Basingstoke Traditional Irish / Folk Bands For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Basingstoke.

Introducing our incredible local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Basingstoke, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 358 five-star customer reviews, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 186,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Traditional Irish / Folk Bands in Basingstoke.

Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Basingstoke

What You Need To Know

Irish / Folk Bands in Basingstoke cost from £203 to £2499. The average price in 2025 was £1012. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Basingstoke from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Irish / Folk Bands within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Irish / Folk Bands throughout Basingstoke, with acts available for events in Aldershot, Alton, Andover, Basingstoke, Bordon, Eastleigh, Emsworth, Fareham, Farnborough, Fleet, Fordingbridge, Gosport, Havant, Horndean, Lymington, Petersfield, Portsmouth, Ringwood, Romsey, Southampton, Totton, Winchester.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Irish / Folk Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Irish / Folk Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Irish / Folk Bands
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Advice and support whenever you need it
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 186,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 186,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Irish / Folk Bands we want to represent.

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If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Basingstoke

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Traditional Irish / Folk Bands for events in Basingstoke.

Traditional Duo Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Traditional Duo are Highly Recommended

“We booked Traditional Duo to play during our outdoor wedding drinks reception and they were fantastic! They played a variety of upbeat folk-style music which created a wonderful atmosphere. We received a lot of compliments from our guests also. Ali is lovely, and was very easy to communicate with be...”

Alison M booked Traditional Duo for their wedding in Basingstoke

Countrified Irish / Folk Band Review Private Party

5 stars - Countrified are Highly Recommended

“Really great evening for my daughters 30th Birthday celebrations. Debi was outstanding, very professional and a great entertainer, she got everyone out of their seats and the line dancing went down a treat lots of laughter and fun all our guests commented on what a great idea it was. We would de...”

Janet L booked Countrified for their party in Basingstoke

The Irish Ceilidh Band Irish / Folk Band Review Other Event Type

5 stars - The Irish Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended

“I spoke with Patrick a few weeks before the event. We talked for a while about song requests and the type of event, the venue and the type of event it was. The band all got to the venue early to set up and sound check. They played all the songs we requested and the quality of the music and the per...”

Douglas M booked The Irish Ceilidh Band for their event in Basingstoke