Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in East Sussex

Hire a Ceilidh band for your wedding in East Sussex today! We have 128 fantastic groups available to hire in East Sussex to make sure everybody gets on their feet during your wedding celebration! With varying line-ups and instruments, fantastic callers to instruct the dance moves, and bands that will also play your favourite pop covers, there's no better time to book a Ceilidh band.

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Hire Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) Ceilidh band with Encore
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£625 - £1075
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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Hire The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1100 - £1400
Ceilidh bandWadhurst

The Frank Reid Scottish Ceilidh Band are the top traditional Scottish Ceilidh band outside of Scotland.

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Hire Swing The Bridge Ceilidh band with Encore
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£687.50 - £1093.75
Ceilidh bandKent

FOR ALL AGES AND EVERY OCCASION! UPBEAT Ceilidhs and Barn Dances with ENERGY and ZEST!!!!! Caller included in the price quoted.

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Hire Over the Moon Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandBrighton

We are the number one Irish Ceilidh Band in the Brighton and area. With violin, Whistle and guitar and caller we give a night to remember!

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Hire Newick Folk Ceilidh band with Encore
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£480 - £1200
Ceilidh bandLewes

Sussex Folk / Ceilidh band playing traditional music of these islands + other stuff we like. Can be booked as Trio to 6 piece with caller

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Hire Shenanigan Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandBrighton

Shenanigan provide authentic music for Irish Nights e.g. St Patrick's Nights, and can also play for ceilidh dances.

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Hire Folkus Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £2000
Ceilidh bandSteyning

Vibrant fresh folk for all occasions.

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Hire Foot Down Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£800
Ceilidh bandTonbridge

Alt-folk band featuring melodeon, whistles, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Traditional folk music with the influence of modern grunge/rock

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Hire Holly & Swerve Ceilidh band with Encore
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£300 - £650
Ceilidh bandHastings

Energetic folk duo with a wealth of tunes and songs to entertain you with :)

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Hire Ceilidh With Us Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1200 - £2200
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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Hire Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1300 - £1500
Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional Scottish ceilidh band for hire.

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Hire Wraggle Taggle Ceilidh band with Encore
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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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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£695
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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Hire Bowstring Ceilidh band with Encore
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£675 - £875
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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Hire Aluinn Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£725 - £1015
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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Hire Fairgreen Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£7.50 - £950
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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Hire Stroma Folk & Ceilidh Ceilidh band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
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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Hire Burdock Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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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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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in East Sussex

Swing The Bridge
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"Had such a great night! The band were communicative, played incredibly and judged the crowd's ability (and fitness levels!) perfectly. A fantastic night thanks to Swing the Bridge, thank you"

Tilly hired Swing The Bridge for a Private event (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 30 November 2024
Swing The Bridge
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"Thank you so much Swing the Bridge for making my 40th birthday party so memorable. Martin was a super caller who made all the dances fun! The music was fabulous and everyone commented on how great the band were. Thank you so much! "

Jacqui hired Swing The Bridge for a Birthday party (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 23 November 2024
Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB)
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"Absolutely awesome band. Great caller, great music and lots of fun had by all!"

Esther hired Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB) for a Birthday party (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 9 November 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in East Sussex

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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 Sussex

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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 East Sussex?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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