The Ultimate Christmas Party Headliners

Showstopping Party Music For Christmas 2026.

Our showstopping headliners bring you fabulous festive music for all tastes – from perfect pop to rocking indie and from luxury showbands to cool DJ live acts, we have all you need for the ultimate Christmas party entertainment.

Luxury Showbands

Big, bold and amazing to behold, our luxury showbands will make your event feel as exciting as Christmas Eve. Whether your party is all about bombastic extravagance or you’re looking for a no-holds-barred indie party, our bands have it all. Dance the night away to anything from a 6-piece to a 21-piece band!

Get Funked

5 stars - Get Funked are Highly Recommended17 Reviews
Number of members: 22 London
Standing as one of the most in-demand and critically acclaimed bands in the luxury and corporate events industry, Get Funked boast a global reputation for sheer excellence. Available from an 8 piece to 30 piece band oozing soul, class, energy, unbelievable musical ability and stunning presentation, this bespoke showband have travelled the world wowing crowds at over 1000 events for clients such as Shell, Blackberry, BBC, BT and more!...

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Black and Gold

5 stars - Black and Gold are Highly Recommended88 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Black and Gold are one of the UK’s top modern function bands, delivering high-energy performances, exceptional musicianship and a polished contemporary sound for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Featuring elite musicians with credits including Rag’n’Bone Man, James Arthur, Adele and Shania Twain—and appearances at major venues like Glastonbury, The O2 and Madison Square Garden—they bring a premium live experience with a versatile setlist that keeps every dancefloor full....

From £3,783
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Seven
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5 stars - Seven are Highly Recommended89 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Seven are a world class party band available to hire throughout the UK and internationally. The official band of the FIFA World Cup 2022 performing to 50,000 people a night, this experienced band is formed from a stellar line up of platinum selling musicians who’ve produced, written and toured with Shania Twain, Bastille, Rag N Bone Man, P!nk, James Arthur, James Blunt, Mika, Tom Grennan, Birdy, KSI and many more....

From £3,974
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Happy Hour Deluxe
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5 stars - Happy Hour Deluxe are Highly Recommended71 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Happy Hour Deluxe are more than just a band – they’re a high-energy, non-stop live music experience! This award-winning 6 to 8-piece party band blends contemporary and classic hits across pop, rock, funk, and soul – perfect for getting guests of all ages on to the dance floor. Happy Hour Deluxe are known for their incredible vocalists, multi-part harmonies, and interactive performances, joining guests on the dance floor and turning every event into a full-scale celebration. Happy Hour Deluxe deliver a stress free experience, with their attention to detail and passion for performing making them a top choice for events across the UK and beyond....

From £3,298
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BABYLONDON

5 stars - BABYLONDON are Highly Recommended15 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
Highly experienced, highly accomplished & highly recommended. BABYLONDON have performed worldwide at some of the most prestigious, star-studded events! Performing Rock, Pop, Soul, Disco, Funk, Motown & more, they guarantee you a night to remember!...

From £6,412 +VAT
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The Disco Experience

5 stars - The Disco Experience are Highly Recommended20 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Essex
With over 20-years performing together, The Disco Experience have forged themselves a reputation as the UK’s very best disco tribute! They’ve headlined stages at Glastonbury, Standon Calling, Silverstone’s F1 & more, wowing crowds with their 'all killer, no filler' sets packed full of Disco's greatest hits!...

From £5,424
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Bangers and Anthems

5 stars - Bangers and Anthems are Highly Recommended5 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Bangers and Anthems is an international luxury show band of the highest quality. Available from a 6 piece to a 21 piece line up, the band features charismatic singers, exquisite horn and string sections, plus percussion and a glamorous DJ. Previous clients include British & Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, Rolex, Bentley Motors, Harrods, IBM, Christian Dior and many more....

From £6,228 +VAT
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Apex Live

Number of members: 9 Essex
When only the extraordinary will do, Apex Live delivers. Apex Live is more than a showband—it’s a world-class, genre-defying performance experience tailored for elite events and discerning audiences. This 9-15-piece powerhouse merges the raw energy of a live DJ with the immersive brilliance of top-tier vocalists and musicians....

From £10,400 +VAT
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Christmas Pop Party Bands

If you’re looking for the colourful and upbeat feeling of pure pop, look no further than our awesome pop party bands. You’ll get Christmas chart hits from across the decades that everyone knows, loves, and can’t help but dance to.

Party Starters
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5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended165 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters live sets are guaranteed to fill your dance floor & include music from Bruno Mars, Rudimental, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder & much more!...

From £1,540
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Young Funks

5 stars - Young Funks are Highly Recommended6 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
Meet Young Funks, a party band full of energy who are ready to rock your stage! Their upbeat, energising repertoire spans the 60's to present day, including hits from Aretha Franklin, Chic, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Lizzo and much more. Featuring two exceptional vocalists working in perfect harmony, Young Funks will leave you no option but to party with their fresh, vibrant, and crowd-pleasing performances!...

From £1,757
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The Sonics
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5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended155 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Sonics are one of the hottest party band in town! Young, cool & current - they are guaranteed to kick off your party with a sonic boom! Armed with a killer repertoire, you’ll be dancing all night to songs from Ed Sheeran, Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac & so much more!...

From £1,862
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Switch
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5 stars - Switch are Highly Recommended136 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Switch are one of the freshest, most exciting new acts on the scene! Delivering up-to-date chart material to timeless classics, this band will fill your dance floor effortlessly with cool class, incredible vocals, amazing musicianship and a repertoire that's second to none!...

