Ceilidh Bands in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds
From the Cotswold stone barns around Cirencester and Tetbury to the country houses outside Cheltenham and Stroud, Gloucestershire has become a popular county for ceilidh weddings.
Many couples enquiring through FixTheMusic have Scottish or Irish family connections and want a caller to guide their guests through traditional reels, while others ask for a band that can switch from called ceilidh dancing to pop and rock covers later in the evening.
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Ceilidh Band Quotes in Gloucestershire
Quotes for ceilidh bands at Gloucestershire venues on FixTheMusic range from £675 for a traditional trio to £2,400 for a five-piece ceilidh and covers band. The biggest factor in price is the number of musicians, not travel distance, as most bands travelling to the Cotswolds from London or the Midlands include travel in their quote.
Ceilidh Rising quoted £890 for a 3-piece with caller at Cripps Barn in Cirencester, rising to £1,040 plus £70 travel for a 4-piece and £1,400 for a 5-piece. PA hire and basic lighting were included in each option.
High Step Ceilidh quoted £1,300 for a 4-piece including caller and travel for the same venue. Ceilidh Twist were confirmed at £1,600 for a 5-piece ceilidh and covers lineup at Stone Barn near Cheltenham in April, and again at Kingscote Barn near Tetbury for a June wedding where the couple booked a 5-piece with the option to add a playlist disco afterwards. Keep Calm and Ceilidh quoted £675 for a traditional ceilidh at a wedding in Eldersfield, near Gloucester, the lowest quote we have seen for a Gloucestershire ceilidh.
Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band quoted £972 for a ceilidh and covers set at Sezincote near Moreton-in-Marsh and £1,254 for a similar lineup at Oxleaze Barn in the Cotswolds. Willow Ceilidh Band quoted £1,095 for a wedding at Postlip Hall in Winchcombe with 120 guests.
For couples who want music after the ceilidh, Ceilidh Twist offer two options: the band leaves their PA and lights running so you can play your own Spotify playlist through them for £150, or one of their team stays behind to mix and take requests until close, which is £350 if a DJ is available on the night.
What Gloucestershire Couples Have Asked For
Several enquiries from Gloucestershire mention Scottish or Irish family connections. One couple planning a wedding at Cripps Barn in Cirencester described their event simply as a "Scottish Wedding in the Cotswolds."
Another couple in Cirencester asked for an Irish Ceili band because "my fiancé is Irish from Dublin so it's important to us that the band is Irish." A couple at Pauntley Court near Gloucester wanted "a ceilidh to get all generations dancing and to celebrate the Scottish part of the family but also a cover set as well featuring 60s to modern music."
Ceilidh and covers bands are requested more often than traditional-only ceilidh bands. A couple at Oxleaze Barn in the Cotswolds were "looking for a band that does both ceilidhs and covers." Another at Sezincote near Moreton-in-Marsh asked for "a ceilidh and covers band to do a couple of sets through the evening" and specifically noted they were "not planning to have a disco afterwards."
One couple at Kingscote Barn near Tetbury asked to shorten the ceilidh portion of the evening because "most of our friends and family probably won't have done a ceilidh before" and they were "a little conscious that 2 x 45 minutes might be slightly too long for them." They opted for 2 x 30 minutes of ceilidh followed by covers, and the band confirmed this was no problem.
A Burns supper enquiry from Gloucestershire asked for "Scottish reels plus caller" for a formal January event. A December wedding at Old Gore near Cirencester simply wanted "a ceilidh to bring the energy" to a winter celebration.
Cotswolds Barns and Gloucestershire Venues
Cripps Barn near Cirencester has generated more ceilidh enquiries than any other Gloucestershire venue on FixTheMusic. The barn's stone interior and large dance floor suit ceilidh bands well, and couples have enquired about everything from traditional Scottish weddings to October ceilidhs.
Quotes across multiple enquiries at Cripps Barn have ranged from £890 for a 3-piece (Ceilidh Rising) to £2,400 for a 5-piece (Ceilidh Fire), with Keep Calm and Ceilidh at £940 and High Step Ceilidh at £1,300 for a 4-piece.
Kingscote Barn near Tetbury was the venue for a confirmed Ceilidh Twist booking in June, where the couple booked a 5-piece ceilidh and covers lineup with a playlist disco to follow. The same band was confirmed at Stone Barn near Cheltenham in April at £1,600 for a 5-piece.
