Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Maidstone

36 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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16 reviews

£1500 - £2250

The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band

Ceilidh bandWadhurst

The Frank Reid Scottish Ceilidh Band are the top traditional Scottish Ceilidh band outside of Scotland.

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24 reviews

£750 - £1375

Swing The Bridge

Ceilidh bandKent

FOR ALL AGES AND EVERY OCCASION! UPBEAT Ceilidhs and Barn Dances with ENERGY and ZEST!!!!! Caller included in the price quoted.

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10 reviews

£1250 - £3250

Thistle & Thorn

Ceilidh bandCanterbury

Kent's favourite Ceilidh band. We will keep your guests dancing with a night of pure Ceilidh or a mix of Celtic and popular party tunes!

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5 reviews

£1000 - £1437.50

Scotch on the Rocks

Ceilidh bandLondon

Scotch on the Rocks is a fun and professional London Ceilidh Band, available to hire for any event!

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51 reviews

£1500 - £6500

Dirty Martini

Ceilidh bandCanterbury

We are FUN, professional, and you can trust us to get your guests up dancing, I PROMISE YOU, we will get them dancing!

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4 reviews

£300 - £650

Holly & Swerve

Ceilidh bandHastings

Energetic folk duo with a wealth of tunes and songs to entertain you with :)

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3 reviews

From£800

Foot Down

Ceilidh bandTonbridge

Alt-folk band featuring melodeon, whistles, guitar, drums, bass and vocals. Traditional folk music with the influence of modern grunge/rock

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12 reviews

£675

A2 Barn Dance Band

Ceilidh bandFaversham

A2 Barn Dance Band for vibrant music and lively dances to get your guests mixing and having a great time. Good fun for all occasions. Try us

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13 reviews

£600 - £850

Kingsfolk

Ceilidh bandSouth Croydon

This band has been bringing parties to life all over London and the South East with their exciting music and their professional touch.

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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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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

£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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55 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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42 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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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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62 reviews

£1.25 - £915

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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20 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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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Maidstone

"Fantastic"

Debbie hired Swing The Bridge for a Private event (available in Maidstone)

Verified Review, 22 November 2025

"We highly recommend Bowstring! They were our band of choice for our wedding celebration and were fantastic! Chris the caller was perfect and had the dance floor full to overflowing and the band - Chris, Ramona and her sister were excellent. If you want a good time with a band that caters for a wide range of ceilidh abilities then this is the band to choose. Friendly, engaging and perfect for the evening - Thank you❤️xx"

Marion hired Bowstring for a Private event (available in Maidstone)

Verified Review, 1 November 2025

"Swing the Bridge were excellent. The band were extremely accommodating when our schedule when awry. The music was top notch, Martin's calling was brilliant and funny. Everyone had a a really fun time. "

Lisa hired Swing The Bridge for a Birthday party (available in Maidstone)

Verified Review, 30 August 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Maidstone

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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 Maidstone

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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June, July, August

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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