Dance Bands for Hire in Edinburgh

Discover 428 dance bands available in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, backed by 961 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 £1,000.

All 428 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Edinburgh. The nearest is based in Stirling, 31 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 961 reviews of Dance Bands
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We have two bands -traditional ceilidh band and French Cafe Band

Stirling

Scotland · 31 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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HIgh energy fiddle-based ceilidh band guaranteed to get people dancing!

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

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Book from £510 (GBP)

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We love to ceilidh, and we'd love to help you with yours.

Glasgow

Scotland · 42 miles away

(71)

Book from £610 (GBP)

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Event and Party Band

Ayr

Scotland · 65 miles away

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Americana / Country song and barn / ceilidh dance music

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 92 miles away

(4)

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Live bongos congas/drums

Darlington

England · 118 miles away

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Five-piece party band bringing the energy to your special day!

Preston

England · 153 miles away

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Solo singer covering songs to suit all ages and preferences!

Bingley

England · 155 miles away

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6-piece Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s+30s/Charleston Jazz Band

York

England · 161 miles away

(15)

Book from £1325 (GBP)

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Compact 13-piece Party Swing Band playing Sinatra/Bublé/Tom Jones/Nat King Cole

Tadcaster

England · 162 miles away

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High energy 5-piece brass street band

Leeds

England · 163 miles away

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Freelance bass guitarist performing popular music.

Manchester

England · 175 miles away

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8 piece alt funk-rock band weaving elements of dub, soul, jazz and psychedelia

Manchester

England · 175 miles away

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5 piece horn section performing dance anthems

Manchester

England · 175 miles away

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High-energy, four piece wedding and party band

Liverpool

England · 176 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Rock/Soul/Pop band available from 4-piece to 10+ piece with horns

Stockport

England · 180 miles away

(5)

Book from £630 (GBP)

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5 piece Bavarian-UK festival band playing pop bangers - high energy oompah-pop!

New Mills

England · 185 miles away

(4)

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Four piece wedding and events band specialising in full dance floors

Drogheda

Leinster, Ireland · 199 miles away

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

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Rates for dance bands in Edinburgh currently range from about £180 to £2,950+, depending on factors such as group size, performance duration, and included services. The average price of £1,000 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 115 enquiries for Dance Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
60% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
17% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
55% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 88% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Dance Bands available in Edinburgh

5/5 from 961 reviews
Photo of Point Five Ceilidh Band Point Five Ceilidh Band "A really great night, Point 5 were so accommodating, fun and professional. Also really great communication before the ceilidh, together meant my daughter had a party to remember." Based in Glasgow, Scotland (42 miles from Edinburgh) 22nd September 2026 Joe Hallwood - 21st Birthday Ceilidh Photo of The Brogues Ceilidh Band The Brogues Ceilidh Band "A massive 'Thankyou' for last night's ceilidh! Everyone I have spoken to really enjoyed the evening and I thought the atmosphere in the hall was very energetic!" Based in Glasgow, Scotland (42 miles from Edinburgh) 25th March 2026 Sarah Hyde - event organiser, January 2026 - Fundraiser/Burns' Night ceilidh - Edmonstone Hall Photo of Hoedown Band Hoedown Band "We hired the Hoedown Band for our Xmas party and they were fantastic. They were very professional, neatly presented and they sounded great on the night. We were a small crowd but their lead singer [caller] Dawn was very interactive and educational with her dance moves. The band knew their instruments and songs very well and I would certainly recommend them." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (92 miles from Edinburgh) - Lindsay (Bawrunga Medical Service) - Xmas Party Photo of Relative Cool Relative Cool "We thought Relative Cool were absolutely brilliant when they played at our wedding. The vocalist was fabulous! The 3 sets filled the whole evening and definitely had everyone up dancing. I also really appreciated little things like the singer chatting with one of the kids while they had a break between sets. They were thoroughly professional throughout. We spoke to Tom before the evening and he was always really responsive with messages. We would definitely recommend them and thank you very much for making it a great evening!" Based in Preston, England (153 miles from Edinburgh) Jane - Wedding Photo of Emi Hall- Singer Emi Hall- Singer "Fantastic performer! Very professional and can adapt to any ocassion, nothing is too much trouble and Emi is very reliable. She has helped us with many charity events as well as birthdays, engagements, baby showers, xmas parties etc. We would highly recommend her. xx" Based in Bingley, England (155 miles from Edinburgh) 22nd July 2026 Emma Rigg - Private Event Photo of Dr Jazz Dr Jazz "Thank you all so much for your amazing performance on Saturday evening, which was everything I could have hoped for! Your music was brilliant, got everyone up dancing and I can’t tell you how many people told me afterwards ‘how brilliant the 1920s band were’. As soon as you played your first song I knew we’d struck gold! It couldn’t have been more perfect given the whole Gatsby theme and everyone so dressed up, so thank you all so much. You may be interested to know that we raised an astonishing £7,000 on the night! With just 96 people in the room…amazing! Thanks again Matthew and I’ll not hesitate to recommend you if anyone should ask me for a fabulous 20’s Jazz Band!" Based in York, England (161 miles from Edinburgh) Gayle Wharton - Charity Ball - Lincolnshire

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between £180 and £2,950+, with an average of £1,000. 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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