Manchester Wedding Bands for Hire

Hire the Best Wedding Music Bands in Manchester.

When the lights go down, it’s time to party with our incredible Manchester wedding bands. We’ve done the searching before you start yours, hand-picking experienced bands and musicians with the sound and style to make your wedding party shine. From funky disco and soul to indie-inspired rock and pop, and music from every decade in between, you’ll find brilliant live bands that bring everyone together. Read more

Live Wedding Music Your Guests Will Love

Getting married in a city that gave us Oasis, The Stone Roses and The Smiths? You could say a great guitar band comes with the territory. For big choruses, indie anthems and a packed dance floor, put 4-piece bands like Drive, Front Runners and Hipster high on your shortlist. Expect guitar-driven rock and pop hits from across the decades - ideal for guests of all ages.

For a funkier dance orientated sound, bands like The Silks, The Vibe Sound and Prime Party are a great option, especially if you want something with more groove and visual impact than a traditional guitar band. With keys, sax and additional singers, they mix indie and pop favourites with funk and dance-floor classics for a sound that’s made for a party. Or follow the city’s Northern Soul heritage with our soul and Motown bands like Academy of Soul - think powerhouse vocals, irresistible grooves and classics made for dancing.

Big industrial spaces like Victoria Warehouse give you the scope to go bigger with the band, so this is where we’d look at showbands and 6-10 piece acts like BrassWerk Orchestra and Dynamo and the Horns.

Find the right bands for weddings in Manchester

Since 1999, we’ve booked bands for over 1500 weddings across the Greater Manchester area, including Manchester, Altrincham and Stockport. Our experienced team works regularly with local venues like The Midland Hotel, Victoria Warehouse and Manchester Hall - and so we’re happy to suggest trusted bands to best suit your space.

Many bands can cover more than the evening too, with acoustic or jazz sets for your ceremony or drinks reception before the full line-up takes over later. Most evening packages include around two hours of live music, PA and lighting, plus playlists between sets, while DJ services and additional musicians give you plenty of scope to build a bigger package around your day.

Our Manchester couples currently book their wedding bands around 7 months ahead on average. However, if you’re planning a summer Saturday we’d recommend starting 12–18 months ahead to ensure you have the best choice. The average price of wedding bands in Manchester is currently £1,764, but we will work with your budget to help you find a brilliant band. Book through us and you’ll have everything confirmed by secure contract, with personal support from our team throughout the journey.

Your next step is simple: search your wedding date to find available bands, and once you’ve got a few favourites, send us an enquiry and we’ll confirm availability, pricing and the booking details for you.

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Velvet Lounge

5 stars - Velvet Lounge are Highly Recommended4 Reviews

Velvet Lounge deliver style & elegance with their meticulously arranged versions of classic & contemporary popular songs plus a generous helping of traditional jazz. Mixing just the right amounts of formal & fun, this sophisticated & talented band will bring out the very best of your event! Roaming add-on band also available!...

From £3,432 +VAT
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The Jive Aces

5 stars - The Jive Aces are Highly Recommended4 Reviews

With their high energy, bright suits, incredible live show, irresistible humour & total professionalism, this Sussex based 6 piece band will quickly get any audience on their feet & each and every show is guaranteed to go with a swing!...

From £4,068 +VAT
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Modern Jukebox

5 stars - Modern Jukebox are Highly Recommended4 Reviews

Delivering the very best modern Pop with a fun vintage twist, Modern Jukebox are a dazzling band full of swing & style! Dance the night away to unique arrangements of Can’t Feel My Face, Wannabe, Havana & more, all in a way you’ve never heard before!...

From £3,250
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Three Of A Kind

5 stars - Three Of A Kind are Highly Recommended3 Reviews

A high energy acoustic trio with tight three part harmonies and a repertoire that can cater for all ages, from 50's Rock 'n' Roll to current chart hits! With previous clients including Audi, HSBC & National Trust; Three Of A Kind are a highly experienced outfit who will create an infectious vibe at every event!...

