Wedding Musicians for Hire in Kilkenny

There are 2,596 wedding musicians available in Kilkenny, Leinster, Ireland, with 7,565 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. The performers listed range from solo instrumentalists to full ensembles, with prices from about €140 and an average of €440.

Of the 2,596 suppliers listed here, 10 are based within 30 miles of Kilkenny. The other 2,586 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Athy, Portlaoise, Waterford, Carlow and Thurles.

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Kilkenny

Leinster

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Miriam Long is a professional concert harpist, pianist and flautist in Ireland

Kilkenny

Leinster

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High-energy acoustic one-man band using live stomp beats and harmony tech

Carlow

Leinster · 19 miles away

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Duo - saxophone, vocal and darbuka, cajon, djembe

Thurles

Munster · 23 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Wedding Trad/Folk/Pop Trio

Athy

Leinster · 26 miles away

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Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Music Wedding Group

Athy

Leinster · 26 miles away

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TOP international Wedding and events singer and performer (All styles)

Portlaoise

Leinster · 26 miles away

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Percussion powerhouse AKA Ridler Tempo flash sticks

Portlaoise

Leinster · 26 miles away

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Guitarist and Musician based in Waterford Ireland

Waterford

Munster · 28 miles away

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Fierce Weddings – Your Wedding. Your Music. All Day.

Waterford

Munster · 28 miles away

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Playing saxophone to backing tracks, wide range of music

Enniscorthy

Leinster · 31 miles away

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3-piece traditional Irish group, ideal for events, drinks receptions

Kildare

Leinster · 37 miles away

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Singer Songwriter, acoustic take on songs accross genres

Tipperary

Munster · 40 miles away

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Original songs and Irish poetry set to music for concerts and ceremonies

Gorey

Leinster · 40 miles away

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Female jazz & soul duo

Dungarvan

Munster · 42 miles away

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Saxophonist & Singer

Dungarvan

Munster · 42 miles away

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Acoustic Guitarist & Singer for Weddings, Drinks Receptions & Private Events

Dungarvan

Munster · 42 miles away

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French singer, guitarist and loop pedal artist

Naas

Leinster · 46 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Wedding Musicians in Kilkenny?

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Rates for wedding musicians in Kilkenny range from about €140 for solo acoustic performers to €1,500+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at €440, typically covering multiple sets across the wedding day. Pricing is influenced by group size, performance duration, travel distance and any extras such as PA systems or custom song arrangements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 96 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in and around Kilkenny, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
27% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to October
53% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 50 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Wedding Musicians based near Kilkenny

5/5 from 10 reviews
Photo of The Irish Wedding Trad Trio The Irish Wedding Trad Trio "Brilliant Trio! Hired them for a corporate event and was delighted with their performance - everyone had a good time. Appreciated their responsiveness and friendliness prior to the event. Would 100% recommend." Based in Athy, Leinster (26 miles from Kilkenny) 11th March 2026 Maureen - Corporate Event - Guinness Storehouse Photo of The Celtic All Stars The Celtic All Stars "10/10, The highlight of our wedding celebration. Amazing performance from start to finish. Such a talented band. Highly recommend to anyone looking to add an element of Irish culture to their wedding celebration." Based in Athy, Leinster (26 miles from Kilkenny) EMER & PAUL 2022 - Wedding Music Photo of Fierce Weddings Fierce Weddings "When scouting for a wedding band for our big day, my little sister suggested that I check these guys out, as she had seen them live a few times across various venues in the South East. She knew the brief and by god did these guys meet (and exceed) it. We wanted some class music and a vibe that everyone would remember, not just another generic wedding set. Fierce mild clearly do NOT do generic 🤣 far from it! Ailise and Andrew were there from 1pm until 1am the following morning, going from truly beautiful acoustic sets for our ceremony (bringing many tears to many eyes) and drinks reception to rocking it up with the main band for our evening celebrations before ending the night with a cracking DJ set. These guys literally did not stop all day! I got to really enjoy my “father-daughter” dance as Andrew, Ailise and the band learned “sweet child of mine” by Guns and Roses especially for the occasion. To say my dad was surprised (and delighted) would be putting it mild. What made it even more special was having several friends and family members come up to ask who the band were and how they had never had such a good time dancing at a wedding (and considering it was blistering hot that day in the marquee, I will take that as a massive compliment). If you are looking for a band with some real soul, real edge, then look no further! Would recommend them 100%! Can we do it all again? 🥹" Based in Waterford, Munster (28 miles from Kilkenny) 19th October 2026 Kayleigh Walsh Photo of Sax des Soul Sax des Soul "Colm was great, played some lovely tunes, we wanted him to move from front to back garden where the crowds were and nothing was a problem. Played an hour extra too. Very happy." Based in Enniscorthy, Leinster (31 miles from Kilkenny) 14th September 2026 Sharon - 80th Brirthday Garden Party Photo of Asgards Traditional Irish Music Asgards Traditional Irish Music "Thank you so much for playing at our wedding and adding such a wonderful touch to the day. Walking down the aisle to Tabhair dom do lámh was a moment we'll never forget, and the tunes you played throughout the cocktail reception kept the atmosphere so lively and joyous. Your music made Emma's whole Irish side of the family very happy and gave many of our American guests their first intro to traditional Irish music - not to mention that you all sounded great too! We can't thank you enough for adding such a special touch to our Wedding Day! With so much gratitude," Based in Kildare, Leinster (37 miles from Kilkenny) 1st August 2026 Emma & Hunter - Private wedding Kilkea Castle Photo of PennySweet PennySweet "Christine sang a requested song for my wedding ceremony . I had asked her after seeing her contribute samples on social media. It was heartfelt and added personal touches that reflected our story. At short notice she also contributed to our day 2 event in a local oub and added great value to our special occassion. We wanted something to add a variety to a strong trad flavour we had from a strong musical family. Highly recommend Christine for an easy going , personap touch especially if your someone that likes to request sprcific song choices in a acoustic style with female vocals. Deirde Harty , Cahir , Tipperary" Based in Tipperary, Munster (40 miles from Kilkenny) 14th October 2026 Deirde Harty - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for wedding musicians on Gig Heaven is €440, with rates from €140 to €1,500+. Pricing depends on the type of musician, the number of performers and how many parts of the wedding day are covered. All-day packages that span the ceremony, reception and evening entertainment typically offer better value than booking separately for each.

The wedding musicians include a huge range of performers suited to different parts of a wedding day, including string quartets, harpists, pianists, acoustic duos, jazz bands, singers and party bands. Many musicians offer packages covering multiple parts of the day.

Most wedding musicians can perform during the ceremony (processional, signing of documents, recessional), the drinks reception, the wedding meal, and the evening party. Some artists offer all-day packages that cover multiple segments. It is advisable to browse profiles to find musicians who match the style and schedule of your wedding.

The most popular wedding musicians can be booked up many months in advance during wedding season. Gig Heaven recommends securing your preferred artists six to twelve months before the wedding date. Less popular dates or midweek weddings may have more availability at shorter notice.

Many wedding musicians are happy to learn a special song for a key moment such as walking down the aisle or the first dance. It is worth making any song requests well in advance to allow time for preparation and rehearsal.

Most wedding musicians are self-contained and provide their own instruments and PA system for standard wedding venues. For larger venues, outdoor ceremonies or marquees, additional amplification may be needed. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the musician.

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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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