Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Oldham

40 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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63 reviews

£800 - £1143.75

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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24 reviews

£1075 - £1775

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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14 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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21 reviews

Bash Street Band

Ceilidh bandSheffield

Bridging time-honoured tradition & lively ceilidh celebrations since '93!

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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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5 reviews

£1000 - £1437.50

Scotch on the Rocks

Ceilidh bandSheffield

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

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109 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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11 reviews

£750 - £1200

Behan's Footsteps

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Irish Folk Duo or Full Band

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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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5 reviews

Lonan

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Intricate and heartfelt acoustic folk trio

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4 reviews

£812.50 - £1312.50

Drop the Floor

Ceilidh bandBlackburn

Drop The Floor, high energy traditional Irish music from the heart of Lancashire.

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6 reviews

£325 - £445

🎸 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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6 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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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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11 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

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Ceilidh bandSkipton

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

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"Cahootenany were just fabulous for my birthday party - they sounded great, got everyone up dancing and we all had a blast. Lovely, friendly people and the calling was excellent. Couldn't recommend them more!"

Lizzie hired Cahootenany for a Birthday party (available in Oldham)

Verified Review, 6 June 2026

"Absolutely brilliant. Realky got the party going so everybody could join in. Knew exactly how to pitch things. Lovely people, great planning, turned up early, very professional in every way"

PETER hired Chimera for a Private event (available in Oldham)

Verified Review, 16 May 2026

"Fantastic ceilidh band. Wonderful musicians and a great caller, who orchestrated a brilliantly fun night of dancing for my husband’s birthday. Great and prompt communication. Thank you!"

Sarah hired Cahootenany for a Private event (available in Oldham)

Verified Review, 18 April 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Oldham

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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 Oldham

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Wedding Ceilidh bands in Oldham 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 Oldham?

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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