Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Milwaukee

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States with 91 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around $150, averaging $390, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 201 client reviews.

All 91 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Milwaukee. The nearest is based in Grayslake, Illinois, 48 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 201 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Solo artist performing classic rock, country, Celtic and folk.

Grayslake

Illinois · 48 miles away

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Acoustic duet, guitar and violin. classic rock, bluegrass, Irish, pop. Weddings

Green Bay

Wisconsin · 102 miles away

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Harpist providing classical and contemporary music for weddings

Springfield

Illinois · 241 miles away

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Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!

Rogers

Arkansas · 569 miles away

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Set your event apart - prepare to dance and sing along to the best party music

Kingston

Ontario, Canada · 577 miles away

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Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music

Asheville

North Carolina · 588 miles away

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World-touring Celtic/Rock/World Music

Baltimore

Maryland · 641 miles away

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Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Baltimore

Maryland · 641 miles away

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High-energy wedding & party band playing all your favourite hits!

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada · 645 miles away

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Traditional and Popular Celtic Music and more

Freetown

Massachusetts · 864 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine · 886 miles away

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Virtuoso accordionists for all of your celebrations, events and festivals!

Boca Raton

Florida · 1,234 miles away

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Professional Bagpiper with 25+ years experience.

Palm Springs

California · 1,665 miles away

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Award-winning Versatile Performing Artist

Maple Ridge

British Columbia, Canada · 1,699 miles away

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Live Music for Any Occasion

Claremont

California · 1,714 miles away

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Bagpiper and Traditional Musician available

Westport

Connaught, Ireland · 3,481 miles away

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Solo. Traditional singer / songwriter / storyteller

Galway

Connaught, Ireland · 3,513 miles away

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Original Piper with Dropkick Murphys playing Pipes for your events

Galway

Connaught, Ireland · 3,513 miles away

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

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from$150USD
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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Milwaukee currently range from about $150 to $1,100+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of $390 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 208 enquiries for Irish / Scottish Entertainment at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 30 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 Milwaukee

5/5 from 201 reviews
Photo of The Speako Chords The Speako Chords "This is a great group for a variety of venues. I have seen them in a variety of places and have been a longtime supporter of this group. They play a variety of music and are fun to listen to. Hard to beat the combo of violin, 12 string guitar and voices. They do a lot with just two people!" Based in Green Bay, Wisconsin (102 miles from Milwaukee) Geoff 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 (1,234 miles from Milwaukee) 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 (3,481 miles from Milwaukee) 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 (3,527 miles from Milwaukee) 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 (3,577 miles from Milwaukee) Jean-François P - Private gathering 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 (3,594 miles from Milwaukee) Aaron & Stacey Best

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is $390, 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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