Party Bands for hire in Manchester

Hire a party band in Manchester 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 Here's To Us  Party band with Encore
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£1700 - £2125
Party bandLancashire

The NW's No1 Party and Wedding band! Our members have sang with the likes of Ed Sheeran & BMTH. Make your night one to remember with HTU!

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Hire Relative Cool Party band with Encore
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£995 - £1500
Party bandPreston

Bringing the ultimate party vibes with an electrifying mix of Pop, Funk, Disco & Motown hits - get ready to dance all night long!

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Hire Live For The Night  Party band with Encore
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£380 - £1600
Party bandHalifax

We bring an amazing energy to any event and put our own spin on your favourite classic tunes.

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Hire Louder Than the DJ Party band with Encore
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£500 - £1100
Party bandManchester

Party band based in the NorthWest - available in multiple lineups, with a fantastic selection of songs that will have you dancing all night!

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Hire The Noel Fraser Band Party band with Encore
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£500 - £1250
Party bandManchester

High quality, high energy 3 or 4 piece band that covers a wide range of songs to suit every audience. Highly experienced professionals.

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Hire The Kiki Collective featuring Kiki And The Noughtie Boyz, Duo, Trio and Soloist  Party band with Encore
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£600 - £2825
Party bandManchester

A 5* rated wedding, party or event entertainment with a reimagined concept that is sure to wow your guests and keep the dance floor pumping.

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Hire Toast Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £2400
Party bandSheffield

Sheffield based party band specialising in 90s and 00s guitar hits. Talented, professional, reliable and affordable. Let us rock your event.

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Hire ZANG Party band with Encore
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Party bandHolmfirth

ZANG are a superb party band who play pure, brilliant & fabulous dancefloor filling house, dance, pop, R&B, rave, indie & rock music.

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Hire Zen Again Party band with Encore
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£600 - £1000
Party bandSale

Bringing the party to you with our high-energy beats and infectious grooves!

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Hire Desert Days Party band with Encore
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£700 - £2400
Party bandManchester

Premier wedding and party band from the North West! Over 30 years experience between us and Guaranteed to get your guests dancing all night!

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Hire Just Like a P!nk Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £2500
Party bandBolton

Full live band tribute to the legendary artist, Pink.

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Hire The Secrets Party band with Encore
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Party bandPreston

5 piece party band from NW/Lancashire. Blondie, Queen, ABBA & Motown to Bruno Mars! Anything to get your party started and everyone dancing!

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Hire Iconique Party band with Encore
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£750 - £2875
Party bandLiverpool

Liverpool based high energy function band who pride themselves on being a versatile, adaptable group of musicians for any party!

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Hire The Key Changers Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1750
Party bandStockport

North West #1 Party Band. Guaranteed to get your guests dancing from start to finish!

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Hire 77 Live Party band with Encore
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£1875 - £2250
Party bandSheffield

The ultimate sax fronted party band! Playing hits from across the decades, guaranteed to get the party started!

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Hire Classique Party Band Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1400
Party bandMacclesfield

Performing classic soul funk disco pop indie and rock from the last 5 decades. We will fill the dance floor and give you a night to remember

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Hire Eccentric Pony Party band with Encore
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£800 - £1550
Party bandWarrington

The Ultimate Party & Wedding Band - Eccentric Pony provides the perfect soundtrack for your event!

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Hire The Nat O'Brien Band Party band with Encore
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£900 - £1750
Party bandGreater Manchester

The #1 collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Soul, Motown and much more. We are your band!

Latest reviews of our Party Bands in Manchester

Louder Than the DJ
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"Honestly cannot fault these guys one bit! Such an amazing live band that had everyone up bouncing! Heard nothing but great things from all of our wedding guests. Quite a few asking for their details to pass on to their mates etc. They ensured our day went as smooth as possible and turned up early to set up and soundcheck before we arrived. 11/10 wpuld highly recommend!"

Matt hired Louder Than the DJ for a Wedding (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 31 October 2024
Relative Cool
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"Relative Cool recently played at our wedding and they were absolutely amazing! From start to finish the whole band were beyond outstanding and so helpful with the lead up to the wedding! Everyone commented on how fabulous they were and really got the party going! I would 100% highly recommend them! Thanks so much guys!"

Miss hired Relative Cool for a Wedding (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 19 September 2024
Relative Cool
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"You stole the night... the dance floor was packed and it felt like it never stopped being full, you were absolutely amazing and you added our wedding song in which was super special. People are still talking about how fantastic you were 3 weeks later and we've had a few ask where they can book you for their upcoming events. If we ever have a party/ event again you will be our first call. We want to do it all again! Thank you so so much our night definitely wouldn't have been the same without you! "

Sarah hired Relative Cool for a Wedding (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 10 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Manchester

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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 Manchester

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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 Manchester?

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

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