Irish Bands in Herefordshire

Irish folk, ceilidh and trad bands for events in Herefordshire

Few acts get a room joining in like an Irish band. Across Herefordshire, 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 Hereford, Ross-on-Wye and Ledbury or elsewhere in Herefordshire, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Brinsop Court, The Haybarn and Eastnor Castle. If you're planning a céilí, it's worth checking the size of the dance floor with the venue early on.

Not every Irish act does the same job. A trad trio is perfect for a drinks reception or dinner, a céilí band runs the evening as a participation dance, and an Irish party band mixes ballads and folk-rock with modern covers to keep the dance floor full.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every Irish act here travels to Herefordshire as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and the quote you receive includes travel. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

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

Start with the kind of night you want. A drinks reception or dinner suits an acoustic trad trio or duo; a wedding evening or big birthday suits an Irish party band; and if you want everyone up dancing together, a céilí band with a caller is the one to book.

Most Irish music bookings fall between about £600 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long they play, and St Patrick's weekend books up early. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every act's page has video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, their repertoire and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the atmosphere before you commit.

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.