Dance Bands for Hire in Ipswich

Discover 452 dance bands available in Ipswich, England, United Kingdom, backed by 1,037 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.

Of the 452 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Ipswich. The other 448 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Colchester.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,037 reviews of Dance Bands
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Award Winning 4 piece ABBA tribute show, Available across the UK !

Ipswich

England

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

Colchester

England · 16 miles away

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

Colchester

England · 16 miles away

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

Colchester

England · 16 miles away

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Willing to travel to Ipswich

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Five piece rock/pop band suitable for weddings/events etc.

Norwich

England · 40 miles away

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5 piece covers band, performing pop hits and dancefloor fillers of last 60 years

Norwich

England · 40 miles away

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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Nine piece band playing 70s/80s soul, disco and funk.

Gorleston-on-Sea

England · 43 miles away

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Book from £1800 (GBP)

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5 piece covers band 60s to current day

Ely

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £660 (GBP)

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3 piece soft classic rock band

Cambridge

England · 45 miles away

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

Strood

England · 54 miles away

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A ska covers band playing hits by Bad Manners, Madness, The Selecter, UB40, etc.

March

England · 56 miles away

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‘Let’s Get It On’ are a 5/6 piece Motown and Soul party band

Stevenage

England · 59 miles away

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Andalus - ultimate gipsy kings & popular latin music --to get everyone dancing

Archway

England · 65 miles away

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

Kent

England

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Klezmer band available for weddings and parties

London

England · 67 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 · 67 miles away

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

London

England · 67 miles away

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We deliver powerful soul/funk/motown/dance. Classic party music covers for all!

London

England · 67 miles away

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

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Rates for dance bands in Ipswich 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 12 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 Ipswich

5/5 from 1,037 reviews
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 Ellen - Social Club event 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 (16 miles from Ipswich) Alison - Wickfest Photo of Catch 22 Catch 22 "Just wanted to say a big thank you for playing at our wedding. You were brilliant, really gave our evening a great atmosphere and all my guests said what a great time they had and what a great band! Really made our wedding day special and some great memories to treasure. Cant thank you or praise you highly enough. I have posted a message on your website recommending you. Not only that but your communication and help before hand was great and much appreciated. I have absolutely no complaints. You were all so professional and friendly. Many Many thanks Marie and Jody Watson" Based in Norwich, England (40 miles from Ipswich) 13th April 2026 Marie and Jody Watson - Catch 22. 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 (45 miles from Ipswich) Luke -Entertainment Manager - Function /Club 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 (59 miles from Ipswich) Emma Purvey - The Cannon - ticketed event Photo of New Colours New Colours "We had New Colours play at The Queens Head and they were absolutely incredible. The range of music they played was phenomenal and they kept everyone entertained all night. They had everyone in the pub dancing and singing. Every song they did was amazing. Absolute little gem of a band. So much so, I am having them play in my other pub. Would highly recommend hiring them for the evening. An absolute pleasure to have them. Thank you so much for making the night so successful." Based in London, England (67 miles from Ipswich) 2nd November 2026 Stefanie Lambie, The Queens Head, Winchmore Hill, London N21 - Concert

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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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