Wedding Ceilidh Bands available to hire in County Down

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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48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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43 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

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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62 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

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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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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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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18 reviews

From£640

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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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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30 reviews

£500 - £1000

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceòl Beag is a popular contemporary, upbeat ceilidh band. We play for all kinds of events & guarantee a great night of dancing to remember.

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24 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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23 reviews

£865 - £1375

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

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

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19 reviews

£500 - £1125

The Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

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

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38 reviews

From£640

Jiggered Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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25 reviews

From£800

Roisin Ban

Ceilidh bandPontefract

Roisin Ban - One of the best traditional Irish Celtic folk & ceili band in the UK. Played at Whitby & Sidmouth Folk Weeks, Costa Del Folk +

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8 reviews

£1375

Bon:Stovi Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Some of Scotland's most talented musicians performing with a power, energy and spirit that will leave your guests happily exhausted!

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21 reviews

£600

Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Lisburn

Ceilidh bandNorth Shields

We're a friendly, fun and professional ceilidh band and between us, we have over 50 years of experience in playing for dancing.

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Ballynahinch
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Dundonald
Holywood
Kilkeel
Newcastle
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Postcodes covered:

BT16, BT17, BT18, BT19, BT20, BT21, BT22, BT23, BT24, BT25, BT26, BT27, BT30, BT31, BT32, BT33, BT34, BT35, BT63, BT66, BT67, BT8

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in County Down

"Absolutely amazing!! Booked for my husbands 30th birthday party and we had the most incredible evening. Everyone was up on the dance floor. Music was incredible and the caller explaining the dances was great too! Absolutely no notes! Thanks so much for making it an amazing celebration!!!"

Robin hired Last Chance Saloon Band for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in County Down)

Verified Review, 22 November 2025

"Ceilidh was great fun, loved by all from the seasoned Scots to those who’d never heard of a ceilidh before. "

Caroline hired Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in County Down)

Verified Review, 8 November 2025

"Good communication leading up to the event. Great sounding band with a patient caller who also provided some good humour throughout the event. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great ceilidh band."

Calum hired Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in County Down)

Verified Review, 8 November 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in County Down

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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 County Down

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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June, July, August

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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