Party Bands for Hire in Derby

Browse 1,482 party bands available for hire in Derby, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,839 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 £800.

Of the 1,482 suppliers listed here, 25 are based within 30 miles of Derby. The other 1,457 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 3,839 reviews of Party Bands
Home > Party Bands > United Kingdom > Derby

Based near Derby

Stereotype play a comprehensive set of 2tone covers

Leicester

England · 24 miles away

No reviews yet Replies in ~1 hr

Book from POA

Add to favourites
5 piece covers band playing only upbeat tunes for your event

Nuneaton

England · 28 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £850 (GBP)

Add to favourites
The Bobcats are a high-energy rockabilly band with the iconic sounds of the 50s

Cannock

England · 28 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from POA

Add to favourites
7-9piece giving you Amy winehouse inna reggae stylee

Sutton Coldfield

England · 28 miles away

(1)

Book from £1000 (GBP)

Add to favourites
4 piece covers band performing soft rock, funk, soul and Motown

Sutton Coldfield

England · 28 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £285 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Four piece band, ideal for Weddings,, Corporate events etc

Buxton

England · 29 miles away

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Four piece indie rock band ideal for weddings birthdays corporate ev

Buxton

England · 29 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £750 (GBP)

Add to favourites

Willing to travel to Derby

Based more than 30 miles from Derby, nearest first

Indie/Rock/Pop/Party Band

Stoke-on-Trent

England · 30.1 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £250 (GBP)

Add to favourites
5-piece live party band playing pop, rock, indie & more for weddings & events

Stoke-on-Trent

England · 30.1 miles away

(11)

Book from £2000 (GBP)

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

Sheffield

England · 32 miles away

(4)

Book from £1500 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Trad style music on fiddle, flute, cittern and guitar plus experienced caller

Sheffield

England · 32 miles away

(6)

Book from £400 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Professional band - ideal for weddings & events. 5 piece or 4 piece band or trio

Sheffield

England · 32 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from POA

Add to favourites
International party band

Sheffield

England · 32 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £1000 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Duo - vocalist & keyboard wizzard! Classic 60s, 70s & 80s numbers

Lutterworth

England · 34 miles away

No reviews yet

Book from £230 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Duo with a 5 piece sound 60s, 70, 80s, 00s'

Grantham

England · 35 miles away

(4) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £250 (GBP)

Add to favourites
Showing 19-33 of 1,482 results

Need help finding Party Bands available in Derby?

Tell us about your event and we'll suggest suppliers, or talk to our team.

How much does it cost to hire Party Bands in Derby?

£Low price
from£180GBP
££Average price
from£800GBP
£££High price
from£2,550GBP

Rates for function bands in Derby range from £180 to £2,550+, with the average booking at £800. 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. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 50 enquiries for Party Bands at events in and around Derby, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 7 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
64% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
24% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to August
52% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Party Bands based near Derby

5/5 from 89 reviews
Photo of House of Harmony House of Harmony "Great singers, entertainers and a lovely atmosphere!" Based in Derby, England Michelle Grant - Private Wedding Photo of Matthew Turner Matthew Turner "If I could give Matt an 11 I would. Couldn't have asked for a better performer for our wedding reception. Matt thought of everything and even brought his indoor speakers incase it rained (thankfully it didnt!) Music was perfect and created a great atmosphere with thoughtful song choices, thanks again, cannot recommend enough! X (10 / 10)" Based in Wirksworth, England (12 miles from Derby) Lauren - Wedding Photo of Samson 65 - Live Act Samson 65 - Live Act "I booked Samson 65 for my brothers 40th surprise party. Professionalism and communication shone through from the initial booking till the actual party. Very fairly priced, playing songs from the 50's up to the present day, Samson 65 had the place rocking and guests up dancing all night. The atmosphere was brilliant. I would definitely recommend this duo and guarantee that you will not be disappointed." Based in Alfreton, England (13 miles from Derby) Amy Brooks - 40th Birthday Party Photo of Christina & Harry Acoustic Duo Christina & Harry Acoustic Duo "Christina and Harry are fantastic talented musicians who made our small evening wedding reception absolutely brilliant fun. Their performance of our chosen first dance song was pure magic and made it extra special. Whether you're looking for some background music for an event or full on party live music we can't recommend them highly enough." Based in Nottingham, England (14 miles from Derby) Jenny & Tim - Private Wedding Photo of One Hit Wonder Show One Hit Wonder Show "Played 2 sets plus background music, people got up and danced along, their music covered all decades 50’s to 2010 perfect choices, friendly guys too!!" Based in Lichfield, England (22 miles from Derby) Kevin Wilson - 70th Birthday Photo of Downshift (Duo and Full Band) Downshift (Duo and Full Band) "Chris & Andy helped us out at short notice when an act cancelled on us due to Covid. We also had a poor night weather wise for the event , but it was reasonably well attended & all that did attend enjoyed themselves . Chris & Andy played a range of music that suited r the ages of the people that came & all who did come were impressed by the quality of music Chris & Andy played . We will be looking to book Chris & Andy again without doubt ." Based in Lichfield, England (22 miles from Derby) David Lester

Want to see more reviews?

There are currently 3,839 reviews of Party Bands in our review centre and the average rating is 5/5.

Read all reviews

Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between £180 and £2,550+, with an average of £800. The price is driven primarily by the number of band members, performance duration and whether the act includes extras such as DJ sets between live music, lighting or staging. Party bands range from lean four-piece outfits to large ensembles with horn sections and backing vocalists.

The party bands for hire play a broad mix of crowd-pleasing music including pop, rock, soul, funk, disco, Motown, hip hop and current chart hits. The focus is on well-known, danceable songs that appeal to a wide audience and keep the party atmosphere going.

Hiring party bands is one of the most popular entertainment choices for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals and private celebrations. A live party band brings energy, interaction and showmanship that take any event beyond what a DJ or playlist can deliver.

A typical party band booking covers two to three hours, usually divided into two or three sets with short breaks. Larger party bands with bigger line-ups often deliver a more high-energy show with audience interaction between songs. It is worth discussing the event timeline with the band to agree on the best format.

The party bands on Gig Heaven range from compact three or four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and additional musicians. A bigger line-up creates a more powerful sound for large venues and events. Many bands offer flexible line-up options to suit different budgets.

Most party bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments, stage lighting and DJ equipment for use between sets. For very large venues or outdoor stages, additional sound and lighting may be required. It is a good idea to confirm all technical details before booking.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

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.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

Event suppliers for all occasions worldwide