Browse professional Ceilidh Bands available for hire in Greater Manchester.
The band play Scottish ceilidh music and can happily fill a whole evening, however they can provide a DJ as well if you wish, and violin / piano background music before the ceilidh.…
Distance: 8 miles
Guaranteed NO long boring ballads or anything obscure, This entertainer is all about FUN!
Just a great mixture of all the well known Irish songs, along with jigs, reels and hornpipes.
Offers a s…
Distance: 8 miles
The Band are no strangers to the folk scene and have been playing at pubs, clubs and festivals throughout the UK for the past 10 years.
The band have a first class self- contained PA and Bose speak…
Distance: 10 miles
They are lucky to have a pool of fantastic players to call on including:: Tim Webb; guitar & vocals. Mick Emerson; fiddle. Paul Richards; bass, bohdran & whistle. Debby Webb (Miss Dixie); calling & …
Distance: 11 miles
Perfect for all types of barn dances, and their charismatic caller will have everyone up and dancing even if they have never done any type of barn dancing or line dancing before.
It's fun all the w…
Distance: 11 miles
your guests need not know anything at all about folk dancing as the whole thing is explained by the caller and walked through once or twice beforehand
you can be assured of a very memorable evening…
Distance: 15 miles
Perfect for Weddings, Parties, Anniversaries, Birthdays
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Distance: 20 miles
Based in Edinburgh, they travel all over Scotland and the North of England as well as performing regularly overseas. Their lively style of playing and rapport with the audience will have the dancers u…
Distance: 23 miles
Our line up of fiddle, guitar, bass and drums adds extra punch and drive to our ceilidh sets and gives us the flexibility to play a wide repertoire of songs. We can provide a full night of ceilidh, a …
Distance: 24 miles
The musicians (Mary, Matt, Nicky and Steve) have more years combined experience than they care to admit, both at home and internationally, and hail from Glasgow, Edinburgh and the Central Belt - they…
Distance: 34 miles
A truly electric four piece ceilidh band with fiddle/caller, bass, electric guitar and drums, adding an exciting, modern twist to traditional Ceilidh music.
The musicians have more years combined exp…
Distance: 34 miles
Your wedding day is important to you, and it’s important to know that everything is in hand.
We have a few different wedding services that we can offer, but we are also flexible – so if you wan…
Distance: 34 miles
Whether you are organising a party, planning a wedding or having a dance in your local hall, we can provide you with top class musicians at competitive rates. Although based in the Scottish Borders, …
Distance: 36 miles
THE BAND WILL COME COMPLETE WITH THE BRILLIANT DANCE CALLER, WHO WILL TALK YOU THROUGH ALL THE DANCE STEPS THROUGHOUT THE CEILIDH, SO IT DOESNT MATTER IF YOUR A NOVICE OR A CEILIDH MASTER, THE CALLER …
Distance: 36 miles
With Anglo Concertina, Melodeon, Banjo, Mandolin and Double Bass the band provides virtuoso renditions of traditional dance tunes with a solid rhythmic backing to make your ceilidh or barn dance go wi…
Distance: 36 miles
The band features vocals, guitar, mandolin and banjos, but for some bookings a fiddle player and other musicians can be added.
Both musicians are very accomplished with many years of experience. E…
Distance: 37 miles
Six piece ceilidh and covers band
comprising of keyboards, fiddle vocals and percussion, drums/percussion, rhythm guitar and vocals, and lead guitar /bass guitar and vocals. Formed in 2005, some mem…
Distance: 40 miles
A five piece Ceilidh Band based in Perthshire comprising both accordion, double bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and whistles. The combination of instruments gives a bright and vibrant yet traditional s…
Distance: 41 miles
This well-established Celtic folk band brings the rich musical traditions of Ireland and Scotland to life with vibrant performances that blend authenticity, energy, and charm.
Featuring fiddle, bu…
Distance: 45 miles
The band includes melodeon, fiddle, cello,piano, flute, vocals and percussion. A caller is available for ceilidhs…
Distance: 47 miles
This great band are available for all occasions including weddings birthdays and PTA events. Their fees are very reasonable.
Dave has played accordion for about 25 years and has played in other ban…
Distance: 51 miles
They can 'call' all the dances if you wish and can also provide a playlist during intervals.
A 3, 4 or 5 piece band depending on what your wedding, function or budget dictates. A horn section is al…
Distance: 52 miles
As a four piece, we have a singer/guitarist and uilleann pipes/flute/whistle/dobro/box, cittern/mandolin and bass/percussion. Ceilidh band is a 5 piece including caller.
Whatever lineup you pick, …
Distance: 55 miles
This group pulls together a pool of well experienced traditional and folk musicians to provide top quality music for dancing, listening to or singing along with. members of the group are professional …
Distance: 56 miles
This ceilidh band performs a wide range of jigs, reels and hornpipes for the popular dances, eg Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow, Canadian barn dance, Dashing White Seergeant and others. We are also sing…
Distance: 57 miles
A Great lively band that can be a duo through to a full band.
Selection of Irish and Scottish Ceilidh with caller for all types of event.
Duo consists of Electric Accordion and Drums.
