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Book a Glasgow Wedding Ceilidh to Remember

Ceilidh + DJ + Live Calling — All in One Package

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Why Choose Nightjar?

 

  • Five star rated

  • Lead with 20+ years experience

  • 4-piece band

  • Dance calling included

  • DJ option included

  • Ceremony and background music available

  • Based locally

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Glasgow Wedding Venues We Love

Glasgow is home to some of the most unique and ceilidh-friendly wedding venues in Scotland — from industrial breweries to historic halls and elegant artistic spaces. Whether you're looking for a laid-back dancefloor or a dramatic backdrop for your Strip the Willow, here are a few of our top picks:

Òran Mór

A landmark venue in the West End with stained glass windows, vaulted ceilings, and a large circular space that’s ideal for ceilidh dancing. The ambience is both grand and relaxed — perfect for weddings that blend tradition with style.

House For An Art Lover

Designed in the style of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this venue blends artistry with modern function. The open reception spaces and picturesque park setting offer a unique twist for couples looking for a ceilidh in creative surroundings.

Drygate Brewery

This converted brewery has an urban-industrial feel with exposed beams and a vibrant atmosphere. Its wedding space is perfect for informal ceilidhs with big energy and a modern, laid-back vibe.

Cottiers

A converted church in Glasgow’s West End, Cottiers offers dramatic stained-glass windows, a cosy bar, and a flexible event space with a stage and wooden floor — ideal for dancing. Its theatre-style layout and atmospheric lighting make it a great choice for ceilidhs that blend tradition with creativity.

The Engine Works

One of Glasgow’s most visually striking venues, The Engine Works blends Victorian architecture with modern, industrial character. Its large, open-plan interior, exposed brick, and statement lighting offer a dramatic setting for a lively ceilidh and DJ night.

The National Piping Centre

What better place for a Scottish wedding than the home of piping itself? The centre offers elegant spaces with a strong traditional feel, and can easily accommodate live music, ceilidh bands, and of course, bagpipes.

Trades Hall of Glasgow

Steeped in history, this Merchant City venue offers classic Georgian interiors, high ceilings, and a formal setting that still feels welcoming. The Grand Hall suits lively group dances perfectly and brings real occasion to the event.

WEST On The Green

Set within the historic Templeton Building, this brewery venue blends Bavarian beer hall vibes with a Glasgow twist. The Grand Hall has loads of space for dancing, and the relaxed, contemporary atmosphere works brilliantly for informal ceilidhs.

These are just a few of Glasgow’s many incredible venues — and we’re always excited to bring a ceilidh to a new space. If you’re planning your wedding at any of these (or somewhere else entirely), we’d love to hear about it.

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What Glasgow Couples Are Saying About Us

Wedding Hall

Brilliant ceilidh band! They built a fantastic atmosphere, and had us all up on our feet with a nice mix of classic and lesser known dances, which kept it really good fun. Great instruction on the dances too. Highly recommend Nightjar!!

Campbell Davidson, Google Review

Wedding sparkler send-off

We had Nightjar for our wedding and they were incredible!! We could not recommend them higher - they were brilliant to communicate with, and took a lot of stress out of the day. On the night, they were amazing - got everyone up and dancing throughout, and were really excellent. 5 stars all day long.

Graeme McKinley,

Google Review

Wedding Album

Nightjar Ceilidh Band are an amazing bunch of characters who play tunes with a rousing folk vibe with no twee to be found.

Karen McManus, 

Google Review

Wedding dance

Amazing night at our dear friends’ Emily and Rosie’s wedding! Nightjar were class all night! Great MCing from Andrew during the ceilidh, and some epic tunes afterwards which ensured the dance floor was never empty! What a night!

🕺🕺🕺 …

Susanne McLean, 

Google Review

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How It Works

  • Arrival ~75 mins before your ceilidh starts

  • Full professional spec PA and LED stage lighting provided

  • We can announce your cake cutting, then into the first dance

  • 2 x ceilidh sets through the night with full dance calling

  • Custom DJ set included as standard, or ceilidh dancing all night

  • Optional: ceremony, background music and bagpiper available during your wedding day

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Nightjar Ceilidh Band's fiddle player and caller in action during a wedding ceilidh in Glasgow

Ready to bring your wedding ceilidh to life?

We’d love to hear from you. Send us a few details about your plans and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours with a detailed quote. If you’d prefer to chat things through, we’re more than happy to arrange a quick call to answer questions and help you decide if Nightjar is the right fit for your big day.

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