Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Derbyshire

21 reviews

Bash Street Band

Ceilidh bandSheffield

Bridging time-honoured tradition & lively ceilidh celebrations since '93!

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5 reviews

£1000 - £1437.50

Scotch on the Rocks

Ceilidh bandSheffield

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

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3 reviews

£300 - £500

Teine (Chenna)

Ceilidh bandStone

Folk duo playing folk, traditional, jazz, popular classics.

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2 reviews

£500 - £1125

Ceilidh Capers

Ceilidh bandAshbourne

Ceilidh Capers - including a great highland bagpiper and excellent ceilidh band providing everything you need for a fabulous party event

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104 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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64 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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40 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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44 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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49 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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57 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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43 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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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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45 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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38 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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63 reviews

£800 - £1143.75

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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21 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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76 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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34 reviews

£500 - £1020

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Derby

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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Alfreton
Ashbourne
Bakewell
Belper
Bolsover
Buxton
Chapel-en-le-Frith
Chesterfield
Clay Cross
Dronfield
Glossop
Heanor
Ilkeston
Long Eaton
Matlock
New Mills
Ripley
Sandiacre
Shirebrook
Staveley
Swadlincote
Whaley Bridge
Wirksworth

Postcodes covered:

DE1, DE11, DE12, DE15, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE3, DE4, DE45, DE5, DE55, DE56, DE6, DE65, DE7, DE72, DE73, DE75, LE65, NG10, NG16, NG19, NG20, S12, S17, S18, S21, S32, S33, S40, S41, S42, S43, S44, S45, S8, S80, SK13, SK17, SK22, SK23

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Derbyshire

"Fantastic band, really knew how to get everyone involved in the formation dancing and were flexible around our speeches running late and our food scheduled for during their set. Lovely people as well."

Michael hired Bash Street Band for a Wedding (available in Derbyshire)

Verified Review, 3 October 2025

"Excellent band, who communicated directly with myself with some changes in the arrangements. Guests loved it and the caller was great at explaining and guiding us all through the dancers as we were all had no experience. Certainly would book again if needed. "

Clare hired Bash Street Band for a Birthday party (available in Derbyshire)

Verified Review, 5 July 2025

"Fantastic night enjoyed by all ages. Thank you "

Gillian hired Bash Street Band for a Private event (available in Derbyshire)

Verified Review, 14 June 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Derbyshire

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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 Derbyshire

Useful information

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Derbyshire typically play Ceilidh, Folk, Pop, and most respond to enquiries within 2 hours. Demand peaks in June, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.

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

Prices for Wedding Ceilidh bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding Ceilidh bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Wedding Ceilidh bands from £400 per performer upwards.

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