Loughborough Traditional Irish / Folk Bands For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Loughborough.

Introducing our incredible local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Loughborough, 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 Loughborough.

Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Loughborough

What You Need To Know

Irish / Folk Bands in Loughborough 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 Loughborough 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 Loughborough, with acts available for events in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Braunstone Town, Coalville, Hinckley, Leicester, Loughborough, Lutterworth, Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Shepshed, Wigston.

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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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 Loughborough

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

Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band Irish / Folk Band Review Venue / Pub / Club Event

5 stars - Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended

“Todays The Musician Pub Mug-Shot is Serena Smith who played at the venue with her celtic fusion band earlier this year. ? Serena is a terrific fiddle player, concentrating mainly on Irish music, but with the band covering a host of other genres, and even throwing in some Irish dancing. Serena is ...”

Rich W booked Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band for their event in Loughborough

Gypsy Rogues Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended

“We booked Gypsy Rogues through Alive Network after finding the site on Google. Gemma the Entertainment Coordinator was really helpful, I asked if I could have any CD’s the band might have made so I could listen to them before I made my final decision, the CD’s arrived in the post the next day! Th...”

David booked Gypsy Rogues for their wedding in Loughborough

4 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended

“Gypsy Rogues played for our wedding and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a Ceilidh. We had lots of guests who had not experienced a Ceilidh before and they guided everyone through the dances step by step. Everyone enjoyed the atmosphere and fun nature of the Ceilidh. The band ...”

Catherine A booked Gypsy Rogues for their wedding in Loughborough