Acoustic Musicians in Manchester

Live acoustic music for weddings and events in Manchester

Acoustic music suits the parts of a wedding or party where people want to talk as well as listen. In Manchester, acoustic musicians are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions, garden parties and wedding breakfasts, playing familiar songs in a stripped-back style that fills a room without taking it over.

Manchester has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Monastery Manchester and The Midland Hotel to Victoria Warehouse. Our acoustic acts travel to towns across the area, including Manchester, Salford and Stockport, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Victoria Baths, Ordsall Hall and The Whitworth, with details of each.

Acoustic acts range from solo singer-guitarists to duos and small trios with harmonies. Repertoire usually runs from classic love songs and folk to acoustic versions of recent chart hits, so the music feels familiar without being loud.

Hireaband has booked wedding entertainment since 1999. Each acoustic act on this page travels to Manchester as standard, and the instant quote button shows prices and availability for your date without waiting for a reply.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: £350 to £1,400, depending on how long they perform and the date
• Your quote shows exactly what's included
• Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
• Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Think about the size of the space and how many guests will be there. A single performer works well for up to around 80 guests in a ceremony room, while a duo or trio carries better outdoors or in a busy reception. Most acts bring a small, discreet PA so they can be heard without being loud.

Expect to pay from around £350 up to £1,400. A solo musician for a single set sits at the lower end; a duo or trio covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.