Festival Themed Bands for Hire in Reading

Browse 213 festival themed bands available for hire in Reading, England, United Kingdom, with 541 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 213 suppliers listed here, 9 are based within 30 miles of Reading. The other 204 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Basingstoke and Henley on Thames, and suppliers based in Bracknell, Guildford, Aylesbury, Chertsey, Harrow on the Hill and Oxford.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 541 reviews of Festival Themed Bands
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Every festival you’ve ever attended in one stunning tribute act

Reading

England

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George Michael tribute show

Bracknell

England · 10 miles away

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Book from £275 (GBP)

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Headbanging hits from all eras. Party with all the best rock anthems.

Bracknell

England · 10 miles away

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Three piece cover band playing the best pop, rock and indie classics.

Chertsey

England · 21 miles away

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Five Piece Function & Party Band

Guildford

England · 23 miles away

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Wedding, Party & Events Band With A Difference!

Guildford

England · 23 miles away

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5-piece Funk and Disco band featuring superb vocals and saxes

Oxford

England · 24 miles away

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Award-winning Power Trio playing indie, folk, rock and pop through the decades!

Aylesbury

England · 26 miles away

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Classic honky tonkin country and western swing band

Harrow on the Hill

England · 29 miles away

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A live Britpop club night. 90's Indie anthems - no fillers....

St Albans

England · 34 miles away

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African band based in London playing authentic Congolese pop music

London

England · 37 miles away

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Folk and Americana band from London, UK

London

England · 37 miles away

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Brass Band

London

England · 37 miles away

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Singer, songwriter, frontman of New Town Kings

London

England · 37 miles away

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Joyous African marimba music from Zimbabwe, South Africa and Botswana

London

England · 37 miles away

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vibrant Gypsy Music and Dance from the White to the Black Sea via the Red Square

London

England · 37 miles away

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Party starting, exuberant Brass Band playing your favourite songs with a twist!

London

England · 37 miles away

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Female acoustic duo performing cover hits from the 60’s to current

London

England · 37 miles away

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

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Rates for festival themed bands in Reading currently range from about £220 for acoustic duos to £2,000+ 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 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 based near Reading

5/5 from 75 reviews
Photo of Rock The Night Rock The Night "Amazing performers , the videos don't do them any justice. We hired the Dawnbreakers for a joint birthday party and they provided the best entertainment. Everyone raved about the band , would highly recommend!" Based in Bracknell, England (10 miles from Reading) Mathilde Fletcher - Birthday Photo of George Michael Tribute George Michael Tribute "Thanks James for being amazing at my 50th birthday party, we all thoroughly enjoyed it and you were a good sport letting us hog the mic. Thank you so much, so glad to have had George Michael and Simon Le Bon up on stage! You had everyone up on the dance floor and you’re a lovely man - everyone has been messaging me to say how much they enjoyed the night" Based in Bracknell, England (10 miles from Reading) Andrea K - 50th Birthday Party Photo of Leader Leader "Excellent song choices, excellent communication, lovely guys! Highly recommend." Based in Chertsey, England (21 miles from Reading) Colin W - Birthday Party Photo of The Revivals Band The Revivals Band "Web, 2016 Village Fete & Social. 04/06/2016. T The Revivals Band gave us fantastic entertainment for our village social. The music they played was timeless, appealing to all age groups and played with lots of 'pizzazz' The function was attended by all ages from 'baby' to 'senior' and we all had a thouroughly enjoyable time." Based in Guildford, England (23 miles from Reading) Village Secretary - Village Fete Social Dance Photo of Tunehead Tunehead "Amazing !!! Great band, these guys really know how to get a crowd up and dancing!" Based in Oxford, England (24 miles from Reading) E & L - Joe's Bar and Grill, Oxford Photo of George Zebra George Zebra "Great experience. The band were perfect for the audience. They arrived early to set up and started on time. Three great sets and interacted really well and joined in the fun. Massive thank you for creating a great night!" Based in Aylesbury, England (26 miles from Reading) Steve B

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring festival themed bands typically costs between £220 and £2,000+, 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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