Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Gloucestershire

43 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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9 reviews

£650

Bristol Ceilidh Collective

Ceilidh bandBristol

Raucous in our roots. All your Ceilidh needs, with a twist...

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6 reviews

£1248.75 - £2748.75

Bowreed

Ceilidh bandBristol

High energy live ceilidh band with expert caller. Packed dancefloors, zero awkwardness, fabulous dancing fun.

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14 reviews

The Shipsters

Ceilidh bandBristol

Cutting Edge Ceilidh - See for yourself why the Shipsters are the UK’s most in-demand ceilidh band!

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5 reviews

Call Me Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandBristol

Bristol's #1 most popular ceilidh band! We pride ourselves in getting the dancers on the dance floor! Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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2 reviews

£750 - £1062.50

The Wild Thyme Band

Ceilidh bandBath

Have a wild time with the Wild Thyme barn-dance and ceilidh band!

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3 reviews

The Sunny Banks

Ceilidh bandBristol

Pure drop Irish folk music

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3 reviews

£800 - £1150

Bluesocks Ceilidh band

Ceilidh bandEvesham

Midlands based ceilidh band. Six piece to Two piece band available plus a caller for guiding you through the dances.

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3 reviews

£1600 - £3000

The Striking Clock

Ceilidh bandBristol

#1 ceilidh party band in the South West! We’ve played at over 500 events including Glastonbury. Guaranteed to entertain your guests!

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104 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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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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44 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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57 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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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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38 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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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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21 reviews

£875 - £1500

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh

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"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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Cirencester
Coleford
Dursley
Fairford
Filton
Lechlade-on-Thames
Lydney
Minchinhampton
Mitcheldean
Moreton-in-Marsh
Nailsworth
Newent
Northleach
Painswick
Stonehouse
Stow-on-the-Wold
Tetbury
Tewkesbury
Thornbury
Winchcombe
Wotton-under-Edge
Yate

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BA1, BS10, BS15, BS16, BS30, BS32, BS34, BS35, BS36, BS37, BS7, GL1, GL10, GL11, GL12, GL13, GL14, GL15, GL16, GL17, GL18, GL19, GL2, GL20, GL3, GL4, GL5, GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54, GL55, GL56, GL6, GL7, GL8, GL9, HR8, HR9, NP16, NP25, OX18, OX7, SN14, WR11, WR12, WR13

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Gloucestershire

"The Cats Claws were perfect and added exceptional fun and laughed for all our guests at our wedding. Our friends still talk about the band after the big day. They also kindly showed a lot of patience for some of our guest that may have already had a few drinks. Couldn’t recommend them more."

Adam hired Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 30 April 2026

"Absolutely brilliant! I hired Bristol Ceilidh Collective for my 40th Birthday party. I wanted something lively to get people up dancing and they certainly delivered. Everyone had a great time with big smiles all round. Thank you so much for an epic night. I highly recommend Bristol Ceilidh Collective. "

Christopher hired Bristol Ceilidh Collective for a Birthday party (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 28 March 2026

"Bristol Ceilidh were awesome! I booked them for a small ceilidh for my 30th. They arrived when they said they would, set up without issue, responded to messages and question in the lead up. The music was great and all explanations and callings worked well. Nothing but positive feedback to give. "

Grant hired Bristol Ceilidh Collective for a Private event (available in Gloucestershire)

Verified Review, 29 November 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Gloucestershire

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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 Gloucestershire

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Wedding Ceilidh bands in Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?

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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