Postlip Hall in Winchcombe received quotes from four ceilidh bands for a 120-guest wedding, ranging from £1,095 (Willow Ceilidh Band) to £2,100 (Ceilidh Twist). The Great Tythe Barn near Tetbury has attracted multiple enquiries for Irish and folk bands, and Sezincote near Moreton-in-Marsh was the venue for a ceilidh and covers enquiry where the couple specifically noted they did not want a separate disco.
For smaller celebrations, a couple at Pauntley Court near Gloucester planned an intimate wedding of 35 guests with ceilidh and covers, and a wedding at Eldersfield near Gloucester booked a traditional ceilidh for £675.
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Ceilidh FAQs for Gloucestershire Weddings
How much does a ceilidh band cost in Gloucestershire?
Quotes for ceilidh bands at Gloucestershire venues range from £675 for a traditional trio to £2,400 for a five-piece ceilidh and covers band. A 3-piece with caller from Ceilidh Rising was quoted at £890 for Cripps Barn in Cirencester, while Ceilidh Twist were confirmed at £1,600 for a 5-piece at Stone Barn near Cheltenham. Lineup size is the biggest price factor, and most bands include travel to the Cotswolds in their quote.
Can we have a shorter ceilidh if our guests have never done it before?
Yes. One couple booking Ceilidh Twist for Kingscote Barn near Tetbury asked to reduce the ceilidh from the standard 2 x 45 minutes to 2 x 30 minutes because their friends and family had not done ceilidh dancing before. The band confirmed this was no problem and noted that two 30-minute sets would typically allow for two dances in each half, with the rest of the evening filled with covers. Most ceilidh bands will tailor the length of their sets to suit your guests.
Can the band switch from ceilidh dancing to chart covers during the evening?
Most Gloucestershire couples who enquire through FixTheMusic want exactly this combination rather than ceilidh on its own. Ceilidh Twist were confirmed at Kingscote Barn near Tetbury for a 5-piece lineup playing 2 x 30 minutes of called ceilidh followed by covers for the rest of the night. Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band quoted for the same format at Sezincote near Moreton-in-Marsh, where the couple noted they were "not planning to have a disco afterwards." If you want covers alongside the dancing, mention it in your enquiry so bands quote for a lineup with drums and electric guitar rather than a traditional acoustic trio.
Can we book a ceilidh band for a Burns supper in Gloucestershire?
Yes. We received an enquiry for a formal Burns supper in Gloucestershire asking for "Scottish reels plus caller." Ceilidh bands regularly play Burns Night events in January, and some can also provide a piper. Mention the Burns Night format when you submit your enquiry so bands can quote for the right lineup.
Are there Irish ceili bands available for Gloucestershire weddings?
Yes. The Irish Ceili Band was contacted for a wedding in Cirencester where the groom was from Dublin and the couple specifically wanted an Irish band. The band plays traditional Irish ceili music with a caller who guides guests through the dances.
Can a ceilidh band play at a Cotswolds barn venue?
Yes. Cripps Barn near Cirencester, Kingscote Barn near Tetbury, Postlip Hall in Winchcombe and Stone Barn near Cheltenham have all hosted ceilidh enquiries or confirmed bookings through FixTheMusic. Cotswold stone barns work well for ceilidh dancing because they typically have large, open floors. Check with your venue whether the band needs to use an in-house PA system or can bring their own, and allow roughly 3m x 5m for the band setup plus additional cleared space for dancing.
What if we are having a small wedding with fewer than 40 guests?
Ceilidh dancing works best with at least 25 to 30 guests on the floor at once, but a couple at Pauntley Court near Gloucester planned an intimate wedding of 35 guests and asked for ceilidh and covers. A smaller 3-piece band is usually the best option for smaller guest lists, and a traditional ceilidh band rather than a ceilidh-and-covers lineup will keep the energy focused on the dancing.
Can we have a ceilidh at a winter wedding in Gloucestershire?
Yes. A couple at Old Gore near Cirencester planned a December wedding and wanted "a ceilidh to bring the energy." Winter weddings are a good fit for ceilidh bands because the dancing keeps guests warm, and Cotswolds barn venues are enclosed and heated. December and January dates may also offer better band availability and pricing than peak summer Saturdays.
How many ceilidh bands will I get quotes from?
When you submit an enquiry through FixTheMusic, you will typically receive quotes from around 6 to 8 available ceilidh bands within 24 hours. You can compare their videos, reviews and pricing, message the bands directly, and book through the platform at no cost to you.
For more general questions about hiring a ceilidh band, see our definitive guide to hiring a wedding band.