Other Wedding Entertainment in Manchester
Ceremony, drinks reception and daytime entertainment in Manchester
The hours before the evening band starts are where the right entertainment makes the biggest difference. A singer for the aisle, a string quartet over the canapés or a magician working the tables keeps the day moving and gives guests something to talk about between the photos.
Across Manchester, our acts play ceremony rooms, churches, gardens and marquees in and around Stockport, Altrincham and Didsbury. Venues in the area include Manchester Hall, The Monastery Manchester and Great John Street Hotel, and our performers are used to moving between spaces as the day goes on.
Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively drinks reception on the lawn. Knowing where the act will be and what guests will be doing makes the choice much easier.
Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Manchester as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and sets up around the timings of your day. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.
What to know:
- Budget £300 for a solo ceremony musician up to £1,500 for a quartet covering the day
- Every quote includes travel and the act's equipment
- Many acts will learn a special song for the aisle
- Acoustic acts can play without power in most spaces
- Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund
Most couples book one act for the ceremony and drinks, then a band or DJ for the evening. Some add a magician during the wedding breakfast or a roaming act while the room is turned around. Share your timings when you enquire and we'll suggest what fits.
Expect to pay from around £300 for a solo musician up to £1,500 or more for an ensemble covering several parts of the day. The act, the length of the booking and the date make the biggest difference. Every quote includes travel, so nothing is added later.
Every act's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your wedding, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style and the atmosphere before you commit.
Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.
