Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Rochester

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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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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21 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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17 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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25 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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27 reviews

£1000 - £1500

Silver Street Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Irresistibly danceable music

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39 reviews

£1212.50 - £3387.50

The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK

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21 reviews

£1093.75 - £1456.25

Lochnagar

Ceilidh bandLondon

Lochnagar is a popular and vibrant Scottish ceilidh band based in London and the South-East with an exciting traditional sound

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27 reviews

£605 - £1425

Ceilidh Tree

Ceilidh bandLondon

Ceilidh Tree are one of the UK's most exciting ceilidh bands! Foot stomping fiddles, accordion and experienced caller to show the moves.

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9 reviews

£480 - £940

MacDonald Ceilidh Caller/Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Scottish caller, with group of top musicians, providing ceilidhs, choirs, solos, duos, trios etc

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7 reviews

£900 - £2000

Panic at the Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandLondon

One of London's most exciting, innovative new ceilidh bands. Guaranteed to provide a fun night for all to enjoy!

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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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8 reviews

£1300 - £1700

The Lemon Céilí Co.

Ceilidh bandLondon

Energetic and lively céilí band for celebrations and gatherings

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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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11 reviews

£600 - £1800

Juniper Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLondon

Celtic ceilidh band bringing a modern flair to traditional Irish, Scottish and English tunes. You're guranteed to be dancing the night away!

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7 reviews

Kindred Spirit Ceilidhs

Ceilidh bandLondon

The talented Kindred Spirit Duo with experienced caller for Ceilidh dances as well as songs to entertain

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32 reviews

£500 - £1400

Sandra & Paul

Ceilidh bandLondon

Sandra & Paul, engaging and colourful instrumental duo, violin and guitar (no singing)

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75 reviews

£3000 - £5500

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The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget.

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Rochester

"We had an amazing time thanks to Frank and the band. Everybody danced which is a miracle in itself! Thank you very much. "

Kate hired The Frank Reid Scottish Dance Band for a Private event (available in Rochester)

Verified Review, 23 January 2026

"Absolutely amazing! Anita and her crew arrived on time and were incredible. It was hard work getting everyone to dance at first and they great at encouraging and directing the crowd. Lovely Group and will definitely book again! Thank you."

Ayla hired MacDonald Ceilidh Caller/Band for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Rochester)

Verified Review, 23 January 2026

"Lovely people and great musicians"

Claire hired Kingsfolk for a Private event (available in Rochester)

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FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Rochester

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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 Rochester

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, July, August

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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