Choose from 152 cellists available for hire in United Kingdom, with 547 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Professional cello players bring warmth and elegance to wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events and private celebrations.
Local cellists near you offer repertoires spanning classical pieces through to modern pop and film music, with both acoustic and electric options available. Prices start from £160 with an average of £360.
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Woodwind Musicians in United KingdomProfessional cellists in United Kingdom offer live music for weddings, corporate events, private parties and formal occasions. Solo cello players are a versatile choice, performing everything from classical favorites to contemporary arrangements, and needing minimal space - just a chair and music stand - to perform at almost any venue.
Local cello players typically perform in sets of 30 to 45 minutes. For wedding ceremonies, many cellists can provide music as guests arrive, during the processional, through the signing of the register, and as the couple exits. Cocktail hours and dinner service are also popular booking options. Most professional cellists near you can learn specific songs on request, and many offer both acoustic and electric cello to suit the venue and atmosphere.
Cellists in United Kingdom typically range from £160 to £850+, with an average of £360. Pricing depends on performance length, travel distance, repertoire requirements and seasonal demand. Solo cello players in your area are generally one of the more affordable options for live ceremony and reception music compared to larger string ensembles.
The average price for Cellists available in United Kingdom is £360 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 115 enquiries for Cellists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 9 October 2026.
Sapphire Electric Trio
"Could not fault them. Played incredibly at our event and our guests couldn't stop talking about them! We coordinated closely in the run up to the event and they delivered exactly the atmosphere we were looking for. Would 100% recommend!"
Bethany Morris Music
"Beth performed at our wedding ceremony, and we cannot recommend her highly enough. From the point of booking right up to our big day, Beth was amazing - communicating quickly, accommodating our very specific requests, and going above and beyond. Beth is insanely talented and reliable. We chose very special songs close to our hearts for our ceremony music, and it was all so beautifully played, adding such a special touch to our day.
Thank you so much Beth, you made our wedding day super special."
Louise Dearsley
"Louise was absolutely amazing from the moment we booked her to play at our wedding ceremony. Responsive and friendly communication, stuck to agreed timings, and played absolutely beautifully. So many of our guests commented how lovely her playing was. Thank you Louise, you played a massive part in what was a perfect day. We are so very grateful."
Melanie Dawn Jones, Cello
"Thank you so much Melanie! "Moon River" made my day and the guests thought you played beautifully.
Take care and best wishes,
Teresa and David"
London String Quartet "Kara Strings"
"Amazing performance from a lovely string quartet!👏"
London Two Cellos
"We booked London Two Cellos for a short performance at our wedding, and they were amazing. The music was beautiful, elegant, and created such a romantic atmosphere. Even with a shorter set, they made a big impact and our guests loved it. Professional, talented, and a pleasure to work with — highly recommended!"