Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Dorset

6 reviews

£875 - £1500

Stomping Boondocks

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

A lively folk / covers / ceilidh band with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England.

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10 reviews

From£280

Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

Celtic Confusion are available as a 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a dance band on a smaller budget. We are a violin & guitar with a dance caller.

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12 reviews

£300 - £700

Celtic Confusion

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

We are a friendly band who play celtic tunes and songs to keep a good balance of entertainment. We have a lively caller for barn dances.

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2 reviews

£500 - £1500

Porter Black

Ceilidh bandBlandford Forum

A lively and experienced Irish/Ceilidh band from Dorset.

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4 reviews

£340 - £1200

Ceilidh's Comet Barn Dance Band

Ceilidh bandSherborne

Traditional music by experienced professionals, lively, engaging, friendly, fun. All ages and abilities catered for. Clear & simple dances.

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56 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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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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51 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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36 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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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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13 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

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Ceilidh bandLeeds

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

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Beaminster
Blandford Forum
Bridport
Chickerell
Dorchester
Ferndown
Fortuneswell
Gillingham
Lyme Regis
Shaftesbury
Sherborne
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Swanage
Verwood
Wareham
Weymouth
Wimborne Minster

Postcodes covered:

BA22, BH1, BH10, BH11, BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18, BH19, BH2, BH20, BH21, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH3, BH31, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, DT1, DT10, DT11, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8, DT9, EX13, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP8, TA18, TA20

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Dorset

"What can I say, Celtic Confusion were just amazing. We had a four piece band including the caller. Their music was superb, everyone enjoyed themselves and I would thoroughly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for helping to create a wonderful afternoon."

Kate hired Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a Birthday party (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 16 November 2024

"We booked Celtic Confusion for a party to remember my Dad and they were exceptional. Friendly, professional and went above and beyond to help us dance to their beautiful music (we weren’t naturals at it!) I fully recommend them for your event "

Sarah hired Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 17 August 2024

"The band was fabulous, read our group so well and chose appropriate music and dances for the makeup of the group so any of the kids who wanted to could participate. With only two instruments, fiddle and rhythm guitar, they filled the space - the great outdoors - to perfection, and the caller was perfect. Their sound system was excellent. What a wonderful evening! "

Julie hired Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 31 July 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Dorset

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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 Dorset

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Popular genres:

Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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2 hours

Busiest times:

June, August, September

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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