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About Our Italian Folk Bands
FixTheMusic has selected some of Italy's finest folk bands – these bands include traditional Italian folk groups, as well as modern Mumford-style folk bands.
The traditional folk bands include vocalists and instrumentalists (such as accordion player and guitarist), and perform Neopolitan classic songs such as O Sole Mio, Funiculì, Funiculà and Torna a Surriento. Most of our folk groups are based in Florence and perform across Tuscany for destination weddings. However, we can also source local folk groups in Sicily, Rome, Puglia, Venice and other parts of Italy.
What kind of events do the Italian folk bands perform at?
Our folk groups are in high demand performing at weddings in Italy – not just local Italian weddings, but also destination weddings. They add a fun and traditional feel to the proceedings, and are particularly popular during drinks receptions or as part of the celebrations during the evening meal.
The Mumford-style indie / folk bands are more commonly booked for the evening dancing, where they provide the musical entertainment after dinner, often in combination with a DJ.
As they often perform acoustically, the folk groups can usually wander around and mingle with guests. And if the weather is good, they can also do this outside.
How much does a folk group cost to hire for my wedding or event?
A traditional Italian folk group will cost around 850 eur for a trio. For an amplified or larger band, you can expect to pay around 1,200 - 1,500 eur depending on the size. Other factors will impact the price, including how far they have to travel and whether they need accommodation.
Reviews from local events in Italy
“The Capital Folk band just played at our wedding and they were AWESOME. They were so relaxed to work with, easy communication and so much fun. They got everyone up and dancing, and really got the mood going for the wedding. We loved them!”
Booked Capital Folk for a wedding at Casale de' Pasquinelli, Lucca, Italy
“This band was amazing! You must hire them- professional, fun, happy and just want to make you and your guests have a great time. 5 stars! Could not recommend more highly, they were awesome!”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Piazza del Popolo, Pacentro, Italy
“The Tuscany Folk Band was the best surprise for all of our guests! They brought so much energy to our Welcome Pizza Party and set the perfect tone for the entire weekend. As everyone eased into the celebration, they added such an authentic Italian atmosphere that made the evening feel incredibly special. By the end of the night, our guests were dancing in circles, singing, and swaying together! We also had two birthdays that evening, and the band went above and beyond by singing Happy Birthday and making each celebration feel so fun and exciting. They even created a special song for the bride using my name, which had everyone smiling and singing along! The Tuscany Folk Band set the bar incredibly high and gave us the strongest start to our wedding weekend. We had the absolute best time and couldn’t have asked for a more fun, memorable, and festive way to welcome our guests!”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at SPAO Borgo San Pietro Aquaeortus, Umbria, Italy
“We recently had the pleasure of having the Napoli Folk Band perform at our wedding welcome dinner at La Torretta in Giungano, Italy, and I cannot recommend them enough. They were incredibly professional from start to finish, and their music truly set the perfect tone for the evening. My guests were delighted with their lively and authentic performances, which beautifully complemented the ambience of the event. One of the highlights was their special rendition of Volare, which I had requested in advance. They delivered it flawlessly, adding a personal touch that made the evening even more memorable. If you're looking for a talented and reliable folk band to enhance your event, Napoli Folk Band is an excellent choice!”
“We could not have been happier with The Tuscany Folk Band! They were absolutely incredible and brought such a special energy to our wedding at Lake Como. From the very first song, they created the perfect atmosphere and had our guests smiling, singing, and dancing. The musicians are not only extremely talented, but also warm, professional, and an absolute pleasure to have as part of our celebration. Their music felt authentic, joyful, and so perfectly Italian — exactly what we had imagined for our wedding weekend. Our guests are still talking about how much they loved the band! They truly helped make the evening unforgettable and gave us memories we will cherish forever. We cannot recommend The Tuscany Folk Band highly enough. If you are looking for live music for a wedding or celebration in Italy, book them — you will be so happy you did! 🤍🇮🇹🎶 Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our wedding and making the evening so special!”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Villa Lario, Lake Como, Italy
“A couple of weeks ago, under twinkly lights and a beautiful Florentine sunset, we had the pleasure of working with The Tuscan Tale on a welcome night event for a client's wedding weekend. Donato, Massimo, Gianluca, Luca and Andrea were the PERFECT fit for our al fresco market dinner reception. What a delight Donato's easy and spirited vocals were as he moved around the space engaging guests delivering the Italian favorites. Massimo on accordion is nothing short of enchanting and Gianluca, Luca and Andrea backing on strings and percussion round the group out magnificently. Having worked with many, many bands in Italy and around the world, I cannot speak highly enough of The Tuscan Tale. Their professionalism, friendly demeanor, talent and love of Italian folk music is truly a gift. We can't wait to work with them again!”
Booked The Tuscan Tale for a wedding at Villa la Massa, Florence, Italy
“The best!!! We couldn’t imagine our wedding without them. They were SO much fun, so personable and made the night feel exactly how we always hoped it would. They played throughout apertivo and then were so much fun and interactive in between courses during dinner. Everybody was up and dancing throughout the night right along with them.”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Il Castello di San Ruffino, Pisa, Italy
“After reading all the incredible reviews, we knew we were in good hands with the Tuscan folk band! We booked them for entertainment at our welcome party, and they were everything we dreamed of and more. They kept our guests dancing the entire night and were truly one of the highlights of our wedding weekend! Almost a month has passed, and we still have guests talking about how fantastic they were. Grazie mille for making our welcome party an evening to remember! <3”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Country Relais & Spa Le Capanne, Volterra, Italy
“The Naples folk band were absolutely wonderful! They are such a great performers and made our wedding and reception more special! Thank you for everything!”
Booked The Naples Folk Band for a wedding at Domus Laeta, Giungano, Italy
“Dear Stefano and team, Thank you so much for your amazing performance last night! You left such a good impression with all the guests. You really made the night so much more enjoyable and it was amazing how you got everyone up and dancing! I highly recommend Capital Folk for your events if you want your guests to have a great time!”
“We booked the Tuscany Folk Band for our welcome dinner at Casale de Pasquinelli and they were great! They were punctual, professional, and they kept the evening lively and fun. They had everyone up dancing and singing. They took requests from guests which proved they had a very wide repertoire of songs. We were pleasantly surprised at the variety of songs and their musical talent. Would definitely recommend and book them again!”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Casale de' Pasquinelli, Lucca, Italy
“We booked The Tuscany Folk Band through FixTheMusic for our dinner set at Castello di Fighine, and they were incredible! Lorenzo on violin, Fabrizio on accordion, and Mario as lead singer and bass player brought so much warmth, energy, and charm to our celebration. They performed an awesome acoustic set featuring traditional Italian classics like Tu Vuò Fà L'Americano, Volare, Bella Ciao, and Che La Luna. All our guests were completely delighted and sang along, especially during Eh Cumpari with the friscaleto, which was our absolute favourite moment. Communication and booking through FixTheMusic were completely seamless. We couldn't have asked for a better band for our Italian wedding dinner!”
Booked The Tuscany Folk Band for a wedding at Castello di Fighine, Siena, Italy
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