Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Glasgow

18 reviews

£1500 - £2500

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

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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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23 reviews

£865 - £1375

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

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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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25 reviews

£450 - £1200

Ceithir

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

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38 reviews

From£640

Jiggered Ceilidh Band

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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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19 reviews

£625 - £1187.50

Scott Leslie Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

One of the very best ceilidh bands in Scotland playing and calling dances with a reputation that guarantees you a fantastic night.

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10 reviews

£750 - £1050

Nevis Ceilidh Band

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Nevis Ceilidh Band are a 3 piece ceilidh band based in Glasgow comprising of fiddle, piano, drums and dance caller!

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9 reviews

£800 - £1250

Rock and Reel

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A ceilidh band on steroids. We'll have you dancing and singing all night long

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11 reviews

£937.50 - £1750

Glenpark Ceilidh Band

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Based in Central Scotland, Glenpark put a contemporary twist on a Scottish Ceilidh, with 10+ years experience playing for a range of events!

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10 reviews

Ceilidh Colin

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The Solo Ceilidh Caller who packs all the punch of a live band and all the tradition of a Scottish Ceilidh on a more affordable budget!

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6 reviews

£875 - £2000

Ceilidh Minogue

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Ceilidh Minogue is a Scottish ceilidh band covering all UK and Europe. The band plays and calls all the usual ceilidh dances.

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8 reviews

£1300 - £1500

The Brave Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBathgate

The Brave are the #1 ceilidh band in Scotland playing for hundreds of ceilidhs and events with their fusion of trad and pop classics!

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11 reviews

£750 - £2250

Point Five

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Point Five brings a fresh, creative approach to traditional Scottish music & ceilidh dance. Check our web reviews, best in Scotland!

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5 reviews

The Shimmy Grand Ceilidh Band

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Fusing traditional ceilidh with pop grooves. Modern, energetic, and quintessentially Scottish!

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7 reviews

£625 - £1750

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh (Glasgow)

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An exciting traditional Glasgow based folk & ceilidh band! A new launch after the success of our London band, Stroma comes to Glasgow!

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5 reviews

£625 - £1875

Glè Mhath Ceilidh Band

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Modern Scottish Ceilidh Band. A vibrant twist on the traditional Scottish foot tapping ceilidh!

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4 reviews

£400 - £812.50

Wee Cabin Ceilidh Band

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We are a Scottish ceilidh trio with a lively electric-acoustic sound: ceilidh tunes & songs are lead by the electric mandolin/banjo & vocals

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3 reviews

£625 - £1250

Ace Thistles Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Our ceilidh band brings joy to every celebration with fiddle-led energy, expert calling, and packed dance floors every time!

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"Id highly recommend Ceithir, they were very professional and understanding when we were slightly off schedule. They brought a really fun atmosphere to our wedding and everyone really enjoyed the ceilidh! 😄"

Ami hired Ceithir for a Wedding (available in Glasgow)

Verified Review, 21 June 2026

"They were fab. We had a great time. The ‘dancers’ were of very mixed ability but Flaming Heather got us sorted and whooping with joy."

Penny hired Flaming Heather for a Birthday party (available in Glasgow)

Verified Review, 20 June 2026

"A great night was had by all and I would recommend Ace Thistles to everyone. Claire and Alistair had most of our English party on their feet most of the night and everyone had a great time with them. We couldn't have asked for any more."

Helen hired Ace Thistles Ceilidh Band for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Glasgow)

Verified Review, 6 June 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Glasgow

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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 Glasgow

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Wedding Ceilidh bands in Glasgow typically play Ceilidh, Folk, Pop, and most respond to enquiries within 3 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 Glasgow?

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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