Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Chicago

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Chicago, Illinois, United States with 91 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around $150, averaging $400, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 197 client reviews.

All 91 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Chicago. The nearest is based in Grayslake, 40 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 197 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment
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L.J. Slavin

L.J. Slavin
Solo artist performing classic rock, country, Celtic and folk.
Irish / Scottish Act

Grayslake

Illinois · 40 miles away

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The Classic Harpist

The Classic Harpist
Harpist providing classical and contemporary music for weddings
Irish / Scottish Act

Springfield

Illinois · 176 miles away

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Book from $650 (USD)

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John Friday

John Friday
Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music
Irish / Scottish Act

Asheville

North Carolina · 512 miles away

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Ozark Bagpiper

Ozark Bagpiper
Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!
Irish / Scottish Act

Rogers

Arkansas · 515 miles away

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The Celtic Kitchen Party

The Celtic Kitchen Party
Set your event apart - prepare to dance and sing along to the best party music
Irish / Scottish Act

Kingston

Ontario, Canada · 587 miles away

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The Devil'S Brigade

The Devil'S Brigade
World-touring Celtic/Rock/World Music
Irish / Scottish Act

Baltimore

Maryland · 605 miles away

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Brandon Kennedy, Celtic loop artist

Brandon Kennedy, Celtic loop artist
Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals
Irish / Scottish Act

Baltimore

Maryland · 605 miles away

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Budmo
High-energy wedding & party band playing all your favourite hits!
Irish / Scottish Act

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada · 718 miles away

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The Harper and The Minstrel

The Harper and The Minstrel
Traditional and Popular Celtic Music and more
Irish / Scottish Act

Freetown

Massachusetts · 854 miles away

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Book from $700 (USD)

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Dragon of Wortley
Celtic and Americana entertainer
Irish / Scottish Act

Portland

Maine · 890 miles away

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Dueling Accordions

Dueling Accordions
Virtuoso accordionists for all of your celebrations, events and festivals!
Irish / Scottish Act

Boca Raton

Florida · 1,153 miles away

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MarineSandpiper

MarineSandpiper
Professional Bagpiper with 25+ years experience.
Irish / Scottish Act

Palm Springs

California · 1,662 miles away

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J.J. Wolf Music Covers and originals

J.J. Wolf Music Covers and originals
Live Music for Any Occasion
Irish / Scottish Act

Claremont

California · 1,713 miles away

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Bruce Coughlan

Bruce Coughlan
Award-winning Versatile Performing Artist
Irish / Scottish Act

Maple Ridge

British Columbia, Canada · 1,749 miles away

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Book from $500 (CAD)

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Premier Bagpiper for Hire

Premier Bagpiper for Hire
Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available
Irish / Scottish Act

Westport

Connaught, Ireland · 3,526 miles away

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Book from €175 (EUR)

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Enda McCabe

Enda McCabe
Solo. Traditional singer / songwriter / storyteller
Irish / Scottish Act

Galway

Connaught, Ireland · 3,557 miles away

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Event Piping Ireland

Event Piping Ireland
Original Piper with Dropkick Murphys playing Pipes for your events
Irish / Scottish Act

Galway

Connaught, Ireland · 3,557 miles away

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J.Sull

J.Sull
Guitar/Vocalist/Entertainer
Irish / Scottish Act

Killarney

Munster, Ireland · 3,569 miles away

(4)

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

$Low price
from$150USD
$$Average price
from$400USD
$$$High price
from$1,100USD

Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Chicago currently range from about $150 to $1,100+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of $400 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 209 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
27% of enquiries, with funerals and memorials next at 25%
Typical first reply
Within six hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three weeks
54% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
March to July
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment available in Chicago

5/5 from 197 reviews
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 (1,153 miles from Chicago) 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 (3,526 miles from Chicago) 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 (3,569 miles from Chicago) 11th August 2026 Jodie Broad - Christening Photo of Bagpiper Jason Faulkner Bagpiper Jason Faulkner "Jason playing for us at Clava Cairns was one the highlights of our splendid road trip with our classic cars through the Highlands. A moment of real emotions. Some of my participants thanked me for this moment again when leaving for home. We are all very grateful to you!" Based in Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom (3,629 miles from Chicago) Jean-François P - Private gathering Photo of Asgards Traditional Irish Music Asgards Traditional Irish Music "We had the Asgards play at the day 2 of our wedding in September to a mixed audience of British and Irish guests and they were absolutely phenomenal! We really wanted our guests to experience some traditional Irish music as part of our wedding celebration and Asgards were the perfect band for that!" Based in Kildare, Leinster, Ireland (3,642 miles from Chicago) 23rd October 2026 Cathyrn & Donal - Wedding Day 2, Tyrrellstown House, Dublin Photo of David Marken - Guitar/Vocalist & DJ 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, United Kingdom (3,642 miles from Chicago) Aaron & Stacey Best

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is $400, with rates from $150 to $1,100+. 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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