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Irish Bands in the South East

Book Irish bands anywhere in the South East

From High Wycombe, Cowes, Horsham, Kensington, Southampton and Eastbourne, the South East has a huge choice of venues and a busy calendar of weddings, St Patrick's Day parties and family celebrations. The Irish bands on this page cover the whole region, and many play several dates a month within it.

This region page covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. If you already know which area your venue is in, the links below take you to the page for that area, with venues and acts picked for it.

Venues across the South East include Creslow Manor, Albert Cottage Hotel, Fitzleroi Barn, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, Stansted Park and Buckhurst Park. It's worth asking yours early about finish times and any sound limiter, as both affect what works on the night.

The category covers traditional trad and céilí bands, Irish party bands and Irish singers. Their pages show exactly what each one plays, so you can match the act to your guests and your venue.

We've been booking Irish bands since 1999, and every act on this page travels across the South East. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

What to know:

  • Budget £600 to £2,500 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the South East is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Some venues have sound limiters, early finishes or restrictions on where acts can set up. Check these early, as they can decide which line-up is the better fit for your wedding or event.

Most bookings fall between £600 and £2,500. The size of the line-up is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long the act plays. PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay, wherever you are in the South East.

Each 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 an act 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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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 Flying Finns

A Three Piece Celtic Band With A Huge Sound

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From £1080

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 Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band

London's Premier Celtic Covers Band

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From £1,650

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

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
Working with a budget?

Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Scherzo String Duo

A Sophisticated & Elegant String Duo Ideal For Reception Music

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From £565

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)

“Hickory Smoke were the perfect band for our big day. Karl was so ready to talk to when organising our wedding, he and the band put in a great performance in the evening. They could play our first dance live which was very special. The live covers were a real crowd pleaser and the ceilidh dances were well explained so everyone could enjoy. Thanks again!”

(5)

“The Flying Finns are great guys and very easy to get on with. They really made the party enjoyable and got a crowd going and played some awesome tunes. A+ band”

(5)

“Lanigans Shindig played my wedding recently and they were really impressive. Their music consisted of the Irish standards that every body knew and they had us all singing along to the wild rover and molly malone. A great band, book them, you won't be disappointed.”

(5)

“Natural Born Sinners were incredible, they brought exactly what we were looking for. Gaye from Hireaband was amazing and kept us in the loop throughout the whole process (and put up with us changing the band midway through planning). We would highly recommend Natural Born Sinners and Hireaband to any couples planning their wedding! Thanks so much!”

(5)

“Declan is an excellent performer. His playing during our ceremony was great & our guests had nothing but good things to say about his playing during the reception. He kept in touch each step of the way & adjusted songs as needed. Absolute pro & would hire him again in a heartbeat.”

(5)

“The Scene were absolutely superb, they brought great energy and filled the dance floor for the entire evening. They sounded amazing and the fiddle player for the Irish songs made such a difference, the entire venue was bouncing. Thank you so much for make our evening so memorable!!”

Local Venues in South East

Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor

Creslow Manor is a Grade I listed house in a hamlet near Whitchurch, with a chandeliered marquee by the walled garden.

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Albert Cottage Hotel

Albert Cottage Hotel

Once part of Queen Victoria's Osborne estate, this listed East Cowes villa has 10 bedrooms, 2 acres of private gardens and a kitchen of its own.

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Fitzleroi Barn

Fitzleroi Barn

A timber-framed Sussex barn on a farm at Fittleworth, near Pulborough, hired for two whole days so nothing about the wedding has to be rushed.

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St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London

Gilbert Scott’s Gothic masterpiece at King’s Cross, rescued from demolition and restored, where you can marry on the Grand Staircase itself.

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Stansted Park

Stansted Park

An Edwardian mansion and 1,000-acre estate at Rowlands Castle, with a Regency chapel, South Downs parkland and long views down to the Solent.

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Buckhurst Park

Buckhurst Park

A Sackville family estate at Withyham with gardens laid out by Lutyens, lakes, terraces and two lawns made for a marquee and a long evening.

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Primrose Hill Farm

Primrose Hill Farm

Old hay barns turned light-filled modern rooms near Banbury, with wildflower meadows, an orchard, a trout pool and a very long view over the hills.

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The Old Kent Barn

The Old Kent Barn

A 250-year-old barn in the quiet countryside between Folkestone and Canterbury, with 3 acres of garden, beds for 16 and only one wedding a day.

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Dorney Court

Dorney Court

Dorney Court near Windsor is a Tudor manor house with a converted Victorian brewery for the party.

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Ramster Hall

Ramster Hall

A family-run country house at Chiddingfold with 20 acres of woodland garden, a 17th-century barn for the party and no corkage charged at the bar.

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Notley Tythe Barn

Notley Tythe Barn

A restored 12th-century tithe barn on family farmland at Long Crendon, near Thame. What Notley Tythe Barn is like, and why bands sound so good in it.

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Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Shepards Wharf Marina – The Sugar Store

Right on the water at Shepards Wharf in Cowes, with decking, a long pier and a big open room that takes a crowd and a band without blinking.

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