Hampshire Ceilidh Bands
FixTheMusic connects you with hand-picked ceilidh bands for weddings and events across Hampshire, from the New Forest to Basingstoke and from Portsmouth to Hook.
Our bands have performed at Kimbridge Barn in Romsey, Rhinefield House Hotel in the New Forest, Square Tower in Old Portsmouth and venues in Winchester, Petersfield and beyond, with prices ranging from £425 for a fundraiser in Fareham to £2,175 for a ceilidh and covers band at a wedding in Romsey.
Submit an enquiry and you'll receive quotes directly from available ceilidh bands.
Choose from traditional Scottish and Irish ceilidh bands, ceilidh and covers hybrids, American barn dance bands and everything in between, all including a caller to teach your guests the dance steps.
Popular ceilidh bands in Hampshire
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How Much Does a Ceilidh Band Cost in Hampshire?
Prices for ceilidh bands in Hampshire vary based on band size, number of sets, travel distance and whether you want a DJ service or covers. Our system ensures that ceilidh bands operating in and around Hampshire are notified first to minimise travel costs.
Based on confirmed FixTheMusic bookings at Hampshire venues so far:
- Ramnee Ceilidh Band - £2,175 for a ceilidh and covers band at Kimbridge Barn, Romsey
- Willow Ceilidh Band - £1,890 at Rhinefield House Hotel, Brockenhurst
- Paragon Ceilidh Band - £1,550 at a wedding in Petersfield
Quoted prices for Hampshire enquiries include:
- Keep Calm and Ceilidh - £800 for a fundraiser in Fareham, £1,087 for a wedding in Basingstoke
- Harvest Moon Ceilidh Band - £995 for a wedding in Southsea, £1,100 for an event in Bransgore
- The Kent Ceilidh Band - £425 for a fundraiser in Fareham
- Ceilidh Twist - £1,500 for a wedding in Basingstoke
- Ceilidh Fire - £1,250 for a wedding in Basingstoke
- Paragon Ceilidh Band - £840 for a fundraiser in Fareham, £1,650 for a wedding at New Place Hotel, £1,750 for a wedding in Basingstoke
- Ramnee Ceilidh Band - £1,615 for a wedding at New Place Hotel and for a wedding in Petersfield
- The Wiltshire Ceilidh Band - £620 for a ceilidh in Hook, £690 for a ceilidh in Portsmouth
As more ceilidh bands are booked through FixTheMusic in Hampshire, this section will be updated with further confirmed booking prices. As a general guide based on bookings across the UK, ceilidh soloists start at £325 and you can expect to pay around £400 per musician, so a 3-piece ceilidh band typically costs around £1,200 and a 4-piece around £1,600.
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Popular Hampshire Venues for Ceilidh Weddings
Hampshire couples have enquired about ceilidh bands for a wide range of venues across the county. Here are some of the most popular:
The Elvetham Hotel, Hartley Wintney has been the most-enquired Hampshire venue for ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic, with multiple couples seeking a mix of ceilidh and contemporary covers. One couple told us the groom is Northern Irish and wanted anything Irish-leaning, while another wanted a pop and rock cover band that could do ceilidhs too. The Elvetham has drawn enquiries for ceilidh and covers hybrids, Irish-leaning sets and rock bands that can turn their hand to a ceilidh, making it a good example of how Hampshire couples want a blend of traditional and modern music rather than a straight ceilidh.
Kimbridge Barn, Romsey was the venue for a wedding where Ramnee Ceilidh Band were confirmed for £2,175, performing ceilidh sets with a DJ to play pop music afterwards. The couple had a budget of £1,000 to £2,000. This is a good example of the ceilidh and DJ format, where a live ceilidh band performs two sets and a DJ keeps the dancing going into the late evening without the need to book a separate supplier.
Rhinefield House Hotel, Brockenhurst in the New Forest was the venue for a couple who booked Willow Ceilidh Band for £1,890. The couple were drawn to a ceilidh because part of the family is Scottish, with around 70 guests and a smaller dance floor. The bride noted that the space for the dancefloor was "not awfully big" but with a smaller guest count, not everyone would be dancing at once. This is a good example of a traditional Scottish ceilidh at a Hampshire venue, and a reminder that ceilidh dancing takes up more space than a typical disco floor.
New Place Hotel, Shirrell Heath near Southampton was the venue for a ceilidh and pop covers enquiry with a budget of £750 to £1,500. The couple noted that part of the family is Scottish and wanted a range of popular covers from the 70s to 00s after the ceilidh, with nothing too loud or obscure. They asked the band to approve a playlist in advance, showing how Hampshire couples want control over the covers portion of a ceilidh and covers booking.
Square Tower, Old Portsmouth was the venue for a ceilidh band enquiry with a budget of up to £1,500. The couple were looking for a ceilidh band with a caller for their wedding, and the bride noted that "half the lot will be Irish and the other just as mad." This is one of two Portsmouth enquiries for American barn dance and line dance formats, with another couple in Southsea enquiring about an American barn dance, line dance and hoe-down for their wedding reception with a caller and live band, followed by a DJ set.
Rushmere Farm Workshops, Hambledon near Waterlooville received two enquiries for ceilidh and cover bands, with one couple specifically wanting pop covers after a ceilidh to keep the party going.
Curdridge, Southampton was the location for a festival-style garden wedding where the couple requested a barn dance for a few hours before a DJ came on. This is a good example of an outdoor ceilidh or barn dance at a Hampshire venue, which requires cover from the elements and a safe power supply.
A couple in Winchester enquired about a ceilidh set alongside a DJ for later in the evening, with a mixed British-German guest list wanting singalong favourites like Sweet Caroline and Mr Brightside alongside the dancing. Paragon Ceilidh Band were later confirmed for a wedding in Winchester, with the bride praising how they "read the crowd brilliantly to determine when to do a ceilidh and when to do a cover."
