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Irish Bands in Northumberland

Book an Irish band in Northumberland

Irish music works for almost any crowd. In Northumberland, Irish bands are booked to celebrate family roots at weddings, to lead a céilí at a party, to fill a marquee on St Patrick's weekend or simply to give a birthday the feel of a great night in a Dublin bar.

Popular event venues in Northumberland include Doxford Barns, Ellingham Hall and Langley Castle, and our Irish bands play events across Bamburgh, Morpeth and Berwick-upon-Tweed. Tell us your venue and the kind of night you have in mind when you enquire and we'll suggest acts that suit both.

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.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every Irish act on this page covers Northumberland. 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 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.

Expect to pay from around £600 for a solo singer or duo up to £2,500 or more for a full band. Line-up size matters most, then the date and extras such as a céilí caller or a longer set. Every quote includes travel, so nothing is added later.

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.

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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

(5)

“Many thanks to the band for a fantastic evening. They read the room brilliantly and created such a wonderful atmosphere all the way through the night. My wife was on the dance floor all night, she was enjoying herself so much. Lots of people commented on how great the music was and that you were the best wedding band they had heard. We will definitely be recommending you to anyone who will listen.”

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“Brilliant! Happy to provide a testimonial as it's the second time we've booked you!”

(5)

“What a brilliant time you gave us all! Thanks so much. I absolutely loved it. Thanks very much too for sending the video – it is lovely to be able to revisit it! Huge thanks again to you and your band mates!”

(5)

“Fully satisfied. Communication was very good prior to the event. We were originally anxious about going for a genre that we wouldn't normally associate with weddings. The music offered great background music an allowed people to mingle, then they stepped it up and got everyone involved and people started dancing. They helped explain to people in a fun way of what to do. All ages could get involved. We had lost of positive comments post wedding about them. 10/10.”

(5)

“Declan was absolutely fantastic. We had a zoom chat with him the week of the wedding and gave him a few ideas. Everyone on the day commented on how good he was. Kept all our guests entertained while we got our wedding photos taken too. The only bad thing was we never got to thank him in person before he left! So thank you!”

Local Venues in Northumberland

Doxford Barns

Doxford Barns

A cluster of restored 18th-century barns on a private estate near Chathill, where the whole 550 acres belongs to you and your guests for the weekend.

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Newton Hall

Newton Hall

A rambling Georgian house a few fields back from the Northumberland coast at Newton-by-the-Sea, taken over entirely by you and your guests for a weekend.

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Healey Barn

Healey Barn

Stone farm buildings gathered round a candlelit courtyard in the Tyne Valley near Riding Mill, with food cooked over open flames and views south for miles.

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Charlton Hall

Charlton Hall

A Grade II* Georgian hall on its own 150-acre estate near Alnwick, full of lakes, libraries, colour and an underground speakeasy you have to find first.

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Ellingham Hall

Ellingham Hall

A Haggerston family country house north of Alnwick, with secret chambers, a 19th-century chapel, eight acres of woodland and peacocks on the lawn.

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Hallington Mill

Hallington Mill

A restored 16th-century mill hidden away in its own quiet valley north of Corbridge, with a vaulted Hay Shed built for long tables and candlelight.

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Langley Castle

Langley Castle

A genuine 14th-century castle in ten acres of woodland near Hexham, with seven-foot stone walls, stained glass and a restoration story all of its own.

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Slaley Hall Hotel

Slaley Hall Hotel

An Edwardian mansion set in a thousand acres of moor and forest near Hexham, with a hidden Japanese garden and a spa to recover in the morning after.

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The Barn on the Bay

The Barn on the Bay

A working farm on Druridge Bay near Morpeth, with a mile of private dunes, a cowshed turned into a barn full of bars, and the North Sea right there.

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