Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Nottinghamshire

3 reviews

Serena Smith Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewark

Serena is a caller and fiddle player. Her amazing celtic fusion band includes a full drum kit, guitar, and bass, and bagpipes as well.

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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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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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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)

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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43 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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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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62 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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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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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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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

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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38 reviews

£500 - £950

Fairgreen Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNorwich

Fun & Frolic on the dance floor ~ Perfect for weddings and family celebrations. Guaranteed to get everyone dancing right from the start.

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18 reviews

From£640

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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74 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front rooms Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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31 reviews

£500 - £1000

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Nottingham

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceòl Beag is a popular contemporary, upbeat ceilidh band. We play for all kinds of events & guarantee a great night of dancing to remember.

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Arnold
Beeston
Bingham
Cotgrave
Eastwood
Hucknall
Kimberley
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Mansfield
Mansfield Woodhouse
Market Warsop
Newark-on-Trent
Retford
Southwell
Stapleford
Sutton in Ashfield
West Bridgford
Worksop

Postcodes covered:

DE55, DN10, DN11, DN22, LE12, LE14, LN1, NG1, NG11, NG12, NG13, NG14, NG15, NG16, NG17, NG18, NG19, NG2, NG20, NG21, NG22, NG23, NG24, NG25, NG3, NG4, NG5, NG6, NG7, NG8, NG9, S80, S81

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Nottinghamshire

"Fabulous band!!! So much fun!! Highly recommend to all. Thank you so much for making my party such a great success. "

Emma hired Serena Smith Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Nottinghamshire)

Verified Review, 8 November 2025

"Drop Sindle Ceilidh Band were fantastic. They played at our wedding and brought incredible energy to a large (c.60 people) group of mostly beginners, perfectly taking everyone through the steps. So positive and inclusive – the beginners absolutely loved it. We could not recommend Drop Sindle Ceilidh Band more highly!"

Alasdair hired Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Nottinghamshire)

Verified Review, 6 December 2025

"The band were fantastic!"

Angela hired Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band for a Corporate event (available in Nottinghamshire)

Verified Review, 4 December 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Nottinghamshire

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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 Nottinghamshire

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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2 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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