From £2,848
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In The Red

5 stars - In The Red are Highly Recommended23 Reviews

In The Red are a 12 piece luxury showband who perform throughout Scotland, the UK and Internationally. Members have performed with Rita Ora, Jess Glynne, JP Cooper, Stormzy & Alesha Dixon. Previous clients include The Full Moon Resort Maldives, Sony/ATV Music Publishing & Manchester United Football Club. The band specialise in bespoke performances, with music covering Motown to contemporary chart hits....

From £12,579 +VAT
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The London Gents

5 stars - The London Gents are Highly Recommended5 Reviews

Keeping you groovin' all night long, The London Gents are a party duo specialising in high-impact medleys to entertain any crowd! With stand-out vocals, pulsating guitar, electrifying synthesizers, and luscious live saxophone, you'll soon be dancing to the duo's unique sound spanning Hip Hop, Boyband, Disco and more! Professional musicians bursting with talent, previous experience includes reaching the X Factor live finals plus performing as a backing vocalist for Tom Odell, Keane and more!...

From £2,644
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The Glitz Collective

Introducing the sensational Glitz Collective, a group of world-class DJs and musicians joining forces to create an atmosphere that will leave your guests buzzing with excitement! Keeping your dance floor packed with soaring energy levels, mind-blowing sax solos and seamlessly blended hit after hit, this collective perform as a duo right up to a sensational showband!...

From £2,848
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BTA

5 stars - BTA are Highly Recommended2 Reviews

Filling the gap between band and DJ, BTA provide the ultimate musical entertainment experience for your event. Performing everything from Dance, RnB and Hip Hop, to Rock, Funk and Pop, BTA are the perfect recipe for a show you won't forget....

From £4,610
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Soul Queens

Once you witness a Soul Queens show, no other band will do! Boasting huge energy, charisma & star-quality musicians, Soul Queens ensure every guest will be on their feet throughout your event. Soul Queens have wowed audiences around the world, performing for leading brands, Head's of State & celebrity events at world renowned venues....

From £3,599 +VAT
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The Venturas
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5 stars - The Venturas are Highly Recommended13 Reviews

One of the hottest wedding and event bands in the UK is The Ventures. They have performed at countless weddings and events throughout the world from their base in Hampshire, with previous clients including Microsoft, NotOnTheHighStreet, Williams/Martini Racing & more. If you need upbeat folk covers of modern and classic pop tunes, or a solid rock and pop band that can guarantee to entertain any crowd, this is the band you’ve been looking for....

From £6,861
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The Rockets

5 stars - The Rockets are Highly Recommended1 Reviews

The Rockets specialise in exceeding expectations with musicianship of the highest quality, giving you full-on entertainment and 100% live authenticity....

From £4,936
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The Wonders

Cool yet classic, The Wonders deliver timeless Motown anthems alongside Soul inspired chart hits. Showcasing insane talent, musicianship & professionalism, let this impressive act help you party the night away!...

From £5,287
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Zone One
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5 stars - Zone One are Highly Recommended30 Reviews

As one of the most sought after wedding and corporate party bands in the London and UK events industry, Zone One provide an energetic and vibrant show guaranteed to amaze your audience and fill the dance floor from start to finish. The show features bespoke medleys and mashups of classic and current songs delivering a unique performance that is gauranteed to wow your guests and to keep the dancefloor packed all night....

From £4,746
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Vivacious

5 stars - Vivacious are Highly Recommended5 Reviews

Introducing Scotland's premier Ceilidh band, Vivacious! 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 £2,690
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Black and Gold

5 stars - Black and Gold are Highly Recommended88 Reviews

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 £4,316
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The Rockets 9

5 stars - The Rockets 9 are Highly Recommended4 Reviews

The Rockets 9 have the know-how, talent & passion for making events amazing. With an impressive repertoire jam packed full of contemporary Pop, classic Soul, Funk, Disco, RnB, Dance & more, we guarantee you & your guests will be glued to the dance floor!...

