the biggest factor in cost.

The Celtic acts on Gig Heaven include ceilidh bands, bagpipers, Irish folk bands, Scottish country dance bands, Celtic harpists, fiddle players and traditional music ensembles. Many acts offer both music and dance calling for group dances.

Typical bookings for Irish / Scottish entertainment include weddings, Burns Night suppers, St Patrick's Day events, ceilidhs, barn dances, corporate team-building events and cultural celebrations. Celtic music creates a warm, communal atmosphere and often involves audience participation through dancing.

Many Celtic acts include a caller who guides guests through traditional Irish or Scottish dances. No prior experience is needed, as the caller explains each dance before the music starts. This is one of the most popular interactive entertainment options for weddings and corporate events.

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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.

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