World Music Bands in York
Themed and world music bands for events in York
A world music band gives an event a theme people remember. In York, these acts are booked for Oktoberfest nights, Burns Night suppers, St Patrick's Day parties, summer festivals and themed corporate events — anywhere the music is part of the occasion rather than just the soundtrack to it.
Whether your event is near the city centre, Haxby and Acomb or elsewhere in York, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include The Hospitium, Hotel du Vin York and The Grand, York — if you're planning a themed night, it's worth checking where a band would set up and whether roaming around the room is possible.
Within world music you'll find oompah and Oktoberfest bands, ceilidh and folk bands, pipers and pipe bands, Latin and salsa groups, klezmer and Jewish celebration bands, and country and bluegrass acts. Many can also play a more general party set later in the evening, and their song lists show exactly what they cover.
Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every world music act here travels to York 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 smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up, date and set times
- Oompah, ceilidh, pipers, Latin, klezmer, country and other themed acts
- Sets for a themed party, a full ceilidh evening or a festival slot
- Travel is included in every quote
- Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund
Check the room and any sound limiter before you choose. Acoustic and roaming acts work almost anywhere, while amplified ceilidh and party bands need power and floor space. For outdoor events, ask about cover and power for the band.
A trio or four-piece typically starts from around £600, while a larger oompah or ceilidh band for a full 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.
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 fun factor 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.
