Dance Bands for Hire in England

Discover 454 dance bands available in England, United Kingdom, backed by 1,006 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.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,006 reviews of Dance Bands
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Exclusive Acoustic Trio with Outstanding Female & Male Vocals

Cardiff

Wales

(5)

Book from £450 (GBP)

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High energy 5-piece brass street band

Leeds

England

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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

Tadcaster

England

(66)

Book from £1650 (GBP)

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

York

England

(15)

Book from £1325 (GBP)

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Solo singer covering songs to suit all ages and preferences!

Bingley

England

(20) Replies in < 1 hr

Book from £300 (GBP)

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High-energy, four piece wedding and party band

Liverpool

England

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Lively duo playing party music

Porthcawl

Wales

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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

Preston

England

(7)

Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Live bongos congas/drums

Darlington

England

No reviews yet

Book from £259 (GBP)

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6-piece party band. 90 minutes non-stop party

Ieper

Flanders, Belgium

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Book from €2150 (EUR)

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Classic Pop/Rock duo with live drums, guitar, two male vocals with tracks

Plymouth

England

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Latin/Caribbean Formation Siembra

The Hague

South Holland, Netherlands

(3)

Book from €1850 (EUR)

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Salsa band with authentic vocalists from Cuba and Venezuela.

Rotterdam

South Holland, Netherlands

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Book from €1650 (EUR)

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Duo trio + sfeer party kerstshow verzorgingshuis bruiloft bedrijfsfeest

Rotterdam

South Holland, Netherlands

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4 piece tango and argentinian folklore band

Rotterdam

South Holland, Netherlands

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Book from €800 (EUR)

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

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Rates for dance bands in England currently range from about £180 to £2,950+, 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 111 enquiries for Dance Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 29 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
60% 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
56% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 87% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Dance Bands available in England

5/5 from 1,006 reviews
Photo of The Soul D Band The Soul D Band "Soul D band was fantastic and really made our evening. They were professional and really interacted with the audience making their show a great experience for all of us." Based in Northampton, England Terry Russell - Birthday Party Photo of Ripple Effect Ripple Effect "These guys were sooo good. Back to back non-stop feel good tunes! We booked them last minute as we had our existing act cancelled - as luck would have it these guys had a cancellation too so it worked out perfect! All our guests were saying how good they were and how much they enjoyed the night. A big thank you - you were fab!" Based in Dunstable, England Amy Photo of Let’s Get It On - The Motown Experience Let’s Get It On - The Motown Experience "Saw this band in November and they filled the dance floor! Really fantastic evening had by all. I highly recommend them" Based in Stevenage, England Emma Purvey - The Cannon - ticketed event Photo of Dabhands Dabhands "It was commented our harmonies were above average also that out Classic Rock Songs were a good selection." Based in Cambridge, England Luke -Entertainment Manager - Function /Club Photo of Jbmac Jbmac "JBMAC are great to work with - a delight both on and off stage. They deliver a great set of dance music covers sure to fill any dance floor. They are flexible and adaptable and really go the extra mile to make sure the audience has a great time. We love working with them and will definitely book them again for our events." Based in Henley on Thames, England 5th August 2026 Angie Avlianos - BFBS Photo of Osofrito Osofrito "Just watched Sofrito live tonight! Great sound, rhythm and vocals. Thoroughly enjoyed the set!" Based in Loughborough, England Edel Concannon - The international Leicester

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between £180 and £2,950+, 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.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

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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