Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Tyne and Wear

41 reviews

£787.50 - £1700

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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20 reviews

£600

Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNorth Shields

We're a friendly, fun and professional ceilidh band and between us, we have over 50 years of experience in playing for dancing.

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5 reviews

From£480

Leonard Brown and his Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

This Ceilidh Band offers a professional service with some of the best musicians in the UK. Provide a high quality service for all events.

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18 reviews

£620

Berking Mad Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandWhitley Bay

Berking Mad is a very experienced ceilidh band with a dancer friendly caller who will help everyone to enjoy the event. Wide repertoire.

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13 reviews

£750 - £1875

Monster Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Experience one of the UK's most renowned ceilidh bands, featuring world-class folk musicians.

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25 reviews

£812.50 - £1625

Blue Hat Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Everything you need for a fun-filled night of dancing & laughter. Highly experienced musicians with a dynamic, vibrant sound & expert caller

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60 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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48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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40 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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60 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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52 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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38 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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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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34 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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16 reviews

£800 - £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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35 reviews

£500 - £950

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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14 reviews

From£640

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

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Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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Blaydon
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Longbenton
Meadow Well
Ryton
South Shields
Tynemouth
Wallsend
Washington
Whickham
Whitburn
Whitley Bay

Postcodes covered:

DH3, DH4, DH5, NE1, NE10, NE11, NE12, NE13, NE15, NE16, NE17, NE2, NE21, NE23, NE25, NE26, NE27, NE28, NE29, NE3, NE30, NE31, NE32, NE33, NE34, NE35, NE36, NE37, NE38, NE39, NE4, NE40, NE5, NE6, NE7, NE8, NE9, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6, SR7

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Tyne and Wear

"Drop spindle were great, super professional and fun and they were happy to travel to my wedding which was a few hours for them so really appreciated. We had so much fun and loads of great feedback from everyone taking part!"

Imogen hired Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Tyne and Wear)

Verified Review, 10 May 2025

"Joyful. They are a terrific band "

Alex hired Miggins Fiddle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Tyne and Wear)

Verified Review, 3 May 2025

"Couldn't have been happier with Drop Spindle. They were patient and good fun, clearly explaining the dance to the 95% of guests unfamiliar before a superb musical performance. All guests loved it and were very complimentary. We had a DJ there too to play music between breaks and sets and he was also very complimentary. Thank you so much 😁"

Mr hired Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band for a Wedding (available in Tyne and Wear)

Verified Review, 4 April 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Tyne And Wear

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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 Tyne And Wear

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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2 hours

Busiest times:

June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Tyne and Wear?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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