15 APRIL 2021 (Updated 12 MAY 2023)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 3 minutes
In this blog post, we'll list out the 12 most popular wedding bands for hire in Portugal on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings in 2023 and 2024.
Portugal is home to some of the finest cover 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 cover bands offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.
Portugal is, without doubt, one of the most popular countries in Europe for destination weddings – The Algarve, Sagres, Carvoeiro, Portimao, Lisbon, Porto (especially the Douro Valley) and Evora are particularly attractive locations.
The beautiful countryside, pleasant climate and excellent cuisine are just some of the factors that make Portugal such a popular destination for tying the knot, especially with British and American couples.
Whether it be at a private villa in The Algarve, a luxury hotel in Lisbon, a rustic wedding barn in Trás-os-Montes or even a beach wedding on the island of Madeira, there are so many beautiful and unique wedding venues to choose from.
Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Here's the list of the 12 best wedding bands in Portugal for 2023...
1. The Kingmakers
2. Groove Outbreak
3. RAPTURE
4. The Lisbon Swing Band
5. The Throwbacks
6. The Crown Band
7. Lighthouse Duo
8. Swing High
9. Ricky Sax
10. The Jams
11. DJ Sky
12. Portugal Bossa Nova Band
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand bands in Portugal this year...
1. The Kingmakers
Average booking price: €3,000 - €5,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
The Kingmakers present a high-energy show that is guaranteed to provide a vibrant and memorable event.
All our musicians have been in the music industry for more than 15 years and know exactly what it takes to deliver a great party.
Currently we perform only at premium events, such as corporate functions, weddings and birthday parties.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Kingmakers ➡️
2. Groove Outbreak
Average booking price: €3,000 - €5,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Groove Outbreak are a dynamic live party band that can play the best funk, soul, pop and reggae tunes.
The band members are an experienced group of musicians who perform alongside famous Portuguese artists like Richie Campbell, Anselmo Ralph, Black Mamba, Mishlawi, Primitive Reason, Freddy Locks, etc.
They know how to bring the energy up in any event and get the audience continuously interested performing songs from great artists such as James Brown, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang.
Their past events include NOS Alive, Euro 2016 Finals, New Year's Eve in Casino Estoril and Lisbon, the opening of Pedro Abrunhosa e os Bandemónio, Buraka Som Sistema, Carlos do Carmo, Fafá de Belém, Paulo Gonzo, etc, as well as numerous private events, such as corporate events, weddings and parties.
We are available to perform anywhere in Portugal and also abroad.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil, Portugal
- Quinta Bonita Luxury Boutique Hotel, Lagos, Portugal
- Quinta Dos Vales Wine Estate, Estômbar, Portugal
- Penha Longa Resort, Lisboa, Portugal
- Pine Cliffs Resort, Albufeira, Portugal
- Marina de Vilamoura, Quarteira, Portugal
- Palacio Estoril Golf & Wellness Hotel, Cascais, Portugal
- Quinta de D. Carlos, Carvoeira, Portugal
- Quinta da Bichinha, Lisbon, Portugal
- Hotel Monverde, Telões, Portugal
- Vila Vita Parc, Porches, Portugal
- The Yeatman, Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
- Forte Da Cruz, Estoril, Portugal
- Vila Monte Farm House, Moncarapacho, Portugal
- Monte Rei Golf Club, Algarve, Portugal
- Casa do Lago, Portugal
- Parrilla Natural Restaurant, Almancil, Portugal
- Alcântara Café, Lisboa, Portugal
- Amarante, Portugal
- Arriba, Cascais, Portugal
- Azenhas do Mar, Colares, Portugal
- Ericeira, Portugal
View more videos and read verified reviews of Groove Outbreak ➡️
3. RAPTURE
Average booking price: €2,000 - €3,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Faro, Algarve, Portugal
RAPTURE are a four-piece covers band based in the Algarve.
From Maroon 5 to AC/DC, Tina Turner to Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars to Led Zeppelin, RAPTURE have the players and repertoire get your guests onto the dance floor at weddings, corporate events, private parties and charity events.
Playing songs from the 70's Classic Rock, Pop, Funk to the greatest hits of the moment, our extensive song list will allow us to perfectly match your request.
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With a strong stage experience and promising you a dynamic show, RAPTURE will take you through the ages and styles.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira, Lisbon, Portugal
- Pine Cliffs Hotel, Algarve, Albufeira, Portugal
- Quinta do Hespanhol, Portugal
- Monte do Serrinho Country House, Portugal
- Convento do Espinheiro Hotel & Spa, Évora, Portugal
- Club Nau, Ferragudo, Portugal
- Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa, Albufeira, Portugal
- Torre de Palma Wine Hotel, Vaiamonte, Portugal
- Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil, Rua Direita, Gradil, Portugal
- Quinta do Torneiro, Paço de Arcos, Portugal
- Costa da Caparica, Portugal
- Quinta da Bichinha, Alenquer, Portugal
- Monte Das Oliveras, Portugal
- Cabanas de Tavira, Portugal
- Praia do Evaristo, Portugal
- Portimão, Portugal
- Faro, Portugal
- Funchal, Madeira
- Castro Marim, Portugal
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Algarve (Portugal) has to offer, get in touch with RAPTURE.
