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Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Wales

Hire a Ceilidh band for your wedding in Wales today! We have 13 fantastic groups available to hire in Wales to make sure everybody gets on their feet during your wedding celebration! With varying line-ups and instruments, fantastic callers to instruct the dance moves, and bands that will also play your favourite pop covers, there's no better time to book a Ceilidh band.

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Hire Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£695
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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Hire Crannog Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£600 - £1000
Ceilidh bandBrecon

With years of experience we guarantee to make sure you and your guests have fun and dance your socks off on your special day

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Hire Allan yn Y Fan Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Ceilidh bandNewport

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

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Hire Backroom Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£7.50
Ceilidh bandAberystwyth

We are The Backroom Band from the Aberystwyth area . We have been performing ceilidhs since 1985 so have lots of experience !

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Hire Sir Dancelot Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£700 - £1190
Ceilidh bandLlanidloes

Mid Wales's foremost exponents of traditional dance music, much in demand for ceilidhs/twmpathau/barndances in Wales and The Borders.

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Hire LongDogs Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Ceilidh bandLlanidloes

LongDogs Ceilidh Band - bringing people together on the dance floor! High energy acoustic line-up of fiddle & mandocello with Caller.

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Hire The Hat & The Fiddle Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1875 - £3000
Ceilidh bandLlanelli

Energetic country-folk band from South Wales Bringing a mix of your favourite country/folk classics and modern hits

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Hire The Worried Men of Gower Ceilidh band with Encore
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£412.50 - £1100
Ceilidh bandSwansea

Swansea's #1 folk, roots and country band! Guaranteed to get the party going. We can play for any event, big or small!

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Hire Stringception Ceilidh band with Encore
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£500 - £1375
Ceilidh bandOswestry

High-energy ceilidh tunes to get everyone dancing across Shropshire—book us now!

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Hire Notorious J.I.G. Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£640
Ceilidh bandShrewsbury

Mixing the hottest breaks from old school and modern hip hop, disco and funk with blistering traditional tunes on fiddle and accordion.

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Hire Skite Ceilidh Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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£1500 - £2500
Ceilidh bandCardiff

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

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Hire The Wee Bag Band Ceilidh band with Encore
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From£800
Ceilidh bandDenbigh

The Wee Bag Band's goal is to bring mad, bad, trad, popular and contemporary diddly, diddly IRISH & Americana music and song to the masses.

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Hire Dragons Breath Ceilidh band with Encore
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£437.50 - £1250
Ceilidh bandCardiff

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

Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Wales

Crannog Ceilidh Band
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"We cannot praise Alan, Ned and Dan enough. Our family has hosted several events with Ceilidh bands over the years, and we all agreed this was the best ever. Ned’s sense of humour was brilliant — his calling was clear and easy to follow, even though we got plenty wrong - which only made the whole thing even funnier. A fantastic caller is absolutely key, especially when you have guests who’ve never done a Ceilidh before, and Ned was exceptional. There was a real harmony amongst the band, the instruments were beautiful and great changes of pace that kept everyone dancing. Such an uplifting atmosphere. Crannog were also so kind in playing three special songs for us through their PA system, which made the night even more meaningful. Thank you for giving us an unforgettable evening. Angie & Family"

Angie hired Crannog Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 19 June 2026
LongDogs Ceilidh Band
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"We loved working with Long Dogs, very communicative and helpful. They were friendly and the guests loved the dancing! "

Rebecca hired LongDogs Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 13 June 2026
Allan yn Y Fan
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"Fantastic evening ceilidh dancing at our wedding. "

Victoria hired Allan yn Y Fan for a Wedding (available in Wales)

Verified Review, 13 June 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Wales

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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 Wales

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Wedding Ceilidh bands in Wales typically play Ceilidh, Folk, Pop, and most respond to enquiries within 3 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 Wales?

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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Last updated: 29 June 2026