Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Ely

9 reviews

£625 - £900

Little Oak Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCambridgeshire

Little Oak is a small but lively folk line-up for your event or ceilidh.

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7 reviews

£1500

Frog on a Bike Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCambridgeshire

Cambridgeshire’s premier professional ceilidh band. Packing dance floors for over 30 years!

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5 reviews

From£1120

Fi Fie Folk

Ceilidh bandCambridge

Fi Fie Folk plays folk music from across the world. We play ceilidhs (including calling), parties, bar mitzvahs and more across the UK.

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2 reviews

£800

Passerida

Ceilidh bandEly

A ceilidh trio, with caller, for Cambridgeshire. Perfect for the more personal and bijou event.

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11 reviews

£625 - £875

The Navvies

Ceilidh bandBury Saint Edmunds

A ceilidh / barn dance band available for weddings, parties, community get-togethers, fundraisers - any occasion in East Anglia!

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4 reviews

£950 - £1550

Brandon Village Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBrandon

Great fun ceilidh band with years of experience playing ceilidhs and on the folk music circuit. The 'caller' will get everyone up dancing.

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3 reviews

£625 - £1250

Inside the Box

Ceilidh bandBrandon

One of the very best Ceilidh duos in east anglia, foot stomping riotous fun!

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3 reviews

£625 - £1250

Elie Rees and James Delarre

Ceilidh bandBrandon

Established artists on the folk and singer songwriter scenes Elie and James play tunes, sing songs and play the odd barn dance.

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65 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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61 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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39 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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42 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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55 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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42 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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42 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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36 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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62 reviews

£1.25 - £915

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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20 reviews

£875 - £1500

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh

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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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"Incredible band, we had a fantastic evening and would absolutely book again. Thank you ! "

Mike hired Little Oak Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Ely)

Verified Review, 15 November 2025

"The Navvies were perfect. Timely responses to emails and the band were very flexible as we compromised on available space and the weather. Music quality was brilliant and I would certainly recommend them. We were a small family gathering (30 people) and nothing was too much trouble for this small group."

John hired The Navvies for a Private event (available in Ely)

Verified Review, 20 September 2025

"Kathryn was lovely to talk to in the run up to the day and the music and calling was absolutely great! They managed to guide our uncoordinated friends and family through all the dances and everyone had an amazing time. Would highly recommend!"

Abi hired KJ Ceilidhs for a Wedding (available in Ely)

Verified Review, 6 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Ely

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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 Ely

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Popular genres:

Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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1 hour

Busiest times:

June, July, August

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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