Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in South Glamorgan

14 reviews

£1000 - £1250

Allan yn Y Fan

Ceilidh bandNewport

Celtic music from Wales - concerts, ceilidhs, festivals, events, corporate.

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3 reviews

£1500 - £2500

Skite Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandCardiff

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

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3 reviews

£437.50 - £1250

Dragons Breath

Ceilidh bandCardiff

With their unique blend of musicianship, Dragons Breath leave a lasting impression, weaving Welsh spirit into every melody they play.

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104 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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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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44 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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57 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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43 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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45 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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38 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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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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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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76 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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39 reviews

£625 - £1125

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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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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27 reviews

Monkey See Monkey Do

Ceilidh bandSouthampton

Folk and Ceilidh band available for Weddings and Functions

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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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35 reviews

£1000

Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio

Wedding Ceilidh bands in Cardiff

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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Barry / Barri
Cowbridge / Y Bont-Faen
Llantwit Major / Llanilltud Fawr
Penarth

Postcodes covered:

CF10, CF11, CF14, CF15, CF23, CF24, CF3, CF32, CF35, CF5, CF61, CF62, CF63, CF64, CF71, CF72, CF83

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in South Glamorgan

"We had a great time - thank you for helping make our evening so memorable."

Sharon hired Allan yn Y Fan for a Private event (available in South Glamorgan)

Verified Review, 15 March 2025

"A fantastic ceilidh, thank you, it added so much to our wedding day."

Douglas hired Allan yn Y Fan for a Wedding (available in South Glamorgan)

Verified Review, 5 October 2024

"Booked for a surprise birthday party last month, Very impressed with communication beforehand and during the event. Left them to pick the set and dances for a mixed ability group from regular Ceilidh dancers and rank first timers. Everyone had a fab time. clear calls and demonstrations and not fazed when half went right when should have gone left! Would use again."

Steve hired Allan yn Y Fan for a Birthday party (available in South Glamorgan)

Verified Review, 17 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in South Glamorgan

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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 South Glamorgan

Useful information

Wedding Ceilidh bands in South Glamorgan 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 South Glamorgan?

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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