Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Belfast

Hire a Ceilidh band for your wedding in Belfast today! We have 78 fantastic groups available to hire in Belfast to make sure everybody gets on their feet during your wedding celebration! 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.

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Lagan Ceili Band

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Ceilidh bandNewtownabbey(6 mi)

Irish & Scottish ceilis. Bands from 2 to 5 people. Caller with a roving mike teaching the dances. Optional singer/guitar to add Irish folk.

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From£560

Glenpark Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandGlasgow(109 mi)

Based in Central Scotland, Glenpark are a contemporary Scottish ceilidh and folk band, making the perfect addition to any function.

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From£1000

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandBathgate(127 mi)

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

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From£900

Best Before Midnight Ceilidh, Rock, Folk & Pop Covers Band

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Ceilidh bandLarbert(129 mi)

Best Before Midnight use an eclectic mix of traditional and modern ceilidh music, giving the music a unique funky Celtic-fusion twist.

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From£720

Ceilidh Minogue

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Ceilidh bandDoune(130 mi)

Ceilidh Minogue is a Scottish ceilidh band covering all UK and Europe. The band plays and calls all the usual ceilidh dances.

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From£320

Flaming Heather

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Ceilidh bandLivingston(132 mi)

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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From£813

Price of My Pig

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Ceilidh bandLancaster(132 mi)

“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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Rock and Reel

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Ceilidh bandStirling(133 mi)

A ceilidh band on steroids. We'll have you dancing and singing all night long

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From£800

HotScotch Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandNewbridge(135 mi)

HotScotch Ceilidh Band are a trio of dynamic musicians offering an exciting blend of Scottish Ceilidh Music for Weddings, Parties & Events

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From£450

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

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Ceilidh bandLoanhead(140 mi)

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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From£600

7 Hills Ceilidh

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Ceilidh bandEdinburgh(143 mi)

Seven Hills is a highly experienced ceilidh band based in Edinburgh. Between us we have played thousands of ceilidhs and have now joined for

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The Jacobites

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Ceilidh bandEdinburgh(143 mi)

The Jacobites are an experienced ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events.

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From£650

Crannog

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Ceilidh bandPowys(172 mi)

"There is an infectious joy about their music - it's raw and real"! Let's get dancing with the Crannog Ceilidh Band!!

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From£1095

Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandStockport(172 mi)

The UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire: let us turn your special event into an outstanding, unforgettable experience.

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From£600

The Slappy Jessops Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne(175 mi)

A dynamic three-piece ceilidh band made up of fiddle, accordion and percussion. We aim to provide a fun ceilidh for beginners and experts!

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From£490

Berking Mad Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandWhitley Bay(181 mi)

Berking Mad is a very experienced ceilidh band with a dancer friendly caller who will help everyone to enjoy the event.

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Leonard Brown and his Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandSouth Shields(181 mi)

This Ceilidh Band offers a professional service with some of the best musicians in the UK. Provide a high quality service for all events.

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From£640

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandLeeds(184 mi)

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

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Ceilidh, Irish rock, Traditional Irish folk
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The typical price per group member for ceilidh bands is:
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What kind of ceilidh bands are there?

There are basically two types of ceilidh band: traditional instrumental bands, and ceilidh cover bands. A traditional ceilidh band will perform Scottish folk tunes without a singer. Importantly, a traditional band will include a caller: they'll announce the dances, shout instructions to beginners, and get everyone involved in the revelry! In contrast, a ceilidh cover band will mix the folk tunes with modern pop covers. They'll have a singer, and provide a wide range of music for all to enjoy: young and old.

Which parts of an event or wedding will the ceilidh band play at?

In the spirit of leaving the best until last, the ceilidh band will usually wrap up celebrations, providing an exciting musical finale for your special day. The band caller will ensure you and your guests know the moves for each dance, giving everyone the opportunity to get involved. Plus, if you haven't had the chance to say hello to everyone during the course of the day, you might just find yourself dancing with them before it's over! Ceilidh dances can be pretty tiring, so having it at the end of the day is a smart choice - your guests will certainly thank you for it!

Will I need to provide the ceilidh band with any equipment?

Professional ceilidh bands come fully kitted-out with all the equipment needed to get the dancing underway, including amplification and a mixing desk. If your wedding venue is regularly used for live music, they will likely have a dedicated in-house PA sound system - in this case, the band may not need to bring their own amplification.

How much space will I need for ceilidh dancing?

The more space, the better! Ceilidh dancing takes up a lot more room on the dance floor than your typical disco. Other than that: make sure table are removed (encourages dancing!), seats are available to the side, and there are no obstacles near the dance floor. Broken bones ain't craic.

Do traditional ceilidh bands take requests?

Not usually. Unless you have a specific Scottish or Irish tune in mind, the band will normally play a pre-planned set, designed to perfection and gleaned from years of experience. If you have a special song in mind, make sure you tell the band well in advance. It might just get added to their repertoire!

How do you pronounce 'ceilidh'?

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