Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in East Lothian

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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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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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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8 reviews

£1187.50 - £2187.50

Matthew Maclennan Scottish Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

One of the best professional Scottish dance bands in Scotland. With many years experience for all types of events anywhere

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23 reviews

£1000 - £1200

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band & DJ

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band represent High-Quality Sound and Musicianship – without Losing Traditional Roots

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5 reviews

CopperCeilidh

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

We are a traditional Ceilidh Band, available for events across all of Scotland.

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2 reviews

£650 - £1500

Alive & Jiggin Ceilidh Band and Disco

Ceilidh bandPenicuik

CEILIDH PARTY BAND IN SOUTHERN, EASTERN AND CENTRAL SCOTLAND HIGHLY EXPERIENCED, VERSATILE AND ENTERTAINING BAND WITH OVER 700 GIGS DONE

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3 reviews

£1250 - £1750

The Ceilidh band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

The number one Scottish band specialised in delivering a great , up beat , fun night as well as great musicianship.

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3 reviews

From£1500

ODIA

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

World-Class Wedding Ceilidh Band! The #1 Ceilidh Band in Scotland. We have played 100's of events and festivals including Celtic Connections

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9 reviews

£500 - £937.50

Stravair

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The beautifully elegant duo of Stravair. We've quickly become the most popular guitar and violin duo in Scotland. Guaranteed to move you!

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12 reviews

£1313.75

Annasach Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceilidh Band available for all occasions from Aberdeen to Zurich!

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4 reviews

£1500

Whisky Kiss

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Whisky Kiss - the world's favourite ceilidh band (NYC Tartan Week, Shanghai, Singapore, Edinburgh Fringe) & we come with DJ & Dance Caller!

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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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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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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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76 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

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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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Cockenzie and Port Seton
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Haddington
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North Berwick
Prestonpans
Tranent

Postcodes covered:

EH21, EH31, EH32, EH33, EH34, EH35, EH36, EH39, EH40, EH41, EH42, TD13

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in East Lothian

"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 East Lothian)

Verified Review, 18 April 2026

"They added a really special element to our wedding day that all the family enjoyed. Thank you!"

Alice hired Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in East Lothian)

Verified Review, 4 April 2026

"We had a great night thanks to Willie and his band! They were so lovely the entire night and adjusted to our timings throughout all the speeches and raffles we held! They were extremely professional and turned up early, ready to go and helped out perfectly calling all the dances, despite one of the members being in hopsiptal the previous day. She was incredible coming in and still performing! Thanks to this band, our night was super successful and our guests greatly enjoyed the ceilidh!!"

Becky hired Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band for a Charity event (available in East Lothian)

Verified Review, 3 March 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in East Lothian

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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 East Lothian

Useful information

Wedding Ceilidh bands in East Lothian 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 East Lothian?

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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