Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Cumbria.

Discover local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Cumbria, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 364 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 187,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Traditional Irish / Folk Bands in Cumbria.

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Cahoot Ceilidh Band

5 stars - Cahoot Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Yorkshire
Introducing Cahoot Ceilidh Band: A 5-piece band with a decade of experience, offering lively ceilidh dance music from Ireland, Scotland, and America. Professional caller, full rhythm section, and a versatile repertoire ensures a joyous atmosphere for all events!...

From £1,027
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Connery
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Connery are Highly Recommended 42 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
A professional four piece ceili band, available with an excellent caller if required. Connery will transform your event into a fun and enjoyable Ceili with an Irish, Scottish or English flavour! Ready to play at all types of events, the band have previously entertained at festivals, weddings, birthdays, plus, clubs, PTA nights and more!...

From £1,331
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Craic Attack
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5 stars - Craic Attack are Highly Recommended 26 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
Introducing Craic Attack; a party band standing out from the crowd with their unique mix of Irish and Country songs plus Pop, Rock and Indie floor-fillers! Bringing you the best of both worlds, this exciting live band will bring something for everyone from The Pogues to the Rolling Stones, Johnny Cash to Bill Withers, The Dubliners to George Ezra and much more!...

From £1,598
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The Blazing Ceilidh

5 stars - The Blazing Ceilidh are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Edinburgh
The Blazing Ceilidh are an experienced ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for festivals, weddings and events. They're the founders of the Edinburgh Street Ceilidh....

From £2,588
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Botanybay

5 stars - Botanybay are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Denbighshire
Hailing from North Wales, Botanybay comprises a quintet of skilled musicians adept at handling a diverse array of instruments. Among us, we wield a total of nine instruments, including guitar, fiddle, uke bass, bodhran, stomp, mandolin, banjo, whistles, and harmonica....

From £1,864
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David Pianist and Irish Whistle Player

5 stars - David Pianist and Irish Whistle Player are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 1 West Midlands
The #1 Pianist in the Black Country! Guaranteed to wow you and your guests whatever the occasion! Previous clients include Cafe Rouge, John Lewis & more!...

From £396
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Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band

5 stars - Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lincolnshire
The Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band bring a fresh twist to the ceilidh experience, blending traditional Irish, Scottish, and English tunes with modern arrangements and infectious energy. Perfect for all ages and abilities, our lively sets feature both classic folk favourites and instrumental versions of popular hits — imagine dancing reels to Insomnia or Sandstorm!...

From £1,167
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Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Cumbria

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Irish / Folk Bands in Cumbria cost from £203 to £2499. The average price in 2025 was £1011. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Cumbria from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Irish / Folk Bands within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Irish / Folk Bands throughout Cumbria, with acts available for events in Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Dalton-In-Furness, Egremont, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Millom, Penrith, Sedbergh, The Lake District, Ulverston, Whitehaven, Windermere, Workington.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

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Aside from representing some of the best Irish / Folk Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Irish / Folk Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 187,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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Reviews From Events In Cumbria

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Cahoot Ceilidh Band Irish / Folk Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Cahoot Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended

“Very energetic and fun group, managed to get a bunch of people who'd never done a ceilidh before dancing all night long. Would definitely recommend if you want a band at your wedding.”

Alex G booked Cahoot Ceilidh Band for their wedding in Cumbria

Cumbria Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Cumbria to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in Cumbria.

Inn on the Lake CA11 OPE
Broadoaks Country House Hotel LA23 1LA
Askham Hall CA10 2PF
Armathwaite Hall Hotel CA12 4RE
Eden Barn CA17 4PQ
Lodore Falls Hotel CA12 5UX
Merewood Country House Hotel LA23 1LH
Hidden River Cabins CA6 5TU
Storrs Hall Hotel LA23 3LG
Hidden River Barn CA6 5TU
Netherwood Hotel LA11 6ET
Town Head Estate - Lakeside Weddings LA12 8NP
Langdale Chase Hotel LA23 1LW
The Low Wood Hotel LA23 1LP
The Inn on the Lake CA11 0PE

Cragwood House LA23 1LQ
Low Hall The Lakes CA13 0RE
Abbey House Hotel & Gardens LA13 0PA
The Belsfield Hotel LA23 3EL
Roundthorn Country House CA11 8SJ
Augill Castle CA17 4DE
The Belsfield Hotel, Lake Windermere - Lake District LA23 3EL
Grange Hotel LA11 6EJ
Low Wood Bay Resort & Spa LA23 1LP
Linthwaite House Hotel LA23 3JA
Lodore Falls Hotel & Spa CA12 5UX
North Lakes Hotel & Spa CA11 8QT
The Wordsworth Hotel LA22 9SW
Blaithwaite House CA7 0AZ
Macdonald Leeming House CA11 0JJ

Muncaster Castle CA18 1RQ
The Samling at Dove Nest LA23 1LR
Armathwaite Hall Hotel & Spa CA12 4RE
Gilpin Hotel & Lake House LA23 3NE
The Daffodil Hotel & Spa LA22 9PR
Underley Grange LA6 2LE
Cartmel Racecourse LA11 6QF
Dalston Hall Country House Hotel CA5 7JX
The Coppermines & Lakes Cottages LA21 8HJ
The Villa Levens LA8 8EA
Belmount Hall LA22 0NJ
Hundith Hill Hotel CA13 9TH
Knipe Hall CA12 2PU
Longlands at Cartmel Holiday Cottages & Wedding Venue LA11 6HG
Storrs Hall LA23 3LG

Local Traditional Irish / Folk Bands Near Cumbria

Looking for the best local Irish / Folk Bands in Cumbria? Alive Network covers the whole area including Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Dalton-In-Furness, Egremont, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Millom, Penrith, Sedbergh, The Lake District, Ulverston, Whitehaven, Windermere, Workington.

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Cumbria Traditional Irish / Folk Bands

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Cumbria

Hire The Best Traditional Irish / Folk Bands In Cumbria.

Cahoot Ceilidh Band

Connery

Craic Attack

The Blazing Ceilidh

Botanybay

David Pianist and Irish Whistle Player

Yellowbelly Ceilidh Band

Search all Irish / Folk Bands available in Cumbria

Map of local Irish / Folk Bands in Cumbria

Booking A Irish / Folk Band In Cumbria

What You'll Need To Know

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

Reviews From Events In Cumbria

Cumbria Venues We Love Working With

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