Festival Themed Bands for Hire in the United Kingdom

Browse 235 festival themed bands available for hire in the United Kingdom, with 615 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. These acoustic folk-style groups bring the outdoor festival atmosphere to local weddings and events.

From intimate acoustic duos to full festival bands with banjos and fiddles, these acts specialize in creating relaxed, communal atmospheres for WedFest celebrations and garden parties. Pricing starts from £250 with an average cost of £800 for quality entertainment.

Of the 235 suppliers listed here, 112 are based in the United Kingdom. The other 123 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 615 reviews of Festival Themed Bands
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Exclusive 6-Piece Wedding and Events Band

United Kingdom

Cardiff, Wales

(11)

Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Four Piece Modern Country Rock Band available for all private events!

United Kingdom

Crewe, England

(9)

Book from £1400 (GBP)

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Close harmony trio

United Kingdom

Bristol, England

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Book from £475 (GBP)

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The Deltas infuse a country-folk twist into a vast repertoire of over 200 songs

United Kingdom

Weston-super-Mare, England

(16)

Book from £1495 (GBP)

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African band based in London playing authentic Congolese pop music

United Kingdom

London, England

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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Folk and Americana band from London, UK

United Kingdom

London, England

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Americana / Country song and barn / ceilidh dance music

United Kingdom

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

(4)

Book from £3000 (GBP)

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Near Nashville is the UK’s hottest 4-piece country party band!

United Kingdom

Sheffield, England

(4)

Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Brass Band

United Kingdom

London, England

(5)

Book from £860 (GBP)

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Singer, songwriter, frontman of New Town Kings

United Kingdom

London, England

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Bringing a HUGE slice of Nashville to your event with our 4-piece country band!

United Kingdom

Liverpool, England

(2)

Book from £1400 (GBP)

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Joyous African marimba music from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana

United Kingdom

London, England

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Popular 60's rock 'n' roll with the versatility to play more modern music too.

United Kingdom

Manchester, England

(3)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Four / Five Piece Festival / Mumford and Sons style band

United Kingdom

Weston-super-Mare, England

(8)

Book from £1450 (GBP)

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3 piece folk and rock wedding band

United Kingdom

Lincoln, England

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A guide to booking

Hire Festival Themed Bands in the United Kingdom

Festival themed bands in the United Kingdom offer the authentic acoustic sound of outdoor music festivals for private celebrations. These folk-style ensembles feature guitar, double bass, percussion and vocals, often enhanced by traditional instruments like banjos and fiddles. They perform modern hits and classic songs reimagined in the upbeat folk style popularized by acts like Mumford & Sons.

Festival Band Entertainment

These versatile acoustic acts excel at WedFest weddings, garden parties, and outdoor corporate events. Their interactive performance style encourages sing-alongs and creates the relaxed, communal atmosphere that makes festival themed entertainment so popular. Many acts can adapt their performances for both intimate acoustic sets and full amplified shows depending on your event requirements.

Festival Band Pricing

Rates for festival themed bands in the United Kingdom currently range from about £250 for acoustic duos to £1,950+ for full festival ensembles with full equipment packages. The average booking cost is £800, influenced by group size, performance duration, and additional services like ceremony music or extended sets. Many acts offer package deals for multiple performances at the same event.

How much does it cost to hire Festival Themed Bands in the United Kingdom?

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The average price is £800 (GBP), with most priced from £250 to £1,950+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 245 enquiries for Festival Themed Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within a day
54% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
19% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
58% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 50 miles
Typical distance from a booked supplier's base to the event

Reviews of Festival Themed Bands available in the United Kingdom

5/5 from 615 reviews
Photo of The Bierkellers The Bierkellers "The Bierkellers played for our corporate suppliers party & did a fantastic job. The crowd were dancing and singing along all night; we’d definitely have them back next year. Many thanks!" Based in New Mills, England 6th October 2026 Neil C - Corporate party Photo of Ukebox Ukebox "From start to finish they looked after everything and our guests were blown away - can't recommend highly enough thank you x" Based in Liverpool, England 29th September 2026 Andy & Leanne - Private Wedding Photo of Greensward, Folk Rock. Greensward, Folk Rock. "Rating 6/6 : Brilliant Brilliant music and entertainment! Thriplow Daffodil Festival, Thriplow on Sunday 22 March 2026 I saw Greensward at Thriplow, playing to a full house/field 😎 Great group of brilliant musicians, amazing set and performance. Skill, great music and fun. A really enjoyable time was had by all 🎶🎵 Catherine B" Based in England 28th September 2026 Catherine Bowcock - Audience Member Photo of The Kopy Katz (Rockabilly + Rock & Roll) The Kopy Katz (Rockabilly + Rock & Roll) "A brilliant night with The Kopy Katz, great music, great fun, and even better company and some new friends. 🎸🔥 At The Queen's Arms Pub" Based in Welwyn Garden City, England 28th September 2026 Gianfranco Baldari Photo of Country Roads Duo Country Roads Duo "The country roads duo at our wedding were absolutely amazing! We can’t say enough about how great they were. They were incredibly friendly, highly professional, and sounded absolutely phenomenal. They truly made our special day unforgettable. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐" Based in Nantwich, England 1st June 2026 Lisa & Chris - Wedding Photo of Flash | A Tribute to QUEEN Flash | A Tribute to QUEEN "Outstanding performance Energetic and Queen tribute performed a tight entertaining performance Good interaction with audience at the end nearly all people were on thier feet Drummer and lead guitarist superb talent Will try to see them again if I get the opportunity" Based in Shrewsbury, England 19th March 2026 Patrick Doherty - Concert Colleseum Watford

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring festival themed bands typically costs between £250 and £1,950+, with an average of £800. The price depends on the number of performers, set duration and the style and energy level of the performance. Festival-style bands are designed to create a high-energy, outdoor-event atmosphere and often feature larger line-ups with dynamic staging.

The festival themed bands for hire in the United Kingdom play a mix of crowd-pleasing hits from popular music festivals, covering genres such as indie, rock, pop, dance and alternative. The focus is on songs that audiences associate with the festival experience, creating an energetic, outdoor-event atmosphere.

Hiring festival themed bands is popular for festival-style weddings, outdoor parties, corporate summer events, birthday celebrations and community events. These bands recreate the feel of a live music festival, making them ideal for events with an outdoor, relaxed vibe.

Many festival themed bands can enhance their performance with extras such as festival-style lighting, a DJ set between bands, themed stage setups and even confetti or smoke effects. It is advisable to discuss what additional elements are available when making an enquiry.

Most festival themed bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and stage setup. For large outdoor events, additional sound and staging may be needed. To get the best results, confirm all technical requirements with the band, particularly for outdoor venues.

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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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