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Get ready to kick up your heels and twirl the night away with Bristol’s finest barn dance bands for hire! We’ve gathered 17 incredible acts, from lively ceilidh bands with energetic fiddles and accordions to upbeat folk ensembles, all guaranteed to get your guests on the dance floor. Whether you’re planning a rustic wedding at Old Down Estate or a spirited community gathering at Bristol Folk House, find your perfect band here.
A ceilidh should be a fun event, even if you have never danced before. Spill The Whisky are a professional fun ceilidh/barn dance band featuring great musicians.
For an American themed hoedown or a barn dance with a twist Blazing saddles are the band for you. Great music, fun calling a party which you will remember with a big smile.
No matter the special occasion, a traditional Ceilidh or barn dance band will entertain you and your guests with brilliant Scottish, English, American and Irish music.
Ceilidh, ceili, barn dance or hoedown? Black Velvet Band is simply the best! Expect top quality musicianship and a specialist dance-caller who will make sure you have a great time!
Lively Irish and/or Scottish folk music from The O'Marleys to get you event started and bring your guests to the dancefloor.
We are a professional, fun, friendly and flexible Ceilidh, concert, wedding, party and festival band to get your guests on their feet and keep them there.
Blag are a lively, fun, and hugely experienced Ceilidh band that will keep you on your toes all night: dancing, mixing and laughing.
Superb, exciting and energetic ceilidh band, all highly experienced dance musicians who love nothing more than to help people have loads of fun celebrating their special occasion.
Taigh Band is a professional Ceilidh band based in the stunning South East of England. Contact us today and let us create a fun-filled night of Scottish music for you and your guests.
Rest assured you'll be in safe hands whether you are a ceilidh novice or expert, and the sheer quality of the playing and calling is unrivalled.
We play lively traditional tunes in a fresh, modern way often coupled with a more up to date tune or song which might offer one or two surprises!
Behan's Footsteps have been playing Celtic music for as long as they could walk. We know how to make people dance, and we know how to make them cry!
Performing together for over 15 years bringing an exciting and energetic ceilidh experience to our customers without losing our heritage and roots in Traditional Scottish Dance-Band Music.
The Jacobites are an exceptional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh that offer professional ceilidhs for weddings, festivals and events. We offer a ceilidh with a difference.
With more than 30 years of experience within the industry, Cragganmore are a highly professional ceilidh band who offer a reliable, personal service from start to finish.
Multi-instrumentalist Ceilidh Duo who use live looping to create full band sound, energetic and lively music, combined with great calling to ensure a full dance floor!
Jiggidy, a lively folk/pop duo, provides music to create the perfect ambience. We supply live music for many occasions, including ceilidhs (with an additional fee for the caller). We primarily play folk tunes and songs from the British Isles as well as original compositions. We also play cover versions of popular songs from the past 50 years. Music can be tailored to your requirements and we can keep the volume down if you want to chat. Please contact us to confirm availability before booking.
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Jiggidy, a lively folk/pop duo, has been performing for over 7 years. John and Rachel play a variety of instruments between them, but mainly fiddle, keys and vocals. Timings can be flexible to fit in with your plans and if you are planning a ceilidh, our caller will ensure you have a great time.
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If you want a party that gets everyone up, laughing, and dancing together, a barn dance is Bristol through and through. Sea air, street art, cider, and a fiddle tune or two, it all fits. In this guide we explain how to book a brilliant Barn Dance Band in Bristol, what to expect on the night, how to match the music to your venue, and how to plan a smooth “Harbourside Hoedown” without stress. We’ll also cover budgets for the city, with typical fees between £850 and £1,700, so you can plan with confidence.
Bristol crowds love something interactive. A barn dance, ceilidh, or folk-fusion set puts the band and caller at the heart of the room and turns guests from spectators into the show. It breaks the ice, blends generations, and works just as well for a creative agency’s summer do as it does for a wedding or a community night. The format is flexible, the energy is high, and the barrier to entry is low. If you can walk in a circle and laugh at yourself, you can barn dance.
