Wedding Ceilidh Bands for hire in Dublin

2 reviews

The Celtic All Stars

Ceilidh bandAthy

All Star Line Up of Award Winning Irish Traditional & Folk Musicians

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2 reviews

£400 - £1000

Alìnanína

Ceilidh bandDublin

Alìnanína is a dynamic new duo featuring Dublin multi-instrumentalists Emer and Etain Toale, performing beautiful traditional Irish music.

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36 reviews

£1300 - £1500

Triple Scotch Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandManchester

Make your event an outstanding, unforgettable experience with the UK's finest professional ceilidh band for hire.

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41 reviews

£787.50 - £1700

Drop Spindle Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Spreading Scottish Ceilidh around the North-East: Beginner/Intermediate/Experienced all are welcome!

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48 reviews

£1468.75 - £2406.25

The Jacobites

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

The renowned Scottish Ceilidh band featuring folk/rock/pop covers and Scottish and Irish songs available for weddings and events

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41 reviews

From£320

Flaming Heather

Ceilidh bandLivingston

We operate as a two piece wherever possible and can handle most jobs with accordion/fiddle and calling with great success'.

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60 reviews

£500 - £1220

Norloch Ceilidh & Covers Band

Ceilidh bandLoanhead

We are a lively experienced band who can provide a full evening of ceilidh dances combined with cover songs through the decades,50s-90s etc

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38 reviews

From£695

Cat’s Claw Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandChepstow

Cat’s Claw are arguably South Wales’ hardest-working ceilidh band. If you want a foot-stomping, roof-raising good time, look no further!

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35 reviews

£1150 - £1250

Price of My Pig

Ceilidh bandLancaster

“Price Of My Pig (a great name for a band) come from the North West England in the UK… a high octane folk/funk dance band"- Folk Roots Radio

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60 reviews

£725 - £1015

Aluinn Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Top-class Ceilidh / Barndance band based in Northern England. Aluinn play an exciting mix of Scottish, Irish, English and American jigs

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71 reviews

£1250

Burdock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandBirmingham

Award winning ceilidh band - played 500+ venues from Grand Halls to front lounges Inclusive, gender-free, amazing fun, great memories/photos

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14 reviews

From£640

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Foot Stompin' Ceilidh Band are an energetic trio of young musicians who guarantee to get everyone up dancing regardless of ability!

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22 reviews

£1025 - £1650

Captain Bullhead Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandLeeds

Vibrant and exciting ceilidh band based in Leeds, with experienced caller, Robin Fishwick.

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22 reviews

£825 - £1310

Bass Rock Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

What happens when you bring together four insanely-talented musicians from different genres? You get the Bass Rock Ceilidh Band!

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25 reviews

£500 - £1000

Ceòl Beag Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Ceòl Beag is a popular contemporary, upbeat ceilidh band. We play for all kinds of events & guarantee a great night of dancing to remember.

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38 reviews

From£640

Jiggered Ceilidh Band

Ceilidh bandGlasgow

Jiggered are a Scottish ceilidh and covers band based in Glasgow available for hire at weddings, birthday parties, and all other occasions.

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28 reviews

£800 - £875

Black Velvet Ceilidh Trio

Ceilidh bandSomerset

Versatile professional musicians and a fun caller offer a superb barn dance, Scottish ceilidh, Irish ceili or American Hoedown.

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8 reviews

£1375

Bon:Stovi Ceilidh Band

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Ceilidh bandEdinburgh

Some of Scotland's most talented musicians performing with a power, energy and spirit that will leave your guests happily exhausted!

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Latest reviews of our Wedding Ceilidh Bands in Dublin

"Ceithir were perfect: responsive, friendly, and attentive to all our needs. They worked closely with us to deliver exactly what we wanted, and remained professional throughout. Their music was amazing, and they were great at calling the dances too. We're so grateful to them for providing such a wonderful evening, and wouldn’t hesitate to book them again"

Robert hired Ceithir for a Wedding (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 31 May 2025

"They did a really great job with the music and were able to walk us through all the dances."

John hired Flaming Heather for a Wedding (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 26 May 2025

"Absolutely fantastic....everybody was up dancing and the feedback from guests (Ruby wedding anniversary party) was that they had had the best time ever!"

Paul hired Burdock Ceilidh Band for a Private event (available in Dublin)

Verified Review, 25 May 2025

FAQs about hiring Wedding Ceilidh bands in Dublin

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How to pronounce ceilidh band?

The word "ceilidh" is pronounced as "kay-lee." Therefore, a ceilidh band is pronounced as "kay-lee band." The term originates from Scottish Gaelic and refers to a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering, typically involving folk music, dancing, and storytelling.

How to pick a wedding ceilidh band?

Finding the ceilidh band for your event can seem like a daunting task, but with Encore, you can ensure to find the perfect band for you. You can browse through our selection of 178 professional and talented ceilidh bands on our site where you can filter by location, price, theme and check availability. We also provide reviews so you make bet a sense of their style and be assured of their professionalism. Once you shortlisted a few ceilidh bands you're interested in, you can directly enquire on the site and ask some more specific questions such as song requests. You can also reach out to one of our bookings experts to get tailored recommendations based on your tastes as a couple.

Hiring a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Dublin

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Ceilidh, Folk, Pop

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Busiest times:

June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Wedding Ceilidh Band in Dublin?

The typical price per group member for Ceilidh Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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