Dance Bands for Hire in Southampton

Discover 440 dance bands available in Southampton, England, United Kingdom, backed by 928 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Local dance groups and party bands offer professional live entertainment starting from £180 and averaging £950.

Of the 440 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Southampton. The other 436 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in New Forest and Portsmouth.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 928 reviews of Dance Bands
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Swing band - Authentic 1940s Glenn Miller / Sinatra / '50s / '60s

Southampton

England · < 1 mile away

(5)

Book from £600 (GBP)

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Madison Heights are a high energy exciting ten-piece, funky soul & Motown band

Southampton

England · < 1 mile away

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Top quality 5 piece wedding and party covers band based in the South of England.

New Forest

England

(10) Replies in ~1 hr

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Live 6- piece show band!

Portsmouth

England · 15 miles away

(5)

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Willing to travel to Southampton

Based more than 30 miles from Southampton, nearest first

1959’s Rock n Roll Dance Band

Littlehampton

England · 38 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Popular Dance floor fillers. Perfect way to impress at your Wedding/Party/Event!

Reading

England · 43 miles away

(45) Replies in ~2 hrs

Book from £900 (GBP)

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The ultimate party band. Playing the best of funk, disco and pop.

Reading

England · 43 miles away

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Book from £1420 (GBP)

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Powerhouse Trio, featuring exclusively top-tier professional musicians

Guildford

England · 43 miles away

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Book from £1600 (GBP)

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Fresh, floor-filling, international DJ Live Act

Henley on Thames

England · 49 miles away

(73)

Book from £2326 (GBP)

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Reload is recognised as one of the top wedding/function bands in the South East

Shoreham-by-Sea

England · 50 miles away

(7)

Book from £700 (GBP)

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Sinatra style singer & entertainer, Solo to Big Band

Chertsey

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £360 (GBP)

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4/5 piece wedding band

Brighton

England · 55 miles away

(3)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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2 piece duo Soul Diva and a live sax

Brighton

England · 55 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Eclectic, theatrical, Get everyone on the dance-floor.

Cirencester

England · 61 miles away

(1)

Book from £2250 (GBP)

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Rhythmia are a power house of pop, R&B and soul covers.

Bristol

England · 64 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Leading live-band of the world From 6 members upto 50 members on stage

Wembley

England · 66 miles away

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Book from £11000 (GBP)

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Klezmer band available for weddings and parties

London

England · 69 miles away

(3)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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

London

England · 69 miles away

(39)

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How much does it cost to hire Dance Bands available in Southampton, England, United Kingdom?

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The average price for Dance Bands available in Southampton, England, United Kingdom is £950 (GBP). Dance bands in Southampton currently range from £180 to £3,000+, depending on factors such as group size, performance duration, and included services. The average price of £950 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 16 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 based near Southampton

5/5 from 20 reviews
Photo of Five Star Swing Five Star Swing "Just returned from the show at Stamford this evening 22 Nov. Outstanding musical ability, total enthusiasm and hard work, which produced a sound which defied any attempt to keep your hands or feet from moving! They love their music and it showed. It was an superb evening and I will be back." Based in Southampton, England Eddie Harper, Stamford Photo of Firestar Firestar "Hi I just want to say you were brilliant! Really great music, well played and got everyone on the dancefloor! Thank you so much! Wishing you all well in the future. Regards Irene" Based in New Forest, England (10 miles from Southampton) Irene Lloyd - Birthday Party Photo of Le Freak! Le Freak! "We managed to secure Le Freak four days before our 30th birthday party and I’m so glad we did. They were amazing! They looked fantastic, sang fantastic and just had everyone up on the dance floor. Their songs were classic party songs with a range of well known songs. We couldn’t have asked for a better band. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much 💜" Based in Portsmouth, England (15 miles from Southampton) Katie Scarlett Denial - 30th Birthday Party Photo of The Club Classics The Club Classics "We booked the 8 piece Club Classics Band. Wow.. what a band! We would highly recommend you guys. Thank you for making our day so special. Plus the card you gave us, a nice touch from you all. Mr & Mrs Rooney (Wedding) - 22.08.22" Based in Reading, England (43 miles from Southampton) Mr & Mrs Rooney 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 (49 miles from Southampton) 5th August 2026 Angie Avlianos - BFBS Photo of Reload Reload "Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening, I have to say you are the best band we've had at the club, I particularly enjoyed the wide and varied range of musical styles you covered, I loved 'You're My World' 'Jesse James' and your version of 'Price Tag' thank you, I'll put the July date in my diary" Based in Shoreham-by-Sea, England (50 miles from Southampton) June, Shoreham Harbour Club - Social club night

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between £180 and £3,000+, with an average of £950. 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.

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.

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.

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.

The dance bands 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.

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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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