The 5 Best Dance & Entertainment Places in London That Deliver Pure Energy
I once watched a wedding DJ play hours of obscure house music whilst relatives stared into their warm white wine. I realised quickly that nothing kills a good party faster than an empty dance floor and guests checking the train times.
If you’re planning a big bash or just want a fun night out, you need hosts who actually guide the room. We gathered the best dance and entertainment spots in London that know how to get the crowd grooving to the beat!
Read on and feel the music!
How much does dance and entertainment cost in London?
The cost of booking dance and entertainment services in London ranges from £85 for a 1.5-hour wedding dance lesson to £5,000+ for a full corporate dance troupe production.
| Service Type | Typical Price |
| Wedding First Dance Lessons (single 1.5-hour session) | £85 |
| Wedding First Dance Lessons (4 to 6 class packages) | £310 to £440 |
| Solo Dancers / Speciality Acts | £130 to £800 per event (or £225+ VAT base per dancer) |
| DJs (disc jockeys) | £200 to £850 per event (£250 to £400 for parties, £350 to £600 for weddings) |
| Magicians / Croupiers / Speciality Acts | £200 to £1,200 per event |
| Photo Booths & Silent Discos | £350 to £1,500 |
| Dinner Dances (Venue, Food & Entertainment Combined) | £709 to £2,788+ per event |
| Live Bands | £800 to £3,000+ per event |
| Dance Troupes / Large Productions | £1,500 to £5,000+ |
1. Brandon’s Barn Dance
Website: https://linedancinginlondon.com/
Address: 57-58 Upper Street
Contact: 07444 115918
Hours: Friday Night at Strongroom Shoreditch (last Friday of the month) 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday Doors 12:00 PM, Brunch 12:30 PM, Dance Party 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Brandon’s Barn Dance throws two-hour country dance parties across central spots like Angel and Waterloo, giving groups an easy afternoon out without stiff classroom pressure.
They also run sessions across Clapham and Piccadilly Circus, so you and your buddies won’t have to trek out to the suburbs.
You get a full afternoon of line dancing and two-stepping backed by live music, using a blend of 70s, 80s, and current hits. Better yet, you can enjoy a weekend brunch at 12:30 PM before the 2:00 PM dance floor opens.
That said, they only operate from Friday to Sunday, which rules out mid-week corporate socials.
Customer Reviews
Such a superb experience
Such a superb experience. This was my first time trying Line Dancing and it was way better than I have expected. Great fun to spend afternoon in London. If you are beginner or a pro at line dancing,
you won’t be disappointed. Brandon is an excellent teacher. I will be back, I loved it 🙂
- Eva ZIEL (EvaZ) | Google Review
Can’t recommend Brandon’s Barn Dance Enough!
Can’t recommend Brandon’s Barn Dance Enough! I’ve been multiple times now since my first visit back in January. The first time Me and my best friend opted for the bottomless brunch with unlimited mimosas. The food was super yummy and drinks just kept coming. Amazing value. The event was hosted at the Hippodrome Casino in Leicester Square which had a large dance floor space, great sound system and lighting. Sunday sessions have now moved to Bubba Oasis in Clapham and I’ve been to a few of barn dance sessions since then.
- Charlotte | Google Review
2. Ceilidh Tree
Website: https://ceilidhtree.co.uk/
Areas Served: London and the surrounding areas
Contact: 07537 141442 / [email protected]
Hours: Contact here to book a schedule
Ceilidh Tree removes the awkwardness for nervous dancers. They use fiddles and a live caller to guide beginners through every Scottish or Irish barn dance.
You can ask them to stick to either Scottish or Irish traditions, or combine both to match your family roots.
Beyond the main folk band featuring accordion and guitar, you can bolt on a bagpiper or a disco and DJ package under the same booking. With one team handling both the traditional ceilidh and the late-night party music, you don’t have to chase suppliers.
The catch is that their dances focus strictly on ceilidhs. Since they cover several regions from London to Somerset, peak dates could fill up fast, so you must book ahead.
