Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Guildford

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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21 reviews

£875 - £1500

Stroma Folk & Ceilidh

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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28 reviews

£1000 - £1500

Silver Street Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Irresistibly danceable music

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39 reviews

£1212.50 - £3387.50

The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK

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18 reviews

£1000 - £1125

Cumberland Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

A contemporary and memorable ceilidh band providing a wide variety of traditional and alternative tunes tailored to suit your event.

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7 reviews

From£700

Miles Ceilidh band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Miles Ceilidh band has emerged as one of the most exciting, versatile bands on the London Ceilidh Dance Music Scene over the last 8 years.

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16 reviews

£625 - £1562.50

The Sweeney Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandHigh Wycombe

The highest quality band in London and the South East! We've played at hundreds of events, including weddings. Guaranteed to please!

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27 reviews

£605 - £1425

Ceilidh Tree

Ceilidh bandLondon

Ceilidh Tree are one of the UK's most exciting ceilidh bands! Foot stomping fiddles, accordion and experienced caller to show the moves.

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7 reviews

£900 - £2000

Panic at the Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandLondon

One of London's most exciting, innovative new ceilidh bands. Guaranteed to provide a fun night for all to enjoy!

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11 reviews

£600 - £1800

Juniper Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Celtic ceilidh band bringing a modern flair to traditional Irish, Scottish and English tunes. You're guranteed to be dancing the night away!

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6 reviews

£412.50 - £1875

Craigievar Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandReading

This band, run by Scots, can play for your wedding, ceilidh, reeling party, garden party for any excuse. Since the 1980's, we know ceilidhs!

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7 reviews

Kindred Spirit Ceilidhs

Ceilidh bandLondon

The talented Kindred Spirit Duo with experienced caller for Ceilidh dances as well as songs to entertain

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33 reviews

£500 - £1400

Sandra & Paul

Ceilidh bandLondon

Sandra & Paul, engaging and colourful instrumental duo, violin and guitar (no singing)

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122 reviews

£3000 - £5500

Sound With Us

Ceilidh bandLondon

The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget.

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40 reviews

£812.50 - £1062.50

Blag

Ceilidh bandLondon

Blag play a feisty mix of groovesome Irish Folk Rock, Ceildhi & World music. Fun & lively Blag have played festivals, TV and Radio.

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6 reviews

£625 - £1225

Shipwright - Folk Duo

Ceilidh bandLondon

Shipwright are a lively London based folk duo available for Ceilidhs and other events.

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12 reviews

£345 - £1375

Corwin & Grace

Ceilidh bandLondon

Internationally touring duo with multiple lineups: Pop Hits and Classics or Celtic Music, perfect for weddings, parties, functions, & pubs

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4 reviews

£525 - £1575

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You can count on four professional musicians to make your event a success! Performing folk/trad music in pubs and venues around London.

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Guildford

"Did a wonderful job, made the night very lively and the music was great "

Mikayla hired Wraggle Taggle for a Burns night (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 27 March 2026

"Great band! Would highly recommend "

Hannah hired Wraggle Taggle for a Corporate event (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 19 March 2026

"Fabulous!! Such a great night and this band was outstanding!! How on earth did they manage to get us all dancing the correct steps! Very friendly and they absolutely made our night. Thank you so much. "

Jane hired Stroma Folk & Ceilidh for a Private event (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 31 January 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Guildford

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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 Guildford

Useful information

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Guildford 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 Guildford?

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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