Browse 1,661 party bands available for hire in the United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 4,358 reviews from real clients. These function bands cover pop, rock, soul, funk and Motown, playing weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private celebrations. Prices start from £180, with most bookings around £750.
Availability tightens around December and the summer wedding season, so the most in-demand acts in the United Kingdom are often booked six to twelve months ahead. Bands based close to your venue usually quote less, because travel time and any overnight costs are built into the fee. Ask what a quote covers before comparing two acts: some include PA and stage lighting, others price them separately.
Of the 1,661 suppliers listed here, 678 are based in the United Kingdom. The other 983 are willing to travel there.
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Party bands in the United Kingdom play popular music across several decades, from Motown and classic rock to current chart hits, adjusting the setlist and energy to suit the room. Also called function bands, these acts usually run to 3 to 6 musicians and are booked for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private parties.
Set structure varies more than most people expect. A typical evening booking is two 45-minute sets with a break, and many bands supply a DJ playlist to cover the gap so the music never stops. Confirm how early the act needs access for setup, whether the venue has a sound limiter, and whether the band will learn a specific song for a first dance.
Rates for function bands in the United Kingdom range from £180 to £2,350+, with the average booking at £750. Band size is the biggest factor: a three-piece costs less than a six-piece with brass or a second vocalist. Performance length, travel distance and whether the act supplies its own PA and lighting all move the figure.
The average price is £750 (GBP), with most priced from £180 to £2,350+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 970 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 3 November 2026.
Louise Golbey - Jazz, Soul, Pop, Disco
"I first met Louise at a wedding showcase over 10 years ago, and from that moment she was completely embedded in my brain! She has such a wonderfully soulful, distinctive voice, and I remember knowing there and then that whenever my wedding day came, I wanted her to be the one performing.
Fast forward more than a decade, and having Louise and the quartet there on our wedding day was honestly so special. They were absolutely incredible and created the most beautiful atmosphere from the moment they started playing. Hearing that voice I had remembered all those years ago, now singing at our wedding, was a real full-circle moment for me.
The quartet were phenomenal – so talented, polished and effortlessly brilliant. The music brought so much warmth and emotion to the day, and so many of our guests commented on just how amazing they were.
Louise, you were every bit as wonderful as I remembered and more. It was genuinely a dream to finally have you perform at our wedding after all these years. Thank you to you and the whole quartet and Terrron the DJ for being such a special part of our day and for giving us memories we’ll treasure forever. 🤍
We couldn’t recommend you highly enough!
Kelly & Jake xx"
New Colours
"We had New Colours play at The Queens Head and they were absolutely incredible. The range of music they played was phenomenal and they kept everyone entertained all night. They had everyone in the pub dancing and singing. Every song they did was amazing. Absolute little gem of a band. So much so, I am having them play in my other pub. Would highly recommend hiring them for the evening. An absolute pleasure to have them. Thank you so much for making the night so successful."
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!"
The Cheers
"LOVED LOVED LOVED!!! We had this band for our wedding and they were brilliant! The female singers voice was phenomenal and we were so please we added the sax. The sound they made as a collective was brilliant. Also, good communication from Ben."
The Vows
"I HAVE NO WORDS!!! From the first moment I contacted the vows we have been blown away. They went above and beyond and exceeded every single expectation I had. The professionalism was more than I could have ever hoped for. They learnt and played a 5 minute special song that had us all in tears dancing to it that made it so personal to me. The choice of music was huge and they accommodated my every thought. Molly and Matt did an acoustic set outside before our wedding evening began and it was so upbeat and incredible we got taken to have photos done and I could hear them singing my favourite songs and I remember saying to my Husband, wow this is magical listen to it. Honestly blew us away we had the best night of our lives they were worth every penny and more I can’t thank Matt, Molly, Harry, Ambrose, Alex and Sax for the best night of our lives. Everyone around us commented how unbelievable the band were they hit every note and didn’t make one mistake despite 4 hours of playing. They work incredible well together and I honestly could not recommend the full band enough best decision I made booking them they really made our wedding!! IF YOU ARE THINKING ABOUT BOOKING A BAND DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK THE VOWS !!!!! AMAZING!!!!!!"
The Wild Tides Band
"This is a post on The Crown Inn Facebook while we were playing
If you are not here you are missing out on fantastic evening brilliant band 🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁"