Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Lancashire

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

£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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13 reviews

£900

The Riot Band

Ceilidh bandBolton

The Riot Band is an experienced ceilidh band that plays festivals, parties, wedding receptions, and social events .

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27 reviews

£1062.50 - £1250

Tartan Trio Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

Young, energetic and professional ceilidh entertainment for Weddings and Events throughout the UK!

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106 reviews

£500 - £2500

The House Devils

Ceilidh bandSale

Four-piece playing and singing Irish traditional music, Bluegrass. Vocals, guitar, flute, harmonica, uilleann pipes, banjo, bodhran.

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5 reviews

£500 - £1000

Douglas and Moss

Ceilidh bandBlackburn

Spellbinding, professional fiddle/guitar duo. Bringing something really special to your event.

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6 reviews

£230 - £405

🎸 ACOUSTIC DUO 🎤

Ceilidh bandStockport

Guaranteed to get the good vibes flowing in your venue, bringing a fresh groove and energy to the acoustic world.

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15 reviews

£650 - £900

Last Chance Saloon Band

Ceilidh bandHebden Bridge

A hoedown with attitude for the 21st-century with swinging tunes and called dances in an awesome cowboy ceilidh

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4 reviews

£875 - £1625

Beer for Breakfast

Ceilidh bandWarrington

Best Ceili band in NW England

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3 reviews

£875 - £1125

Chimera

Ceilidh bandManchester

A young and punchy folk band based in Manchester - available for gigs and ceilidhs in the North of England and further afield

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9 reviews

£750 - £1000

Cahootenany

Ceilidh bandHebden Bridge

Storming 5 piece ceilidh dance band and caller with years of experience of bringing people together to dance and laugh at every event

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2 reviews

£750 - £1250

Thom Hardaker Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandSkipton

Drawing on 25 years of ceilidh experience, we blend tradition with energy and atmosphere to create unforgettable events

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2 reviews

£625 - £1125

Banish the Boggart

Ceilidh bandLancaster

3-piece ceilidh band, perfect party entertainment!

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4 reviews

£350 - £550

Back of the Bush

Ceilidh bandLancaster

Back of the Bush are a fabulously flexible duo of Richard Moss and Ben Farmer - songs tunes and dances from across the British Isles

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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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62 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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48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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42 reviews

£625 - £1075

Buchanan Ceilidh Band (BCB)

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The Buchanan Ceilidh Band comprises highly experienced musicians who are spontaneous and quirky when playing for ceilidhs/barn dances!

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Brierfield
Burnley
Carnforth
Chorley
Church
Clayton-le-Moors
Cleveleys
Clitheroe
Colne
Darwen
Earby
Fleetwood
Freckleton
Fulwood
Garstang
Great Harwood
Haslingden
Heysham
Kirkham
Leyland
Longridge
Lytham St Anne's
Morecambe
Nelson
Ormskirk
Oswaldtwistle
Poulton-le-Fylde
Rawtenstall
Rishton
Skelmersdale
Thornton
Trawden
Whitworth

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Lancashire

"We hired Price of My Pig for our wedding. They exceeded all expectations - all communication was prompt and clear, they were incredibly professional and entertained us and our guests very well, managing to keep everyone engaged and keeping the dance floor full the whole night. I'd wholeheartedly recommend booking them - truly a gem of a ceilidh band! "

Darena hired Price of My Pig for a Wedding (available in Lancashire)

Verified Review, 29 November 2025

"Absolutely amazing!! Booked for my husbands 30th birthday party and we had the most incredible evening. Everyone was up on the dance floor. Music was incredible and the caller explaining the dances was great too! Absolutely no notes! Thanks so much for making it an amazing celebration!!!"

Robin hired Last Chance Saloon Band for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Lancashire)

Verified Review, 22 November 2025

"Triple Scotch played at my daughter’s wedding and were simply fantastic. Everyone (at all ages and none with previous ceildh experience) had a great time. Many thanks for such a great nights entertainment- I’d highly recommend this band. "

Christine hired Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Lancashire)

Verified Review, 25 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Lancashire

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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 Lancashire

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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