Wedding Entertainment in Cumbria

Find your wedding entertainment in Cumbria

Most couples haven't settled on a format when they start looking. You might be torn between a band and a DJ, or wondering whether a ceremony singer is worth it on top of the evening act. Across Cumbria, couples browse here first, see which acts they keep coming back to and let the rest take shape around them.

Across Cumbria, our wedding acts play country houses, barns, hotels and marquees in and around Windermere, Carlisle and Penrith. Venues in the area include Broadoaks Country House, Hidden River Barn and Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, each with its own space and finish time, which we'll check with the act for you.

Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively reception or a packed dance floor. Knowing which parts of the day you want to cover makes the choice much easier.

Hireaband has been booking live wedding entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Cumbria as standard, and PA, lighting (where relevant) and travel costs are always included in the quote you receive.

At a glance:

• Solo acts start from around £300; live bands range from £1,200 to £4,000 and over
• PA, lighting where relevant and travel are included in the price you're quoted
• Mix formats across the day, from ceremony music to an evening band
• Summer Saturdays book up 12 to 18 months ahead
• A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

A live band gives you a show and an atmosphere a playlist can't match, while a DJ can play any song you like and takes up less space. Many couples book a band for two sets and have the DJ or the band's playlist carry the rest of the night.

Solo acts and duos usually start from around £300, DJs and smaller bands sit in the middle, and a full live band ranges from £1,200 to £4,000 and over. Summer Saturdays are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

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.