Party Bands for hire in Cardiff

Hire a party band in Cardiff for your wedding, party, or event. Often including large band line-ups and performing the latest pop hits, these groups specialise in spectacular, high-energy performances. Booking a party band is a sure-fire way to give your guests a night to remember! Browse our collection of the 360 best party bands here.

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Hire The Trends Party Band Party band with Encore
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£1400 - £2800
Party bandCardiff

Winners of the 2020 best band in Wales Award! Our musicianship & experience means we are guaranteed to wow your guests! Now booking for 2023

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Hire The Floor Fillers Party band with Encore
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£1565 - £2000
Party bandCardiff

Female fronted 4 piece band with optional brass playing a range of music from Motown to chart toppers to keep guests dancing all night!

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Hire Generation Groove Party band with Encore
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£780 - £1180
Party bandBristol

A vibrant Rock, Pop & Funk band -guaranteed to have everyone dancing all night with a great mix of modern and classic hits!

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Hire My Tin Monkey Party band with Encore
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£750 - £2812.50
Party bandBristol

Live music, a great show and all with an Irish flavour.

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Hire The Instigators Party band with Encore
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£400 - £2400
Party bandWeston-super-Mare

Hailing from the South West of England, The Instigators travel far and wide to get the party started!

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Hire Revolverlites Party band with Encore
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£1993.75 - £3868.75
Party bandCardiff

Revolverlites are a young, fun and fresh party band with heaps of experience tucked into those skinny trousers!

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Hire Fake Plastic Chairs Party band with Encore
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£880 - £2400
Party bandBristol

Award winning South West based function band that will get the dance floor moving with tracks for all ages. Varying line-ups available.

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Hire Love Anthem Party band with Encore
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£550 - £3400
Party bandBristol

Wedding/Function Party Band! We are a 3 piece who plays everything from Pop/Rock to Soul!

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Hire The John Adams Band Party band with Encore
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£750 - £2600
Party bandAberdare

4 piece Folk, Pop, Festival band led by the fantastic vocals of John Adams

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Hire The Midnight Fiddle Band Party band with Encore
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£500 - £2000
Party bandNewport

South Wales’ freshest Country Folk Function Band. Guaranteed to fill the dance floor with hits from Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown Band & More

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Hire Pop The Top Party band with Encore
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£940 - £1690
Party bandBristol

The #1 Pop & Rock wedding band in the South West! With raucous live performances and 100s of clients, look no further than Pop The Top!

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Hire Funkty Dumpty Party band with Encore
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£2250 - £3125
Party bandBristol

Funkty Dumpty - The ultimate party band, playing the very best live funk, soul and pop at weddings, Christmas parties and corporate events!

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Hire The Session Band Party band with Encore
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From£640
Party bandCardiff

Stylishly performing hits from across six decades, catering for all musical tastes and featuring fantastic male and female vocals.

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Hire The John Adams Duo Party band with Encore
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From£400
Party bandAberdare

Multi-instrumentalists which enables two people to make a really full and varied sound depending on the event.

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Hire Four On The Floor Party band with Encore
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£1125 - £1562.50
Party bandBristol

Versatile and Professional, Four On The Floor are guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor!

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Hire Capitol Motown & Soul Band Party band with Encore
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£3000 - £4000
Party bandBristol

Relive the magic of the Motorcity with the FDE Motown & Soul Band. Songs you know and love, played by the band you’ll grow to love!

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Hire 11th Hour Party band with Encore
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£1466.25 - £4363.75
Party bandBridgend

A charming and diverse Pop, Indie, Rock and Folk Band!

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Hire Acoustic Notation Party band with Encore
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£375 - £625
Party bandCaerphilly

Dynamic duo bringing contemporary covers from the last 70 years to add a touch of magic to your special event.

Latest reviews of our Party Bands in Cardiff

The Trends Party Band
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"Exceptional from beginning to end. Communication was clear, and they handled everything at the venue effortlessly. Most importantly, they kept the dance floor full the entire time. I can’t recommend them enough—thank you!"

Murray hired The Trends Party Band for a Wedding (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 4 October 2024
The Trends Party Band
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"The Trends were absolutely brilliant. Good contact before hand to arrange first dance song and were happy to accommodate all our requests for the set list and having my brother (who's also a singer) join in. They sounded fantastic and had such great energy. So much I didnt leave the dance floor! She is an incredible vocalist and the whole band is very professional. Had many compliments from the guests. "

Craig hired The Trends Party Band for a Wedding (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 26 August 2024
Generation Groove
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"What can we say other than WOW! We hired Generation Groove to play at our wedding reception and they were incredible! A perfectly personalised set list, awesome party energy, the band were all amazing and Hollys vocals are incredible!! The show traps don’t do them justice!! Holly and the band were very supportive and super easy to deal with and they went above and beyond in supporting our DJ with loan of equipment and set up after they had finished their set. If you’re looking for a band for your party or event we really can not recommend Generation Groove highly enough!! Thanks again guys it was a real pleasure having you there on our special day!!"

Anthony hired Generation Groove for a Wedding (available in Cardiff)

Verified Review, 27 July 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Cardiff

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What is a party band?

A party band is a live musical group specifically designed to entertain and energise audiences at social events and parties. Unlike traditional bands, their repertoire focuses on upbeat, danceable music spanning various genres, ensuring a lively atmosphere. Party bands often perform popular hits, engaging the crowd with interactive performances to get your guests dancing and keep the dance floor packed. Their goal is to create a fun and celebratory ambience, making them a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, and christmas parties.

How much space does a party band need?

A minimum of 5 x 3 metres would be required for a six-piece band. Remember that a live party band will have to fit the PA, monitors, lighting, guitar amps, drums, and keyboards in addition to the people.

How long will the party band play for?

Generally, professional party bands perform two 1-hour sets or three 40-minute sets, with a 15- to 30-minute break in between. Your band will also require around one hour for setup and soundcheck.

How far in advance should I book?

The best time to book is as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but Encore handles last-minute bookings all the time and can easily find a function band if you need one quickly.

Do I have to pay for my band's travel?

Hiring a band for a party with Encore is easy since all fees (travel, VAT, and other expenses) are included in the quote. Besides the Basic Protection package (full refund in the unlikely event that a musician cancels), Encore Cover is the only additional add-on fee we offer. As well as your basic protection (full refund in the unlikely event of a musician cancellation), you'll get tailored replacement searches, out-of-hours support, and if the replacement act costs more than the original musician booked, we'll pay for it. As such, you can have complete peace of mind you will have the perfect entertainment for your event. We always recommend considering local bands first because fees will be lower the closer they are to your chosen venue.

Does my party band need insurance?

The venue might require that your band has PLI (Public Liability Insurance). Your PLI protects another person's or their property from damage during your event. All of Encore's party bands with PLI will have a badge on their profile, so it's easy to find and book them.

Hiring a Party Band in Cardiff

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Party Band in Cardiff?

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

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