Wedding Daytime Entertainment in Manchester

Entertainment for the ceremony and drinks reception in Manchester

Guests remember how a wedding day felt as much as what happened. In Manchester, the right daytime entertainment keeps the ceremony special, the drinks reception lively and the wedding breakfast relaxed, so there are no flat moments before the evening starts.

Whether your wedding is near Manchester, Salford and Stockport or further afield, the daytime acts here cover the whole of Manchester. Local venues include The Whitworth, The Midland Hotel and Manchester Hall, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. You'll find more Manchester venues below, including Great John Street Hotel, Victoria Warehouse and The Monastery Manchester, each with its own page.

The acts that work best in the daytime are the ones that can adapt to the room. Ceremony musicians play acoustically in a church or registry room, drinks reception acts keep the volume at a level where guests can talk, and some acts cover the whole day with a single set-up.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The daytime acts listed here all travel to Manchester, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

The essentials:

• Prices usually from £300 up to £1,500
• Many acts can cover more than one part of the day in a single booking
• Summer Saturdays book up first, so it pays to enquire early
• The quote you receive sets out exactly what's included
• 14-day change-of-mind refund on every booking

A church or ceremony room suits a harpist, pianist or string quartet, where the music carries without amplification. A drinks reception outdoors or in a busy courtyard is better served by an acoustic duo or a solo singer with a small PA, and a magician can move between groups wherever they gather. Many acts can cover the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast in one booking.

Most daytime act bookings fall between £300 and £1,500. A solo musician for the ceremony alone sits at the lower end, while a quartet or an act covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. The date and time of year make up the rest of the difference, so a weekday or winter date can cost less than a summer Saturday.

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.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.