Ceilidh Bands in the UK
Discover and book the finest ceilidh bands in the UK
Ceilidh bands typically perform traditional Scottish and Irish dances, often led by a “caller” who teaches guests the steps, making the experience fun and accessible even for beginners.
Performances usually consist of two or three sets and may also include pop or rock covers depending on the band.
Also have a read of the best ceilidh bands in the UK on FixTheMusic.
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About Our Carefully Curated Selection of Ceilidh Bands for Hire in the UK
FixTheMusic has an amazing selection of ceilidh bands for hire in the UK. Our musicians have played at hotels, pubs and music festivals across the UK.
Ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic have performed at some of the most prestigious venues in the UK, including...
- Hotel 41 (London)
- Bishop's Gate Hotel (Derry)
- Hotel La Place (St Brelade, Jersey)
- Lawton & Lauriston Court Hotel (Llandudno)
- The Milestone Hotel and Residences (London)
- The Green Park Hotel (Pitlochry)
- The Stafford London (London)
- The Montcalm London Marble Arch (London)
- Dakota Glasgow (Glasgow)
- The Chesterfield Mayfair (London)
- Tara Lodge (Belfast)
- The Goring (London)
- The Montague on The Gardens (London)
- Old Town Chambers (Edinburgh)
- The Prince Akatoki London (London)
- The Chambers Park Place (Leeds)
- Rudding Park Hotel (Follifoot)
- Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons (Great Milton)
- Brown's Hotel (London)
- The Connaught (London)
- Staybridge Suites Newcastle (Newcastle upon Tyne)
- The Hari (London)
- The Beaumont (London)
- Park Grand London Lancaster Gate (London)
- Longueville Manor (St Saviour, Jersey)
If you're struggling to find the right ceilidh band to hire for your wedding reception, birthday party or other private event in the UK, submit an enquiry form and FixTheMusic will put you in contact with some amazing acts.
Whether you’re sorting music for your wedding, 18th, 30th, 40th, 50th or 80th birthday party, or you’re hosting an office or corporate party, book the perfect local ceilidh band to celebrate the occasion and get all your guests dancing!
FixTheMusic makes it easy to compare quotes from the best ceilidh bands in the UK.
Ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Read more in our Definitive Guide to Booking a Ceilidh Band for Your Wedding.
View Some of Our Professional Ceilidh Bands Performing Live...
At FixTheMusic, we list top-quality ceilidh bands that have been selected by invitation only.
When you submit an enquiry, you'll receive quotes directly from available bands so you can compare them by watching their videos, reading their reviews and by asking them any questions you might have via our secure messaging system.
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Tell Us About Your Event and Get Free Quotes From Local Ceilidh Bands in the UK
Fill in the enquiry form and tell us about your event. Details will then be sent to a range of local ceilidh bands and you’ll receive free quotes from those that are available.
Our ceilidh, Irish and ceilidh-cover bands are selected by invitation only – and all come highly recommended by previous clients. They all have vast experience performing at weddings, charity functions and corporate events.
Whether your guests are experienced ceilidh dancers or complete newcomers, our bands will be sure to tailor each dance to suit your event.
Once you've made your choice, book and pay securely on FixTheMusic.
Reviews from local events in the UK
“Stunning band and wonderful musicianship. Suited our party really well, mix of styles with their unique Celtic fusion style. Perfect, set up, loved their lights and provided a friendly atmosphere. Thank you Serena and band members, would book you all again in blink! A🌟”
Booked High Step Ceilidh for a retirement party at The Ravenshead in Lincoln, UK
“The Glasgow Ceilidh Band were fantastic! They arrived/set up etc exactly when they said they would. Their music playing was so good - very lively and enjoyable and sound level perfect and their rock versions of traditional tunes went down a storm. They explained the dances well to a mixed group of party goers. The only thing I regret is we didn't get enough time with them. I had arranged for a disco after the buffet (which they supplied as well)... next time I'll have them play all night. Organisation (via Fix the Music) was simple and queries were always responded to quickly. ”
“Great band - everyone really enjoyed themselves! Also they were really helpful with the calling since many people had never been to a ceilidh.”
“Hired Ceilidh Trio for a ceilidh in South London a couple of weeks ago. They were fantastic. Being in a ceilidh band myself, the band were exactly what we were looking for and more than lived up to expectations! They played a good mix of well-known ceilidh dances and threw in a couple of songs as well to get the crowd going. Explained the dances well to a large group that had varying ceilidh experience and everyone had a great time. Would definitely hire again!”
“Loved having them churn out the reels at a private party. Couldn’t have been happier with our choice. I think they read the audience well and our (in) capabilities at following instruction, which meant that we did enough right to keep the dances going and cause enough confusion for fun and hilarity to shine through. Brilliant night. Can’t wait for another excuse to have these four back again. Thank you so much for a fantastic evening”
“They were fantastic. Great communication pre arrival, flexible and easy to contact. The band played French cafe music for us during a sit down dinner and then into the ceilidh which was very lively and great fun. The caller had most people up dancing and everyone had a great time. Would highly recommend The London Ceilidh Band.”
“Dear Lilac, Thank you I have recovered, just two more parties to go, I have allowed for a couple of days between each I’m so pleased the band enjoyed the day as well. Your team did a lot to help make that great atmosphere. I have had a lot of thank you messages from guests; “good food, good company, great ceilidh”, “the ceilidh band were excellent”. Just two of the many complements. Isabel, my wife, and myself were delighted with your playing. For me you helped make the perfect party.”
“Dear Ed, Just wanted to thank the Keep Calm and Ceilidh for making my party such a success. Everyone said how much they had enjoyed the music and that the band had made the night, so once again thank you so much, and may you and the Band continue to enjoy good health and happiness and be able to make people happy for many a day.”
“Keep Calm and Ceilidh were an incredible band and I would highly recommended them to anyone. Mick was excellent at communicating what he needed from me in the months leading up to my party. They had a great caller, she was easy to understand and funny too. Everyone really enjoyed the dances and the music was perfect. 10/10 would recommend!”
Booked Keep Calm and Ceilidh for a party at Friary Church Of St Francis And St Anthony, Crawley, UK
“Lovely people and a great ceilidh band. Really patient with all of the English people who had no clue and fun had by all!”
“This is just to thank you and the band very much for playing at our party on Saturday. Lots of people commented on how good the band was and what fun they had. Dave is a great caller and everyone who wished to was able to join in.”
“Circassian Ceilidh Band kindly came and played at our party this summer in South West Scotland. They were fantastic in every way. They are approachable, friendly and organised, and their music was outstanding. They really made our party, and we are very grateful to them and wish them all the best. We could not recommend them more.”