Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Monterey

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Monterey, California, United States with 94 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around $140, averaging $450, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 197 client reviews.

All 94 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Monterey. The nearest is based in Vallejo, 106 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 197 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment
Blame The Whiskey is a 4 piece Celtic Rock Band.

Vallejo

California · 106 miles away

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Northern California's Premier U2 Tribute

Sacramento

California · 139 miles away

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Solo Artist - A Great Mix of Irish & Cover Tunes

Santa Barbara

California · 195 miles away

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Live Music for Any Occasion

Claremont

California · 292 miles away

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Bagpiper for All Occasions

San Bernardino

California · 311 miles away

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Professional Bagpiper with 25+ years experience.

Palm Springs

California · 357 miles away

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Award-winning Versatile Performing Artist

Maple Ridge

British Columbia, Canada · 873 miles away

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

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada · 1,535 miles away

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Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!

Rogers

Arkansas · 1,538 miles away

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Harpist providing classical and contemporary music for weddings

Springfield

Illinois · 1,755 miles away

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Book from $650 (USD)

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Trop Rock/Americana/Classic Rock and original music

Asheville

North Carolina · 2,182 miles away

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

Kingston

Ontario, Canada · 2,414 miles away

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World-touring Celtic/Rock/World Music

Baltimore

Maryland · 2,449 miles away

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Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Baltimore

Maryland · 2,449 miles away

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

Boca Raton

Florida · 2,542 miles away

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Traditional and Popular Celtic Music and more

Freetown

Massachusetts · 2,707 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine · 2,726 miles away

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Professional Bagpiper for all occasions

Inverness

Scotland, United Kingdom · 5,003 miles away

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

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Monterey currently range from about $140 to $1,100+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of $450 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 26 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 Monterey

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 (2,542 miles from Monterey) Mike Strickland - Octoberfest at Vero Beach 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 (5,003 miles from Monterey) Jean-François P - Private gathering 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 (5,010 miles from Monterey) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding Photo of Ted Christopher Ted Christopher "Brilliant night’s entertainment. Ted knows how to play to the crowd and can vary his sets based on who’s there and the crowds response." Based in Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom (5,074 miles from Monterey) Bruce Miller - Party night. Photo of DJ Greg DJ Greg "We hired Dj Greg for our wedding earlier this month and he absolutely made our night. Greg barely stopped for a minute, he played incredible tunes all night matching the tone perfectly. He also called a couple of excellent ceilidh dances professionally and patiently. He has an infectious enthusiasm for his job, is so easy to work with and had every single one of our guests up on the dance floor till 1am. I cannot thank you enough G. If you are in need of a DJ, look no further, DJ G-Greg is absolutely your man!!!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (5,076 miles from Monterey) 24th February 2026 McClennan - Private wedding Photo of Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band "The band were wonderful and so accommodating with our requests for the night which helped to make it just that little bit more special. So many of our guests commented on the fantastic music!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom (5,076 miles from Monterey) Heather Kennedy

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is $450, with rates from $140 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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