Full PA…
Distance: 58 miles
Fantastic for corporate functions, engagement parties, wedding receptions, birthday celebrations, or fund-raising events, although we are flexible and will happily adapt for other occasions
You ca…
Distance: 58 miles
Fresh to the ceilidh scene, their approach is breathing life into functions up and down the country. The band can also provide a disco at no extra charge! Like no other ceilidh band, they are entertai…
Distance: 62 miles
Many years experience with barn dance/ceilidh bands. Also street entertainer for cancer charities.…
Distance: 65 miles
Described in one newspaper as ‘raw, endlessly energetic Irish folk’, this 4-piece band produces a huge variety of tunes and songs both modern and traditional that satisfies the widest spectrum of …
Distance: 67 miles
Our Trio consists of Accordion, Fiddle and Drums or should you like a mixed program our Singer/ Guitar will give you a selection of 60's/70's/ Rock and Roll and Country.
Our Band consists off all of…
Distance: 76 miles
Our musicians have many years experience between them having performed in Bands both in the South West and the South East.
The band have a first class self- contained PA system which is also equipp…
Distance: 78 miles
This Barn Dance & Ceilidh Band create a unique sound of an energetic Ceilidh dance/concert band combining Highland, Northumbrian and Border bagpipes, with a blend of bass and rhythmic guitar, melodoeo…
Distance: 81 miles
Far and away the best exponents of traditional dance music for miles around and leagues beneath.
Amiable and fun, catering for all dancing abilities.
The band comprises:
Graham Brand (concerti…
Distance: 82 miles
We are five musicians with a wide range of musical tastes and experience, who use high quality instruments and amplification. We play old and new folk tunes and teach dances from all over the British…
Distance: 83 miles
Sought after entertainment band usually three piece. Top quality music and expert calling with demonstrations to explain the dances and moves to audiences of all abilities . Have played all over the U…
Distance: 83 miles
From the musicians' diverse backgrounds - Irish, Dutch, Jewish, Rumanian, Yorkshire - the band has developed a repertoire of dance music drawing on Celtic, English, Yiddish, European and American folk…
Distance: 86 miles
A versatile and lively Ceilidh, Barn Dance, Irish and Folk Rock band guaranteed to get feet tapping and people dancing. With hundreds of gigs under their belt, they deliver a fantastic night of entert…
Distance: 87 miles
The quartet comprises of 2 violins, a viola and a cello
The band also offer a 5 piece Ceilidh service
We will always do our very best to cater for special requests for the wedding ceremony…
Distance: 89 miles
The band are a Duo, a Caller and a Musician we are capable of catering for all musical tastes, Irish, Scottish, English or American. (or a mixture).
All easy dances taught by our caller step by step …
Distance: 91 miles
Anything from a duo to a six-piece, amplified or acoustic, with or without a caller.
All the musicians have been performing, touring and recording for many years.
The band are both sensitive to…
Distance: 91 miles
Three piece band with button accordion/fiddle/ tin whsitle player, guitar/ mandolin/ bodhran player and a singer guitarist. Additional players can be added upon request. …
Distance: 91 miles
The band plays a range of live acoustic Celtic moods, ranging from dynamic, charging, stomping, electric and vibrant floor-fillers to lift your spirits; spanning across to soulful, poignant ballads an…
Distance: 92 miles
The caller, one of the most energetic around, will have everyone on their feet from the first dance onwards - the other band members have all played in numerous rock, pop or classical groups and creat…
Distance: 92 miles
The band offers an enjoyable programme of songs and instrumentals played with unpretentious excellence by experienced musicians which is suitable for weddings, corporate events,and private parties or…
Distance: 94 miles
Wedding music packages including music for Ceremony, Drinks, Meal, Evening and finish with Disco.
Corporate Entertainment packages include classical quartet to play during arrival drinks reception …
Distance: 96 miles
A professional ceilidh band which has been performing at weddings and functions throughout the North of England and Scotland for over ten years. The band features a combination of energetic top class …
Distance: 99 miles
The band are a tight outfit based in Brighton. Traditional jigs, reels, hornpipes and slip-jigs are played for dances or listening/entertainment. Irish, scots and Breton dance tunes. …
Distance: 99 miles
Their unique combination of traditional tunes and dances with the modern, funky rhythm section of a function band, provides a level of quality that you wont get with other bands!
As seen on BBC2, C…
Distance: 99 miles
We work with professional callers for ceilidhs / barn dances. Our dances are especially good for beginners as everyone is included - children too - with clear, friendly instructions to make sure nobo…
Distance: 99 miles
The bands music and dance draws on the rich traditional folk music repertoire of Wales, England, Ireland and Scotland and will light up your wedding celebration, barn dance or event. The band performs…
Distance: 99 miles
Yes — all Ceilidh Bands listed on this page travel across Greater Manchester.
Absolutely — Ceilidh Bands regularly perform at events, parties and celebrations throughout Greater Manchester.
Ceilidh Bands in Greater Manchester perform at weddings, private parties, corporate events and themed celebrations.
It’s best to book early, especially for weekends and busy seasons in Greater Manchester.
Yes — most Ceilidh Bands can tailor their performance to suit your event in Greater Manchester.