Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Bedford

65 reviews

£1250 - £2200

Ceilidh With Us

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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20 reviews

£900

Ian Robertson & his Scottish Dance Band

Ceilidh bandAylesbury

A very experienced Scottish Ceilidh band specialising in weddings, parties, Burns nights, etc. Available Solo, Duo, Trio, and Quartet.

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9 reviews

£625 - £900

Little Oak Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCambridgeshire

Little Oak is a small but lively folk line-up for your event or ceilidh.

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7 reviews

£1500

Frog on a Bike Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire’s premier professional ceilidh band. Packing dance floors for over 30 years!

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5 reviews

From£1120

Fi Fie Folk

Ceilidh bandCambridge

Fi Fie Folk plays folk music from across the world. We play ceilidhs (including calling), parties, bar mitzvahs and more across the UK.

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41 reviews

£250 - £750

Inis Éire

Ceilidh bandBedford

Versatile trio of Bedford Irish musicians providing high quality classical, folk, pop & ceilidh performances to suit any ceremony or party!

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61 reviews

£787.50 - £1700

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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39 reviews

£1500

Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

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

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42 reviews

£625 - £1075

Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB)

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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55 reviews

£940

Wraggle Taggle

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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42 reviews

From£695

Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandChepstow

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

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42 reviews

£1150 - £1250

Price of My Pig

Ceilidh bandLancaster

“Price Of My Pig (a great name for a band) come from the North West England in the UK… a high octane folk/funk dance band"- Folk Roots Radio

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36 reviews

£675 - £875

Bowstring

Ceilidh bandHerne Bay

Bringing everyone together for a fun filled evening of dance and feisty music, Bowstring will make your special event a night to remember

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62 reviews

£1.25 - £915

Aluinn Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Top-class Ceilidh / Barndance band based in Northern England. Aluinn play an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American jigs

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20 reviews

£875 - £1500

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh

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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38 reviews

£500 - £950

Fairgreen Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNorwich

Fun & Frolic on the dance floor ~ Perfect for weddings and family celebrations. Guaranteed to get everyone dancing right from the start.

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73 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front rooms Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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24 reviews

£1025 - £1650

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

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Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Bedford

"Incredible band, we had a fantastic evening and would absolutely book again. Thank you ! "

Mike hired Little Oak Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 15 November 2025

"Fantastic experience having these guys as a ceilidh for our wedding recently. Cannot recommend highly enough!"

Lewis hired Ian Robertson & his Scottish Dance Band for a Wedding (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

"We are so glad we booked Ceilidh with us for their wedding. They were so quick to respond to any queries and we were able to choose a couple of our favourite dances to include on the day. The musicians were very talented and the caller was fantastic at creating a fun, inclusive energy that had guests of different ages and confidence levels all dancing together. We cannot recommend them highly enough."

Emma hired Ceilidh With Us for a Wedding (available in Bedford)

Verified Review, 6 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Bedford

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Bedford

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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1 hour

Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Bedford?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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