Wedding Entertainment in Manchester

Live wedding entertainment across Manchester

The right entertainment can carry a wedding from the aisle to the dance floor. Couples in Manchester book everything from a harpist for the ceremony to a full band with brass for the evening, and many combine two or three acts across the day.

Across Manchester, our wedding acts play country houses, barns, hotels and marquees in and around Salford Quays, the city centre and Didsbury. Venues in the area include Great John Street Hotel, Victoria Warehouse and The Principal / Kimpton Clocktower, each with its own space and finish time, which we'll check with the act for you.

The formats differ a lot. A live band brings energy and a show, a DJ gives you any song you like, and a solo singer or duo suits a ceremony or drinks reception without overwhelming the room. Many couples book one act for the day and another for the evening.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied wedding entertainment for couples right across the country. The acts listed here all travel to Manchester, bring the equipment they need and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

What to know:

• Budget from £300 for a ceremony musician and £1,200 to £4,000+ for a band
• Every quote includes travel and any PA or lighting the act needs
• Many acts will learn a first dance or special song
• Solo acts and duos can often be booked at shorter notice
• Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

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.

It varies a lot by format. A solo singer or acoustic duo typically starts from around £300, whereas a live band can be anything from £1,200 to £4,000 and over, depending on the line-up and the date. PA, lighting where relevant and travel are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients who have already booked them, often at venues you'll recognise. Between them you'll have a clear picture of the wedding well before the day.

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.