Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Chelmsford

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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39 reviews

£1212.50 - £3387.50

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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9 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

£1000 - £1437.50

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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39 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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40 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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8 reviews

£625 - £2000

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

£1537.50 - £2625

The Dun Reels

Ceilidh bandLondon

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

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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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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

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“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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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Chelmsford

"Stroma were highly professional and communicative throughout the booking process and lead up to our wedding. On the day, the band brought and maintained a high energy and were able to adapt to the mood in the room and keep their set varied. They are a very talented group of musicians and we were so pleased with their performance! They also played all our requests, which really made our day. Thank you so much!! "

Jenny hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 1 November 2025

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

"Fantastic ceilidh band, Tom was a great caller and really good at persuading people onto the dance floor! They learned our first dance song and performed it brilliantly, would highly recommend them :D"

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

Verified Review, 2 October 2025

"We were so happy that we booked Caperbility for our wedding. Many of our guests commented that it was one of the best ceilidhs they had been to. Loved the music and loved the variety of dances. Friendly and communicative - brilliant in every aspect. Would thoroughly recommend to others."

Lois hired Caperbility for a Wedding (available in Chelmsford)

Verified Review, 30 August 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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