Ceilidh Bands for hire in Dumfries and Galloway

Hire a Ceilidh band in Dumfries and Galloway for your wedding, Burns night or event today. We have 129 fantastic traditional Scottish and Irish bands available to hire in Dumfries and Galloway 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 129 best local Ceilidh bands in Dumfries and Galloway 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 Bass Rock Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£825 - £1310
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Bass Rock Ceilidh Band!

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Hire Jiggered Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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Hire Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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Hire Ceithir Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1200
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Dynamic and lively 4-piece Ceilidh band based in Glasgow - ready to get your event moving!

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Hire Nevis Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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Hire Glenpark Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£850 - £1725
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Based in Central Scotland, Glenpark put a contemporary twist on a Scottish Ceilidh, with 10+ years experience playing for a range of events!

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Hire Point Five Ceilidh band with Encore
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£575 - £1750
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Point Five brings a fresh, creative approach to traditional Scottish music & ceilidh dance. Based in Glasgow, willing to travel.

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Hire The Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Fusing traditional ceilidh with pop grooves. Modern, energetic, and quintessentially Scottish!

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Hire Stroma Folk & Ceilidh (Glasgow) Ceilidh band with Encore
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£562.50 - £1625
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

An exciting traditional Glasgow based folk & ceilidh band! A new launch after the success of our London band, Stroma comes to Glasgow!

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Hire Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£400 - £812.50
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

We are a Scottish ceilidh trio with a strong folk-rock sound: our ceilidh tunes & songs are lead by the electric mandolin/banjo.

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Hire Glè Mhath Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1875
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Modern Scottish Ceilidh Band. A vibrant twist on the traditional Scottish foot tapping ceilidh!

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Hire Ceilidh Colin Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandStrathaven

The Solo Ceilidh Caller who packs all the punch of a live band and all the tradition of a Scottish Ceilidh on a more affordable budget!

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Hire Cúl Mór Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

4-piece band based in Glasgow, perfect for weddings, New-Year parties and work functions. Quotes will range from £800-1100 inc. expenses.

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Hire Little Red Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1950
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

One of Scotland's finest wedding and function bands. We've played over 500+ weddings and Corporate Functions in the UK and Europe.

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Hire Two Far Flung  - Music Duo Ceilidh band with Encore
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£520 - £745
Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Al & Grace are award-winningTwo Far Flung UK-based multi-instrument folk/Americana/acoustic duo Male&female vocals Piano/flute/fiddle/guitar

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Hire Catherine and Caelin Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Glasgow based fiddle and guitar duo, perfect for your event.

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Hire The Big Shoogle Ceilidh band with Encore
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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Years of high energy rock-infused ceilidh! From global stages to intimate gigs, The Big Shoogle gets everyone dancing with cheeky charm.

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Hire Caorann-Mor Ceilidh Band  Ceilidh band with Encore
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£750 - £1400
Ceilidh bandDalry

Superb 4-piece ceilidh band. Top class musicians and years of experience. Talented, versatile and guaranteed to get things going.

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Latest reviews of our Ceilidh Bands in Dumfries and Galloway

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band
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"We had the bass rock ceilidh band play at our wedding on the glenlee tallship. They were absolutely fantastic. Their communication was superb and they were very flexible to accommodate when we were running behind schedule on the day. We had many international guests and were so pleased to see almost everyone up dancing for both the ceilidh and disco. We had feedback from guests who had never attended a ceilidh before, and they absolutely loved it! We would highly recommend the band to anyone needing a ceilidh band for a wedding or other events. "

Mark hired Bass Rock Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Dumfries and Galloway)

Verified Review, 5 July 2025
Ceithir
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"We loved having Ceithir playing at our wedding. We had Caelin calling at our welcome party on Friday and then the whole band played on Saturday at our wedding. The band were very professional, easy to communicate with, and made the ceilidh experience really fun for all our guests. We had a mix of guests who were experienced with ceilidh and guests who had never been to on before. The band made sure that their set accommodated all guests very well. Overall an excellent experience. Huge thanks to the band!"

William hired Ceithir for a Wedding (available in Dumfries and Galloway)

Verified Review, 28 June 2025
Ceithir
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"Amazing band, made our wedding party!"

Sarah hired Ceithir for a Wedding (available in Dumfries and Galloway)

Verified Review, 7 June 2025

FAQs about hiring Ceilidh bands in Dumfries And Galloway

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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 Dumfries And Galloway

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Popular genres:
Ceilidh, Folk, Pop
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Busiest times:
June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Ceilidh Band in Dumfries and Galloway?

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

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