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Irish Bands in Northamptonshire

Irish folk, ceilidh and trad bands for events in Northamptonshire

Few acts get a room joining in like an Irish band. Across Northamptonshire, 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 Kettering, Wellingborough and Corby or elsewhere in Northamptonshire, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Home Farm Events, Park Farm, Daventry and Rushton Hall. If you're planning a céilí, it's worth checking the size of the dance floor with the venue early on.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The Irish acts listed here all travel to Northamptonshire, include travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound set-up where it's needed. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

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 solo singer or duo suits a pub-style night or a small gathering. For a wedding or a big party, a four or five-piece band with fiddle and banjo fills the room properly. Tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

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.

Rather than a generic demo, each act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you'll get a clear sense of the sound and the show well before the day.

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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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 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

(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….”

(5)

“Declan was awesome. We knew he was good from the videos we had seen, but as a live performer we were blown away by just how good he was. Time after time our guests complimented us on our choice of wedding entertainment. He hit every note and made a great impact. I cannot recommend him highly enough. And to top it off he is a thoroughly nice bloke who was happy to chat away to the guests and myself.”

(5)

“You guys were just AWESOME, thankyou so much , you need a health warning -The Sherlocks may seriously damage your feet”

(5)

“Hireaband is our go-to for events in Scotland. With a turnaround of 6 days what's not to love about Hireaband and their performers! Delighted.”

(5)

“Mark and I just wanted to send you a quick email to say a huge thank you for everything on Saturday. We had the most incredible day, and as I am sure you could tell, were big fans of the music! You guys are really excellent and everyone has commented on how fantastic you were, so a huge thank you. At several points I think our entire wedding was on the dance floor, which is exactly what we had hoped for!Thank you for helping us to throw a great party, which there is no doubt everyone enjoyed.”

(5)

“Declan was superb and provided an excellent backdrop to our drinks reception where all our guests thought his playing and singing excellent. We received many favourable comments on Declan's playing on the day and subsequently. Declan also took time to learn and play our favourite 16th century Irish love song during the wedding service which delighted not only Veronica and I but all our guests. Would no hesitation in highly recommending Declan for any special occasion or event.”

Local Venues in Northamptonshire

Crockwell Farm

Crockwell Farm

A restored stone barn, a starlit marquee and 400 acres of Northamptonshire meadow: Crockwell Farm at Eydon has been doing weddings since 2002.

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Dodmoor House

Dodmoor House

Three listed barns around a courtyard at Dodford, with countryside and canal beyond: Dodmoor House is family-run and built for a long evening.

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Home Farm Events

Home Farm Events

Home Farm at Braunston hands you 15 acres, a chandeliered marquee and food raised on the farm itself: a relaxed wedding in open countryside.

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Park Farm, Daventry

Park Farm, Daventry

An 18th-century Cart Shed barn, fire pits and a shepherds hut at Upper Shuckburgh near Daventry: Park Farm is summer weddings at their loveliest.

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Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens

Kelmarsh Hall & Gardens

A Palladian house of 1732 near Market Harborough, shaped by Nancy Lancaster, with a ballroom made for dancing and lawns big enough for a marquee.

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Delapre Abbey

Delapre Abbey

Nine hundred years of history a mile from Northampton, with formal gardens, a walled garden and parkland enough for a marquee of 500 on the South Lawn.

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Fawsley Hall

Fawsley Hall

Grade I Fawsley Hall stands alone in 2,000 acres of parkland and lakes near Daventry, a Tudor and Georgian house with 60 bedrooms and a spa.

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Rushton Hall

Rushton Hall

Gunpowder plotters, Dickens and a grand Orangery: Rushton Hall near Kettering is a Grade I Elizabethan house built for a proper celebration.

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Dodford Manor

Dodford Manor

Glass-walled oak barns, more than 20 acres of countryside and one wedding at a time: Dodford Manor near Daventry is a barn venue with real polish.

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