Tartanistas
Introducing Scotland's premier Ceilidh band, The Tartanistas! Their dynamic fusion of traditional folk and contemporary flair will ignite any event, from weddings to corporate galas. With roots in the Highlands and Ireland, they redefine musical boundaries, ensuring a night of non-stop dancing and unforgettable memories. Based in Inverness, they're ready to take your event to the next level, captivating audiences worldwide with over 300 performances annually.
From £2,027
Price based on 3 members performing 3 x 60 minutes (over a 4 hour period)
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Videos
Vivacious - Live At The Highlander Bar
Dirty Old Town / The Dubliners
Strip the Willow / Traditional
Set List / Repertoire
Songs
Black Velvet Band
Brown Eyed Girl
Caledonia
Dirty Old Town
Fishermans Blues
Flower of Scotland
Folsom Prison Blues
Galway Girl
Hearts of Olden Glory
Hit me baby one more time
I'll tell me Ma
Johnny B Goode
Jolene
Kishorn Commandos
Loch Lomond
MacPhersons Rant
Rolling in the Deep
Star of the County Down
Take it Easy
The Irish Rover
The Rambling Rover
The Wild Rover
This is the Life
Used to love her
Wagon Wheel
Walking on the Waves
Whisky in the Jar
Wild Mountain Thyme
500 Miles
…& Many More
Ceilidh Dances
Gay Gordon’s
Canadian Barn Dance
Strip the Willow
Virginia Reel
Dashing White Sergeant
Military Two Step
St Bernard’s Waltz
Orcadian Strip the Willow
Highland Schottische
Flying Scotsman
Eight-some Reel
Eva Three Step
Circassian Circle
Cumberland Square Eight
...& Many More!
Full Biography
Scotland's most in demand Ceilidh & cover song band! Available worldwide for all events- weddings, parties, corporate events, pubs and everything in-between!
The Tartanistas are a traditionally rooted band reshaping musical boundaries - this eclectic ensemble infuse their sound with a modern, explosive energy.
Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds of the Highlands and Ireland, they seamlessly blend traditional instruments with cutting-edge sounds.
With a repertoire that spans generations, they have been captivating a worldwide audience, transcending genres and leaving an indelible mark on the evolving landscape of contemporary folk music.
Based in Inverness, they perform over 300 events and shows per year. Come and see how they can guarantee keeping the dance floor full all night long.
The Band
For weddings, The Tartanistas usually work as a 3 piece band featuring vocals, guitar, kick drum, bagpipes, whistles and fiddle. They are able to add their drummer to the lineup for an aditional fee. Dance calling comes as standard!
The Whole Package
The Tartanistas have years of experience the length and breadth of Scotland playing for all ages and abilities, so relax and let the band take care of all your entertainment and dancing needs! As well as ceilidh dances and floor filling cover songs, The Tartanistas offer a DJ service at no extra fee and are happy to incorporate any requests into this.
Additional Services
For weddings, The Tartanistas are able to provide music at any point throughout the day - for example our bagpiper for your guests arriving, processional/recessional, and into dinner. The band can perform as acoustic solo or a duo/trio for cocktail reception or during your meal, and any other time. If you have any specific ideas or requests, please let us know.
Booking Tartanistas
What you get, timings and booking options
Lineup
Default lineup: 3 members
3 Members: Guitar with vocals & kick drum, bagpipes & whistles, and fiddle.Drummer also availible if budget allows, as well as any additional instrumentation preferences. All members perform regularly with some of the most in demand and biggest names on the Scottish scene throughout scotland and worldwide.
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Price from £2,027 + travel from Highland
Based on 3 members performing 3 x 60 minutes (over a 4 hour period)
- Scotland From £2,027
- Wales From £2,092
- North East From £2,267
- Republic of Ireland From £2,570
- Northern Ireland From £2,578
- North West From £2,580
- Yorkshire and the Humber From £2,633
- East Midlands From £2,731
- West Midlands From £2,754
- East of England From £2,830
- South West From £2,835
- South East From £2,857
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Tartanistas Customer Reviews
5 star rated by every client this year.
26 Customer Reviews
| Performance quality: | 5 stars |
| Sound quality: | 5 stars |
| Behaviour: | 5 stars |
| Communication: | 5 stars |
| Audience engagement: | 5 stars |
| Value for money: | 5 stars |
Couldn't have asked for a better band!
Rachel booked Tartanistas for their wedding • August 2026
“We had such a blast with Tartanistas as our wedding band. With a variety of ceilidh music which they instructed us how to dance to and some DJ sets it was a good pace for all our guests. Everyone had a great evening and the music was amazing! The band were great to have at our special da...” Read more
Could not recommend them more!
Caron booked Tartanistas for their wedding • August 2026
“Tartanistas were the band for our wedding reception and we could not have asked for a better choice. The mix of Ceilidh and covers with a DJ set was perfect. The dancefloor was full all night and we received so many comments on how great the music had been, could not recommend them more”
Amazing sound and demonstrate fantastic musicianship!
Chunky booked Tartanistas for their event • August 2026
“Tartanistas played at our wedding in August and were absolutely brilliant. They make an amazing sound and demonstrate fantastic musicianship. The combine dances with great performances of all the best folk songs and some contemporary stuff too, and Rachael's calling of the dances is expert!”
Perfect for our drinks reception and the late night party!
Sophie booked Tartanistas for their wedding • July 2026
“We picked Tartanistas not long after we got engaged as we had heard them in the Highlander and I am so glad we did! What a job they did on our wedding, they played as a duo then the band played at night and all our guests keep saying how good they were. They were fantastic on the day and we can&rsqu...” Read more
The best night ever!
Christina booked Tartanistas for their wedding • June 2026
“We booked Tartanistas to play at our wedding dance, they did such a good job of getting the crowd on the dance floor and would play anything requested. Thanks again to you all. It was the best night.”
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