Wedding Musicians for Hire in Carlisle

There are 2,660 wedding musicians available in Carlisle, England, United Kingdom, with 7,871 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 £370.

Of the 2,660 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Carlisle. The other 2,657 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Lake District.

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Carlisle

England

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Singer, guitarist and DJ. Specialise in Weddings!

Carlisle

England

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Solo performance

Lake District

England

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Willing to travel to Carlisle

Based more than 30 miles from Carlisle, nearest first

Solo - Acoustic guitar, looper, backing tracks, stomp-drum, vocals!

Windermere

England · 36 miles away

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Book from €160 (EUR)

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I play for weddings & perform cabaret for special birthdays, anniversaries etc.

Hawkshead

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £220 (GBP)

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Perfect for weddings, events, product launches and celebrations.

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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'Cocktail Background' Sets / Sax & DJ Sets

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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Five to seven piece soul and Blues Brothers and Commitments music tribute band

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Professional Pianist

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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Solo jazz pianist, organist. All eras, also sings. Huge repertoire of songs.

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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Elegant and energetic violinist performing on acoustic and electric violin!

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 53 miles away

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Solo bagpiper

Morpeth

England · 53 miles away

(1)

Book from £175 (GBP)

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Solo sax with backtracks

Wideopen

England · 53 miles away

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Wedding Pianist - Live music for any part of your day

Durham

England · 55 miles away

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International singer and Multi-instrumentalist, classics through to modern hits

Durham

England · 55 miles away

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"Stevie Bagpipes" The Professional Bagpipe Player who loves his Job!

Bedlington

England · 56 miles away

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Totally authentic big band/swing vocalist.

Morecambe

England · 57 miles away

(7)

Book from £450 (GBP)

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Available for weddings, funerals, and all celebratory events, Music from A to Z

Houghton-Le-Spring

England · 59 miles away

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Rates for wedding musicians in Carlisle range from about £120 for solo acoustic performers to £1,300+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at £370, 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 2,131 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
61% 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 August
53% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 86% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Wedding Musicians available in Carlisle

5/5 from 7,871 reviews
Photo of Scarlett Strings - Violin + Singing Scarlett Strings - Violin + Singing "Scarlett was incredible! Everything about our experience was perfect from the communication to her performance. She learnt a new song for our aisle song and it was beautiful. All our guests loved the music during the ceremony and drinks reception. It was lovely to have a performance that was so elegant yet personal, I would recommend her to everyone." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (53 miles from Carlisle) 26th February 2026 Katy V - Wedding Photo of Laura Sutherland Saxophonist Laura Sutherland Saxophonist "I found Laura through a local music agency when I was considering the possibility of providing l music to our guests before our marriage ceremony and in the pre wedding breakfast period as a surprise for my husband. I was charmed be her manner when we first spoke. She instantly understood the mood I wanted to convey. She has an extensive repertoire and was able to provide music that absolutely fitted my ideas. I was a little concerned that it might be difficult for her to be heard outside but her amplification system was perfect for both indoor and outdoor performance. I would love an excuse to hire Laura again- we enjoyed her playing so much and our guests were so complimentary about her music. It was just perfect. I mean every word! We wish you so much success in your career. Di Culshaw and Adrian Wilkinson" Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (53 miles from Carlisle) Di Culshaw - Wedding Photo of Colin Sutherland Colin Sutherland "Colin came on time, played flower of Scotland, Skye boat song, for the scattering of my husbands ashes on what would have been his 80th birthday. It was so touching to hear Colin play, on such a sad occasion, he is so easy to get on with, I could not thank him enough" Based in Morpeth, England (53 miles from Carlisle) Josie - Funeral Photo of Stevie Bagpipes Stevie Bagpipes "Stevie is a great guy and a wonderful piper. He was a fantastic addition to our wedding day and we are so glad that he was able to be with us. With clear communication and quick responses from first contact through to the day itself he was always very friendly and accommodating. Nothing was too much trouble for him and his range of music was fab. The added bonus of the pipers toast after being piped into our wedding breakfast was very special and a lovely touch. We would absolutely recommend Stevie to anyone even considering having bagpipes at their event!" Based in Bedlington, England (56 miles from Carlisle) Rory Maclagan - Wedding April 2023 Photo of Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer Stevie Kay - Sinatra/Rat Pack/Swing singer "We were in the room with Frank Sinatra. Fabulous night of entertainment with Old Blue Eyes! ***** 5 Star" Based in Morecambe, England (57 miles from Carlisle) Jamie and Lynne - Corporate function Liverpool Photo of Howard Haigh Howard Haigh "He’s a precision musician with a vivid imagination" Based in Lancaster, England (59 miles from Carlisle) Dennis Kilcommons - Huddersfield Examiner

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for wedding musicians on Gig Heaven is £370, 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.

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.

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