Bristol Wedding Bands

Hire The Best Wedding Bands in Bristol.

Planning your big day? Alive Network makes it easy to find your perfect wedding band. From the buzzing harbourside to Clifton, Redland, and beyond, we’ve got an unbeatable choice of live bands for every wedding style and budget. Whether you’re dreaming of classic soul, festival folk or floor-filling party anthems, your Bristol wedding band will have guests dancing all night. We’re here to help make your celebrations truly unforgettable! Read more

When it comes to unforgettable weddings, nothing lifts the energy like live music. Booking with Alive Network means packed dance floors, hands in the air, singalong anthems with your mates, family, and favourite people.

We’ve been trusted by over 183,000 happy couples to deliver their perfect wedding entertainment, from receptions in Clifton Village to countryside weddings near the Mendips and throughout the South West.

We offer every style of wedding band in the Bristol area, including rock and pop, soul, acoustic acts, swing, Ceilidh bands, string quartets, sax players, singer-guitarists, and wedding DJs. Many acts are exclusive to Alive Network and hand-picked for quality, reliability, and value.

It’s simple to find your perfect band. Enter your wedding date, check who’s available, and filter by price, style, or size. You can even search by song or artist name to find bands who’ll play your favourites for the big day. Watch videos, read bios and real reviews, and send a no-obligation enquiry. We’ll confirm everything with the band and send you a quote to consider.

With 26 years’ experience, 60,000 five star customer reviews, and partnerships with names like the BIMM Music Institute, Alive Network is the UK’s most trusted platform for booking a Bristol wedding band. Expect expert advice, secure contracts, 24/7 support, and total peace of mind.

“Absolutely incredible band – they had EVERYONE dancing!” says one happy couple. That’s what we’re all about.

Oh, and while Banksy’s identity remains a mystery, your amazing wedding entertainment doesn’t have to be!

Let’s make your wedding party a night to remember!

Booking A Wedding Band In Bristol

What You Need To Know

For an occasion as important as your wedding day, we know that choosing the right band might feel overwhelming. Our guide to booking a wedding band answers all of the common questions you might have - and if you require further advice, we’re more than happy to help.

Bristol boasts a plethora of musical talent, from award-winning film composer Dan Jones and violinist Jane Harbour, eighties sensation turned record producer Nik Kershaw, to musicians from Kasabian, Goldfrapp, Placebo, Suede and Portishead. Massive Attack were formed in Bristol and singer-songwriter-drummer-model Florrie hails from this part of the country too.

Home to music venues, big and small – from the grand St George’s to the more intimate new-music-barometer that is The Louisiana – Bristol also hosts a range of music festivals. These are just a few: The International Jazz and Blues Festival provides free and ticketed performances and jam sessions at a range of venues in March. Love Saves The Day combines Bristol’s music underground with pioneers from around the world, hosting 23,000 party-goers at Eastville Park. Since 1968, the iconic, community-organised event, St Paul’s Carnival has celebrated African-Caribbean culture, and the diverse, vibrant, and creative city that it calls home. Alongside Manchester and Nottingham, Bristol also plays host to one of the UK’s Dot to Dot Festivals over the second May Bank Holiday.

Committed to developing new music talent, Bristol has several music schools, including the South West Music School, Bristol Music School, Bristol University’s prestigious Department of Music, and Europe’s largest and leading music college, the British & Irish Modern Music Institute, BIMM Bristol.

Our bands are available to hire in every city surrounding Bristol including:

Alive Network is home to some of the very best wedding bands who are based in Bristol and other bands who are available to hire for weddings taking place within the area.

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The cost of a wedding band varies, depending on the line-up, and the options each band offers. In the last 12 months, the average price of a 5-piece band is around £1,600.

The table below shows the range of fees for different types of wedding bands:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
Rock and Pop wedding party bands	£670 - £960 (3-piece) £980 - £1,550 (4-piece) £1,050 - £1,380 (5-piece) £1,570 - £2,160 (4-piece)
Upbeat and Dixieland Jazz bands	£460 - £1,210 (3-piece) £700 - £2,700 (5-piece)
Acoustic and Roaming bands	£330 - £720 (2-piece) £480 - £1,630 (3-piece) £600 - £1,630 (4-piece)
Soul Bands	£820 - £4,500 (4-piece) £960 - £2,420 (5-piece) £1,090 - £3,500 (6-piece) £1,210 - £7,500 (larger bands)
Rat Pack and Swing bands	£1,060 - £1,940 (5-piece) £2,120 - £2,904 (7 to 9-piece) £2,900 - £3,020 (10-piece+)

Booking a band who are local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network wedding bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near to your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!

As a proud supplier member of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, we are happy to recommend their members who abide by the UKAWP Code of Business Practice.

The following UKAWP wedding planners cover Bristol and the surrounding areas: Weddings by Claire and Weddings by Zoë.

Aside from finding some of the best Wedding Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Wedding Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency 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 Wedding 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. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

Outstanding five-star customer service
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Hand-picked Wedding Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Easy enquiry and booking process
Hundreds of Wedding Bands to choose from
Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
Instant online Wedding Band prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online 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 110,000 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

17,485 Bristol Wedding Band Reviews

For 26 years, our wedding music experts have helped thousands of couples to find their perfect band. See what previous customers had to say in these recent reviews.

