Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Durham

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Durham, England, United Kingdom with 118 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around £100, averaging £300, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 338 client reviews.

All 118 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Durham. The nearest is based in Ripon, 44 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 338 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Acoustic/Electric Violin for any occasion

Ripon

England · 44 miles away

(12)

Book from £550 (GBP)

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Violin plus backing tracks, huge range.

Bingley

England · 65 miles away

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Cb+

From a duo up to a 12 piece, CB+ can tailor their band to every even size.

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Upbeat Pop songs - Irish - Americana - Folk - Originals - Care Home Songs

Rossendale

England · 81 miles away

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60,s, 70,s covers, Can do Irish folk. Guitars and banjo, vocals

Rossendale

England · 81 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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A classical crossover violinist with vocals, all genres!

Hull

England · 87 miles away

(1)

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Irish band

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

(3) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Award Winning 60S Tribute and Vocal Electric Violin shows Available

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Bagpipe player for all events

Edinburgh

Scotland · 103 miles away

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Solo singer/ performer of Celtic music, original,country, 60s to 90s pop/rock.

Lanark

Scotland · 107 miles away

(19)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Self Contained Country soloist

Ellesmere Port

England · 117 miles away

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Rich Gordon is a saxophonist, bagpiper and guitarist available for all events

Cupar

Scotland · 120 miles away

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Scottish style ceilidh band with a caller

Nottingham

England · 127 miles away

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Book from £949 (GBP)

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HIgh energy fiddle-based ceilidh band guaranteed to get people dancing!

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(25)

Book from £510 (GBP)

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We love to ceilidh, and we'd love to help you with yours.

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(71)

Book from £610 (GBP)

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Versatile and classy - Jazz, Musical Theatre, Opera and more...

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(4)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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A self confessed ‘music geek’ and crowd pleaser

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(8)

Book from £1050 (GBP)

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High quality Ceilidh Band with songs and a caller perfect for any event!

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Durham currently range from about £100 to £750+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of £300 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 203 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
28% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 17%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
31% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
58% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 88% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment available in Durham

5/5 from 338 reviews
Photo of Nadia Violin Nadia Violin "Very nice lady, Played beautifully! Highly recommend her! (10 / 10)" Based in Ripon, England (44 miles from Durham) Michael - Romantic violin for private event 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 (87 miles from Durham) Lauren James - Private dinner for 50th Anniversary Photo of The House Devils The House Devils "Professional, prompt, entertaining, absolutely made my party. Can't recommend them highly enough if you want to make your event a success." Based in Manchester, England (93 miles from Durham) Miss Linda Bilsborrow - Private Party Photo of Bob Ferguson Songwriter Bob Ferguson Songwriter "Wonderful entertainer! Bob ‘reads’ the audience and keeps the mood, tempo and volume on point. He provided a wonderful afternoon of music and humour for mum’s 100th!" Based in Lanark, Scotland (107 miles from Durham) 16th May 2026 Julia Edgar - Birthday party Photo of Point Five Ceilidh Band Point Five Ceilidh Band "A really great night, Point 5 were so accommodating, fun and professional. Also really great communication before the ceilidh, together meant my daughter had a party to remember." Based in Glasgow, Scotland (129 miles from Durham) 22nd September 2026 Joe Hallwood - 21st Birthday Ceilidh Photo of The Brogues Ceilidh Band The Brogues Ceilidh Band "A massive 'Thankyou' for last night's ceilidh! Everyone I have spoken to really enjoyed the evening and I thought the atmosphere in the hall was very energetic!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland (129 miles from Durham) 25th March 2026 Sarah Hyde - event organiser, January 2026 - Fundraiser/Burns' Night ceilidh - Edmonstone Hall

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is £300, with rates from £100 to £750+. 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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