13 Best Ceilidh Bands in the UK (2024)

In this blog post, we'll list the 13 most popular ceilidh bands for hire in the UK on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings for 2024 and 2025.

The UK is home to some of the best ceilidh bands in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.

You'll see that there is a huge range of styles and that many of the ceilidh bands offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable. In addition to traditional ceilidh bands, we also offer a range of talented groups that perform as a ceilidh band with covers too.

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All of these ceilidh bands perform traditional Scottish ceilidh sets for dancing, and some perform pop & rock covers as well; these bands are known as "ceilidh and covers bands". Some of our bands also offer a ceilidh band and DJ service, which is becoming an increasingly popular booking option at weddings in 2024.

FixTheMusic's ceilidh bands perform in a variety of styles, from Scottish and Irish traditional dance music to barn dance and folk music.

Ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.

The 13 best ceilidh bands for hire in the UK for 2024...

1. Ceilidh Fire
2. Ceilidh Twist
3. Circassian Ceilidh Band
4. Seafolk Ceilidh Band
5. Ceilidh Storm
6. The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band
7. Paragon Ceilidh Band
8. Willow Ceilidh Band
9. Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band
10. The London Ceilidh Band
11. Ramnee Ceilidh Band
12. Fearless Folk
13. The Scottish Ceilidh Band

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So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand UK ceilidh bands for hire this year...

1. Ceilidh Fire

Average booking price: £1,372 (as of December 2024)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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Ceilidh Fire are a foot-stomping ceilidh band based in Edinburgh available for weddings and events throughout Scotland.

The group comprises some of the best musicians in Scotland, all of whom are passionate about Scottish music.

They play it, they write it, they teach it and they perform it. Together they have 30 years of combined experience in the Scottish music industry.

They have played at weddings, concerts and events across Scotland, the UK and Europe.

They take tradition and combine it with their own unique style and sets to bring it into the present day.

Here are just some of the locations where Ceilidh Fire have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Villeneuve-de-Duras, France
• Bergerac, France
• Burg Battenberg, Germany
• Finca Comassema, Mallorca
• Glenapp Castle, Ballantrae, Girvan
• Drumtochty Castle, Laurencekirk
• University of St Andrews
• The Colonnades at the Signet Library
• Fingask Castle, Rait, Perth, UK
• Barnard Castle
• Hopetoun House, South Queensferry
• The Free Company, Edinburgh
• Hidden River Cabins, Carlisle
• The Engine Works, Glasgow
• Neidpath Castle, Peebles
• Lodge on Loch Lomond, Alexandria

So if you're looking to hire a young and modern ceilidh band for your wedding or event in Scotland, get in touch with Ceilidh Fire.

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2. Ceilidh Twist

Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,000 (as of December 2024)
Location: London

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Ceilidh Twist are a professional ceilidh and covers band based in London. Established in 2000, they have the experience to know what makes a great ceilidh!

They have several TV credits to their name, having recently appeared on BBC1 'This Week', E4 'Made in Chelsea', ITV 'TOWIE' and Channel 4 'Gok Wann's Fashion Fix'.

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Ceilidh Twist regularly play at destination weddings in Europe and beyond, recently performing in France (4 times), Malta (3 times), Dubai, Portugal, Italy and Jersey.

And they have upcoming weddings in the next year in France (twice more), Rome (again), Majorca, Spain and Tuscany!

As possibly the busiest ceilidh band around, Ceilidh Twist are in demand for weddings across Europe as well as the UK! We put a fresh twist on traditional tunes and dances by combining them with a modern, contemporary rhythm that no one can resist dancing to, which is why word of mouth accounts for the majority of our work and we get so many repeat bookings.

The ceilidh musicians are highly experienced in traveling for bookings abroad and know how to work with a mixed nationality crowd and to deal with the logistics of a destination wedding!

Ceilidh Twist's standard band is a 5-piece line-up of Caller, Fiddle, Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drum Kit. But they often play as a smaller ensemble, as a 3 or 4-piece band, particularly for destination weddings and all options work really well!

All of the ceilidh band's musicians are full-time, professional players and the members of Ceilidh Twist come from a wide variety of musical backgrounds from Funk to Jazz and Big-Band, Classical to Gospel and Traditional Scottish/Irish music.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Castello Orsini, Nerola, Italy
• Gothenburg, Sweden
• Borgo Santo Pietro, Italy
• Sofiero Gard, Helsingborg, Sweden
• Le Domaine d'Essendiéras, France
• Arta, Mallorca
• Campos, Mallorca
• Restaurant Merkelbach, Amsterdam
• Montpellier, France
• Jerez de la Frontera, Spain
• Paris, France
• Quissac, France
• Vitznau, Switzerland
• De Vere Wokefield Estate
• Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
• Stokes Farm Barn, Wokingham

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3. Circassian Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,500 - £1,750 (as of December 2024)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

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Formed in 2015, Circassian Ceilidh Band are a new and exciting group, guaranteed to give you a great evening.

The band are available to play at weddings, functions, birthday parties and any other event you might think of!

They cater for all abilities of dancer and all of their members are experienced dance callers.

