Browse 826 acoustic bands in Reading, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,091 reviews from real clients. Line-ups run from a guitar-and-vocal duo through to five-piece folk bands with fiddle, cajon and close harmony. Prices start from £120, with most bookings around £400.
Acoustic acts are the usual answer when a venue has a noise limiter or the ceremony is outdoors, since most can play with very little amplification or none at all. Ask how the band handles the quieter parts of the day: many will cover a drinks reception and dinner as a duo, then bring the full line-up out for the evening.
Of the 826 suppliers listed here, 28 are based within 30 miles of Reading. The other 798 are willing to travel there.
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Acoustic bands in Reading, England, United Kingdom play unplugged or lightly amplified, which suits ceremonies, drinks receptions and rooms with a sound limit. Most work from popular songs rearranged for acoustic instruments, and many offer a smaller line-up for the daytime and a fuller one after dinner.
Outdoor ceremonies, marquees and rooms with a strict noise limit are the obvious cases, because an acoustic set carries without a PA fighting the limiter. They also suit long events where the music has to sit under conversation for part of the day and lead it later. Ask whether the band brings its own small PA, since even acoustic acts usually want vocal reinforcement in a larger room.
Rates for a duo in Reading start at £120 and rise to £1,300+ for a five-piece with full instrumentation, with most bookings around £400. Line-up size is the main variable, followed by how many hours of playing you need and how far the band travels.
The average price for Acoustic Bands available in Reading, England, United Kingdom is £400 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 57 enquiries for Acoustic Bands at events in and around Reading, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 7 October 2026.
Elvin Cole
"These guys are great, all excellent musicians, great mix of music, good humour and banter with the audience.
Seen them a few times now and they never disappoint.
Clive Fletcher, Sunday 1 March 2026"
Toby Jug
"We hired Toby for an informal 18th birthday party in our garden. He was excellent, even learning a few new songs in advance to please the birthday girl. He was exactly the right person for this kind of event, nice and chilled but very talented. Highly recommend Toby to anyone wanted a guitarist/singer for an event."
Sailing Waves
"Sailing Waves performed at mine and my husband’s wedding on 08.09.24 for our drinks reception and what can I say, they were amazing. They even recruited our flower girl on the tamborine. All the guests enjoyed the music. Would highly recommend!!"
Acoustic Undercovers
"Thanks so much for coming along on Friday. You were the perfect addition to the evening and made it stress free for me."
Ant Barnes
"Ant was fantastic!! We asked Ant to sing/ play guitar to one of our favourite songs (Better together, Jack Johnson) during the signing of the register at our church ceremony wedding. He also sang Elton John 'Your song'. We absolutely loved his performance and so many of our guests said how great they thought he was!! He sang them brilliantly and gave an extra personal touch to our ceremony. His kind, easy going nature made the whole process of booking/ arranging very simple. Would highly recommend!!!"
Ock Street Band
"Great duo who understood exactly the type of music and the playlist required. A superb evening of 70s style folk performed by lovely people."