Party Bands for Hire in Gloucester

Browse 1,501 party bands available for hire in Gloucester, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,888 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 1,501 suppliers listed here, 14 are based within 30 miles of Gloucester. The other 1,487 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Swindon, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Chippenham, Great Malvern, Hereford, Worcester and one other place within 30 miles.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 3,888 reviews of Party Bands
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5 piece covers band. 80s to modern. Country, rock, indie. We love good music too

Gloucestershire

England

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80s to present day rock and pop songs guaranteed to make you wanna boogie! 😎

Gloucestershire

England

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4 piece cover band. Wide experience across Europe.

Cheltenham

England · 7 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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5-10 piece covers band performing popular hits from 70's to present day

Cheltenham

England · 7 miles away

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Book from £1995 (GBP)

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Eclectic, theatrical, Get everyone on the dance-floor.

Cirencester

England · 15 miles away

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Book from £2250 (GBP)

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Rock/indie/country covers band

Cirencester

England · 15 miles away

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Premier Events String Quartet based in Worcestershire

Great Malvern

England · 17 miles away

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Book from £660 (GBP)

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5 piece barn dance band that also plays 60’s covers

Worcester

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £710 (GBP)

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Playing damn good hits from 70s - 2010s

Yate

England · 24 miles away

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Three piece piano based band play all sorts of music good party music

Hereford

England · 24 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Luxury Wedding/Party Band With Full Stage, Lighting Rig and Red Grand Piano!

Chippenham

England · 28 miles away

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Book from £1500 (GBP)

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Wedding and events band performing Motown, Soul, R&B, and dance floor fillers!

Swindon

England · 29 miles away

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Top quality 80s tribute

Swindon

England · 29 miles away

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Top quality Funk, Disco and Soul band with optional brass section

Swindon

England · 29 miles away

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Willing to travel to Gloucester

Based more than 30 miles from Gloucester, nearest first

Acoustic Duo - Lovely Harmonies - Professional & Unique

Stratford-upon-Avon

England · 32 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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The World's Most Exciting Queen Tribute

Stratford-upon-Avon

England · 32 miles away

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Book from £2500 (GBP)

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Saxophone band, saxophone with DJ, Saxophone alone, and Playing with other group

Bristol

England · 32 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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1920's Gatsby band

Bristol

England · 32 miles away

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Rates for function bands in Gloucester 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 975 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 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 35 miles
For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands based near Gloucester

5/5 from 18 reviews
Photo of The Wild Tides Band 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 🎸🎸🎸🎸🥁🥁🥁🥁" Based in Gloucestershire, England (4 miles from Gloucester) 9th October 2026 The Crown Inn Coalway - Pub Gig Photo of The Bridge The Bridge "I had not seen these guys before my party but they were recommended by a few different people. To say I was delighted would be an understatement- they played for over two hours non- stop and kept the party going- everyone danced! They seem to have an endless repertoire of different genres and are good fun. Book them !" Based in Cheltenham, England (7 miles from Gloucester) Sally Marchant - 50th birthday party Photo of The Curious LITTLE big Band The Curious LITTLE big Band "WOW, we are totally lost for words, what an EPIC performance and evening with you. There is nothing we wanted more from our wedding than for our friends and family to be laughing, smiling, singing and dancing. Because of you this was how the whole evening went. Our photos are going to be picture perfect from the great time that was had by all. We can’t thank you enough and couldn’t think of anyone better to have celebrated our day with. Enjoy Christmas and a very happy new year ? Lots of Love, India and Ricky Wiltshire (Elmore Court 30.11.2021)" Based in Cirencester, England (15 miles from Gloucester) India and Ricky Wiltshire (Elmore Court 30.11.2021) - Private Wedding Photo of Four and a Half Shades Four and a Half Shades "Saw these guys play at a function recently, very professional, great sound and created a great atmosphere. They had everyone up dancing and singing along!! Would highly recommend booking..!" Based in Yate, England (24 miles from Gloucester) Cat Howlett - 60th Birthday party Photo of Motown to Soul Motown to Soul "You were all great thank you for putting on a great show!!" Based in Swindon, England (29 miles from Gloucester) Rebecca - wedding Photo of Sugar Sweet Duo Sugar Sweet Duo "Melissa and Joe were simply wonderful! They played before the ceremony as guests arrived to the garden ceremony. Their playing was beautiful, guests of all ages loved it. The venue commented they were one of the best bands they’ve ever had. They’re also both absolutely lovely humans! Strong recommend xxx" Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, England (32 miles from Gloucester) Liz Armstrong - Wedding

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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.

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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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