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Bring the toe-tapping, joyous spirit of a proper hoedown to your next event with the best Barn Dance Bands for hire across the UK! Whether it's a wedding, corporate party, or village fete, our 49 hand-picked bands deliver lively ceilidh dances, expert callers, and fantastic live music. Get ready to spin your partners and create unforgettable memories with a truly unique entertainment experience! Browse our selection to find your perfect band.
This is a terrific and high-energy performance that will bring your guests to the dance floor with traditional ceilidh music!
We'll create a vibrant, energetic and lively performance for your special occasion with our traditional Ceilidh music and fun caller, who has a tremendous sense of humour. A personal service
Create a high-energy and vibrant atmosphere at your next special event with this traditional Scottish Ceilidh band.
Blag are a lively, fun, and hugely experienced Ceilidh band that will keep you on your toes all night: dancing, mixing and laughing.
Lively Irish and/or Scottish folk music from The O'Marleys to get you event started and bring your guests to the dancefloor.
We want you to have the time of your lives and we're committed to making this the best barn dance you've ever been to.
This three piece ceilidh band and caller are a terrific addition to any event and provides lively, authentic Scottish entertainment.
This is an ideal celebration entertainment for all guests to get to know each other in a light-hearted way.
Depending on your preferences we are more than happy to focus on Scottish dances, English dances, Irish dances or European dances to suit.
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.
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!
Ceilidh/Barn dance band. 3 musicians & a caller teaching the dances includes well known folk artists & experienced ceilidh players. Gorgeous music, great caller for a fun, hassle-free event.
Annasach Ceilidh Band have a solid reputation, providing an energetic vibrant sound to entertain your guests at your special event.
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!
Our emphasis is on fun and all we need is for you and your guests to get up and have a go - the result will be a floor full of smiling, laughing faces!
The beauty of The One Man Ceilidh Band is, it still sounds like you have a full band on the stage. The One Man Band with the BIG sound.
Get all your guests up and dancing together, whether they're complete beginners or experienced ceilidh dancers.
'Swing The Bridge' is an Experienced, Energetic and Professional Folk/Rock Ceilidh Band performing lively traditional tunes!
Whether it's a Scottish Ceilidh, an English Barn Dance, or an American Hoedown, Black Velvet Band Ceilidh Trio fit the bill. Professional musicians from the band tailor the style of music and the dances to suit. No dancing experience is required. Whatever the style, our experienced dance callers will include your favourite dances and will make it easy for "newbies". Your guests will soon be on the dance-floor ceilidh-ing and barn dancing with the best of them. It's a guaranteed good fun night!
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With three decades of wedding and party experience, Black Velvet Band guarantees you a first-class barn dance or ceilidh. Scottish ceilidh? Irish Ceili? English Barn dance? No problem! Professional musicians play tunes to suit and our experienced dance-caller makes dancing easy and fun.
from £595 / event
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If you’re hunting for a feel-good live band that gets every age up and moving, a barn dance band is a brilliant shout. We’re talking toe-tapping jigs, a friendly caller to teach the steps, and that irresistible “just one more tune” energy. In this guide we’ll walk through what to expect, how to book with confidence, and the key details that make a barn dance fly. We’ll keep it clear, practical, and fun, so you can make great decisions fast.
In short, a small folk ensemble that specialises in set dances you can learn on the night. The music draws on British and Celtic traditions, delivered by fiddles, guitars, accordions, whistles, and often a lively rhythm section. The magic ingredient is the caller. They explain each dance before it starts, talk you through the first run, then let the band push the tempo once you’ve found your feet. No previous experience required. If you can walk, you can barn dance.
We see barn dance bands booked across the UK for four main event types, each with a slightly different flavour:
These bands thrive in spaces with room to move and sound that carries. Marquees, barns, hotel suites, stately homes, and fields with reliable power all work well. If the floor is flat and there’s a safe way to run cables, you’re in business.
You can take the vibe in a few directions without losing the essence:
Tell us the mood you’re after and we’ll match you with bands that naturally play that way.
Most bookings follow a clean structure:
Prefer three shorter sets? No problem. We’ll help you pace the night so it never sags.
Barn dance line-ups scale well:
Useful add-ons include a compact PA for speeches, a wireless mic for your host, and background folk tunes during breaks. Some bands offer a short acoustic wander set at receptions, then switch to the dance set later. If you’re tight on space, we’ll prioritise instruments that deliver the most impact per square foot.
Expect reels, jigs, polkas, waltzes, and the classic social dances everyone secretly loves once they’ve tried them. The caller curates the set to suit the room. Easy wins early. Showier figures once confidence builds. If your family has roots in Scotland, Ireland, or England, the band can dial up those traditions. Want a nod to modern folk or a pop-folk encore? Plenty of bands are happy to indulge.
A smooth night is mostly logistics:
Lighting is a bonus. A few warm washes help the room feel like a dance, not a meeting.
For UK-wide bookings, expect headline prices from £900 to £1,900. Where you land depends on:
We provide instant, all-inclusive pricing, so there’s no waiting around and no awkward add-ons later. If you’re working to a strict figure, tell us early. We’ll shortlist bands that hit the brief without compromise.
We’ve learned a few shortcuts that save time:
We’ll handle the practical questions so you can focus on the fun ones.
If you need to weave in speeches or a first dance, we’ll make the timings play nicely.
Here’s how we keep planning joyful and predictable from the first click to the final chord.
You’re not just booking a slot. You’re getting people who love hosting. Our suppliers are chosen for warm personalities and a knack for reading the room, so your guests feel welcome from the first hello.
We show instant, all-inclusive prices. No chasing quotes or guessing what’s included. Pick a date, guest count, and postcode and you’ll see real options you can book today.
Tell us what you want to hear, who you’re inviting, and the vibe you’re aiming for. Bands adapt set lists, step speed, and on-mic banter so the night reflects your crowd, not someone else’s.
No mystery. You’ll know who’s arriving when, what they need, and how the sets are structured. Fewer unknowns means less stress and more time to enjoy yourself.
Our platform is built so anyone can plan well. You don’t need industry knowledge to get a brilliant result. Filters are practical, details are plain English, and booking is straightforward.
From food to entertainment, you can assemble your whole event on Poptop. Need a mobile bar, a street-food van, and a barn dance band? Build the night in one basket and keep communications tidy.
We specialise in services that stand out. A barn dance is already unique, but the right band, caller, and timetable will turn “great night” into “legendary story.”
We vet suppliers and stand behind every booking. If something goes off-track, we’ll find a solid alternative. With our money-back guarantee, your investment is protected.
Give us that list and we’ll do the heavy lifting.
A barn dance band brings people together fast. It cuts through small talk, starts real laughter, and fills the room with music that feels timeless. If you want a wedding where every generation dances, a village fête with a proper centrepiece, a corporate do that bonds the team, or a festival slot that gets feet moving, this is the way.
Tell us your date, guest number, and postcode. We’ll show you available barn dance bands across the UK with instant prices, clear inclusions, and friendly pros ready to make your night sing. Book with us today and enjoy the easiest path to a dance floor full of happy faces.