Festival Themed Bands for Hire in Durham

Browse 203 festival themed bands available for hire in Durham, England, United Kingdom, with 470 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.

Of the 203 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Durham. The other 200 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesbrough.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 470 reviews of Festival Themed Bands

Based near Durham

Americana / Country song and barn / ceilidh dance music

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 14 miles away

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Book from £3000 (GBP)

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Pop Rock duo female fronted playing songs from the 80s to present

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 14 miles away

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5 piece dedicated band that perform popular hits from the 80's

Middlesbrough

England · 19 miles away

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Willing to travel to Durham

Based more than 30 miles from Durham, nearest first

The 40 Thieves is an energetic 8-piece playing an eclectic mix of floor-fillers

York

England · 60 miles away

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Four piece party fun energetic band

York

England · 60 miles away

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Book from £2995 (GBP)

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Two piece tribute to Electronic 80s, Ultravox, Depeche Mode, Simple Minds, OMD

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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High energy 5-piece brass street band

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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GIMME GIMME the ultimate tribute to ABBA, for all events, theatre, festivals etc

Wakefield

England · 76 miles away

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3 piece LIVE party band with a BIG sound and a HUGE lighting show!

Wakefield

England · 76 miles away

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We're a non-stop, high octane, energetic 4-piece Rock Pop Indie band!

Huddersfield

England · 78 miles away

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Book from £650 (GBP)

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10-Piece Brass Band

Huddersfield

England · 78 miles away

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

Preston

England · 84 miles away

(7)

Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Professional Wedding and Events Singing Guitarist

Hull

England · 87 miles away

(15)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

(3)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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2 to 6-Piece band - BritPop and Afro-Caribbean Bangers from 70's to 2020's

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

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Full live band tribute to the legendary artist, Pink.

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

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Acoustic daytime duo with male and female lead vocals

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

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

Sheffield

England · 96 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Festival Themed Bands in Durham?

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Rates for festival themed bands in Durham currently range from about £220 for acoustic duos to £2,300+ 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. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 244 enquiries for Festival Themed Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within a day
55% 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 Durham

5/5 from 470 reviews
Photo of Hoedown Band Hoedown Band "We hired the Hoedown Band for our Xmas party and they were fantastic. They were very professional, neatly presented and they sounded great on the night. We were a small crowd but their lead singer [caller] Dawn was very interactive and educational with her dance moves. The band knew their instruments and songs very well and I would certainly recommend them." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (14 miles from Durham) - Lindsay (Bawrunga Medical Service) - Xmas Party Photo of The 40 Thieves The 40 Thieves "Thanks for your set at our local community festival over the weekend. It was very well received and it was lovely to see lots of people singing along to all the classics you played. Hopefully you'll be available for us to have on the bill again next year." Based in York, England (60 miles from Durham) Rob Bowes - Festival Photo of GIMME GIMME the ultimate tribute to ABBA GIMME GIMME the ultimate tribute to ABBA "This complete and superb ABBA show comes with a repertoire that draws from the greatest hits of Sweden's most famous export, the performance is jam-packed with all the popular ABBA songs knows and loved by millions and includes many costume changes, choreographed dance routines and four-part vocal harmonies to re-create that original ABBA party feel." Based in Wakefield, England (76 miles from Durham) 29th December 2025 June Marino Rice - Theatre and Festivals Photo of Wired Wired "Guys, Can I just say what a fantastic night it was on Saturday. You made it even better. The music you chose to play was brilliant and everyone that I have spoke to since commented on how good you were. Once again from Kev, Rob and myself a massive thank-you" Based in Huddersfield, England (78 miles from Durham) Kevin - Birthday Party Photo of Relative Cool Relative Cool "We thought Relative Cool were absolutely brilliant when they played at our wedding. The vocalist was fabulous! The 3 sets filled the whole evening and definitely had everyone up dancing. I also really appreciated little things like the singer chatting with one of the kids while they had a break between sets. They were thoroughly professional throughout. We spoke to Tom before the evening and he was always really responsive with messages. We would definitely recommend them and thank you very much for making it a great evening!" Based in Preston, England (84 miles from Durham) Jane - Wedding Photo of Phil Richards Music Phil Richards Music "Phil played at our wedding 2 days ago at Lincoln Castle. His standard of performance was really excellent, fantastic singer. Phil took the time to learn our first dance song too and played it perfectly. Since it was a such hot day Phil also improvised and moved his kit around so as to play outside for a time (it was getting very warm in our TeePees) which gave a really chilled out and relaxed feel to the day, playing with the beautiful backdrop of Lincoln Castle with guests sitting on hay bails and dancing was special too. A 10/10 service for sure (I think my cousin even tried to book him for their wedding next year too such was his level of performance and friendly persona). Thanks for being part of our special day Phil, we really appreciate it. Samantha & Michael." Based in Hull, England (87 miles from Durham) Michael Doolan - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring festival themed bands typically costs between £220 and £2,300+, 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 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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