Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Chelmsford

15 reviews

£800 - £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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37 reviews

£1075 - £3125

The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK

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21 reviews

£1093.75 - £1456.25

Lochnagar

Ceilidh bandLondon

Lochnagar is a popular and vibrant Scottish ceilidh band based in London and the South-East with an exciting traditional sound

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8 reviews

£500 - £937.50

Caperbility

Ceilidh bandBraintree

We play for dance! Ceilidh, barn dance, Jane Austen/Bridgerton, Playford/Poldark . As seen on TV!

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8 reviews

£1300 - £1700

The Lemon Céilí Co.

Ceilidh bandLondon

Energetic and lively céilí band for celebrations and gatherings

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5 reviews

£1100

Scotch on the Rocks

Ceilidh bandLondon

Scotch on the Rocks is a fun and professional London Ceilidh Band, available to hire for any event!

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27 reviews

£800 - £1200

The Celtic Collective & Acoustica!

Ceilidh bandLondon

Ceilidh with Confidence! The Celtic Collective are specialists in Ceilidh dances and Celtic music. Acoustica play folk, pop, country & jazz

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36 reviews

£812.50 - £1062.50

Blag

Ceilidh bandLondon

Blag play a feisty mix of groovesome Irish Folk Rock, Ceildhi & World music. Fun & lively Blag have played festivals, TV and Radio.

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10 reviews

£625 - £1125

The Whistler & The Piper

Ceilidh bandLondon

Celtic duo playing traditional folk or instrumental covers on the uilleann pipes and whistles - a must-have for all ceremonies and events!

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3 reviews

£400 - £1250

The Ark

Ceilidh bandPotters Bar

London’s best and brightest cover bands. They cover a wide range of genres from pop, rock, soul, country and traditional Irish music.

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12 reviews

£1387.50 - £2500

The Dun Reels

Ceilidh bandLondon

The essential Celtic party band! The best for Reeling, Ceilidh & Pop/Rock Covers.

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58 reviews

£900 - £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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36 reviews

£1300 - £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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39 reviews

£787.50 - £1700

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

An energetic Scottish 3-piece Ceilidh band with a fresh twist, based in Newcastle. Genderless calling, LGBTQ+.

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38 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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52 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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37 reviews

From£695

Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandChepstow

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

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33 reviews

£675 - £875

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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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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Chelmsford

"We had a fabulous evening with Stroma for a 50th birthday. Everyone got involved, the musicians and caller were superb. Enjoyed by all, highly recommended. Thank you!"

Michael hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Private event (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 15 March 2025

"Easy to communicate with and to work with; flexible and accommodating; young, energetic performance; clear calling and great performance; read the room well and slowed down/sped up accordingly. Highly recommend. Would definitely use again. Thanks Jordan and team. "

Ruth hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Private event (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 8 March 2025

The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band

"Tom and the band were brilliant. they made everything before and on the day really easy and their energy was super. The calling was perfect for beginners (we had lots of those!) and the dances were great fun :) "

Harriet hired The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 8 March 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Chelmsford

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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 Chelmsford

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, August, September

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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