Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Cheltenham

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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12 reviews

£437.50

Plump Hill Band

Ceilidh bandGloucester

The Plump Hill Barn Dance and Ceilidh Band offers you over twenty five years' experience of playing for social occasions of all kinds.

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3 reviews

£800 - £1150

Bluesocks Ceilidh band

Ceilidh bandEvesham

Midlands based ceilidh band. Six piece to Two piece band available plus a caller for guiding you through the dances.

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6 reviews

£625 - £1500

Not Your Average Shamrocks

Ceilidh bandCheltenham

PARTY UNTIL THE CRAIC OF DAWN!

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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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33 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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60 reviews

£725 - £1015

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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32 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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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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34 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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26 reviews

Monkey See Monkey Do

Ceilidh bandSouthampton

Folk and Ceilidh band available for Weddings and Functions

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70 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBirmingham

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

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22 reviews

£1025 - £1650

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

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

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15 reviews

£1750

The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band

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The Frank Reid Scottish Ceilidh Band are the top traditional Scottish Ceilidh band outside of Scotland.

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Cheltenham

"Cats Claw came to my retirement party. there was 3 playing instruments and a caller. easy to communicate with prior ot event via email. arrived ahead of time to set up and let the evening flow as required. very professional and friendly . they ensured we had breaks between dances and they was well instructed by our friendly caller . everyone loved the ceilidh and has made new fans of ceilidhs. "

Sarah hired Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Cheltenham)

Verified Review, 8 March 2025

"Highly recommended- lots of different dances, very nice and professional team, we’d use them again. "

Fiona hired Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Cheltenham)

Verified Review, 1 February 2025

"Great band and caller, good variety of dances and engaged with the guests at the party. "

Elliott hired Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Cheltenham)

Verified Review, 9 November 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Cheltenham

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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 Cheltenham

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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June, August, September

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

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££Pro£330

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