Festival Bands for hire

Hire a festival folk band or Mumford & Sons style band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 293 of the best professional festival wedding bands based right across the UK.
Think postmodern jukebox Nouvelle Vague!

3 reviews

Edinburgh, Midlothian

Book from £1080* - get a quote

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Scottish ceilidh experience including Scottish and Irish folk/pop/rock covers!

0 reviews

Edinburgh, Midlothian

Book from £1385* - get a quote

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Experienced singer and guitarist with a diverse setlist!

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Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £280* - get a quote

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High-energy ceilidh and covers band with a rocky twist!

158 reviews

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £968* - get a quote

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An explosive show packed with all your favourite Abba Hits!

5 reviews

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £922* - get a quote

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Tunes from established artists coupled with some original material!

2 reviews

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £940* - get a quote

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Klezmer and gypsy swing at its best!

5 reviews

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £1029* - get a quote

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An explosive tribute show packed with all the greatest songs of Queen

3 reviews

Glasgow, Lanarkshire

Book from £765* - get a quote

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Fun, entertaining and bizarre pipe band!

4 reviews

Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire

Book from £786* - get a quote

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Both female and male lead vocals, bringing a variety of styles to your event!

8 reviews

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Book from £1225* - get a quote

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Exciting, high-energy and unique Latin flavoured pop & mashup acoustic trio!

11 reviews

Barnard Castle, County Durham

Book from £630* - get a quote

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Atmospheric guitar & vocal/piano duo performing jazz, blues, soul & pop!

2 reviews

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Book from £504* - get a quote

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Breath-taking vocalist!

10 reviews

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Book from £400* - get a quote

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A high energy party trio bringing you the very best Pop, Rock and Indie

1 review

Preston, Lancashire

Book from £1250* - get a quote

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Energetic, Classic Soul & Motown band

5 reviews

Keighley, West Yorkshire

Book from £2075* - get a quote

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The average price for Festival Bands is £1146. Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the act you like for an accurate quote.

Frequently asked questions


Most festival bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your act about their sound system requirements. Some festival bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for festival bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking festival bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £1146. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £150, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £10266.

Frequently asked questions about Festival Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

About these Festival Bands

The festival folk bands featured on this page are all members of the Last Minute Musicians entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to book a band close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual Festival Bands. With 293 superb local instrumentalists and singers to choose from you are sure to find the ideal entertainer for your wedding reception or ceremony. Each professional features reviews and recommended prices/rates. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

By hiring a festival wedding band, you are guaranteeing your guests a taste of that Glastonbury atmosphere, with foot stompin' sing-alongs late into the night! The acts featured on this page are just a selection of the local bands for hire, and you can use the "advanced search" feature to find a festival folk wedding band near you.

With the huge rise in popularity of the "Wed-Fest", our bands for hire are busier than ever. Wed-Fests are always fantastic occasions - they are usually hosted outside, in a tent or tipi, with large BBQs and lots and lots of live music! Festival bands will be absolutely perfect for these occasions. Some of them will cover traditional folk material; others will play more Mumford-esq versions of pop, chart and rock music.

Top tip: If you're having a smaller event, many festival folk bands will be happy to perform acoustically or “roaming”. Always let your contact in the band know how many guests you are planning to have attend, as this will usually dictate whether they perform with a PA or not.

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