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Irish Bands in Leeds & West Yorkshire

Irish music for weddings and parties in Leeds & West Yorkshire

Few acts get a room joining in like an Irish band. Across Leeds & West Yorkshire, 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.

Popular event venues in Leeds & West Yorkshire include Mirfield Monastery, Weetwood Hall Hotel and Hollins Hall, and our Irish bands play events across Harrogate, Wakefield and Leeds. Tell us your venue and the kind of night you have in mind when you enquire and we'll suggest acts that suit both.

Within this category you'll find traditional Irish groups, céilí and folk bands, Irish singers and duos, and Celtic rock bands. Many can play a gentle set early on and a full party set later, and their song lists show exactly what they cover.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every Irish act on this page covers Leeds & West Yorkshire. 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

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.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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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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“We just wanted to thank you for an absolutely fantastic show. It went down perfectly with the Irish and English crowd. You had many compliments in the days and weeks after the wedding. All the best.”

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“We just wanted to pass on our thanks for the incredible performance you gave at our wedding on Saturday. From the first song (amazing – do you have a recording of this?) to the last, you helped us throw the party of our lives and believe me when I say EVERYONE has been talking about how awesome the music was. We’ll certainly be recommending you to one and all for any future events. Hopefully, once we manage to recover financially from the wedding (ha!), we can have you and the guys play at another event in the future for us.”

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“Hired the band for our School Burns Night and was blown away by their professionalism and performance! They had all our staff on their feet to dance the night away. Lovely friendly guys, would not hesitate to book them again! Cannot recommend them highly enough!”

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“Amazing guy. Really helpful and professional through the process. Great singer on the day and added so much to our day. Couldn't recommend enough!”

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“Just wanted to say thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You guys were great and everybody enjoyed the music. Lots of compliments from the guests. Thank you again.”

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“A huge, huge thank you from all of us here for your tremendous music on Saturday night. You were brilliant! You chose great songs to play which got lots of people up dancing and made the party go with a swing. I had many super comments and feedback about you. We were really thrilled we had asked you to cover the evening. Thank you for talking me through the microphone, too. It worked fine. We appreciated your fantastic music so much and will definitely pass your details on to anyone wanting a band. Please thank the others for me. We might see you again at friends’ events. If so, we will come and say hello!”

Local Venues in Leeds & West Yorkshire

Weetwood Hall Hotel

Weetwood Hall Hotel

A 1540 manor house set in 9 acres of Headingley woodland, 10 minutes from the middle of Leeds, and made for a properly Yorkshire celebration.

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Lineham Farm

Lineham Farm

Take 120 acres of Leeds countryside for a whole weekend, with a stone barn, a woodland aisle and a children's charity behind the whole thing.

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Mirfield Monastery

Mirfield Monastery

A great Romanesque church, a hall with a soaring arched ceiling and 20 acres of walled garden, all kept by a monastic community above Mirfield.

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Oulton Hall

Oulton Hall

A rescued Georgian mansion just outside Leeds, with gardens laid out by Repton, 300 acres to wander through and a ballroom built to be shown off.

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Bowcliffe Hall

Bowcliffe Hall

A Wetherby estate with a ballroom, a chapel, 58 acres of parkland and, up in the woods, a copper-and-glass treehouse shaped like an aeroplane wing.

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The Mansion, Roundhay

The Mansion, Roundhay

A grand old house in the middle of Roundhay Park, 15 minutes from Leeds, with a sunny terrace, a great chandelier and 700 acres on the doorstep.

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Waterton Park Hotel

Waterton Park Hotel

A Palladian hall on its own island in a 26-acre lake outside Wakefield, once home to the naturalist who made the world's first nature reserve.

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Left Bank Leeds

Left Bank Leeds

A soaring Grade II* Gothic church just off Cardigan Road, run as an arts venue and a charity, and one of the most striking rooms in the whole city.

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Hollins Hall

Hollins Hall

A Victorian hall high above the Aire valley, with 200 acres of grounds, a championship golf course and a spa, halfway between Bradford and Leeds.

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