From £10,044 +VAT
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Bangers and Anthems

5 stars - Bangers and Anthems are Highly Recommended5 Reviews

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 £7,722 +VAT
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The Medley Boys

5 stars - The Medley Boys are Highly Recommended10 Reviews

The Medley Boys are a unique & exciting duo that perform fun medleys & mashups of hits that will fill any dancefloor! With musical virtuosity, humour & style they take the best Pop, R&B, Dance & Rock songs from the last five decades & blend them together into exquisitely-crafted medleys with a full-band sound! Previous clients include Cambridge University, The One Show & Edinburgh Fringe Festival!...

From £3,932 +VAT
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Bespoke

5 stars - Bespoke are Highly Recommended2 Reviews

Showcasing the crème de la crème of incredible talent, Bespoke deliver their exceptional entertainment worldwide. With credits including 2018 Brit Awards, London Olympics, Strictly Come Dancing plus high-end events in Dubai, Italy, Azerbaijan & more, Bespoke are a world-class act bringing you the very best contemporary & classic floor-fillers!...

From £7,351 +VAT
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The Diamond Boys

5 stars - The Diamond Boys are Highly Recommended6 Reviews

Invited to parties all over the world for their fun, infectious energy & incredible musicianship, The Diamond Boys will bring you the most exciting versions of songs from every era of pop! Roaming or staged, mic-ed or fully acoustic & interacting with your guests in the most brilliantly natural way, The Diamond Boys are as unique as your event!...

From £7,458 +VAT
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Into Orbit

Into Orbit are an intense high-energy DJ / Sax / Percussion & vocal trio blending live vocal harmonies with looping and dance routines in a uniquely up-to-date set of dance, club and chart music. Having already opened for worldwide DJ/Producer Felix Jaehn and worked with Robbie Williams, N Dubz & Snow Patrol, Into Orbit bring fierce energy, musicianship and showmanship unrivalled in this field....

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Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra

5 stars - Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra are Highly Recommended10 Reviews

A show-stopping ensemble featuring superb choreography, the best professional musicians & an incredible party! With band members having performed with the likes of James Brown, Michae Bublé & Earth Wind & Fire plus previous clients including the Natural History Museum, HSBC, Shell & more, this amazing dance orchestra will bring your event to life!...

From £10,221 +VAT
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Neon Carnival Band

5 stars - Neon Carnival Band are Highly Recommended1 Reviews

There is simply nothing else like Neon Carnival Band in the entire world! A fluorescent super-band guaranteed to blow your mind, this incredible group will leave your guests speechless with their neon instruments, bespoke party-inducing repertoire and legendary sound! Get ready for an experience like no other!...

From £6,339
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Big Brass Beats

Electrifying DJ sets with wow factor brass! Fusing an incredible DJ with a rip-roaring brass section, imagine Big Brass Beat’s DJ playing your number one Earth Wind & Fire or Stevie Wonder track, with the live brass section right in front of you! Known for joining the dance floor & kickstarting the very best parties, this group will blow you away!...

From £5,424 +VAT
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The Shaker Makers

5 stars - The Shaker Makers are Highly Recommended3 Reviews

The Shaker Makers really can get any party going! Expect to hear your favourite hits from Bruno Mars, The Beatles, Chaka Khan, Clean Bandit, Stevie Wonder and more!...

From £6,644
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Fleur And The Flamingos

5 stars - Fleur And The Flamingos are Highly Recommended24 Reviews

Fleur and the Flamingos are a highly talented 4 piece pop band hailing from the musical streets of Manchester. The band perform the latest pop alongside classic dancefloor fillers from every era including Dua Lipa, Florence and the Machine and Aretha Franklin. All of the bands members have music degrees from some of the countries most prestigious music colleges, including The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Royal Holloway University of London....

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Most Booked Bands For Weddings In Manchester in 2026

Based on bookings secured by Alive Network for weddings in 2026, these are our most popular wedding bands in Manchester.