Other Hampshire locations where couples have enquired about ceilidh bands include Meon Valley Hotel near Southampton, Lyndhurst in the New Forest, Fareham, Basingstoke, Petersfield, Hook, Curdridge and Dogmersfield.
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Reviews from local events in Hampshire
“We had Paragon Ceilidh Band at our wedding and I would thoroughly recommend them. They were great at communicating before the event and made our party so much fun. Our guests loved the ceilidhs and they read the crowd brilliantly to determine when to do a ceilidh and when to do a cover. Thanks so much Paragon, you were fab!”
“We could not be happier with Ramnee. Tom was super clear in his calling and lovely and patient with a lot of first-time ceilidh dancers at our wedding. He was also so friendly, relaxed and accommodating to slightly revised schedules on the day. Our guests loved the ceilidh and the band sounded great. Couldn't recommend you more!”
“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.”
“This is just a short note to thank you and The London Ceilidh Band for your fantastic playing at our Burns Supper on the 25th of January at Minley Manor. Your 2-hour slot rounded off what was a memorable and very successful function. Everyone has been very complimentary of the band and the way in which the caller managed to get everyone involved. You were certainly a hit amongst the officers and it is a function that will be fondly remembered.”
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“Ramnee Ceilidh Band were, without doubt, the highlight of our evening. The musical fusion of traditional with modern music was a fantastic take on the ceilidh and provided a great source of entertainment. The dance floor was never empty and we would thoroughly recommend the band to anyone looking for a quality, highly trained, entertaining live band to add a touch of class to any event!”
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FAQ About Ceilidh Bands in Hampshire
What Hampshire venues are popular for ceilidh weddings?
Hampshire ceilidh enquiries on FixTheMusic span venues including the Elvetham Hotel in Hartley Wintney, Kimbridge Barn in Romsey, Rhinefield House Hotel in Brockenhurst, the Meon Valley Hotel near Southampton, New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath, Square Tower in Old Portsmouth, Rushmere Farm in Hambledon and venues in Petersfield, Lyndhurst, Fareham, Basingstoke and Curdridge. The Elvetham Hotel has been the most-enquired venue, with multiple couples seeking a mix of ceilidh and contemporary covers.
How much does a ceilidh band cost in Hampshire?
Confirmed bookings at Hampshire venues range from £1,550 to £2,175. Ramnee Ceilidh Band were booked for £2,175 at Kimbridge Barn in Romsey, Willow Ceilidh Band for £1,890 at Rhinefield House Hotel in Brockenhurst and Paragon Ceilidh Band for £1,550 at a wedding in Petersfield. Quoted prices for Hampshire enquiries range from £425 for The Kent Ceilidh Band at a fundraiser in Fareham to £1,750 for Paragon Ceilidh Band at a wedding in Basingstoke. Ceilidh soloists start at £325, and as a general guide expect to pay around £400 per musician.
Can we book a ceilidh and covers band for our Hampshire wedding?
Yes. Ceilidh and covers bands are the most popular format among Hampshire couples on FixTheMusic. Paragon Ceilidh Band were booked for a wedding in Winchester where the bride praised how they "read the crowd brilliantly to determine when to do a ceilidh and when to do a cover." A couple at New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath wanted ceilidh and pop covers from the 70s to 00s after the dancing. A ceilidh and covers band typically performs two ceilidh sets with a covers set in between, and many also offer a DJ service for after the live sets.
Do Hampshire ceilidh bands provide a caller?
Yes, all ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic include a caller who teaches your guests the dance steps and guides them through each dance. A couple in Southsea, Portsmouth requested a caller for their wedding where "half the lot will be Irish and the other just as mad," noting that a caller was needed "for the dances as well." A couple at New Place Hotel in Shirrell Heath asked for a caller assuming most of their guests would be beginners. The caller is included in the band's fee.
Can we book a ceilidh band and DJ for our Hampshire wedding?
Yes. A couple at Kimbridge Barn in Romsey booked Ramnee Ceilidh Band for their wedding with a DJ to play pop music after the ceilidh sets, with a budget of £1,000 to £2,000. A couple in Winchester enquired about a ceilidh set alongside a DJ for later in the evening. Many ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic offer a combined package with two live ceilidh sets followed by a DJ disco service, so you don't need to book a separate DJ.
Can we book an American barn dance in Hampshire?
Yes. A couple in Southsea, Portsmouth enquired about an American barn dance, line dance and hoe-down for their wedding reception with a caller and live band, followed by a DJ set. A couple in Curdridge, Southampton requested a barn dance for a few hours before a DJ came on at their festival-style garden wedding. American barn dances use similar caller-led group dancing to a Scottish ceilidh but with country and folk music rather than Celtic tunes. Several ceilidh bands on FixTheMusic can adapt their repertoire to include American barn dance styles.
Can ceilidh bands perform outdoors in Hampshire?
Yes, provided there is cover from the elements such as a marquee and access to a safe power supply. A couple in Curdridge, Southampton enquired about a barn dance for their festival-style garden wedding. Even in good weather, ceilidh bands need cover from direct sunlight as this can damage instruments like fiddles and accordions. Some Hampshire venues have sound limiters fitted, so check with your venue before booking.
How far in advance should I book a ceilidh band in Hampshire?
We recommend booking 9 to 12 months in advance, especially for Saturday weddings during the peak summer season. Many popular ceilidh bands are fully booked more than a year ahead for key dates. Hampshire couples have enquired about ceilidh bands for weddings at the Elvetham Hotel in Hartley Wintney, Kimbridge Barn in Romsey and Rhinefield House in Brockenhurst, all of which are popular wedding venues that get booked up early.