Chance To Dance Wedding Band Review Private Party Bristol

5 stars - Chance To Dance are Highly Recommended

“They were brilliant from the run up to the event, all the way through to the end of the night. They got all the guests up and dancing which is exactly what we wanted. Would highly recommend.”

Soral B booked Chance To Dance for their event in Bristol

Southern Lights Wedding Band Review Corporate Event Bristol

5 stars - Southern Lights are Highly Recommended

“We had Southern Lights at this year's Christmas party, they were great! Almost everyone was on the dancefloor with a great selection of all the classics that pleased a wide age range throughout. If I hadn’t got married a few months ago I would seriously consider booking these guys for my own w...”

Rich booked Southern Lights for their event

The Function3 Wedding Band Review Corporate Event Bristol

5 stars - The Function3 are Highly Recommended

“We all thought that they were excellent, good quality vocals and music, very versatile, helpful and polite. All of our staff have said how much the enjoyed The Function3.”

Brendan T booked The Function3 for their event in Bristol

Boom Town Wedding Band Review Wedding Bristol

5 stars - Boom Town are Highly Recommended

“Kerry and the band were great, really entertained our guests. Great music and performance , thank you so much!!”

Josie booked Boom Town for their Wedding in Bristol

Amazing Bristol Wedding Venues

Just a few of the local venues we've worked with

Leigh Court, BS8 3RA
Ashton Court Mansion BS41 9JN
SS Great Britain BS1 6TY
Berwick Lodge BS10 7TD
The Square Club BS8 1HB
Cadbury House BS49 5AD
The Clifton Pavillion BS8 3HH
Goldney Hall BS8 1BH
Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa BS1 1HT
Mercure Bristol Grand Hotel BS1 2EL
Tracy Park BS30 5RN
Nailsea Tithe Barn BS48 4NG
Thornbury Golf Centre BS35 3XL
Pata Negra BS1 1YH
The Bristol Hotel BS1 4QF

Mercure Holland House Hotel & Spa BS1 6SQ
Foxholes Lane BS32
Corus Hotel Bristol BS8 3TG
Beese's Ferry Crossing BS4 4SX
Clarence House BS20 6PY
Farrington Gurney Memorial Hall BS39 6TT
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bristol City Centre BS1 6NJ
Lido Spa & Restaurant BS8 2BJ
Gravity Nightclub BS8 1QU
The Berkeley Square Hotel BS8 1HB
The Alma Tavern & Theatre BS8 2HY
Wills Hall BS9 1AE
University of Bristol Botanic Garden BS9 1JG
Tipi Events Ltd BS40 6NL
The Whitelion Hotel BS8 4LD

The Tunnels BS1 6QS
The Old Schoolroom BS40 8SH
The Clifton Suspension Bridge BS8 3PA
Sion Hill BS8
Sartan Club BS13 8LF
Mangotsfield BS17 3LW
lakewood Centre BS40 7YE
Kendleshire Golf Club BS36 2UY
Hotel du Vin BS1 2NU
Hanham Court Gardens BS15 3NT
Hamilton House BS1 3QY
H&M BS1 3BH
Gloucestershire Cricket BS7 9EJ
Chipping Sodbury Rugby Club BS37 6GA
British Empire & Commonwealth BS1 6QH

Discover More Local Wedding Musicians in Bristol

We offer a wide range of live music for weddings, including bands, singers, DJs, string quartets, sax players, pianists and more

Acoustic Bands

Soul Bands

Jazz Bands

Ceilidh Bands

Mumford & Sons Style Indie Folk Rock Bands

Solo, Duo & Trios

The Roaming Bands & Musicians Collection

Wedding DJs

DJ Live Acts

Saxophone Players

Singer Guitarists

183,644 Events Made Awesome So Far

Why Choose Alive?

26 years providing the best wedding entertainment in Bristol

Five-Star Service

Get 1:1 help & ideas quickly from your dedicated entertainment expert

Budget Friendly

Big or small, luxe or less, we get you the best value with transparent pricing

Handpicked By Us

All artists selected by
our expert talent scouts

Safe & Secure

Reliable artists. Secure contracts. 24/7 Emergency Cover. Peace of mind.

The #1 Agency For Bristol Wedding Band Hire

Looking for local musicians for your wedding day? We represent acts available in Bath, Bradford-On-Avon, Burnham-on-Sea, Caerleon/Caerllion, Calne, Chepstow/Cas-Gwent, Chippenham, Chipping Sodbury, Clevedon, Cwmbran/Cwmbrân, Frome, Glastonbury, Keynsham, Kingswood, Malmesbury, Melksham, Midsomer Norton, Nailsea, Nailsworth, Newport/Casnewydd, Radstock, Risca, Shepton Mallet, Street, Tetbury, Thornbury, Trowbridge, Usk/Brynbuga, Warminster, Wells, Westbury, Weston-super-Mare, Yate.

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Hire The Best Wedding Bands in Bristol