Wedding Entertainment in York

Wedding entertainment in York

The right entertainment can carry a wedding from the aisle to the dance floor. Couples in York 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.

Popular wedding venues in York include Grays Court, Bedern Hall and The Grand, York, and our acts play weddings across Haxby, the city centre and the Minster quarter. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say what has worked there before.

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.

Hireaband has been booking live wedding entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here travels to York 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

Room size and the moment in the day both matter. A solo singer or acoustic duo suits a ceremony or drinks reception without overwhelming the space, while a larger band is the right call for filling a dance floor in a ballroom or marquee later in the evening.

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.

Each act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.

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.