A standard Bristol line-up often includes fiddle, guitar, and a rhythm instrument, with melodeon or whistle adding that Celtic colour. Many bands add a caller who teaches each dance before it starts, keeps the jokes flowing, and gently steers even the most rhythm-shy. Expect two sets of around 45 to 60 minutes, with a short break in the middle. Bands can bring recorded background music for intervals, and some can add a final short disco playlist if you want a late finish without hiring a separate DJ.
If you prefer a Celtic-leaning flavour, tell us up front. Many Bristol bands carry reels and jigs that nod to Ireland and Scotland, alongside English favourites and a few modern folk-pop moments. The caller will adjust complexity to the room, so your colleagues do not need to revise a single step.
Brick, glass, and water look great, yet they bounce sound about. Choose a band with a compact PA and a caller who knows how to use a radio mic clearly. Soft furnishings help, and a small dance mat can tame echo.
Loads of space, industrial chic, and big dance squares. Ask the band for a sub that can fill the room at low volume, and consider warm lighting so the floor feels inviting rather than cavernous.
Great acoustics and good access. Stages are handy for visibility, the caller can step down to teach and jump up to lead.
Rustic charm and natural ventilation. Check power supply and floor condition in advance, and plan safe cable runs. If you are going fully off-grid, we can book a band with low-amp or acoustic options.
Wherever you book, allow a clear rectangular dance area. A barn dance needs room to move, even if the band itself is compact. As a rule of thumb, if you can fit your seated guests, you can fit a dance floor for half of them to be up at any one time.
If you want a Bristol twist, frame the night as a “Harbourside Hoedown”. Think simple nautical hints with Celtic-leaning tunes. Keep it light and recyclable, focus on atmosphere over props.
This theme plays beautifully in arts spaces and harbourside rooms, and it feels right at home in a Somerset barn.
Lots of Bristol hosts prefer a smaller footprint. We can book bands that use compact speakers, in-ear monitoring, or hybrid acoustic setups. These reduce power draw, keep stage volume modest, and make it easier to chat when you step off the floor. If your venue has sound limiters, tell us the decibel threshold. The band will plan an appropriate rig and set dynamics accordingly. For daytime community events, a purely acoustic trio can work, especially in rooms with warm acoustics.
For most events you should plan £850 to £1,700. The price depends on:
We show instant, all-inclusive pricing so you can compare bands without guesswork. If you need to land closer to the lower end, choose a nimble trio and keep the timeline crisp. If your plan is a big festival-style party, a four piece with punchy rhythm is worth the extra.
Your caller is the secret sauce. A good one reads the room, keeps instructions short, and picks dances that feel achievable after a single walkthrough. We will confirm whether you want mostly Celtic reels and jigs, more English processional sets, or a blend. It is common to start with a gentle circle or mixer, then move to sets where guests pair up and swap partners as they progress. We suggest five or six dances across the night, with resting time between, and a finale that brings everyone back together.
If you have specific tunes you love, share them. Traditional pieces have many names and variants, so we will check the feel rather than chase a single title.
Barn dances are wonderfully adaptable. We can request slower tempos, seated adaptations, and formations that work with mobility aids. The caller can place chairs around the edge so guests step in and out easily. Mark clear paths around the dance space for service staff. If you are using a sign language interpreter or captioning, we will coordinate so instructions land on time.
Give this info when you book and we do the rest. The more we know, the more seamless the night feels.
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We always recommend shortlisting three bands that fit your date and budget, then choosing based on caller style and line-up personality. The music is lively across the board, but the way a caller teaches will shape your night’s flow.
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Bristol is built for a barn dance. From harbourside rooms to creative warehouses and Somerset barns, the city’s spaces suit live folk energy and caller-led fun. With a budget of £850 to £1,700, a clear dance area, and a caller who knows how to work a Bristol crowd, you will have a night that feels inclusive, warm, and unforgettable.
Tell us your date, guest count, and where you are hosting it. We will show you instant prices, caller-led line-ups, and eco-friendly options that fit your space. Book your Barn Dance Band in Bristol with us, enjoy clear communication and full protection, and get set for the most cheerful dance floor your guests have seen in years.