Barn Dance Bands for Hire in Southampton

Find 22 barn dance bands available for hire in Southampton, England, United Kingdom. These country dance specialists provide live folk music with expert calling to guide guests through traditional square dances and line dances. With 76 reviews averaging 5 out of 5 stars and prices from £180, averaging £600, barn dance entertainers create inclusive celebration atmospheres well suited to weddings and events.

Of the 22 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Southampton. The other 19 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Winchester.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 76 reviews of Barn Dance Bands
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Foot stomping traditional Irish music and song

Southampton

England

(3)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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A Celtic rock ceilidh band complete with caller

Southampton

England

(7)

Book from £600 (GBP)

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Duo with Vocals & Guitar

Southampton

England

(2)

Book from £180 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Southampton

Based more than 30 miles from Southampton, nearest first

A Scottish Ceilidh Band that plays for Weddings, Reeling Parties, Events

Reading

England · 43 miles away

(4) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Celtic and World Music Folk Trio

London

England · 69 miles away

(25)

Book from £700 (GBP)

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Miss Jones, the Vintage Queen of Country, Blues & all that Jazz.

Cardiff

Wales · 87 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Ceilidh/barn dance band guaranteed to give everyone a good time!

Cardiff

Wales · 87 miles away

(6)

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Scottish style ceilidh band with a caller

Nottingham

England · 142 miles away

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Book from £949 (GBP)

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2-Piece Country Duo Performing Popular & Modern American Party Classics!

Nantwich

England · 157 miles away

(4)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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Four Piece Modern Country Rock Band available for all private events!

Crewe

England · 158 miles away

(9)

Book from £1400 (GBP)

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Irish Music, Song & Dance

Limerick

Munster, Ireland · 331 miles away

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3-piece band of fiddle, piano & bass plus a dedicated, experienced dance caller

Edinburgh

Scotland · 356 miles away

(14)

Book from £1051 (GBP)

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We have two bands -traditional ceilidh band and French Cafe Band

Stirling

Scotland · 375 miles away

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Scottish ceilidh band

Budapest

Hungary · 949 miles away

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Irish trad band based in Algarve. Solo to 4-piece. EU travel

Lagos

Faro, Portugal · 1,019 miles away

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Book from €300 (EUR)

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Marven james country music

Canada Creek

Nova Scotia, Canada · 2,862 miles away

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Book from $600 (CAD)

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Six piece country rock band, covers and originals caterable to any audience

Boston

Massachusetts, United States · 3,232 miles away

(1)

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Country, plus, crowd-pleasing, all occasion, fun-loving, 4 piece band.

Huntsville

Ontario, Canada · 3,440 miles away

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Rates for barn dance bands in Southampton currently range from about £180 to £1,400+ depending on ensemble size, performance duration, and the experience level of both musicians and callers. The average cost sits around £600 for a complete evening's country dance entertainment. Larger groups with multiple instruments and seasoned callers typically command higher fees, while smaller acts or those using backing tracks offer more economical options. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 83 enquiries for Barn Dance Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
24% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
April to July
60% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 92% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Barn Dance Bands available in Southampton

5/5 from 76 reviews
Photo of ClusterFolk ClusterFolk "Clusterfolk played at my wedding last weekend and were absolutely amazing. They were the perfect backdrop to my wedding reception and played a mix of instrumentals and vocals. We received many compliments regarding the music and quality, and the guys are truly lovely and easy to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to book them again" Based in Southampton, England Aoife - Wedding Photo of Craigievar Ceilidh Band Craigievar Ceilidh Band "Thank you for another fantastic party last night. You were all brilliant and really embraced the spirit of the event which really puts the icing on the proverbial cake. Please can we book you for 2024?!" Based in Reading, England (43 miles from Southampton) Rachael Thomson - Burns Night Reeling Party Photo of Blag Blag "Absolutely brilliant! Made the entire night and brought so much life to the party. Played a mixture of upbeat songs and irish jigs and accommodated the music we wanted for the party and accommodated all ages. So excited to book them again. The guests are still mentionioning them a whole week after our event. Most friendly and professional band you could hire. If you're looking for a band to accommodate 18+ look no further, the whole place was dancing all night. Very talented guys. Thank you so much for making our party that much better." Based in London, England (69 miles from Southampton) Ryan McHale - 50th Birthday garden party Photo of Cat's Claw Ceilidh Band Cat's Claw Ceilidh Band "Wow, what a wonderful evening! Last Friday night was so much fun and it was such a real pleasure to collaborate with you all at Cat's Claw. It was a magical night and it was lovely to see the two worlds of music come together so successfully. Our musicians from the BBC National Orchestra of Wales very much enjoyed working with you all and it was great to hear that you too all had a great time. I also think that from the audience's reaction that everyone who was present also very much enjoyed the evening. In particular, my Mum absolutely LOVED the evening and was blown away by hearing all of the music that she loves so much played so brilliantly! Sincere thanks for your invaluable contribution to such a special evening celebrating St David's Day." Based in Cardiff, Wales (87 miles from Southampton) Suzanne; BBC orchestra organiser - St David's Day Concert, BBC National Orchestra of Wales; March 2019 Photo of Country Roads Duo Country Roads Duo "The country roads duo at our wedding were absolutely amazing! We can’t say enough about how great they were. They were incredibly friendly, highly professional, and sounded absolutely phenomenal. They truly made our special day unforgettable. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" Based in Nantwich, England (157 miles from Southampton) 1st June 2026 Lisa & Chris - Wedding Photo of Annasach Ceilidh Band Annasach Ceilidh Band "The Annasach Ceilidh Band made the evening of our wedding in The Netherlands unforgettable, motivating Dutch and French feet alike to dance the Scottish steps. Even my 62-year-old aunt was on her feet all evening and remarked at the end that from now on, she only wants Scottish weddings. The band also dealt very professionally with some unforeseen circumstances, rebooking their own flights when their original flights were cancelled, taking a lot of stress away from us. I will happily recommend them for any wedding or party in Scotland or abroad, and look forward to visiting one of their Ceilidhs in Edinburgh when we next find ourselves there!" Based in Edinburgh, Scotland (356 miles from Southampton) Barbara - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for barn dance bands ranges from £180 to £1,400+, with an average of £600. Rates depend on the number of musicians, performance length and whether the band provides a caller to lead the dances. Most barn dance bands include a caller as standard, which makes the event accessible to guests with no prior dance experience.

A barn dance is a social event featuring lively folk music and guided group dancing. The barn dance bands provide live music and typically include a caller who teaches guests the dances step by step before each song. No prior dance experience is needed.

Hiring barn dance bands suits a wide range of events including weddings, birthday parties, corporate team-building events, harvest celebrations and community events. Barn dancing is inclusive and fun for guests of all ages and abilities, making it an excellent group entertainment choice.

Most barn dance bands need a clear dance floor area large enough for guests to form lines and circles. A space of approximately 10 by 10 metres works well for most groups. It is worth discussing space requirements with the band based on expected guest numbers.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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