From £2,209
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The Leaners
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5 stars - The Leaners are Highly Recommended107 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
One of our hottest new acts of 2025, get ready for The Leaners - your punchy and soulful party band! Available as a 4, 5 or 6 piece line-up. Mixing hot new hits and timeless classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and Dua Lipa to name a few, their crowd-pleasing live sets are sure to kickstart any event. With experience across the South East, from festivals to live radio, they guarantee an electrifying performance!...

From £2,053
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The Compilation
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5 stars - The Compilation are Highly Recommended109 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
The Compilation deliver a modern, dancefloor-first live music experience packed with pop, disco and 90s/00s favourites. Their DJ-style sets blend songs seamlessly, building energy and keeping the dance floor moving all night. Professional, engaging and easy to work with, they’re a trusted choice for weddings, parties and corporate events that want a full, vibrant atmosphere from start to finish....

From £1,466
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Night Shift
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5 stars - Night Shift are Highly Recommended83 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Want that unforgettable party? Want funk? Want rock and pop? Night Shift deliver. With the band's mix of stone cold classics and spanking-new bangers, you’ll be a party legend, because the dancing never stops. Members have shared stages with Busted, UB40 and Example and are now ready to rock your party!...

From £1,466
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Evelyn and The Vipers
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5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended100 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Evelyn and the Vipers are a cool & stylish band with a signature sound. A fun 5 piece perfect for any event looking for something exceptional, the band perform exciting arrangements of modern Pop, dance floor fillers, decade hits, retro Soul and Disco classics. Also available with additional brass and a laptop DJ set, the band are fun, cool and the perfect choice for parties, weddings and corporate events!...

From £3,105
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Indie / Guitar Party Bands

Play your best air guitar to our fab indie and guitar bands! Bringing their ripping riffs and seriously cool setlists, our indie bands will have you and your guests rockin’ around the Christmas tree all night long. See more rock and pop bands.

Happy Hour
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5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended538 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Kent
Our #1 best selling party band, you'll be blown away by the Happy Hour experience! With over 500 five star reviews, Happy Hour are available as a 4-piece line-up or a power trio. Experience high-energy, non-stop dance floor filling hits, with incredible vocal harmonies and face melting guitar solos. Previous clients include some of the world's biggest names including Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, Budweiser, ITV & many more....

From £2,238
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Hipster
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5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended572 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more....

From £1,967 +VAT
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The Arcadias
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5 stars - The Arcadias are Highly Recommended159 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Dynamic and professional 4 piece Rock and Pop band The Arcadias are ready to bring the high energy and fun to your event. With a huge level of experience and enviable list of career highlights such as gracing the stages of the West End and various UK festivals. The Arcadias craft the perfect playlist for your event, playing songs from the 50's to the present, including tunes by Harry Styles, The Killers, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles....

From £1,831
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Season
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5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended155 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Sussex
Season showcase on-stage chemistry, incredible talent & loads of experience! Covering chart hits, indie anthems and funk classics, this cool band bring an infectious energy to every party they perform at! The band are seasoned professionals who have been working as live musicians for over a decade covering weddings, award ceremonies and festivals all over Europe....

From £1,760
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The Nightliners

5 stars - The Nightliners are Highly Recommended34 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brighton, THE NIGHTLINERS are a cool, experienced & energetic group that will give you a night to remember! Specialising in Rock, Indie & Pop, covering The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters & many others, members have appeared on Later with Jools Holland, shared a stage with The Maccabees, Foals, Frank Turner, Friendly Fires, The Vaccines & Noel Gallagher, and received airplay on Radio X, BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, & 6 Music!...

From £1,913
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The Kicks
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5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended318 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
Indie, Rock and Pop classics from the 50's through to today! These guys have extensive live experience having shared the stage with some of the UK's top artists touring worldwide. Previous clients include BBC2, O2 and ITV. Over 300 positive reviews!...

From £1,613
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Riptide
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5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended161 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Having worked with the likes of Paolo Nutini, Chesney Hawkes, Echo Belly & Right Said Fred, Riptide are a highly experienced band with a cool & exciting edge! Guaranteed to show you a good time, the band's diverse repertoire covers all areas. Covering songs by The Beatles & The Kinks right up to modern day hits from Catfish & The Bottlemen, Arctic Monkeys & more!...

From £1,651
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Algorhythm

5 stars - Algorhythm are Highly Recommended22 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Northumberland
A phenomenal, 100% live, four-piece band essential for every party! With music from 60's (the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Etta James) right through to the latest chart hits (Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars), Algorhythm are ready to fill your dance floor with favourites for everyone!...

From £1,540
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“The Upstarts played at our wedding reception. From the initial booking they were very communicative and accommodating to all of our requests. When they arrived on the day they were very professional, there performance was incredible and we had lots of compliments from our guests. They had guests of ...”

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5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended

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Season Function Band Review Wedding Kent

5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended

“Our whole wedding party and guests filled the dance floor for 2 unforgetable hours. They learned our first song perfectly as well!”

Sam W booked Season for their wedding in Kent

Hipster Function Band Review Wedding Powys

5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended

“Fantastic band - managed to get the whole wedding on the dance floor all nights (even the grandparents) Thanks for making it such a good day”

Owen H booked Hipster for their wedding in Powys

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