Christmas Bands for hire

Hire a fantastic live band for a Christmas party. Choose from 100 of the best Xmas themed cover bands based right across the UK. Book a Christmas band for any event big or small...
Classically trained Vocal Quartet - perfect for weddings

11 reviews

Birmingham, West Midlands

Book from £600* - get a quote

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Steel Band Entertainment: Assured, Exciting Caribbean Steel Band Music

10 reviews

Birmingham, West Midlands

Book from £209* - get a quote

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A passionate, versatile performer with a flair for nostalgia

14 reviews

Solihull, West Midlands

Book from £255* - get a quote

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Classic vintage jazz vocalist

30 reviews

Lichfield, Staffordshire

Book from £490* - get a quote

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Prodigiously talented and hugely experienced 6-piece band

13 reviews

Birmingham, West Midlands

Book from £1385* - get a quote

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Experienced singer with stunning vocals!

29 reviews

Cannock, Staffordshire

Book from £490* - get a quote

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String quartet/trio/duo/solo violinist

5 reviews

Kidderminster, Worcestershire

Book from £150* - get a quote

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The UK & West-Midlands Premier Funk & Soul Band

40 reviews

Coventry, West Midlands

Book from £2420* - get a quote

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Derbyshire-based acoustic singer & songwriter - ideal for events

28 reviews

Derby, Derbyshire

Book from £325* - get a quote

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Professional & versatile singer/songwriter/guitarist!

10 reviews

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Book from £375* - get a quote

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The Ultimate Party Band: Pop, Rock, Soul & Disco

21 reviews

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Book from £1300* - get a quote

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Professional, flexible and experienced jazz trio

10 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £308* - get a quote

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A band that will have you dancing all night and leave you shouting for more!

0 reviews

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Book from £1416* - get a quote

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The Jazz Pops perform pop songs with a jazzy twist in their own special way.

4 reviews

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Book from £1430* - get a quote

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Beatles Cover Band

35 reviews

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Book from £1740* - get a quote

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How much does it cost to hire Christmas Bands?

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The average price for Christmas Bands is £1075. 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 christmas 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 christmas 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 christmas 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 christmas 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 £1075. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £150, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £3995.

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

About these Christmas Bands

The entertainment for a Christmas party is often a hot debate between party guests for weeks before the big date. If chosen wisely, everyone will be talking about your party and how great the entertainment was. If you choose badly, people will still be talking, but it won’t reflect well on the party!

One of the best tips when booking entertainment for your Christmas party is not to leave it too late! Many bands begin to receive enquires regarding Christmas gigs as early as April so start exploring for your perfect Christmas band sooner rather than later to avoid disappointment. It’s also very important to think carefully about what you’re aiming to achieve with the entertainment for your Christmas party. Will the entertainment have more of a background setting whilst your guests enjoy drinks and converse with each other? Or do you want your guests to be able to let their hair down and dance the night away? You might find that a simple, yet effective jazz trio or a string quartet could work for background music. If you’re looking for the latter, you’ll find that professional party bands are great at getting guests to dance and have fun!

A Christmas band is the perfect entertainment for an office Christmas party, a winter wedding or simply a great family Christmas party! Christmas party bands, often have a varied set list of Christmas classics such as hit No.1s and Christmas carols, so when booking your Christmas band, make sure you’re conscious of their repertoire. This way you know there will be songs that suit all the guests attending and that your favourite Christmas songs will be played!

The Christmas Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to book Christmas party bands 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 Christmas Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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Planning a Christmas or new year party can be a hard task. The best thing that you can do to ease your stress is to BOOK EARLY. Musicians, bands and entertainers get booked up really early for the Christmas period so get in there as soon as you possibly can. If you require festive repertoire from your entertainment then its best to check that the artists that you hire are comfortable with playing this music. When you and your guests/colleagues are in the Christmas spirit you want a band or entertainer who will be there with you!

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Booking musicians for the festive period - things to remember!

Like most professionals, if musicians are required to play on special dates like new years eve or Christmas eve then they will probably expect to be paid a little bit more. You can expect about a 20% rise in the normal booking price for a typical band, however, each individual performer or service provider has different costs etc. so the best thing to do is make a formal enquiry about he bands availability and price. Christmas Party Band - As with any event... always make sure that the artist you are interested in is suitable for your event. Try to listen to samples of them playing live and watch their youtube videos. Good luck in finding the best entertainment for your party!

Last Minute Christmas Band Hire

As our name suggests, we specialise in providing services at short notice. Please get in touch if you require a band soon. We can supply bands and entertainment services as late as 2 hours before a gig (as has happened in the past!).

How to plan your Christmas party entertainment…

Christmas party entertainment is a lot harder to organise than you first think!

While some people are happy with drunken renditions of “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer”, others would cringe! If you are determined to adopt the task of organising your party entertainment yourself, be sure to consider all the options available before making your decision. Think about the guests that will be attending your event. Do you want to create a sophisticated atmosphere, or is your Christmas party a more informal affair? If you are still stuck at this stage then check out this recommended Christmas Party Band for Hire.

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