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Irish Bands in Devon

Book an Irish band in Devon

Few acts get a room joining in like an Irish band. Across Devon, these bands play traditional jigs and reels, Irish ballads, céilí dances and rousing folk-rock covers, and they're a favourite for weddings, family parties and St Patrick's celebrations.

Whether your event is near Plymouth, Torquay and Exeter or elsewhere in Devon, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include The Great Barn Devon, Upton Barn and Huntsham Court. If you're planning a céilí, it's worth checking the size of the dance floor with the venue early on.

Irish music covers a lot of ground. Some acts are traditional trad groups playing jigs, reels and slow airs, some are céilí bands with a caller who teaches every dance, and others mix Irish folk with pop and rock covers for a party set. Watching a couple of videos is the quickest way to find the right fit.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every Irish act on this page covers Devon. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings what it needs to be heard, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £600 for a solo singer or duo to £2,500 or more for a full band, depending on line-up, date and set times
  • Traditional trad, céilí, Irish folk, ballads and Celtic rock
  • Sets for a drinks reception, a céilí evening or a full party night
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A céilí band runs the night as a series of group dances, with a caller walking guests through the steps. An Irish party band plays a set to dance to freely, mixing ballads and folk favourites with well-known covers. Some acts can do a céilí section and then a party set.

A duo or trio typically starts from around £600, while a full Irish party or céilí band for the evening can reach £2,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Each Irish act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band works a room than any description can.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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Hickory Smoke

Five Piece Folk & Ceilidh Band With Caller | Modern & Traditional

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From £1,470

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Scene

An experienced and popular wedding and function band. Add the Fiddle Player for a perfect Irish twist!

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From £1,950

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lanigans Shindig

An established lively authentic Irish Band for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events playing traditional Irish folk and covers

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band

London's Premier Celtic Covers Band

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From £1,650

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Sherlocks

A Wedding & Function Band Of The Highest Standard With A Fiddle Player For An Irish Twist

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From £2,450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

The category covers traditional trad groups, céilí bands with a caller, Irish folk and ballad singers, and Celtic rock and Irish party bands that also play modern covers. Each act's page shows its style, line-up and song list.

Yes. Céilí bands come with a caller who explains each dance and walks guests through the steps, so nobody needs to know them in advance. It's one of the best ways to get a whole room dancing together.

Most do. Full bands bring their own PA and lighting; acoustic duos and trios need very little. Larger line-ups need floor space and power nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £600 for a solo singer or duo to £2,500 or more for a full band. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the booking make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most acts are happy to learn a special request with enough notice, whether that's a traditional air for the ceremony, a ballad for the first dance or a family favourite. Mention it when you enquire.

As early as you can. St Patrick's weekend is the busiest time of year for Irish acts, and the best bands are often booked months ahead. For other dates, a few months' notice is usually plenty.

Reviews

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“Declan was everything we could have dreamed of and more. My entire family and friends commented on how wonderful he was. He was so kind, professional, and did exactly the kind of music we requested! We loved every minute of his set & we are so thankful we hired him.”

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“Thankyou so much for friday, you guys were amazing, all my guests loved you.”

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“Declan was fantastic from start to finish…..fabulous entertainment for our drinks reception after our wedding ceremony, every one of our guests commented on how good he was, wouldn’t hesitate in booking him again….amazing!”

(5)

“What can we say other than a HUGE thank you for Saturday evening. The Queen classic is a big favourite of Dave’s, so it was great to have that as our first dance. We had the best time ever! We have a video of our last dance and I can’t believe how many people are on the dance floor. So many people commented on how fantastic you were. Thank you also for your patience with drunken guests…I imagine people backing into you gets pretty tiring quite quickly! …Hopefully see you at another event soon. If not then I already have you in mind for Dave’s 40th in a few years time”

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“Declan was fantastic, from the minute we booked to the last moment he was at our Wedding. He is a class act at what he does, kept our guests entertained and his music choices were top notch!”

(5)

“Not sure where to start – you guys were amazing!! Just incredibly happy with everything from start to finish. We felt truly blessed to have you there for our special day and you guys were simply perfect. The first dance was exactly what we wanted if not better than the version we sent you….the fiddler during the reception was exactly the atmosphere we wanted. And the music all night – well you saw the dance floor, ALL night!!! It felt like having friends there playing for us so a HUGE thank you. Please send on our thanks to everyone. Cannot wait to see you again soon….”

Local Venues in Devon

ANRÁN at Tidwell Farm

ANRÁN at Tidwell Farm

A 30-acre estate near Ashburton, where a tropical glass house, a lily pond and a late-night hut add up to one of Devon's most characterful weddings.

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Rockbeare Manor

Rockbeare Manor

A Grade I listed Regency house in 100 acres of East Devon parkland, Rockbeare Manor near Exeter is yours alone for the day, ballroom and all.

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Huntsham Court

Huntsham Court

A Victorian gothic mansion near Tiverton with beds for 100 and no fussy rulebook, Huntsham Court is Devon's great house-party wedding venue.

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The Great Barn Devon

The Great Barn Devon

A 15th-century barn on a 120-acre family estate in the Teign Valley near Exeter, and it is yours alone from Friday morning to Sunday evening.

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Upton Barn

Upton Barn

Restored farm buildings, a lavender-lined walled garden and Blackdown Hills views make Upton Barn near Cullompton a quietly lovely mid Devon wedding.

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Watermouth Cove

Watermouth Cove

A private cove, a clifftop viewpoint and 25 acres of North Devon coast: Watermouth Cove near Ilfracombe is a wedding you walk down to the sea for.

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Higher Eggbeer Farm

Higher Eggbeer Farm

Dark skies, a heated pool and a barn with a stage built in: Higher Eggbeer near Cheriton Bishop is a whole Dartmoor-edge farm to yourselves.

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Sharpham House

Sharpham House

A Grade I listed Palladian villa set high above the River Dart near Totnes, Sharpham House opens for only a small handful of weddings each year.

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Bickley Mill

Bickley Mill

A beautifully restored mill in a wooded valley near Newton Abbot, Bickley Mill does weddings the way a really good country inn should: warmly.

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