Bands under £1500 For Small Weddings In Manchester

Small in size but big on sound and value, check out our pick of the best value duo and trio wedding bands available in Manchester - ideal for intimate celebrations at venues like King Street Townhouse.

Manchester Wedding Bands featuring Saxophone or Brass

Big room, big party? These Manchester wedding bands add sax or a brass section for a bigger sound and more stage presence - a great match for larger weddings at venues like Victoria Warehouse and The Monastery Manchester.

Recommended By Us, Loved By You

We asked our team to pick the wedding bands based in Manchester that they’d personally recommend for weddings in the city, drawing on years of booking experience and first-hand knowledge of the acts. We considered live performance quality, professionalism, recent booking history, and feedback from couples who’ve booked each band. Here are are their choices, alongside reviews from previous clients who experienced them first-hand.

OUR PICK: Overdrive

Literally the nicest guys you'll ever meet, 110% effort and enthusiasm for every event, and incredible musicians too. We know whenever these guys are booked, we're going to get awesome feedback.

"Overdrive were absolutely amazing! They got the party rocking, got everyone dancing and sounded amazing!! We were so happy with them and their choice of songs and a plus, all four of them were super lovely, cool guys! Amazing value for money. Would 100% recommend!"

Courtney D

Booked Overdrive for her wedding

OUR PICK: The Silks

A hugely charismatic lead singer, exceptional musicians, and the widest choice of songs we've seen from any wedding band - these guys are the real deal and worth every penny.

"There are no words to describe how amazing The Silks were at our wedding. They had everybody up singing and dancing, nobody wanted them to leave! As well as sounding absolutely fantastic they also looked insanely cool!! Our guests are still talking about them now, thank you so much for making our day so great!"

Sophie J

Booked The Silks for her wedding

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Booking a Wedding Band in Manchester, at a glance

Based on recent Manchester wedding bookings, these quick insights give you a useful snapshot of what couples typically book, spend and add to their package when choosing a live wedding band.

Most popular price range: £1,500-£2,500
Typical band size booked: 4-piece
Most popular style: Indie Rock & Pop
Most popular performance time: 2 x 60 minute sets
Most popular upgrade: Full DJ service from the band
Included in the price: PA system & stage lighting
Typical booking lead time: 7 months
Security: Contract, support & emergency cover from Alive Network

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Complete Local Coverage

Find experienced local Manchester wedding bands near you. We cover Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

Manchester Wedding Band Reviews

Read recent reviews from local couples who booked live wedding bands in Greater Manchester.

Front Runners Wedding Band Review Wedding Manchester

5 stars - Front Runners are Highly Recommended

“We were absolutely blown away by the front runners and so were all of our guests, Nick and the guys were fantastic and genuinely lovely people. It was our privilege to have them on our wedding day, and we couldnt be more grateful for a dance floor that was never empty.”

Matt J booked Front Runners for their wedding in Manchester

Midnight Train Wedding Band Review Wedding Manchester

5 stars - Midnight Train are Highly Recommended

“Lovely set of guys to deal with, amazing musicians, great energy that kept people on the dance floor because they generated a really good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend the additional acoustic set earlier in the day as well. For anyone who is set on having a band at the wedding, choose wisel...”

Ben B booked Midnight Train for their wedding in Manchester

Drive Wedding Band Review Wedding Manchester

5 stars - Drive are Highly Recommended

“The guys in Drive were fantastic. They were responsive to messages and chose a set that really matched what we were looking for. They did such a good jo learning the song for our first dance and had some good surprises to make the night fun. So many guests had great things to say about them so would...”

Alison G booked Drive for their wedding in Manchester

The Fulltones Wedding Band Review Wedding Manchester

5 stars - The Fulltones are Highly Recommended

“Above and beyond is what you get from The Fulltones! The dance floor was packed all night when they were playing and when Jimmy took our very very long playlist and turned it into something that had people on their feet singing and dancing in-between sets. Our day fell pretty behind schedule and the...”

Alistair booked The Fulltones for their wedding at Village Pointin Manchester

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