Party Bands for Hire in Durham

Browse 1,348 party bands available for hire in Durham, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,312 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 £170, with most bookings around £850.

Of the 1,348 suppliers listed here, 10 are based within 30 miles of Durham. The other 1,338 are willing to travel there.

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Jazz, Soul, R&B and Latin Band

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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Latin jazz band we do jazz standards bossa, latin and fusion

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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8 piece Ska band covering all the top 2Tone hits.

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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4 piece Tribute to 1 of the UK's biggest ever bands with the sound and attitude

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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Taking Cover Acoustic Duo- Guitarist/Vocalist + Percussion/Trumpet

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Cb+

From a duo up to a 12 piece, CB+ can tailor their band to every even size.

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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6-piece covers band performing floor-fillers from across the decades

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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4-piece party band performing dancefloor-filling hits!

Bradford

England · 68 miles away

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60's and 70's Function / Dance band

Burnley

England · 73 miles away

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Book from £650 (GBP)

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Solo vocalist pianist playing soul pop and rnb classics

Hebden Bridge

England · 74 miles away

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Popular party band - ideal for weddings and events

Halifax

England · 74 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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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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5 Piece 70's Chart Band With Original Lead Singer/ 70's Party Party.

Pontefract

England · 76 miles away

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The UK’s most authentic tribute to The Police & Sting

Mirfield

England · 76 miles away

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

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Rates for function bands in Durham range from £170 to £2,650+, with the average booking at £850. 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 970 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 3 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
25% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
56% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands based near Durham

5/5 from 31 reviews
Photo of The Black Marcs The Black Marcs "The Black Marcs played for us at our Jubilee picnic on 4th June 2022 in Tollerton village. From beginning to end Mark was genuinely very friendly, helpful, easy going and professional to deal with. The band played a wide range of crowd pleasers suitable for all ages and everyone enjoyed their music. I highly recommend them as a live band for any event - you won't be disappointed." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (14 miles from Durham) Yvonne B Photo of The Arrival The Arrival "We booked the band for our wedding party - they were brilliant! Loads of energy, very entertaining for all tastes in music. Our guests all commented how good they were, definitely recommend......thanks guys" Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (14 miles from Durham) Claire Gafney - Wedding Photo of The Firebeats The Firebeats "Thank you for a wonderful night!! We hope to see you again in 2024." Based in Stockton-on-Tees, England (18 miles from Durham) The Manager - NYE @The Ripon Inn Photo of Mota Mota "I booked the MOTA boys for the Station's New Year's Eve party. They sounded great, played lots of well-known popular songs and got the audience going. Looking forward to booking them again soon." Based in Middlesbrough, England (19 miles from Durham) 24th June 2026 Dave F - New Year Party Photo of Chameleon Chameleon "Honestly cannot recommend Chameleon enough!! Right from the off we had great communication, and even postponing was super easy! Keith assured us they would take care of running the evening and it couldn’t have been more true, they played all the right songs to keep our families dancing all night! Literally everybody commented on what a great band they were and we couldn’t agree more. Thank you all sooo much for making sure our wedding do was one to remember!" Based in Redcar, England (23 miles from Durham) Ruby Markham - Wedding Photo of Fat Chance Fat Chance "Excellent, look forward to seeing them again. Great evening" Based in Harrogate, England (54 miles from Durham) Alan Till - Social Evening

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between £170 and £2,650+, with an average of £850. 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.

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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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