Carlisle Ceilidh Bands For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Ceilidh Bands In Carlisle.

Introducing our incredible local Ceilidh Bands to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Carlisle, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 1083 five-star customer reviews, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 186,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Ceilidh Bands in Carlisle.

Booking A Ceilidh Band In Carlisle

What You Need To Know

Ceilidh Bands in Carlisle cost from £307 to £2108. The average price in 2025 was £1028. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Carlisle from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Ceilidh Bands within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Ceilidh Bands throughout Carlisle, with acts available for events in Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Dalton-In-Furness, Egremont, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Millom, Penrith, Sedbergh, The Lake District, Ulverston, Whitehaven, Windermere, Workington.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Ceilidh Bands in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Ceilidh Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Ceilidh Bands
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Advice and support whenever you need it
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 186,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 186,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Ceilidh Bands we want to represent.

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If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Carlisle

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Ceilidh Bands for events in Carlisle.

Last Tango In Harris Ceilidh Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Last Tango In Harris are Highly Recommended

“Fantastic band, kept everyone on their feet throughout the evening and great musicians. Very happy with all our dealings with them beforehand and all the band members were approachable and friendly on the evening. Would highly recommend”

Graham L booked Last Tango In Harris for their wedding in Carlisle

The Professionals Ceilidh Band Review Wedding

5 stars - The Professionals are Highly Recommended

“We saw The Professionals in a bar in Fort William in October 2009, and were so impressed, had such a great time, that we tracked them down and asked them to play at our wedding 225 miles away in Cumbria in Jan 2018! They were amazing! We had such a blast on the dance floor - best day ever and everyo...”

Paul booked The Professionals for their wedding at Inn on the Lake, Glenridding in Carlisle

Craicin Ceilidh Band Ceilidh Band Review Wedding

5 stars - Craicin Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended

“Everything went so smoothly and our guests at our wedding all had a great time. The Band were happy to accommodate all we asked of them. No hesitation in recommending.”

Roddie booked Craicin Ceilidh Band for their wedding in Carlisle

5 stars - Sandpiper are Highly Recommended

“Band was fantastic, Ben as caller for the ceilidh did a great job and was skilled at a bit of verbal "crowd control" where needed. Full 2 hours (60 minutes + 60 minutes) played, not cut off short like at some weddings I've been a guest at. Sound system and lights do a good job at "laptop DJ" in-...”

Mohan K booked Sandpiper for their wedding in Carlisle