Party Bands for Hire in Galway

Browse 1,280 party bands available for hire in Galway, Connaught, Ireland, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,990 reviews from real clients. These function bands cover pop, rock, soul, funk and Motown, playing weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private celebrations. Prices start from €200, with most bookings around €1,000.

Of the 1,280 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Galway. The other 1,276 are willing to travel there.

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A memorable band for party celebrations

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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Book from €600 (EUR)

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Female fronted, 5 piece party band also with male vocals and optional addedbrass

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

(2) Replies in ~2 hrs

Book from €1250 (EUR)

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Lively, professional wedding band & DJs with Public Liability Insurance

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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Book from €2000 (EUR)

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Your Energetic Party Band!

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

(4)

Book from €2650 (EUR)

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Solo, duo, trio or full band show available. Over 25 years experience

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

(2)

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We are a 5 piece tribute band focusing on Janis Joplins Cheap Thrills album

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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A high-energy tribute act faithfully recreating the iconic sound of The Killers

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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Raise The Roof are a high energy high end party band from Ireland

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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4 piece cover band performing all Foo Fighters from top hits to deep cuts.

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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7 piece Skaband tribute

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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5 Piece cover and Originals rock n roll band

Dublin

Leinster · 116 miles away

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2 piece acoustic father and son band with a wide variety of music.

Armagh

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · 122 miles away

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Irish based seven piece Bruce Springsteen tribute band

Belfast

Northern Ireland, United Kingdom · 157 miles away

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4 piece accordion bass guitar vocalist

Rhyl

Wales, United Kingdom · 229 miles away

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Event and Party Band

Ayr

Scotland, United Kingdom · 233 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Party Bands in Galway?

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Rates for function bands in Galway range from €200 to €3,300+, with the average booking at €1,000. Band size is the biggest factor: a three-piece costs less than a six-piece with brass or a second vocalist. Performance length, travel distance and whether the act supplies its own PA and lighting all move the figure. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 278 enquiries for Party Bands at events in Ireland, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 5 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within two hours
77% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
24% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
53% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands available in Galway

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between €200 and €3,300+, with an average of €1,000. The price is driven primarily by the number of band members, performance duration and whether the act includes extras such as DJ sets between live music, lighting or staging. Party bands range from lean four-piece outfits to large ensembles with horn sections and backing vocalists.

The party bands for hire play a broad mix of crowd-pleasing music including pop, rock, soul, funk, disco, Motown, hip hop and current chart hits. The focus is on well-known, danceable songs that appeal to a wide audience and keep the party atmosphere going.

Hiring party bands is one of the most popular entertainment choices for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals and private celebrations. A live party band brings energy, interaction and showmanship that take any event beyond what a DJ or playlist can deliver.

A typical party band booking covers two to three hours, usually divided into two or three sets with short breaks. Larger party bands with bigger line-ups often deliver a more high-energy show with audience interaction between songs. It is worth discussing the event timeline with the band to agree on the best format.

The party bands on Gig Heaven range from compact three or four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and additional musicians. A bigger line-up creates a more powerful sound for large venues and events. Many bands offer flexible line-up options to suit different budgets.

Most party bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments, stage lighting and DJ equipment for use between sets. For very large venues or outdoor stages, additional sound and lighting may be required. It is a good idea to confirm all technical details before booking.

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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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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