Alongside playing for dancing they can also provide a singer, performance sets, background music, a wedding piper and a DJ set.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Parkhotel Wasserburg Anholt, Germany
• Dalhousie Castle Hotel, Bonnyrigg
• Fort George, Ardersier, Inverness
• Tullibole Castle, Kinross
• Winton Castle, Pencaitland
• Ballogie House, Aboyne, UK
• Borthwick Castle, Gorebridge
• Auchen Castle, Moffat
• The Abercairny Estates, Crieff
• Wedderburn Castle, Scotland
• GRANGEFIELDS, Derbyshire
• Òran Mór, Byres Road, Glasgow
• The Coos Cathedral, Aboyne
• Branxholm Park, Hawick
• Crossbasket Castle, East Kilbride

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4. Seafolk Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,000 - £1,500 (as of December 2024)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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Performing together since 2007, Seafolk ceilidh band provide a fresh, modern approach to the classic ceilidh, combining traditional with the not-so-traditional.

Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, but happy to travel throughout the country as well as overseas, they mainly provide music for weddings, corporate events, parties and student events. They can provide lighter background music as well as upbeat ceilidh and pop/rock covers music for dancing.

As standard, the band provides a high-quality PA system and lighting rig (all PAT tested of course) and are more than happy to set this up before the event, resulting in your evening running that bit smoother.

The ceilidh band aims to please with sound, ensuring quality rather than volume, so no one is left with sore lugs after a great night. Lastly, each of the musicians in Seafolk Ceilidh Band has a degree in music, so a very high level of professionalism can be guaranteed.

They have put a lot of thought into what makes the perfect ceilidh, and the band strongly believes that the most important element to a great wedding is that it is tailored exactly to the happy couples' specifications.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Castello di Gargonza, Italy
• Luxembourg
• Gran, Norway
• Château des Varennes, France
• Boreland Loch Tay, Scotland
• Glencorse House, Penicuik
• Kincaid House Hotel, Glasgow
• Maryculter House Hotel
• Fintry, Glasgow

5. Ceilidh Storm

Average booking price: £1,544 (as of December 2024)
Location: St Andrews, Scotland

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Ceilidh Storm are a charismatic covers and ceilidh band based in Scotland with an excellent repertoire of rock and pop from acts as diverse as ELO, Queen and Taylor Swift.

They perform as a quartet or trio and can also add fiddle if the emphasis is on the ceilidh.

Ceilidh Storm provide a fresh, original and unique sound.

All their musicians are professionally trained, full-time working musicians with impressive performing credits.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Airth Castle Hotel, Stirlingshire
• Glen Clova Hotel, Angus, UK
• Monkton House, Musselburgh
• Cameron House, Alexandria
• Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline
• Auchen Castle, Beattock, Moffat
• Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
• Taypark House, Dundee
• Crear Weddings, Tarbert
• Rhynd Café and Events Venue

So if you're looking to hire the finest ceilidh and covers band Scotland has to offer, get in touch with Ceilidh Storm.

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6. The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,023 (as of December 2024)
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

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The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band are a lively professional Scottish dance band.

They are a band that can be hired for all events from Scottish country dancing to lively ceilidhs, weddings, graduation balls.

They are in demand to perform at weddings and functions throughout the UK and internationally.

As well as providing music for ceilidhs, the band is also experienced at traditional reeling and Scottish country dances. The band has travelled to France, The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Spain, Kenya and Oman to play for functions, with more trips scheduled in the future.

7. Paragon Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,444 (as of December 2024)
Location: London & Sussex

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Paragon Ceilidh Band is a fantastic ceilidh and covers band to hire for weddings and all other occasions!

In the 15 years since the band was born they have built up the enviable reputation of being one of the best bands on the UK function scene.

Their exceptionally wide repertoire ranges from cool, dinner jazz, themed evenings, popular party songs and styles from the 1950s through the '60s, '70s and '80s, soul, funk and disco to today’s pop hits.

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8. Willow Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,000 - £1,500 (as of December 2024)
Location: London

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Willow Ceilidh Band perform lively Scottish, Irish, English & Welsh folk music at weddings and events throughout the UK and abroad at destination weddings.

With fiddles, accordion, guitar & expert caller to teach the ceilidh dances, they're a young, energetic and modern ceilidh band - guaranteed to get you and your wedding guests dancing!

The band is particularly in demand at destination weddings in Europe. They have recently been hired to perform in Tuscany, Italy and have upcoming weddings in Spain, France, Italy and Portugal.

Willow Ceilidh Band specialise in weddings & know that each one is unique. We carefully consider the following details in order to create the perfect ceilidh for you:

Number of guests, age range & dancing experience e.g. beginners / more experienced

Music: perhaps you prefer mainly Scottish tunes or have a favourite tune or song

Timings: we would normally perform for 3 x 45-minute sets but can adjust to suit

Sound, Band & DJ options: we bring a full PA system and offer Ceilidh & Disco / DJ packages

First dance - options include a circle dance or romantic waltz

9. Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,595 (as of December 2024)
Location: Dorset, UK

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Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band are a lively band playing tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England.

