Wedding Ceilidh Bands available to hire in Derry (Londonderry)

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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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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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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44 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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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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34 reviews

£500 - £1020

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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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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24 reviews

£1075 - £1775

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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21 reviews

£562.50 - £1187.50

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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22 reviews

£600

Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

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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22 reviews

£450 - £1200

Ceithir

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Dynamic and lively 4-piece Ceilidh band based in Glasgow - ready to get you and your guests dancin'!

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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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20 reviews

£525 - £562.50

Dancing Feet Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandDD8, UK

If you are looking for a ceilidh band with energy and enthusiasm to fill your dance floor then you have come to the right place!

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14 reviews

£1031.25 - £1781.25

Reel of Fortune Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandAberdeen

We are a three or four piece ceilidh band and DJ who play at weddings, corporate events, student balls and all other occasions.

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38 reviews

£895 - £2295

Cragganmore Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandGlenrothes

As one of the UK's finest ceilidh bands, we provide musical entertainment for weddings, celebrations, student nights, and corporate events.

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Derry (Londonderry)

"We loved having you at our small wedding. Some additional calling would have been helpful, particularly for our international guests."

Kasia hired Matthew Maclennan Scottish Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Derry (Londonderry))

Verified Review, 18 April 2026

"I cannot recommend the reel housewives enough! Excellent communication, flexibility, punctuality, really lovely guys brilliant musicians and had people talking about how great they were the day after, they made the party!! We will definitely book them again "

Lisa hired The Reel Hoosewives Ceilidh Band for a Birthday party (available in Derry (Londonderry))

Verified Review, 18 April 2026

"Came in, went above and beyond with the demonstrations of dances, kept the energy high the whole time and all our guests were very happy with the ceilidh. Couldn’t ask for much more!! Thank you :)"

Niall hired Staffin Island Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Derry (Londonderry))

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FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Derry (Londonderry)

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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 Derry (Londonderry)

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Derry (Londonderry)?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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