Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in York

Find authentic Celtic entertainment in York, England, United Kingdom with 121 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around £100, averaging £340, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 325 client reviews.

Of the 121 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of York. The other 117 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Middlesbrough, Scarborough and Whitby, and suppliers based in Pontefract, Leeds and Ripon.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 325 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment

Based near York

Celtic folk trio & ceili band + caller/soundman with Bose PA

Pontefract

England · 21 miles away

(3)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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5 piece Celtic folk rock band

Pontefract

England · 21 miles away

(5)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Acoustic/Electric Violin for any occasion

Ripon

England · 22 miles away

(12)

Book from £550 (GBP)

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Cb+

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

Leeds

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to York

Based more than 30 miles from York, nearest first

Violin plus backing tracks, huge range.

Bingley

England · 32 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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A classical crossover violinist with vocals, all genres!

Hull

England · 34 miles away

(1)

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

Rossendale

England · 52 miles away

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

Rossendale

England · 52 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Irish band

Manchester

England · 58 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 · 58 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Scottish style ceilidh band with a caller

Nottingham

England · 69 miles away

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Book from £949 (GBP)

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Self Contained Country soloist

Ellesmere Port

England · 88 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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A smooth saxophone guitar duo, tailor made to delight guests on any occasion

Birmingham

England · 107 miles away

(15)

Book from £380 (GBP)

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Irish singing and traditional Irish music

Coventry

England · 109 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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We are a 5 x piece band that sings & plays mad, bad & trad Irish / Celtic Music

Denbigh

Wales · 110 miles away

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Book from £950 (GBP)

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Solo banjo player, guitarist and vocalist

Shrewsbury

England · 110 miles away

(2) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Classical/pop covers on violin and traditional folk fiddle

Sheringham

England · 118 miles away

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An experienced, full-time professional piper for your special occasion.

Hereford

England · 148 miles away

(1)

Book from £160 (GBP)

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in York currently range from about £100 to £750+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of £340 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 19 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 York

5/5 from 325 reviews
Photo of Roisin Ban Roisin Ban "Roisin Ban are excellent. They arrived at the venue on time, set up quickly and then really got the party started. Excellent musicians, friendly, helpful, involved the audience and played exactly what I had requested. Would not hesitate to use them again in the future. I wish them all every success." Based in Pontefract, England (21 miles from York) Elaine - Birthday Party Photo of Nadia Violin Nadia Violin "Very nice lady, Played beautifully! Highly recommend her! (10 / 10)" Based in Ripon, England (22 miles from York) 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 (34 miles from York) 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 (58 miles from York) Miss Linda Bilsborrow - Private Party Photo of Casado - A Classy Saxophone and Guitar Duo Casado - A Classy Saxophone and Guitar Duo "We booked Casado for our wedding on the 14th March 2020 and would highly recommend them. Sharon and Martyn were professional, supportive and made our ceremony very special. From the very beginning, Casado were there to support our ideas, offer suggestions and took away a huge element of stress by liaising directly with the venue which was a great help on the lead up to the day. Casado offer great flexibility with regards to what they can offer, for our ceremony we had solo guitar whilst guests were seated and then violin and guitar duet for the ceremony including music whilst signing the register. Casado are excellent musicians with lots of experience and the feedback from our guests was amazing. Thank you for being part of our special day." Based in Birmingham, England (107 miles from York) Chloe and Josh - Wedding- Pendrell Hall Photo of Dan Walsh Dan Walsh "Created such a great atmosphere with everyone and played such an incredible variety of music. Would highly recommend!" Based in Shrewsbury, England (110 miles from York) Louise Williams

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is £340, 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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