Ceilidh Bands for hire in Chelmsford

Hire a Ceilidh band in Chelmsford for your wedding, Burns night or event today. We have 135 fantastic traditional Scottish and Irish bands available to hire in Chelmsford to make sure everybody gets on their feet! With varying line-ups and instruments, fantastic callers to instruct the dance moves, and bands that will also play your favourite pop covers, there's no better time to book a Ceilidh band. Hire a Ceilidh band in the UK for your wedding, Burns night or event today. Pronounced 'kay-lee', these bands will perform upbeat traditional Scottish tunes while calling out the dance moves out to keep your guests on their feet! Ready to book? Simply browse our collection of our 135 best local Ceilidh bands in Chelmsford available for hire today. Our groups have callers to instruct the dancing and many bands will also play your favourite pop covers. There's no better time to book your Ceilidh band!

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Hire The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1312.50 - £2062.50
Ceilidh bandLondon

London-based, ceilidh band! Hire us for your wedding, party, corporate or charity event. We play and teach all the classic ceilidh dances!

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Hire Stroma Folk & Ceilidh Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
Ceilidh bandLondon

"Stroma kept everyone on their feet the entire night!" "Their use of modern sounds with the traditional instruments made our Ceilidh unique"

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Hire The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1065 - £2840
Ceilidh bandLondon

With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK

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Hire Lochnagar Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1093.75 - £1456.25
Ceilidh bandLondon

Lochnagar is a popular and vibrant Scottish ceilidh band based in London and the South-East with an exciting traditional sound

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Hire Caperbility Ceilidh band with Encore
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£562.50 - £1062.50
Ceilidh bandBraintree

We play for dance! Ceilidh, barn dance, Jane Austen/Bridgerton, Playford/Poldark . As seen on TV!

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Hire The Lemon Céilí Co. Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1300 - £1700
Ceilidh bandLondon

Energetic and lively céilí band for celebrations and gatherings

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Hire Scotch on the Rocks Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1100
Ceilidh bandLondon

Scotch on the Rocks is a fun and professional London Ceilidh Band, available to hire for any event!

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Hire The Celtic Collective & Acoustica! Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1200
Ceilidh bandLondon

The Celtic Collective & Acoustica are London's finest with years of experience playing Celtic music. Plus jazz, pop & country with Acoustica

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Hire Blag Ceilidh band with Encore
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£812.50 - £1062.50
Ceilidh bandLondon

Blag play a feisty mix of groovesome Irish Folk Rock, Ceildhi & World music. Fun & lively Blag have played festivals, TV and Radio.

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Hire The Whistler & The Piper Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
Ceilidh bandLondon

Celtic duo playing traditional folk or instrumental covers on the uilleann pipes and whistles - a must-have for all ceremonies and events!

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Hire Kilts, Scotch & Haggis Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1500 - £2600
Ceilidh bandLondon

Celtic / Ceilidh / Burns Night folk band: jigs, reels, ballads & a wee bit of rock from a friendly bunch of Scottish, Irish & British musos.

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Hire The Dun Reels Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1340 - £2165
Ceilidh bandLondon

The essential Celtic party band! The best for Reeling, Ceilidh & Pop/Rock Covers.

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Hire Ceilidh With Us Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1200 - £2200
Ceilidh bandLuton

We're bringing Ceilidh back and we're up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh 🕺🎻

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Hire Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1300 - £1500
Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire.

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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£695
Ceilidh bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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Hire Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling & LGBT+ inclusive.

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Hire Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1075
Ceilidh bandBrighton

The Buchanan Ceilidh Band comprises highly experienced musicians who are spontaneous and quirky when playing for ceilidhs/barn dances!

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Hire Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandLondon

An award-winning Ceilidh Band of fun traditional musicians with a Caller available to perform at your wedding or any other event.

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Latest reviews of our Ceilidh Bands in Chelmsford

The Lemon Céilí Co.
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"Thank you for making our evening wedding reception an absolute blast! The music led by Grace was superb, we loved having a female pipe player. Briony’s calling was brilliant, getting all involved with good humour and clear instruction. Our guests are still commenting on what an amazing evening they had with The Lemon Céilí Co. Thank you again for helping to make our special day so memorable and so much fun!"

Grant hired The Lemon Céilí Co. for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 27 October 2024
Caperbility
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"Caperbility were the ceilidh band for my wedding Oct 7 and they were amazing! Very responsive, accommodating and enthusiastic - our venue had certain restrictions (ie they don’t allow for amplification) but Vicki and Johnny were more than happy to adjust to playing acoustically for a crowd of up to 60-70 and it worked! They were also very professional and as someone with not much experience organising ceilidhs, they were very patient and helpful. I would definitely recommend them! Especially if you’re on a budget, they are great value for money :) Can’t thank them enough in making our wedding fun and memorable! "

Hannah hired Caperbility for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 7 October 2024
Caperbility
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"What an amazing night! Everyone had a fantastic time and the band were great. Very friendly and entertaining. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is planning a ceilidh."

Jill hired Caperbility for a Birthday party (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 5 October 2024

FAQs about hiring Ceilidh Bands in Chelmsford

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What is a ceilidh band?

A ceilidh band (pronounced ‘kay-lee’) is a group of musicians that specialise in traditional folk music for ceilidh dances (usually jigs). Ceilidh bands will usually have fiddle players, accordionists, bagpipers playing and a “caller” leading the dances.

What do people do at a ceilidh?

Ceilidhs comes from the Gaelic word for ‘party’ and typically feature a ceilidh band with a caller who will lead the guests in traditional folk Scottish (or Irish) dances. Ceilidh’s are a great way to entertain your guests because they offer an interactive experience where the guests are part of the performances and the dances are simple enough for all ages and abilities, meaning everyone can get involved.

How long do ceilidh dances last?

A traditional Ceilidh dance can last anywhere from 2 to 3 hours, usually broken down with 3-4 dances and then a break. Our Ceilidh bands, however, are flexible and can play for as short or as long as you need.

What instruments are used in a ceilidh band?

Ceilidh bands commonly feature traditional folk instruments. Some common instruments you will find in a Ceilidh band include the fiddle, the accordion, bagpipes, the flute and a banjo. Each Ceilidh band’s lineup will feature different musicians and some bands will feature drums or percussion instruments, such as bodhrán (traditional Irish drum), or guitars. It’s also good to properly check their lineups before booking but if you’re unsure, speak to one of our experts who can give you tailored advice on what would work well for your venue.

Are ceilidh bands only for weddings?

Although wedding ceilidh bands are particularly popular, ceilidh bands are not limited to weddings. Ceilidhs are also popular for birthday parties, anniversaries, and other celebrations, as a fun form of interactive, unique entertainment. Ceilidhs bands are also very popular for corporate events as the dances are a great way to break the ice and get people talking. Overall, ceilidh bands bring people together, making any event memorable with their spirited tunes and engaging dances. You can speak to one of Encore's experts today to find the perfect ceilidh band near you.

Why should I choose a ceilidh band for my corporate event?

Although wedding ceilidh bands are particularly popular, ceilidh bands are not limited to weddings. Ceilidhs are also popular for birthday parties, anniversaries, and other celebrations, as a fun form of interactive, unique entertainment. Ceilidhs bands are also very popular for corporate events as the dances are a great way to break the ice and get people talking. Overall, ceilidh bands bring people together, making any event memorable with their spirited tunes and engaging dances. You can speak to one of Encore's experts today to find the perfect ceilidh band near you.

Hiring a Ceilidh Band in Chelmsford

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop
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Busiest times:
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How much does it cost to hire a Ceilidh Band in Chelmsford?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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