Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Southampton

26 reviews

Monkey See Monkey Do

Ceilidh bandSouthampton

Folk and Ceilidh band available for Weddings and Functions

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8 reviews

£937.50 - £1500

Stomping Boondocks

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

High energy electic ceilidh band - A modern twist on tradition with covers of sing-a-long folk, country and indie hits in between

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15 reviews

Bow & Box

Ceilidh bandLyndhurst

Boutique ceilidh band based in Hampshire/Dorset offering energetic ceilidhs from a young and vibrant duo making a big sound.

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10 reviews

From£280

Celtic Confusion 3-piece Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

Celtic Confusion are available as a 3-piece Ceilidh Band for a dance band on a smaller budget. We are a violin & guitar with a dance caller.

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5 reviews

£2000

Out Of Hand

Ceilidh bandWinchester

A young, vibrant and exciting folk-rock ceilidh band, playing trad and new tunes. Full PA and we would love to play at your event!

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12 reviews

£300 - £700

Celtic Confusion

Ceilidh bandBournemouth

We are a friendly band who play Celtic tunes and songs. We have an irish singer from Portstewart, Northern Ireland

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13 reviews

£1200 - £1800

Head North

Ceilidh bandWinchester

Hypnotic harmonies, magical melodies, tight tunes & driven rhythms served up with big smiles and bags of energy.

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37 reviews

£850 - £1312.50

Rufus Return

Ceilidh bandSouthampton

Rufus Return are a Ceilidh/Barn Dance Band on the 'rock ceilidh' side of the spectrum. Line up of Guitar, Drums, Violin, Accordion & caller.

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Southampton

"Rufus Return were absolutely fantastic! We had a ceilidh for 100 people in a large church. The music was brilliantly vibrant and the caller was superb with a great sense of humour. The night was so enthralling we forgot to get the band a drink :-( Sorry guys! Will definitely book again and I know others who are keen to book too! Thank you Rufus Return! You were ace!"

Emma hired Rufus Return for a Private event (available in Southampton)

Verified Review, 15 November 2025

"We really enjoyed the evening with Rufus Return, they were great in all respects. They all arrived in good time, set up without any fuss and made amazing music. I especially appreciated the way the caller Tom got everyone moving in a line, spiralling around the room, and joined in with some of the moves. All the guests were smiling and laughing as they danced and I've since had lots of messages saying how much they enjoyed the evening. "

Paula hired Rufus Return for a Private event (available in Southampton)

Verified Review, 1 November 2025

"Fantastic service from start to finish, our guests were extremely impressed with the quality of the musicianship and engagement. Would highly recommend Rufus Return! "

Elliott hired Rufus Return for a Wedding (available in Southampton)

Verified Review, 26 October 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Southampton

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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.

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