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About our ceilidh bands for hire in Edinburgh
FixTheMusic has an amazing selection of ceilidh bands working across the capital city of Scotland and the surrounding area of Lothian, and we have links with some fantastic venues in the area.
Our musicians have played at, amongst others, Edinburgh's Usher Hall, The Queen's Hall, Playhouse and of course Edinburgh Castle, as well as in numerous performances across the amazing Fringe Festival.
If you're struggling to find the right ceilidh band to hire for your wedding reception, birthday party or other private event in Edinburgh, 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!
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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.
To get quotes from similar bands, submit an enquiry and receive bespoke offers for your event within hours.
FixTheMusic is free to use – we're a secure platform for connecting with and booking outstanding musicians worldwide 🌎
Whether You Want a Traditional Ceilidh or Barn Dance, Our Bands Cover All Musical Styles
FixTheMusic is proud to present a talented range of Edinburgh-based ceilidh bands who work in a number of musical styles. We have acoustic lineups who play authentic instruments like the fiddle, flute, tin whistle, accordion, hammered dulcimer and bodhrán drum, and who specialise in traditional Gaelic music such as jigs, reels, hornpipes, polkas, slip-jigs, strathspeys and waltzes from both Scotland and Ireland.
We also have a hand-picked selection of modern ceilidh bands for hire who add drums, electric guitar, electric violin and vocals to the mix, and are able to perform contemporary pop covers in the ceilidh style, as well as related hybrid forms such as English folk music, folk rock, Irish rock and traditional Americana and country music.
Old-time American barn dances are proving increasingly popular with FixTheMusic’s clients, and very much suit the rise of rustic and natural wedding receptions. Alongside barn dancing and country music, our ceilidh bands also cater to line dancing, northeastern rants and other folk-related dance forms such as the Irish stepdance and set dancing.
Our ceilidh bands have extensive gigging experience at nearby venues, as well as across the rest of the UK. Click below for audio and video clips of some of the most talented ceilidh bands Edinburgh has to offer.
How Much Does a Ceilidh Band in Edinburgh Cost to Hire?
Prices vary according to the size of the band, how many sets they play and how far they have to travel to get to your event. Our system ensures that great ceilidh bands operating out of Lothian are notified first to minimise travel costs, so you can be sure you’re getting the best price.
Ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic generally start at £650, which is what you would pay to book a three-piece lineup to perform 2 x 45-minute sets or similar. The average price for hiring a ceilidh band in Edinburgh is £867, which includes a caller who is able to teach your guests the dance steps and lead them through each dance. It is especially important to book the right ceilidh caller as this sets the tone for your evening's entertainment.
To get an accurate quote, it’s best to talk to the band themselves. Make an enquiry to be put in direct contact with our best local musicians, and you’ll be able to discuss details such as dress code (several of our bands perform in kilts and other traditional Highland dress), your favourite songs, PA hire, lighting and parking. FixTheMusic’s musicians are always willing to negotiate, particularly if you can help provide them with equipment and catering, and they actively want to make your event a success and get your guests dancing.
Our musicians have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment, so make an enquiry today and you'll be amazed at how simple and effective FixTheMusic is.
Reviews from local events in City of Edinburgh
“We had the most incredible wedding ceilidh party with The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band! Mathew and his band were brilliant - the night brought together our Scottish family with our German family for the first time, which meant that half the room had never experienced a ceilidh before. The band patiently explained the steps, played amazingly for hours and created such a fun and memorable night for us. Thank you!!”
Booked The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Leith Arches, Edinburgh, UK
“Matthew and the band were amazing! They did such an amazing job at our charity's ceilidh, walking everyone through the dances and keeping energy up all night. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great ceilidh band for all abilities :)”
Booked The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band for a charity event at Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh, Scotland
“We absolutely loved having Matthew and the Edinburgh Ceilidh Band at our wedding — they talked everyone through the dances (with a bit of humour for those who struggled), were very talented, and suited the vibe of our chill Scottish wedding. Would definitely recommend!”
Booked The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band for a wedding at The Free Company, Edinburgh, UK
“My wife and I booked The Glasgow Ceilidh Band for our wedding and were thrilled with what we got. I was really impressed with how tight the band are and Mary's playing and calling on fiddle was outstanding. They provide a fresh dynamic sound without the need for an accordionist. Great value for money, accommodating and put on a fantastic night. Not to be missed. Cheers, from Stuart & Ellen.”
“We booked these guys for our wedding night ceilidh and we had an absolutely amazing night!!! It was the best! We had a lot of international people who have never been to a ceilidh before and these guys were absolutely fab at explaining and helping everyone out. It was the best ending to the wedding and I can't thank you guys enough for everything. I highly recommend these guys!!!”
Booked The Glasgow Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
“Hi Matthew, Thanks for the message! I had the most amazing night so thanks for the part you guys played in that, everyone is telling me how much they all enjoyed it! So thanks again. Regards, Catriona.”
Booked The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band for a birthday party at The Biscuit Factory, Anderson Place, Edinburgh
“Ceilidh Fire were an amazing act from start to finish for our wedding reception ceilidh. We received so many compliments from our guests and the dance floor was never empty! Their band manager was very professional to deal with and I would highly recommend Ceilidh Fire to anyone looking for a fun, lively ceilidh.”
“A HUGE THANK YOU so much from David and me for the most AMAZING time at our wedding. YOU WERE WONDERFUL! Loved you all, such delightful company to have within our family and friends you really helped make the day so special for everyone. We all had so much fun! Really loved the guitar riffs, the ceilidh, the disco, Fiona’s vocals and the cornet solo, and the – well, you get the idea. The dancefloor was quite literally jumping, and with everyone from ballroom dancers to fashionistas, rock fans & festival organisers in the room you managed to totally wow and woo us all. We had to dash off a bit at the end of the night as our taxi had been waiting some while whilst we did all the good-byes, so I wanted to be sure and let you know how massively we appreciated all your brilliant hard work and great sense of fun on the day, and professionalism in the build up to it all as well. Can’t recommend you highly enough, and wish you every success in future, and hope to cross paths with you again someday. Please do keep in touch!”
“Absolutely tremendous! Ceilidh Fire made our son's 18th birthday just amazing ...... fantastic sound… Foot stomping… Got everybody up on the floor from a huge crowd of 18-year-olds to a couple of 80 year olds, and everybody in between!! Our feet hardly touched the ground all night… An absolute privilege to have you talented musicians play for us…....... your sheer energy and passion for the music is exceptional… thanks guys!!!!”
“Circassian Ceilidh Band were so easy to deal with and gave me one less thing to stress about planning my wedding. A highly professional and well-operated band with a wonderful sound and friendly members.”
Booked Circassian Ceilidh Band for a wedding at The Old Dr Bells' Baths, Edinburgh, Scotland
“Hi Robbie, Was just a quick email to say thank you so much for being a part of our wedding day. We loved your set, and appreciate all your help beforehand and during the evening. Sorry we didn't get a proper chance to catch you guys on the night, but we've heard nothing but positive compliments and wanted to say thank you! Kind regards, Jade and Ronan.”
Booked Circassian Ceilidh Band for a wedding at Virgin Hotel, Victoria Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
“Tom and the band were absolutely INCREDIBLE. Our wedding was topped off with the most amazing music and the ceilidh was such great fun! I’ve been to many ceilidhs where sometimes people struggle to pick up the moves but Tom instructed perfectly. Tom has been reliable and professional throughout. Exactly what you need when organising a wedding! Thank you so much. I would recommend Ramnee Ceilidh Band to everyone!”
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
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Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.
FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
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