Folk Bands for hire in Dublin

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Hire The Celtic All Stars Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandAthy

All Star Line Up of Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Musicians

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Hire Alìnanína Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1000
Folk bandDublin

Alìnanína is a dynamic new duo featuring Dublin multi-instrumentalists Emer and Etain Toale, performing beautiful traditional Irish music.

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Hire In Visible Gem Folk band with Encore
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From£500
Folk bandGlastonbury

LELA MAI - Violin & Vocals ROSS CHILD - Cajon & Vocals RIK HARRINGTON - Guitar & Vocals

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Hire ALTAGORE Folk band with Encore
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From£1425
Folk bandBallymena

100% GENUINE IRISH BAND, DIRECT FROM THE GLENS OF ANTRIM

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Hire Rachel and Dominic Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £800
Folk bandCurrie

Folk tunes and songs on fiddle and guitar with a healthy dose of original flare. We're experts at creating an atmosphere that is just right!

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Hire Morrigan’s Bow 🏹  Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandManchester

Lively, up-beat folk duo guaranteed to get the whole pub dancing! Perfect for a classy but energetic wedding party or pub set.

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Hire Behan's Footsteps Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandLeeds

Irish Folk Duo of Brothers, Accordion, Violin, Guitar and Vocals.

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Hire Railroad Four Folk band with Encore
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£1000 - £1875
Folk bandSouth Brent

Railroad Four are an exceptional upbeat folk / pop band, perfect for all occasions

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Hire Helian Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1500
Folk bandLeeds

Helian is an amazing 4 piece folk band playing covers and originals! Trained and formed at Leeds Conservatoire, book to add some magic!

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Hire Dragonsfly Folk band with Encore
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From£960
Folk bandGlastonbury

Dragonsfly are an upbeat Celtic and world folk dance band, guaranteed to get the party started.

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Hire Moonrakers Folk band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Folk bandOxford

Celtic harp, cello, stringed instruments, female/male vocals. Traditional and contemporary songs/tunes from England, Scotland & Ireland.

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Hire The Raven Kings Folk band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Folk bandBlandford Forum

Dorset/Somerset based Folk/Country/Americana band - perfect for pubs, festivals and weddings!

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Hire Douglas and Moss Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1000
Folk bandBlackburn

Spellbinding, professional fiddle/guitar duo. Bringing something really special to your event.

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Hire Teine (Chenna)  Folk band with Encore
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£300 - £500
Folk bandStone

Folk duo playing folk, traditional, jazz, popular classics.

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Hire Ar N-Ainm Folk band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Folk bandThame

Ar N-Ainm are a Celtic-Fusion Duo based in Oxfordshire/Northamptonshire.

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Hire Glorishears Folk band with Encore
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£562.50 - £1000
Folk bandStoke-sub-Hamdon

Traditional acoustic folk music for all occasions. Glorishears is fiddle, voice, melodeon and accordion.

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Hire DryWood Folk Duo Folk band with Encore
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£400 - £1200
Folk bandMilton Keynes

Experienced and lively folk roots duo performing an eclectic mix of Traditional Folk, English, Irish, Americana, Cajun, Blues.

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Hire Lois Folk band with Encore
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Folk bandPreston

Meet myself and my fellow musicians! Whether it’s a duo, trio or a full band we can accommodate to your event.

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Latest reviews of our Folk Bands in Dublin

ALTAGORE
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"Can’t recommend these guys enough. The were a pleasure to have at our wedding and the best craic. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves and felt at ease dancing and singing along. They got the vibe right away. Thanks guys, you really made our night! Sophie and Tommy x"

Sophie hired ALTAGORE for a Wedding (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 22 May 2025
In Visible Gem
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"I couldn’t have had a better experience!"

Sasha hired In Visible Gem for a Private event (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 10 May 2025
Railroad Four
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"We loved having the Railroad Four at your wedding. Communication leading up was easily and they were extremely accommodating allowing me to drum along for two songs. Wish we’d had them longer, guests loved them. Thank you so much!!"

Jess hired Railroad Four for a Wedding (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 20 April 2025

FAQs about hiring Folk bands in Dublin

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Can any folk band play my favourite song?

Professional folk bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that folk bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the folk band's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do folk bands take to set up?

Your folk band will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the folk band prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our folk bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our folk bands will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a Folk Band in Dublin

A city steeped in storytelling and tradition, Dublin’s musical spirit runs deep. From cobbled lanes filled with buskers to world-class venues echoing with live performances, the city’s love for music is unmistakable. Whether you're hosting an event in Temple Bar or further afield in the suburbs, Dublin provides a rich pool of musical talent ready to elevate any gathering.

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Popular genres:
Folk, Pop, Jazz
Average response time:
10 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Folk Band in Dublin?

The typical price per group member for Folk Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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