Dance Bands for Hire in Canterbury

Discover 442 dance bands available in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, backed by 923 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Dance groups and party bands offer professional live entertainment starting from around £180 and averaging £900.

Of the 442 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Canterbury. The other 440 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Kent and Strood.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 923 reviews of Dance Bands
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Based near Canterbury

8-piece party band with brass, big vocals and nonstop dance fillers!

Kent

England

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phenomenal one-man-band - Combining effects pedals, metronomic dancebeats...

Strood

England · 27 miles away

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Willing to travel to Canterbury

Based more than 30 miles from Canterbury, nearest first

Fresh n' Funky 5 piece band playing hits from 80's to now. Dancing guaranteed!

Royal Tunbridge Wells

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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5 Piece Professional Function Band - Corporate, Weddings, Party's, Celebrations

Colchester

England · 43 miles away

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Friendly and professional cover band for weddings, work-dos, pubs and parties.

Colchester

England · 43 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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High-energy 6-piece party band with a versatile live set

Colchester

England · 43 miles away

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Award Winning 4 piece ABBA tribute show, Available across the UK !

Ipswich

England · 54 miles away

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Klezmer band available for weddings and parties

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Energetic and Elegant Bollywood Singing Act with Live Band or Backing Tracks

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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Cool contemporary 6 piece band playing dance anthems, club classics & big hits

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £2000 (GBP)

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6 piece band, rock and pop greatest hits of Queen, TinaTurner, police etc

London

England · 54 miles away

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Unique Electronic / Acoustic renditions of your favourite club tunes

London

England · 54 miles away

(2)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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5 Piece Dance Funk Soul Rock band, performing popular songs from 60s to current

London

England · 54 miles away

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Dj vs live band concept. Bespoke combinations for the client

London

England · 54 miles away

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Babel Brass Band : the most energetic UK brass band mixing pop, hip-hop & jazz!

London

England · 54 miles away

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Four-piece / trio or duo between genres jazz soul pop reggae

London

England · 54 miles away

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Explosive Bollywood band taking UK by storm.

London

England · 54 miles away

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A professional soul band for weddings, corporate events and private function

London

England · 54 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Dance Bands in Canterbury?

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Rates for dance bands in Canterbury currently range from about £180 to £3,000+, depending on factors such as group size, performance duration, and included services. The average price of £900 reflects the professional quality and entertainment value these acts deliver. Pricing typically includes performance time, basic sound equipment, and consultation to ensure the musical selection matches your event requirements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 107 enquiries for Dance Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 17 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
59% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
16% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
57% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 85% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Dance Bands available in Canterbury

5/5 from 923 reviews
Photo of Outriders Outriders "Thank you so much Outriders for giving your time to this amazing charity event - you were terrific. xx" Based in Royal Tunbridge Wells, England (37 miles from Canterbury) Caroline Hopkins - Music Festival Photo of The Up & Up The Up & Up "Just wanted to say thank you again to the band. We had so many people say how great you were. You really made the event!" Based in Colchester, England (43 miles from Canterbury) Alison - Wickfest Photo of Parry + Rekha Parry + Rekha "Parry & Rekha – Live Bollywood Singers performed at my wife’s 50th birthday daytime celebration, and they were absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning they were incredibly professional and easy to work with. Before the event, they took the time to speak with us to understand the style of the party, the atmosphere we wanted to create, and the type of music that would suit our guests. On the day, they exceeded all expectations. Not only are they incredibly talented singers, but they also brought amazing energy to the celebration by dancing and interacting with the guests. They performed a great mix of English, Punjabi, and Hindi songs, and they sang every song we requested. Their performance truly made the celebration special. The dance floor was full because they created such a fun, vibrant, and joyful daytime atmosphere. Our guests absolutely loved them, and many commented on how brilliant they were. If you’re looking for live singers who are talented, professional, and able to create an unforgettable party atmosphere, I would highly recommend Parry & Rekha. They helped make my wife’s 50th birthday celebration a wonderful and memorable day." Based in London, England (54 miles from Canterbury) 15th October 2026 Jasprit Kahai - 50th Birthday Party Photo of Soul Boulevard Soul Boulevard "“We had the absolute best experience with Soul Boulevard as our wedding band! From the very first call, Matt was friendly, professional, and genuinely excited to be part of our big day. They were incredibly flexible with our requested song list and even had some suggestions based on their experience! One of the highlights for us was them learning and performing our first dance song—it meant so much and was done beautifully. On the day itself, their energy was amazing and kept everyone on the dance floor all night. So many of our guests have since told us how brilliant the band was! Thank you, Soul Boulevard, for helping to make our wedding so unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for anything more!”" Based in London, England (54 miles from Canterbury) Tim Ming - Wedding Photo of The Groove Primitive The Groove Primitive "With Groove Primitive you can tell that they are dedicated from the first bar, but they also are fun, with a sense of humour. The funk is tight and the rockier songs have soul. Shay’s vocals are strong and she’s backed by some great players. I’ve seen them in bars and clubs, but could imagine them on a journey to filling much bigger venues in the future. Highly Recommended 5 stars – for entertainment and musical virtuosity." Based in London, England (54 miles from Canterbury) Adrian Tanner - Function Photo of Kiss The Teacher ABBA tribute band Kiss The Teacher ABBA tribute band "Watched Kiss The Teacher Perform today with my family and friends, brilliant show, loads of fun, excellent Come back to the boro next year please" Based in Ipswich, England (54 miles from Canterbury) Ellen - Social Club event

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between £180 and £3,000+, with an average of £900. The price depends on the number of musicians, set duration and the style of dance music. Dance bands vary from compact combos to large ensembles with horn sections, and the size of the line-up is the primary cost driver.

The dance bands for hire cover a wide range of popular dance music including pop, disco, funk, soul, Motown, rock and current chart hits. Most dance bands focus on well-known, uptempo songs designed to fill the dance floor at parties and celebrations.

Typical bookings for dance bands are two to three hours of live music, split into high-energy sets designed to keep guests on the dance floor. Short breaks between sets give the band and audience a chance to reset before the next round. It is worth discussing the event schedule with the band to plan the best format.

Most dance bands bring their own PA system, instruments and basic stage lighting. Some bands offer enhanced lighting packages as an optional extra. For larger venues, additional sound or lighting may be needed. It is advisable to confirm all technical requirements before booking.

Common events for dance bands include weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, proms and any celebration where getting guests dancing is a priority. A live dance band brings energy and interaction that a DJ or playlist cannot match.

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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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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