View more videos and read verified reviews of RAPTURE ➡️
4. The Lisbon Swing Band
Average booking price: €1,265 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
The Lisbon Swing Band is a multicultural group of vintage jazz & blues musicians and dancers based in Lisbon, well known among the swing dancers in Portugal.
One of the very few vintage jazz bands in Portugal, The Lisbon Swing Band are making themselves a name on the dance floors, clubs and festivals.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Lisbon Swing Band ➡️
5. The Throwbacks
Average booking price: €2,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
The Throwbacks are a fun-packed, high-energy, crowd-interactive covers band, based in the Algarve, Portugal. They specialise in providing an evening party that your guests won't forget!
This talented band are available for hire worldwide and frequently perform across Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ireland.
With many years of experience, the band has perfected our packages to ensure that they can provide live music for a wedding day that crescendos as they journey through the day.
From soft & romantic ceremony music, to a funky & upbeat drinks reception, to the all important speeches and finally climaxing with the ultimate party band, The Throwbacks will take care of everything in a fun-filled yet organised fashion.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Throwbacks ➡️
6. The Crown Band
Average booking price: €4,000 - €6,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Porto, Portugal
The Crown Band are one of Portugal's finest wedding bands with a repertoire spanning pop covers, funk, soul, classic rock and jazz.
They are in great demand to perform at weddings, parties and corporate events in Portugal and throughout Europe.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Crown Band ➡️
7. Lighthouse Duo
Average booking price: €1,760 (as of May 2023)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
Lighthouse Duo are an exceptional acoustic wedding and party band based in the Algarve region of Portugal.
The group can perform as either a duo or trio, making them the perfect choice for all kinds of events, big or small.
Lighthouse Duo is an adaptable, flexible and professional group, whose quick and easy set up makes them the obvious choice for both indoor and outdoor events.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Lighthouse Duo ➡️
8. Swing High
Average booking price: €1,586 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Swing High are one of the few swing bands in Lisbon, formed by students from the Hot Clube de Portugal Jazz School who fell in love when they saw some Lindy Hoppers dancing in the street.
They play swing standards from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and they bring so much empathy and energy to their sets that you won’t leave the dance floor!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Swing High ➡️
9. Ricky Sax
Average booking price: €1,185 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Ricky Sax is an internationally acclaimed, creative sax player based in Portugal, who began studying his instrument at the Luis Maldonado Rodrigues Music Conservatory in Portugal at the age of 13.
He is now a regular at destination weddings and high-end clubs and bars throughout Portugal and Europe.
Ricky Sax can perform as a solo sax player with backing tracks, or alongside a DJ.
At weddings, parties and events, he frequently collaborates with DJ Paul...one of Lisbon's most popular professional wedding DJs.
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding saxophonist Portugal has to offer, get in touch with Ricky Sax.
Ricky is available to perform as sax player at weddings throughout Portugal, including in the Algarve, Cascais, Lisbon, Porto, Faro, Lagos...
Ricky continued honing his talent and versatility on the saxophone at the National Conservatory of Lisbon and was accepted into the Jazz Saxophone Course at Lisbon's Higher School of Music.
During his service in the Portuguese Air Force, Ricky played saxophone in the Air Force Band, earning honours for "High Artistic Value" as well as being awarded the Copper Medal.
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10. The Jams
Average booking price: €3,400 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
The Jams were formed in 2012 on the south coast of the Algarve. They perform the best of classic and modern funk and pop.
Now working on their first original album, don't miss the last opportunity to hear them playing the classics.
Get up offa that thing and come witness tha FUNK!
We are regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Pedras de Cima Casa Manor in Tavira, Portugal.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Jams ➡️
11. DJ Sky
Average booking price: €1,500 - €2,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
DJ Sky, the young prodigious DJ from Algarve (Portugal), is one of the fiercest acts to emerge from the latest generation of Portuguese artists.
DJ Sky is already considered one of the most talented DJs in Portugal.
View more videos and read verified reviews of DJ Sky ➡️
12. Portugal Bossa Nova Band
Average booking price: €1,709 (as of May 2023)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
Portugal Bossa Nova Band is a talented trio of musicians who specialise in performing the great classics of Brazilian, Portuguese and Cape Verdean music.
Each member of the group is influenced and inspired by different places and cultures, from Brazil, Portugal and Africa. The sound these guys create is truly unique and special.
The three are influenced by the likes of Cesária Évora, Sara Tavares, Djavan, Lenine and Jorge Ben Jor, among others.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Casa Encantada in São Faustino, Portugal.
The band's unique repertoire makes evident their different inspirations with their vast and varied song choices.
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The trio is very experienced and will be able to cater to your every musical need, and played anywhere and everywhere.
Happy to travel, the group regularly perform across Lisbon and have played at countless events, from weddings and private parties to corporate and public events.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Casa Encantada, São Faustino, Portugal
- Evora, Portugal
- Lamego, Portugal
View more videos and read verified reviews of Portugal Bossa Nova Band ➡️
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— Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
