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Irish Bands in North Wales

Book an Irish band in North Wales

Few acts get a room joining in like an Irish band. Across North Wales, 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.

North Wales has a wide choice of event venues, from Plas Dinas Country House and Portmeirion to Bodnant Welsh Food Centre. Our Irish acts travel right across the area, including Llandudno, Llangollen and Wrexham, so a proper Irish night is never far away.

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 North Wales 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.

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.

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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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

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

(5)

“The Scene just blew us away. I was a sweaty mess at the end of the night and it was all their fault. What a party atmosphere these lads created. Can't think of any other wedding where I've seen such a happy crowd. I'd highly recommend them.”

(5)

“They were absolutely amazing!! Could not recommend highly enough! They really made our wedding party incredible! Thank you so much!!”

(5)

“Hickory Smoke were amazing and fantastic value for money. They really read the vibe of the room, switching between traditional ceilidh songs and more well-known covers, including songs that we had requested. Our guests were definitely not the best at following dance routines (especially after a few drinks)...but they handled it like pros! It was great entertainment - unique, inclusive, and our guests loved it. Thank you!!”

(5)

“The Flying Finns music was irresistibly danceable. Their energetic and extremely skilled performance created a highly festive air. Their interpretations of folk music were as original as it was entertaining. I would not hesitate in recommending this hugely professional band”

(5)

“Dear Padraig Words cannot express how wonderful you were, at the celebration we had for my mum's passing, at Greenwoods recently. So many relatives asked whether you actually knew mum, as you had made it so personal, they were, as you could probably tell, really enjoying themselves! I could not have wished for a more fitting tribute to my mum, just sad that you couldn't meet her as she would have been your biggest fan that night! With sincere thanks.”

(5)

“The band were amazing, really talented and great at getting people up to dance and keeping them going throughout the night. They were able to accommodate our request for a Hora, learned our first dance song and were just the best!”

Local Venues in North Wales

Tyn Dwr Hall

Tyn Dwr Hall

A Grade II listed Victorian hall high in the Dee Valley above Llangollen, taken exclusively, with 27 bedrooms and a glamping village behind.

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Portmeirion

Portmeirion

Clough Williams-Ellis's Italianate village on its own wooded estuary in Gwynedd, where pastel towers look down on sand, gardens and the sea.

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Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

A 17th-century National Trust hall in parkland above Llandudno, with a rare knot garden, a medieval tower and long views to Conwy Castle and Eryri.

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Soughton Hall

Soughton Hall

A former bishop's palace at Northop reworked by Sir Charles Barry, approached down an avenue of chestnuts and taken exclusively for the day.

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Ruthin Castle

Ruthin Castle

A red sandstone castle with medieval roots on the edge of Ruthin, with peacocks wandering the lawns, a woodland spa and 59 bedrooms upstairs.

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Plas Dinam

Plas Dinam

A Victorian family mansion above the Severn valley at Llandinam, hired by the weekend, with a glass-roofed stables barn for the evening party.

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Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

Bodnant Welsh Food Centre

A working farm in the Conwy Valley at Tal-y-Cafn, with a hayloft for the party, a farmhouse to sleep in and Bodnant Garden just up the road.

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Chateau Rhianfa

Chateau Rhianfa

A Loire-style chateau built in the 1840s on the shore of the Menai Strait, with terraced gardens, 27 bedrooms and Eryri right across the water.

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Plas Dinas Country House

Plas Dinas Country House

The Armstrong-Jones family's old Gwynedd home near Caernarfon, set in 15 acres looking out over Foryd Bay towards Llanddwyn and the open sea.

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