We are available for performing concerts, barn dances or ceilidhs at pubs, festivals, weddings, birthday parties, BBQs or any other parties!

So if you're looking to hire the finest Celtic folk and ceilidh band Dorset has to offer, get in touch with us.

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10. The London Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £727 (as of December 2024)
Location: London, UK

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The London Ceilidh Band has lots of experience playing for Scottish themed ceilidhs and Irish musical nights and we guarantee that we can put a sparkle into your event.

There is a vitality to our sound that encourages people to get up and dance.

Whether it's a wedding, a student social or a community fundraiser, we will give it a professional touch. As a band, we have performed for a variety of events in a huge range of venues including exclusive hotels, stately homes and village halls.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at The Honourable Artillery Company and East Dulwich Tavern in London.

The London Ceilidh Band is a group of musicians who provide live Celtic music for special occasions.

We are based in Croydon but would consider travelling throughout the South East. We are a traditional style band which includes accordion, violin, bass guitar and drums. Every band member is an experienced musician and as a group we have performed for parties, weddings, and fundraising events.

We can also play French Café music to give the right atmosphere for receptions and themed evenings. So if you're looking to hire the finest ceilidh band London has to offer for your special occasion, get in touch with us!

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• The Honourable Artillery Company, London
• East Dulwich Tavern, London
• Battle, UK

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11. Ramnee Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £1,792 (as of December 2024)
Location: London, UK

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With high profile performances for the likes of HRH Prince Michael of Kent, Country Life, ITV, E4, Netflix original series 'The Crown' (2 Golden Globes) feat. Claire Foy, Matt Smith and John Lithgow and performing with celebs such as John Barrowman, the award-winning Ramnee Ceilidh Band are by far the must-have feature of any Celtic event.

Renowned as a funky and exciting dance band with a wide range of influences, they have taken the key elements of Scottish & Irish tradition and moulded a new fresh Celtic blend with well-known covers...irresistible to dance to.

We provide tradition with a twist – Ramnee Ceilidh Band are a London-based ceilidh band for all your Celtic needs.

Our musicians are some of the most in-demand musicians in London, with a wealth of performing experience including...Abbey Road, BBC Television Centre, Dame Shirley Bassey, The Graham Norton Show, Disney World Epcot, Shane MacGowan and The Popes, Riverdance, Later with Jools Holland, Roisin Murphy, Simple Minds, Mick Hucknall, Melody Gardot, Kid Creole, Britain's Got Talent, Nina Nesbitt, Was Not Was, Mica Paris, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Thriller Live, Book of Mormon, G4, House band at London's Hard Rock Cafe, BBC 1 breakfast news, Alan Titchmarsh, Loose Women, Made In Chelsea, Little Boots, Netflix original series 'The Crown', Blake, John Barrowman, Barbican Centre, Ronnie Scots, Kensington Palace and not forgetting The London Vegetable Orchestra.

London's premier Ceilidh & Covers Band present to you a new generation of Celtic musicians bursting with energy.

12. Fearless Folk

Average booking price: £866 (as of December 2024)
Location: Lancashire

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Fearless Folk are a charismatic, exciting, energetic folk band based in Lancashire.

We perform in a range of genres, including Balkan, klezmer, Irish folk, reggae, funk and ceilidh.

We are in demand to perform at weddings, corporate events, parties and any type of event where a packed dance floor is required!

A folk band with a difference, Fearless Folk bring memorable melodies and funky beats.

The band is regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Blaithwaite House in Wigton and Wyresdale Park in Preston, UK.

Fearless Folk began playing together and quickly realised they were on to something good.

They play a wide range of tunes, both self-penned and traditional in often unusual settings provided by the backline of bass, bouzouki and drums.

Working to blend disco, reggae, ska, and even bhangra influences with their Irish, English and European heritage, Fearless Folk is a band that never fails to make people smile and dance.

Fearless Folk, with their driving beats and memorable melodies, are sure to be well-received at corporate and private events as well as festivals, both with and without a dance caller.

Energetic, exciting and exhilarating.

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13. The Scottish Ceilidh Band

Average booking price: £806 (as of December 2024)
Location: Glasgow, Scotland

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The Scottish Ceilidh Band are a well established exciting and dynamic ceilidh band providing top-quality traditional musicians for private parties, company events, weddings, charity ceilidhs and Burns Supper evenings.

Dance the night away to an eclectic mix of Scottish traditional ceilidh and contemporary songs.

They are regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Venachar Lochside in Callander and The Boat Country Inn & Restaurant in Boat of Garten, Scotland.

The band features a variety of top-quality musicians playing fiddle, accordion, piano, guitar, mandolin, bouzouki and whistle and we place great importance on the role of our caller.

Every lineup features this important individual who helps instruct with the dances and entertains the dancers with some good crack!

We also perform contemporary and roots acoustic songs upon request while the audience takes a well earned breather from the dancing!

Depending on your requirements The Scottish Ceilidh Band provide a three or four piece lineup for ceilidh dancing and also for drinks receptions, parties and dinner events where ambient backing music is required.

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We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best ceilidh bands UK has to offer in 2024.

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