Exhilarating, exciting, engaging, evoking – these are just some of the words used by their many fans and friends alike to describe the After Dark experience. And this superb reputation rings through every performance of this award-winning wedding band.
A first-time attendee to an After Dark performance should prepare to be amazed. The band has that certain “je ne sais quoi” that evokes the audience and attracts their return time and time again. The quirky rhythms and mix of soulful sounds, eclectic classics, and swinging hits will have you on your feet instantaneously.
Over the past few years, the After Dark stage show has been enhanced by adding new members to keep the ambience fresh and contemporary. A combination of unrivalled musical talent, close harmonies, incredible vocal ability, energy, and the desire to entertain makes this a spectacular not to be missed.
One of the best party bands to ever grace the Irish music scene, After Dark blows a breath of fresh air into an already congested market. With a combination of over four decades of experience between them, these four passionate musicians really have to be heard to be believed. Founder of the band Ciaran Duffy describes the performance as extremely enjoyable and entertaining.
We recently had after dark play for our wedding and my god were they amazing. From start to finish the dance floor was packed and the wide variety of music they played appealed to both young and old. Ciaran and the lads were efficient friendly and very responsive to my messages. Absolutely excellent choice and the feedback from our guests has been brilliant 10/10
Fantastic from start to finish. Read the room as to what songs to play as we didn't provide a specific list. Musicians were amazing and even let the groom come up and play a few songs on the drums with them. Professional and phenomenal. Highly recommend for all your wedding needs!!!
We absolutely loved having Ciaran and the lads be a part of our wedding! We had so much fun and didn’t leave the dance floor all night! Couldn’t recommend them enough!
We had After Dark play our wedding last weekend, it was hands down one of the best decisions we made. A great mix of Music, Craic and good vibes, Ciaran and the lads had the crowd dancing all night long. I will be highly recommending them to anyone in the future.
The best band around literally had the floor full all night thanks so much for a great evening
Ciaran thanks a million for playing at our Wedding last Thursday. You guys were absolutely fantastic. We had people who never and I mean never get up to dance and the couldn't stay off the dance floor. Everyone was raving about the music. You guys made our day and as avid music lovers we couldn't have got a better Wedding band. 1000 times exceeded our expectations. Thanks again. Sinead and Frank
We had Ciaran and the lads from After Dark perform at our wedding in May. The dance floor wasn't empty for the night. They truly were amazing. The lads also provided a DJ and we couldn't have asked for better. Thank you lads. Highly recommended.
We absolutely loved after dark at our wedding, we had a small wedding where it’s harder to fill the floor, but everybody was up dancing all night. I would highly recommend them and with a dj included in the price, you definitely get value for money. Ciaran is great to deal with, no fuss or difficulties getting hold of, he’s a really nice genuine person. I could go on with my praises for after dark….Brilliant 😊
We had after dark for our wedding in the Johnstown 4 July 25 , They were amazing, I couldn’t wish for a better night. From the time they started every1 was dancing. Music to cater for every1 . Just a really upbeat fun band. And I have to say they were so friendly and lovely to deal with . A big huge thanks to you for making my day so special and great crack 😂thanks Ciaran and the guys . Id highly recommend this band😊. Absolute class 😊😊
Our wedding was in the 18/6/2025 and we had after dark as the band & DJ! From the first song to the last song every single person was on the dance floor! We cannot recommend the band enough! A 10/10 for the band & DJ. So worth having them be apart of our special day! ✨ Thanks again, Alanna & David Wall
Unforgettable Wedding Entertainment AfterDark Were Incredible! We had AfterDark play at our wedding and honestly, they were phenomenal! From the first dance to the DJ keeping us going all night, they brought incredible energy that kept the dance floor packed all night long. Their song choices were spot on the dance floor was always packed albeit we would not anyone sit down the band were just to good not to enjoy. The way they interacted with the crowd just brought the whole night to life. They knew exactly how to read the room and keep the momentum going. All our guests commented on how amazing the band was, and we couldn’t agree more. Ciaran and the lads themselves are absolute legends so sound, professional, and just great craic. It genuinely felt like they were part of the celebration. If you're looking for a band that will make your wedding night unforgettable, AfterDark is the one. We’re still buzzing from it!
After Dark played at our wedding recently and we cannot recommend them enough! From our first dance to the last dance of the night the dance floor was full! They were absolutely amazing and we are still getting compliments about them from our guests 😊 We cannot thank Ciaran and the rest of the band enough! They were amazing to deal with 😊 Ciara & Paddy
After Dark played at my daughter's wedding in Kilkenny recently. They are a fantastic band, and were perfect for the occasion. Excellent musicians/singers, and they really got into the spirit of the evening and had everyone up dancing for hours. Heartfelt thanks to After Dark for playing a major part in a magical day. I can't recommend them too highly.
After Dark were a fantastic addition to our day. They made our evening. The dance floor was full all night. Very receptive to requests also with lovely audience interaction. I highly recommend them. Thank you so much.
After Dark Band- First word that comes to mind is ‘wow’. The lads were super and the floor was full all night. From the first dance to last they were non stop. Every one of our guests were raving about you guys and still are talking about the music. Thanks again to Ciaran for all your help during booking and leading up to the wedding nothing was ever a problem . Keep up the great work!!
After Dark played at our wedding last year, unreal talent. Dance floor was packed all night. Can’t recommend them enough. Thanks to Ciaran and the lads! See yas in Kilkenny again soon Pete & Mairead
We had After Dark as our wedding band in February 2025 and I couldn't recommend them more They were professional and easy to work with and they provided great entertainment on the night. So many guests made comments on how they’ve never seen a dance floor so busy for their full set.
The most amazing band 🙌 they had my guests on the dance floor the second they started until they were finished. Everyone is still commenting on how good they were at my wedding. Highly recommend the after dark , great bunch of lads
We knew as soon as we got engaged that we wanted After Dark having seen them perform a few times before. We brought our parents to see them before the wedding & went to see them for my Hen and they made a fuss of us and got us all buzzing. We knew from then that they are a band that are appreciated by both young & not so young! On the wedding day they were incredible at adapting to the crowd on the dancefloor to keep everyone up and dancing and we are still getting people talking about how amazing they are! (If you are on the fence about booking them listen to them play Bohemian Rhapsody!) 11/10 ⭐️
If we could score 10, we would. Ciaran and the After Dark band were absolutely amazing on our wedding night. We hired them because we knew they could cater for a diverse crowd and everyone we have spoken to since our wedding has mentioned that the band were "savage". We couldn't recommend them enough. A+++. Thanks again guys. Bernard and Jen aka Mr & Mrs Kavanagh
After Dark played at our wedding, and they were absolutely unbelievable! So professional and easy to deal with, and they were genuinely lovely to all our guests. You’ve never heard anything like their version of Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen, it was absolutely mind-blowing! We even arranged our wedding date around After Dark, best decision ever! They also supplied a DJ, and it was brilliant. Everyone was raving about them all night, and we couldn’t recommend them more. We can’t thank Ciaran enough! Sarah & William
We had After Dark play at our wedding a few weeks ago, and they were the highlight of the night! Ciaran was so easy to deal with and the band played a fantastic mix of songs that catered for all age groups, keeping the dance floor packed from start to finish. They even learned a special song for our first dance, which meant so much to us. Every guest commented on how amazing the band was, and we couldn’t be happier. Thank you so much, After Dark, for making our night so memorable! Highly recommend!