Customer Reviews
The ceilidh was so much fun
Everything in the lead up was easy and professional and really put us at ease. The ceilidh was so much fun and pitched at the perfect level for our guests, with Zoot the caller and the rest of the band making sure it was fun and accessible. I was really surprised at how many people took part given that most of them had never ceilidh-ed before.
🙂
- Gavin Hayes | Google Review
The ceilidh got everyone up dancing
The band were so accommodating and the ceilidh got everyone up dancing, everyone had a great time and commented on how much fun they had, many of them never previously having done a ceilidh. We were so fortunate to be able to hold the ceilidh outside which was truly magical and then led onto a great DJ set that read the room.
- Kimberley Nash | Google Review
3. The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band
Website: https://www.ceilidh.london/
Address: 502 Cordage House, 15 Cobblestone Square
Contact: 07932 834348 / [email protected]
Hours: Contact for schedule availability
Established in 2015, The Sassenachs Ceilidh Band brings a fuller, heavier sound to London events by backing their traditional violin and flute with electric bass and drums.
They cover Scottish, Irish, and English ceilidhs, so you can tailor the style to your crowd. Before every routine, their caller walks and talks your guests through the simple steps at a pace adjusted to the room, which stops beginners from feeling lost.
The combination of easy instruction and a punchy rhythm works well for private parties where guests have varying energy levels.
On the flip side, the musicians mostly use car share to reach gigs, so heavy London traffic or long trips out to the suburbs can cause delays.
Customer Reviews
We couldn’t have asked for anything better
We hired The Sassenachs for our wedding, and it was the best decision! We had an amazing time, we heard from a lot of our guests that they had a lot of fun dancing (including people from abroad, who were not familiar with ceilidh). Laurie did a brilliant job bringing people in to dance and the band created such an amazing, fun atmosphere, we couldn’t have asked for anything better.
- Agnes Incze | Google Review
Fully recommend
The band did a ceilidh and a cover band at our wedding. Two in one, meant everyone was up and dancing and singing and generally having such a good time. Not many people had done a ceilidh before and Laurie was very patient with everyone in quite a tight space. They also practiced and performed our first dance song. Fully recommend
- Jack Roche | Google Review
4. The Baltik Ceilidh Band
Website: https://www.thebigcoolcelts.com/
Address: 165 Old Street
Contact: 07961 200225 / [email protected]
Hours: Contact to book a schedule
The Baltik Ceilidh Band paces the evening much better by alternating Scottish country dances with pop, rock, and Motown covers across three one-hour sets. Since they mix a couple of ceilidh moves with classic floor fillers, your guests can catch their breath.
Then, party people can round off the night with an Orcadian Strip The Willow, a high-energy dance for everyone. They even arrange tunes by modern folk acts like Salsa Celtica and Lau to keep the reeling lively.
It’s worth noting that their standard PA (public address) sound system handles rooms of up to 400 people, so mid-sized corporate galas won’t need extra audio gear.
However, you have to put down a 40% retainer just to confirm your date, and scaling up the PA and lighting for bigger halls costs extra.
Customer Reviews
Baltik hosted a fantastic Ceilidh for my partner’s 40th
Baltik hosted a fantastic Ceilidh for my partner’s 40th. Tom was a fantastic caller, encouraging and teaching an initially very unsure group of Ceilidh virgins all the dances. By the end of the night everyone was very enthusiastic to get on the floor and get spun around. The band were also great, the sound was amazing and interspersing covers was a great touch which kept the atmosphere whilst giving people a rest between the breathless spurts of dancing.
- James C | Google Review
The dances were really fun and easy for guests to pick up
On our wedding evening their performance was perfect! Tom was one of the best Ceilidh callers we’ve ever experienced, the dances were really fun and easy for guests to pick up (a lot of our guests were beginners and had never experienced a Ceilidh before), and the band were absolutely fantastic! The lighting and sound was stellar and this really started the party atmosphere off for us perfectly.
- