Irish / Scottish Entertainment for Hire in Riverside

Find authentic Celtic entertainment available in Riverside, California, United States with 95 Irish and Scottish acts available for hire. Celtic musicians and traditional bands offer performances from around $140, averaging $370, and are rated 5 out of 5 across 198 client reviews.

Of the 95 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Riverside. The other 93 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Claremont and San Bernardino.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 198 reviews of Irish / Scottish Entertainment

Based near Riverside

Bagpiper for All Occasions

San Bernardino

California · 12 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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Live Music for Any Occasion

Claremont

California · 21 miles away

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Willing to travel to Riverside

Based more than 30 miles from Riverside, nearest first

World Class Bagpiper for all events

Buena Park

California · 35 miles away

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Book from $225 (USD)

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Accordionist

Seal Beach

California · 43 miles away

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Professional Bagpiper with 25+ years experience.

Palm Springs

California · 50 miles away

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Solo Artist - A Great Mix of Irish & Cover Tunes

Santa Barbara

California · 135 miles away

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Northern California's Premier U2 Tribute

Sacramento

California · 393 miles away

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Award-winning Versatile Performing Artist

Maple Ridge

British Columbia, Canada · 1,088 miles away

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Book from $500 (CAD)

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Class up your event with an authentic Scottish Bagpiper Performance!

Rogers

Arkansas · 1,322 miles away

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

Winnipeg

Manitoba, Canada · 1,505 miles away

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Harpist providing classical and contemporary music for weddings

Springfield

Illinois · 1,579 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 · 1,970 miles away

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World-touring Celtic/Rock/World Music

Baltimore

Maryland · 2,272 miles away

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Celtic musician creating engaging performances on fiddle, guitar and vocals

Baltimore

Maryland · 2,272 miles away

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

Boca Raton

Florida · 2,277 miles away

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

Kingston

Ontario, Canada · 2,280 miles away

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Traditional and Popular Celtic Music and more

Freetown

Massachusetts · 2,554 miles away

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Celtic and Americana entertainer

Portland

Maine · 2,588 miles away

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

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Rates for Irish and Scottish entertainment in Riverside currently range from about $140 to $1,100+ depending on the size and experience of the act. The average cost of $370 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 22 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 Riverside

5/5 from 198 reviews
Photo of Bagpiper for Hire Bagpiper for Hire "David is an experienced World Class Bagpiper, and one of the very talented and amazing performers we hired to perform at our 50th Golden and Royal Wedding Anniversary Celebration. He was very professional, friendly, and did everything we requested. His Bagpipe playing was incredible, and everyone who attended our event enjoyed his performance. The feedback from our guests is He made our event a truly Royal and amazing Celebration which will remain etched in our memories. Thank you very much, David" Based in Buena Park, California (35 miles from Riverside) Shirley H. - 50th Golden and Royal Wedding Anniversary Photo of Linda Herman Music Linda Herman Music "Linda was there on time, was ready to go as we walked in, kept playing through the night, and added so much to our event. So fun and professional! Reviewer: Tory Brandt Event Date: November 10th, 2022" Based in Seal Beach, California (43 miles from Riverside) Tory - Private party 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 (2,277 miles from Riverside) 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 (5,011 miles from Riverside) 10th May 2026 Rachel scanlon - Wedding 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 (5,031 miles from Riverside) Jean-François P - Private gathering 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 (5,079 miles from Riverside) 11th August 2026 Jodie Broad - Christening

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for Irish / Scottish entertainment on Gig Heaven is $370, 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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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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