Wedding Musicians for Hire in Canterbury

There are 2,871 wedding musicians available in Canterbury, England, United Kingdom, with 8,739 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. The performers listed range from solo instrumentalists to full ensembles, with prices from about £120 and an average of £350.

Of the 2,871 suppliers listed here, 26 are based within 30 miles of Canterbury. The other 2,845 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Southend-on-Sea, Maidstone, Deal, Chatham, Cranbrook, Dover, Faversham, Gillingham and 7 other places within 30 miles.

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Energetic Saxophonist: Solo Or With Your DJ

Canterbury

England

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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jamiesaxophone - sax player available for weddings, events & more!

Canterbury

England

(21)

Book from £275 (GBP)

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5-piece Ceilidh and Barn dance Band plus caller, with PA suitable for any venue.

Canterbury

England

(3)

Book from £600 (GBP)

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String Duos, Trios & Quartets, ideal for Weddings and Events

Canterbury

England

(3)

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Solo instrumentalist for weddings

Whitstable

England · 6 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Wedding & Functions Violinist

Herne Bay

England · 7 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Barn Dance Band

Faversham

England · 9 miles away

(4)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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Professional Wedding Pianist

Hythe

England · 14 miles away

(8)

Book from £225 (GBP)

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Acoustic duo performing popular hits from the ages.

Deal

England · 15 miles away

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Jazz Guitarist playing swing arrangements of popular tunes,

Deal

England · 15 miles away

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Solo violinist -perfect for weddings

Dover

England · 15 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Solo Female Singer with a big range and personality!

Margate

England · 15 miles away

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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Solo Saxophonist/Flautist

Southend-on-Sea

England · 24 miles away

(3)

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Acoustic Duo

Southend-on-Sea

England · 24 miles away

(1)

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Function band drummer, looking for dep gigs. Playing for nearly 30 years!

Southend-on-Sea

England · 24 miles away

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Solo Guitarist - smooth Latin-Jazz background ideal for Weddings/Restaurants

Southend-on-Sea

England · 24 miles away

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I perform beautiful bespoke music to enhance your day & wow your guests!

Southend-on-Sea

England · 24 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Function/Party band, pro musicians, versatile, pop, rock, funk, soul, old & new

Gillingham

England · 24 miles away

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Rates for wedding musicians in Canterbury range from about £120 for solo acoustic performers to £1,300+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at £350, typically covering multiple sets across the wedding day. Pricing is influenced by group size, performance duration, travel distance and any extras such as PA systems or custom song arrangements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 89 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in and around Canterbury, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
29% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
58% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Wedding Musicians based near Canterbury

5/5 from 227 reviews
Photo of SaxoPhoney Michael SaxoPhoney Michael "Michael played at our wedding reception he had the whole dance floor full dancing everyone loved it. He is very talented I would definitely recommend him" Based in Canterbury, England 23rd October 2026 Laura D Photo of jamiesaxophone - weddings, events & more jamiesaxophone - weddings, events & more "Where to start! My daughter’s wedding vision included a saxophonist. Unfortunately as the bookings were made for everything, this was seen as a luxury and got pushed further down the list and then wasn’t going to happen. Fast forward to two weeks before the wedding and I saw a wedding post on facebook and Jamie’s name was mentioned numerous times. The stars aligned and I was exceptionally lucky Jamie was available . The absolute best decision I made! Jamie answered quickly to every message ( I sent many!), was so lovely and was absolutely awesome on the day. The playlist was perfect and Jamie brought such a great vibe. Everyone is still talking about him! Even in videos that we’ve posted people are commenting ‘who is he?’ ‘This is incredible’ My advice put Jamie at the top of your wedding list, or any party list, you won’t regret it! The only thing I do regret is not booking him for longer as it went so fast. Jamie you are incredibly talented and we are so grateful that we got to meet you and dance along with you! You’re calm, very cool, charming and exceptional!!!! You were an absolute highlight of the day, I have watched the videos of you and everyone so many times as it’s just such a natural, happy time that you couldn’t plan. I can’t wait for my next daughter’s wedding you are a definite!!!!" Based in Canterbury, England Amanda Lowe - Suprise Drinks Reception Photo of Weddington Strings Weddington Strings "I wanted to pop over an email to say thank you so much for your beautiful performances yesterday. Although I didn’t get the enjoy the whole thing, I loved what I did get to see and I’ve had some really lovely feedback as to how it really elevated the whole experience and made it a very special evening!" Based in Canterbury, England Helen Ellis - Ellis Wines 200 Year Anniversary Event @ Royal Opera House Photo of Rejigged Ceilidh Band Rejigged Ceilidh Band "Professional adaptable unflappable and friendly nothing was to much trouble. Great musicians as well, got everyone on the floor......" Based in Canterbury, England David Hawes - Rochester Dickens Festival -The Mistletoe Ball Photo of ViolinbyAbigail ViolinbyAbigail "Abigail was amazing, from booking stages, all the way through to bringing to life my vision on our big day. She played all of the songs requested and just made the elegant atmosphere we so desired throughout our reception and wedding breakfast. We couldn’t recommend her highly enough." Based in Herne Bay, England (7 miles from Canterbury) 3rd November 2025 Daniella Ratnarajah - Private Wedding Photo of A2 Barn Dance Band A2 Barn Dance Band "A2 Barn Dance provided a reel party for our daughter's 18th birthday party - what a night it was! They were very friendly and professional from the booking stage all the way through to the last note. They quickly realised our level of proficiency on the night and adapted their playing accordingly. In addition to being consummate musicians, they are really pleasant to deal with and supportive. I thoroughly recommend them." Based in Faversham, England (9 miles from Canterbury) Hugo - 18th Birthday Party

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for wedding musicians on Gig Heaven is £350, with rates from £120 to £1,300+. Pricing depends on the type of musician, the number of performers and how many parts of the wedding day are covered. All-day packages that span the ceremony, reception and evening entertainment typically offer better value than booking separately for each.

The wedding musicians include a huge range of performers suited to different parts of a wedding day, including string quartets, harpists, pianists, acoustic duos, jazz bands, singers and party bands. Many musicians offer packages covering multiple parts of the day.

Most wedding musicians can perform during the ceremony (processional, signing of documents, recessional), the drinks reception, the wedding meal, and the evening party. Some artists offer all-day packages that cover multiple segments. It is advisable to browse profiles to find musicians who match the style and schedule of your wedding.

The most popular wedding musicians can be booked up many months in advance during wedding season. Gig Heaven recommends securing your preferred artists six to twelve months before the wedding date. Less popular dates or midweek weddings may have more availability at shorter notice.

Many wedding musicians are happy to learn a special song for a key moment such as walking down the aisle or the first dance. It is worth making any song requests well in advance to allow time for preparation and rehearsal.

Most wedding musicians are self-contained and provide their own instruments and PA system for standard wedding venues. For larger venues, outdoor ceremonies or marquees, additional amplification may be needed. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the musician.

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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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