Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Alkmaar

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Alkmaar, North Holland, Netherlands with 111 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around €130, averaging €350, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 278 client reviews.

Of the 111 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Alkmaar. The other 110 are willing to travel there.

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Rated Excellent (5/5) from 278 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment

Based near Alkmaar

Bagpipe player performing on all kinds of events.

Heemskerk

North Holland · 9 miles away

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Two piece Irish/Scots Folk band. Ideal for Festivals, Pubs, Irish Nights etc.

Zutphen

Gelderland · 70 miles away

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Book from €500 (EUR)

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6 piece Celtic Folkband bringing Irish, Scottisch, Breton and Belgian Folk

Antwerp

Flanders, Belgium · 99 miles away

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Book from €800 (EUR)

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Dynamic Electric/acoustic pop and classical violinist for your event

Brussels

Brussels Capital, Belgium · 124 miles away

(1)

Book from €250 (EUR)

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Elegant live violin for weddings and events – romantic, modern and cinematic.

Maastricht

Limburg · 130 miles away

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Book from €325 (EUR)

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Funeral & Memorial Singer | Catholic, Christian, Irish & Traditional Music

Bexley

England, United Kingdom · 212 miles away

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Breathe life into your event with the enchantment of Dorothy’s live harp music

London

England, United Kingdom · 221 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Soloists or Duo Fully Self Contained

London

England, United Kingdom · 221 miles away

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Book from £295 (GBP)

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Uilleann piper, Irish singer and musician - solo or with a band

West End of London

England, United Kingdom · 222 miles away

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A classical crossover violinist with vocals, all genres!

Hull

England, United Kingdom · 224 miles away

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Irish singer/guitarist. Folk Country 60's & 70's Music

Hamburg

Germany · 228 miles away

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3/4 piece band

Lüneburg

Lower Saxony, Germany · 240 miles away

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Singer/ guitarist, 60s to today

Windsor

England, United Kingdom · 241 miles away

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Scottish style ceilidh band with a caller

Nottingham

England, United Kingdom · 247 miles away

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Book from £949 (GBP)

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Three piece anglo Irish folk suitable for parties, piss ups and knees ups

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 261 miles away

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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Anglo Irish Country Duo performing originals and covers

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 261 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Purveyors of classic and original Irish and celtic inspired folk music.

Oxford

England, United Kingdom · 261 miles away

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Irish singing and traditional Irish music

Coventry

England, United Kingdom · 264 miles away

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

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Alkmaar currently range from about €130 to €1,000+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of €350 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 1,683 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
36% of enquiries, with private events next at 23%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
33% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 87% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment available in Alkmaar

5/5 from 278 reviews
Photo of Devil in the Kitchen Devil in the Kitchen "Fantastic band, playing fantastic music. Devil in the Kitchen has to be one of the best bands touring Germany Their interpretation of Scottish / Irish music is unique Would recommend them for any trad. event. Devil in the Kitchen Go Bragh !!" Based in Zutphen, Gelderland (70 miles from Alkmaar) Joe Maartens - Haus Schmidthausen Photo of Triskelt Triskelt "It was such an absolute pleasure to have you all be such an amazing part of our special day. The guests loved you (and so do we, still). You've been amazing from start to finish, from planning to the big day itself! We highly recommend Triskelt! 10/10" Based in Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium (99 miles from Alkmaar) 15th September 2026 Janna & Sidène - Private Wedding Photo of Annette Homann Violinist Annette Homann Violinist "I hired Annette to play a few songs for a public marriage proposal. She was great! Not only does she play beautifully, but she was extremely flexible as we worked through the plan—even with the winter weather! I really appreciated how she took a personal interest in the proposal and was genuinely excited for us. It made the whole event unique and special. I HIGHLY recommend Annette for marriage proposals and any other reason someone wants to bring some beautiful violin music into their lives!" Based in Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium (124 miles from Alkmaar) Jeff Lee - Marriage Proposal Photo of Ingrid Magee Funeral Singer London Ingrid Magee Funeral Singer London "Ingrid, a quick note on behalf of the family. Thank you for the amazing vocals last Wednesday. When Mum and I were discussing her wishes; it was everything we hoped. I sobbed the whole way through Ave Maria. Your performance was truly beautiful. On a personal note, thank you for navigating some tricky times. Knowing you were taking care gave me confidence to relax. Wishing you and yours a lovely Christmas x" Based in Bexley, England, United Kingdom (212 miles from Alkmaar) 2nd October 2026 Denise P - Funeral Photo of Dorothy Harpist Dorothy Harpist "TLDR: Music is good, communications is on point, on the day it’s all under control and beautifully executed, everyone enjoyed, stress free throughout, we are so happy. —— We are so blessed to have Dorothy playing harp at our wedding! Totally recommend her as she excels every single steps throughout. She’s so talented, professional and with lots of personal touch that we deeply appreciate. Her music is just amazing. All the guests complimented her and enjoyed all the songs. She’s able to learn extra new songs depending on the packages, and those ones we asked her to learn were beyond the world. Made so many of us cry as the music really complemented the moment perfectly. Her website and wedding information book was clear and easy to navigate. From the first email communications, Dorothy showed great dedication, care and professionalism in catering to our big day. She gave super clear communications and instructions, was very involved throughout but also gives us (the couple) lots of freedom to design the process (music lineups, songs arrangement, where to set up the harp, etc) to make it how we want it. We’ve dealt with so many suppliers along the way as we plan for the wedding, and although they are all great, Dorothy is honestly the best and really makes us feel so safe and happy throughout and even afterwards. Photo 1 in review by Ceyone H" Based in London, England, United Kingdom (221 miles from Alkmaar) Celest - wedding Photo of Lesley Locke Violinist Lesley Locke Violinist "Lesley was wonderful. Such a talented Violinist. No fuss, turned up early and set everything up very efficiently. The sounds quality was amazing. It was a surprise for my grandparents and they loved it. She played their song for them, and my grandmother nearly missed it! When she arrived back Lesley kindly played it for them again so they could dance to it. It was a beautiful moment. There was 11 of for the private dinner party. Every guest said that Lesley made the evening. I would highly recommend and would book again in a heart beat!" Based in Hull, England, United Kingdom (224 miles from Alkmaar) Lauren James - Private dinner for 50th Anniversary

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is €350, with rates from €130 to €1,000+. 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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