Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Leicestershire
Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Leicestershire
"Bowstring made my party a fun and welcoming event. Everyone had a great time and felt included. The band adapted to the heat and were happy to be flexible to enable those that wanted to to join in. The music was great and the atmosphere created was just what I was hoping for. "
Lorna hired Bowstring for a Birthday party (available in Leicestershire)
"We had a great night with Terry, Biggles and the Whirligig band. Biggles the caller coped with our incredible ineptitude at many of the dances with very good humour, just as well as we were crying with laughter, and very proud of ourselves when we got it right. This was a great night. "
Kirsty hired Whirligig Ceilidh Band for a Birthday party (available in Leicestershire)
"Absolutely fantastic! Such a warm and friendly band who were a pleasure to meet and who gave us a fantastic ceilidh for our wedding party. The music was wonderful and our Caller got everyone up and dancing. Highly recommended!"
Cathy hired Burdock Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Leicestershire)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Leicestershire
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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 Leicestershire
Useful information
Wedding Ceilidh bands in Leicestershire 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 Leicestershire?
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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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 3535 bookings and 1748 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 13 July 2026
