Compare 1,023 event DJs available in the United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,119 reviews from real clients. Party DJs in this category cover corporate events, birthday parties and private functions, bringing their own sound and lighting rather than relying on venue equipment.
Prices start from £80, with most quotes coming in around £300.
Of the 1,023 suppliers listed here, 306 are based in the United Kingdom. The other 717 are willing to travel there.
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Booking an event DJ in the United Kingdom usually starts with a short brief: date, venue, guest numbers and the kind of night you want. Quotes tend to come back within a day or two, and most DJs will offer a call to run through the plan before you confirm. The strongest candidates ask as many questions as they answer, from timings to what the room is like.
Most setups need a table or booth space near a power supply and 60 to 90 minutes to load in and sound-check before guests arrive. Tell the DJ about stairs, long carry routes or upstairs function rooms when you enquire, since they move heavy speakers and stands. Some venues fit sound limiters that cut power when volume crosses a set threshold; a DJ who knows this in advance can configure their rig to stay under it. Outdoor receptions and marquee events need dry, covered ground and a reliable power source, so agree those details with the venue early.
A strong event DJ builds the night around your brief rather than a fixed routine. Share a shortlist of must-play tracks, anything to avoid, and the shape of the evening, from arrival music through dinner to the main dance set. Decide in advance whether guests can request songs on the night, and mention any themed or multilingual sets you need so the DJ can prepare the right library. Most are happy to source specific tracks ahead of the event if given notice.
Most DJs quote per event rather than per hour, with evening bookings in the United Kingdom running from about £80 to £950+ and typical spends around £300. Hourly figures usually only appear for short add-on slots or extra time at the end of the night. When comparing quotes, check what is included: sound equipment, lighting, setup time and travel are normally built in, while uplighting, an extended set or a separate system for a second room adds to the fee. December dates and peak-season weekends are the first to go, so confirm your date as soon as the venue is settled.
The average price is £300 (GBP), with most priced from £80 to £950+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 430 enquiries for Event DJs at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.
Unity Talent DJs
"What can we say WOW just wow!! Book Paul and we guarantee he will have the floor rocking. He clearly is an expert in his craft and passionate experienced DJ. From the pre-wedding zoom call he took the time to understand our musical tastes & genres and we felt super confident he got the brief. He was such a professional and a real nice guy too. He managed to merge in our favourite tracks with absolute classic old skool bangers with absolutely zero cheese in sight. All our guests have commented on how brilliant the party was. 7 stars"
Drew Stansall ex The Specials
"We honestly cannot recommend Drew enough! He played the saxophone at our wedding and was absolutely incredible. One of the highlights was him playing our entrance song as we walked into dinner – it made the moment so special and unforgettable! We had so many compliments from our guests about how amazing he was.
Not only is Drew incredibly talented, but he is also so friendly, approachable and great to communicate with from start to finish. He really helped make our day even more special, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better.
If you’re thinking of booking a saxophonist for your event, do not hesitate – Drew is fantastic! Thank you so much for being part of our special day!"
Carlo on Sax
"honestly couldn’t recommend Carlo enough!
A few weeks before our wedding, Carlo arranged a call with us to discuss everything. We sent over our Spotify playlist, which helped make sure the music was exactly what we wanted.
Carlo was absolutely brilliant on the saxophone, and the DJ was excellent too!
Thank you so much, Carlo!"
EvaMarieSounds (Uk and SPAIN)
"You guys top it every year! Cannot wait to get you both to Thailand this winter! Excellent energy and performances for our private sector of clients! Love how you both always pay attention to detail and make such an effort with everything, not just the music, but dress, event prepping - we love having you both as part of the team!"
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."
MKG Music Services
"The acoustic set list was absolutely fantastic. Great guitar playing, beautiful voice - a stellar evening."
