London Traditional Irish / Folk Bands For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In London.

Discover local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in London, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 358 verified reviews from previous customers, 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 London.

Booking A Irish / Folk Band In London

What You'll Need To Know

Irish / Folk Bands in London 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 London 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 London, with acts available for events in Acton, Barnes, Battersea, Bermondsey, Bethnal Green, Bow, Brixton, Bromley, Camberwell, Camden Town, Catford, Chelsea, Chingford, Chiswick, Clapham, Deptford, Ealing, East Ham, Edmonton, Eltham, Finchley, Finsbury, Friern Barnet, Fulham, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith, Hampstead, Hendon, Hornsey, Islington, Kensal Town, Kensington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Leyton, Marylebone, Merton, Paddington, Penge, Poplar, Putney, Southgate, Stanmore, Stepney, Stoke Newington, Stratford, Streatham, Tottenham, Walthamstow, Wandsworth, Wanstead, West Ham, Westminster, Willesden, Wood Green, Woolwich.

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.

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

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 London

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

The Celtic Mandolin Man Irish / Folk Band Review Corporate Event

5 stars - The Celtic Mandolin Man are Highly Recommended

“We very much enjoyed the music and the feedback for our event has been incredible which is largely due to you so thank you again”

Caroline N booked The Celtic Mandolin Man for their event in London

The Country Hoedowners Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - The Country Hoedowners are Highly Recommended

“The perfect band for a barn wedding. Fantastic musicians - really lovely guys and easy to work with. They played through our canopes and created an excellent atmosphere, then played a more upbeat set to get the dancefloor going. We couldn't have asked for more.”

John H booked The Country Hoedowners for their wedding in London

Rakish Paddy Irish / Folk Band Review Private Party

5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended

“I hired Rakish Paddy for my Dad's 90th birthday and it is fair to say they absolutely made the party. They put a lot of effort into liaising with me beforehand and were very good at responding to my requests, including special songs I wanted in relation to my Dad's life. They arrived promptly, were ...”

Sally H booked Rakish Paddy for their party in London

The Shanty Buoys Irish / Folk Band Review Corporate Event

5 stars - The Shanty Buoys are Highly Recommended

“The Shanty Buoys were a massive hit at our event held on one of our vessels in London. Guests were immediately wowed upon arrival. A special touch was a shanty version of Britney Spears in set two. Communication prior to and on the day of the event was faultless. We would 100% book again.”

Claire H booked The Shanty Buoys for their event in London

London Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in London to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in London.

Trafalgar Tavern SE10 9NW
The Dorchester Hotel W1K 1QA
Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0JY
The Savoy Hotel WC2R 0EU
Hilton London Metropole W2 1JU
The Landmark Hotel NW1 6JQ
ExCeL London E16 1XL
Fulham Palace SW6 6EA
The Grosvenor House Hotel W1K 7TN
Morden Hall SM4 5JD
Dartmouth House - The English-Speaking Union W1J 5ED
Clapton Country Club Ltd E5 8BQ
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments E2 9NF
Natural History Museum SW7 5BD
Tudor Barn Eltham SE9 6SZ

Bingham Hotel TW10 6UT
Kensington Roof Gardens W8 5SA
National Trust - Morden Hall Park SM4 5JD
The Depot N7 9EF
The Ritz London W1J 9BR
Banking Hall EC3V 3ND
Devonshire Terrace EC2M 4WY
Hawksmoor Guildhall EC2V 5BQ
London Zoo NW1 4RY
Grand Connaught Rooms WC2B 5DA
Home House W1H 6LW
London Rowing Club SW15 1LB
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park SW1X 7LA
Merchant Taylors Hall EC2R 8JB
Middle Temple Hall EC4Y 9AT

One Great George Street SW1P 3AA
St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel NW1 2AR
Barbican Centre EC2Y 8DS
Roehampton Club SW15 5LR
London Hilton W1K 1BE
The Swan at Shakespeare's Globe SE1 9DT
Cafe de Paris W1D 6BW
Chiswick House W4 2RP
Hilton London Syon Park TW8 8JF
Sunborn London E16 1AA
West Reservoir Centre N4 2HA
Belair House SE21 7AB
Bromley Court Hotel BR1 4JD
Eltham Palace SE9 5QE
Grange St.Paul's Hotel EC4V 5AJ

Local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands Near London

Looking for the best local Irish / Folk Bands in London? Alive Network covers the whole area including Acton, Barnes, Battersea, Bermondsey, Bethnal Green, Bow, Brixton, Bromley, Camberwell, Camden Town, Catford, Chelsea, Chingford, Chiswick, Clapham, Deptford, Ealing, East Ham, Edmonton, Eltham, Finchley, Finsbury, Friern Barnet, Fulham, Greenwich, Hackney, Hammersmith, Hampstead, Hendon, Hornsey, Islington, Kensal Town, Kensington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Leyton, Marylebone, Merton, Paddington, Penge, Poplar, Putney, Southgate, Stanmore, Stepney, Stoke Newington, Stratford, Streatham, Tottenham, Walthamstow, Wandsworth, Wanstead, West Ham, Westminster, Willesden, Wood Green, Woolwich.

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Booking A Irish / Folk Band In London

What You'll Need To Know

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

Reviews From Events In London

London Venues We Love Working With

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