Browse 1,085 jazz bands for hire in United Kingdom, from intimate jazz trios to larger swing ensembles for weddings and events. Acts listed here have received 2,695 reviews from real clients with an average rating of 5 out of 5, and prices start from £150, averaging £500.
Local jazz groups cover styles including traditional standards, smooth jazz, gypsy jazz, ragtime, Dixieland and contemporary pop arranged in a vintage jazz style. Many offer flexible lineups, so you can book a smaller act for a cocktail hour and scale up for an evening reception.
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Live jazz groups bring a polished, adaptable sound to weddings and events near you. These professional musicians handle everything from soft background music during dinner to high-energy dance sets, adjusting their repertoire and volume to suit your venue and occasion. Most jazz acts offer flexible lineup sizes, so a trio that plays your cocktail hour can expand to a quintet or larger group for the evening.
The most popular format is a three or four-piece jazz group for wedding receptions and corporate functions, with a classic combination of piano or guitar, bass, drums and sometimes saxophone or vocals. Smaller duos work well for ceremonies and intimate settings, while larger ensembles with brass and dedicated vocalists suit bigger venues and dance-focused events. Many jazz musicians locally also offer themed sets, including 1920s Gatsby-era jazz, bossa nova, and modern pop songs rearranged in a swing style.
Jazz bands in United Kingdom currently range from £150 for smaller ensembles to £1,700+ for larger groups or extended performances, with an average booking cost of £500. Price typically reflects the number of musicians, set length, travel requirements, and any custom arrangements. Trios and quartets offer good value for most events, while full big band setups command a higher fee but deliver a richer, more dynamic sound.
The average price for Jazz Bands available in United Kingdom is £500 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 424 enquiries for Jazz Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 9 October 2026.
Luminous Duo
"We booked the Duo for our wedding in Barcelona. Before the ceremony the Duo were incredibly helpful and flexible in helping finalise the set list for our welcome drinks and cocktail hour and the equipment they would require. We were also fortunate that the Duo learnt our first dance song, sending over a demo well before the ceremony so that we could check that we were comfortable dancing to it.
On the day, both Nadine and Lumai were brilliant. They were exactly the style of performer we were looking for, with their bossa-nova sound setting the perfect atmosphere for our guests on their arrival and during our cocktail hour. We’ll always remember that we were fortunate enough to have a live band perform our first dance - thank you so much for making this happen!"
She Sings Jazz
"Hi Lynette
Just a note to say so many thanks for singing so beautifully at our Church Fete. It was really inspirational to hear you and your song choices were really appropriate to the setting. We really appreciate you taking the time to come along and share your wonderful talent with us.
Your performance helped make the day extra special, and everyone thoroughly enjoyed listening to you sing. Your enthusiasm and talent added such a lovely atmosphere to the event.
Thank you once again for supporting our fete and helping to make it such a memorable occasion. We are very grateful for your generosity with your time."
Drew Stansall ex The Specials
"Drew played at our wedding on 6/9/26 and it was absolutely amazing. We gave him a few songs we wanted and left the rest upto him, he built the atmosphere with each sing and led us perfectly into our reception. Didn’t want his set to end. Can not recommend highly enough. Really nice guy and a true professional performer 👌🏼👌🏼"
Murielefrenchsinger
"It was a pleasure having Muriele Frenchsinger perform at this year's Concours des Légendes at Wilton. Her set was a great addition to the event, and she brought a lovely atmosphere that our guests really enjoyed. Muriele is professional, easy to work with, and a talented vocalist. I would highly recommend."
The Sax Sound
"Absolutely amazing, created such a great atmosphere on our boat party and made it very memorable!"
D.Banana Band
"We were absolutely thrilled to have this band play at our wedding reception! We requested reggae love songs because my partner and I both love old school reggae and their reggae rhythms were infectious, everyone was up dancing from the very first song, young and old. They played such a perfect mix of classic and well-loved tunes also. They sounded amazing, and were so professional and friendly throughout .They really made our day feel so special and joyful, we can’t recommend them enough! Thank you for giving us such wonderful memories."
