Manchester Traditional Irish / Folk Bands For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Manchester.

Discover local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Manchester, 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 Manchester.

Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Manchester

What You'll Need To Know

Irish / Folk Bands in Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester, with acts available for events in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

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 Manchester

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

Gypsy Rogues Irish / Folk Band Review Private Party

5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended

“Nice folk, very pleasant, and just "got on with it", they were exactly what I had wanted, I wasn't sure at 1st but then realised they were just tuning up. Of course we were busy greeting guests , but saw within a very short time the dance floor had folk already up, now to me that's a great band, ho...”

Diane L booked Gypsy Rogues for their party in Manchester

Craic Attack Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Craic Attack are Highly Recommended

“We cannot recommend Craic Attack enough!! We booked them as a five piece with fiddler Richard and right from the first song they had the whole wedding party up and dancing. The energy they brought to our evening do was just stunning. People who normally won't be seen dead near a dance floor were ...”

Victoria M booked Craic Attack for their wedding in Manchester

5 stars - Craic Attack are Highly Recommended

“Craic Attack were an external supplier at our venue and they were the most low maintenance & friendly band I’ve ever dealt with. They also went above and beyond to work with us as a team, as the day was running slightly behind and, to top things off, their sets were amazing! A real crowd p...”

Emmalee I booked Craic Attack for their wedding in Manchester

Cahoot Ceilidh Band Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Cahoot Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so much. You guys totally rocked and got all the family and friends dancing -even some of the older ones I thought you'd never get off their chairs. Amazing!”

Dave booked Cahoot Ceilidh Band for their wedding in Manchester

Manchester Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Manchester 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 Manchester.

The Midland Hotel M60 2DS
Rivington Hall Barn BL6 7SB
Victoria Warehouse M17 1AB
Didsbury House Hotel M20 5LJ
Great John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Hilton Manchester Deansgate M3 4LQ
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel M60 7HA
Hyde Bank Farm SK6 4DZ
The Castlefield Rooms M3 4LZ
Ashfield House WN6 0EQ
Haigh Hall WN2 1PE
Manchester Hall M3 3BT
K&M Global OL3 5GS
King Street Townhouse Hotel M2 4AW
Radisson Edwardian Hotel M2 5GP

The Lowry M50 3AZ
Albert's Standish WN6 0TD
King Street Townhouse M2 4AW
Lancashire County Cricket Ground M16 0PX
Didsbury Sports Ground M20 2RU
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel WN1 2XN
Saddleworth Hotel OL3 5LX
Stables Country Club BL8 1PU
Grat John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa BL7 9PZ
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport M90 3RA
Science and Industry Museum M3 4JP
The Monastery M12 5WF
Worsley Park M28 2QT
Albert Hall M2 5QR

De Vere Whites BL6 6SF
Etrop Grange M90 4EG
Hilton M3 4LQ
intu Trafford Centre M17 8AA
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel M1 4PH
The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester M3 3HG
The Monastery Manchester M12 5WF
The Old Grammar School M24 6BR
Victoria Baths M13 0FE
Village Hotel Bury BL9 7BQ
Albert's Worsley M27 0AA
Cloud 23 M3 4LQ
Dunham Massey Village Hall WA14 4SE
Freight Island M1 2PZ
Monastery Of St Francis & Gorton Trust M12 5WF

Local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands Near Manchester

Looking for the best local Irish / Folk Bands in Manchester? Alive Network covers the whole area including Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

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Manchester Traditional Irish / Folk Bands

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Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Manchester

What You'll Need To Know

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

Reviews From Events In Manchester

Manchester Venues We Love Working With

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