Top 10 Traditional Irish Ceilidh Bands for Weddings In 2016

Top 10 Traditional Irish Ceilidh Bands for Weddings In 2016

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Irish traditional music, a.k.a. Ceilidh music has been a popular form of entertainment for wedding parties throughout history and 2016 is no different! Get your jig on to these top 10 Ceilidh bands.

Traditional Irish music and Ceilidh wedding bands make for perfect wedding entertainment. It's music and traditional dances are universally enjoyed, meaning audiences of all ages can easily get involved and have infinite fun!

Most, in not all Ceilidh bands come with a 'caller'. They could be a band member or separate person who's sole role is to call the dance moves/steps - they're always brilliant fun and are full of charisma! They'll show you the ropes in minutes and in no time you'll be doing the Ceilidh (and even if you don't get it, you'll be having a laugh)!

Without further-a-do, here are the top Ceilidh bands for weddings in 2016:


Top 10 Traditional Irish Ceilidh Bands for Weddings In 2016


Here are Alive Network's top 10 best and most popular traditional Irish ceilidh bands for weddings, as decided by you. Ideal wedding entertainment for Irish style weddings, or for families looking to have a great deal of fun taking part in traditional dancing.


  • Rakish Paddy Ceilidh Band London

    Rakish Paddy

    5 stars - Rakish Paddy are Highly Recommended 31 London

    A lively ceilidh band featuring brilliant musicians and an optional inspiring caller. Performing traditional Irish, Scottish & Country music, Rakish Paddy will bring a marvellous atmosphere to any party or gathering!
    Price from £915

  • Gypsy Rogues Ceilidh Band West Midlands

    Gypsy Rogues

    5 stars - Gypsy Rogues are Highly Recommended 86 West Midlands

    This fantastic 4 piece Irish & ceilidh band has enjoyed a steady rise to success with a number of radio and TV appearances, two fast-selling self-produced CDs, and a reputation as ‘one of the best Irish bands to come out of Birmingham’.
    Price from £876

  • Rabscallion Ceilidh Band West Midlands

    Rabscallion

    5 stars - Rabscallion are Highly Recommended 39 West Midlands

    A ceilidh band, with a charismatic caller, who will get all the audience on the dancefloor from the word go, the onus is on fun! Dances suit all ages and levels of experience.
    Price from £1,707

  • Artys Party Irish / Folk Band Carmarthenshire

    Artys Party

    5 stars - Artys Party are Highly Recommended 58 Carmarthenshire

    A lively group of musicians including a Brit Award and Mercury Music Prize nominee. Arty’s Party play Irish singalong standards. You can dance the night away to the ceilidh calling dance tunes such as the Seige of Ennis, the Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow.
    Price from £778

  • The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band Perthshire area

    The Haggis Chasers

    5 stars - The Haggis Chasers are Highly Recommended 8 Perthshire area

    3 piece Ceilidh band consisting of some of the most talented musicians in the Ceilidh & Traditional music scene. Repertoire includes a mixture of Ceilidh; Scottish Traditional music; Continental Music and Jazz. Ceilidh/DJ also an option!
    Price from £948

  • Hazelwood Ceilidh Band Hampshire

    Hazelwood

    5 stars - Hazelwood are Highly Recommended 5 Hampshire

    Southampton based barn dance band Hazelwood are the band for your event. Hazelwood play a mixture of English,Scottish and American styles of music suitable for club/works socials, wedding receptions, fund raisers. 3 Piece band plus caller.
    Price from £849

  • The New Country Band Irish / Folk Band Bedfordshire

    The New Country Band

    5 stars - The New Country Band are Highly Recommended 4 Bedfordshire

    Grab your Stetson, polish those rhinestones, and come on down for just the best party ever. The New Country Band offers a unique combination of rocky traditional and country style music to get your feet tapping!
    Price from £1,568

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