Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Somerset

27 reviews

£800 - £875

Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio

Ceilidh bandSomerset

Versatile professional musicians and a fun caller offer a superb barn dance, Scottish ceilidh, Irish ceili or American Hoedown.

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7 reviews

£650

Bristol Ceilidh Collective

Ceilidh bandBristol

Raucous in our roots. All your Ceilidh needs, with a twist...

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14 reviews

The Shipsters

Ceilidh bandBristol

Cutting Edge Ceilidh - See for yourself why the Shipsters are the UK’s most in-demand ceilidh band!

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5 reviews

Call Me Ceilidh

Ceilidh bandBristol

Bristol's #1 most popular ceilidh band! We pride ourselves in getting the dancers on the dance floor! Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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2 reviews

£500 - £1500

Porter Black

Ceilidh bandBlandford Forum

A lively and experienced Irish/Ceilidh band from Dorset.

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2 reviews

The Sunny Banks

Ceilidh bandBristol

Pure drop Irish folk music

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10 reviews

From£640

Spinach For Norman

Ceilidh bandDevon

Spinach For Norman is a ceilidh band from the South-West of England.

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4 reviews

£340 - £1200

Ceilidh's Comet Barn Dance Band

Ceilidh bandSherborne

Traditional music by experienced professionals, lively, engaging, friendly, fun. All ages and abilities catered for. Clear & simple dances.

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3 reviews

£1600 - £3000

The Striking Clock

Ceilidh bandBristol

#1 ceilidh party band in the South West! We’ve played at over 500 events including Glastonbury. Guaranteed to entertain your guests!

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3 reviews

£1100 - £1900

Skite Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCardiff

South Wales based modern Ceilidh outfit. Reformed & Re-energised.

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56 reviews

£900 - £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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36 reviews

£1300 - £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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38 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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51 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

From£695

Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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33 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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60 reviews

£725 - £1015

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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32 reviews

£1150 - £1250

Price of My Pig

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“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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Axbridge
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Bruton
Burnham-on-Sea
Castle Cary
Chard
Clevedon
Crewkerne
Dulverton
Frome
Glastonbury
Ilminster
Keynsham
Langport
Midsomer Norton
Minehead
Nailsea
North Petherton
Portishead
Radstock
Shepton Mallet
Somerton
South Petherton
Street
Taunton
Watchet
Wellington
Weston-Super-Mare
Wincanton
Wiveliscombe
Yeovil

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BA1, BA10, BA11, BA16, BA2, BA20, BA21, BA22, BA3, BA4, BA5, BA6, BA7, BA8, BA9, BS8, DT9, EX35, TA1, TA10, TA11, TA12, TA13, TA14, TA15, TA16, TA17, TA18, TA19, TA2, TA20, TA21, TA22, TA23, TA24, TA3, TA4, TA5, TA6, TA7, TA8, TA9, BS1, BS10, BS11, BS13, BS14, BS15, BS16, BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5, BS6, BS7, BS8, BS9, BS20, BS21, BS22, BS23, BS24, BS25, BS26, BS27, BS28, BS29, BS31, BS39, BS40, BS41, BS48, BS49

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Somerset

"It was so much fun to have the trio along and they were so clear with their instructions that even the French at our wedding could follow along. Mike’s communication was superb and at one point extremely helpful by replying quickly with a key document, as we dealt with a problem with our venue. Thank you all."

Georgia hired Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for a Wedding (available in Somerset)

Verified Review, 19 October 2024

"I had an excellent experience with the black velvet trio! They were very responsive and flexible on and before the night. The caller was easy to understand, enthusiastic and the band are very talented musicians. Would highly recommend them."

Lily hired Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for a Private event (available in Somerset)

Verified Review, 7 September 2024

"Mike and David entertained us at our family party. Everyone had an absolutely brilliant time, Mike even got us all dancing which caused a great deal of hilarity! I'd thoroughly recommend them to turn any occasion into one to be fondly remembered."

John hired Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio for a Private event (available in Somerset)

Verified Review, 20 July 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Somerset

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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 Somerset

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, August, September

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

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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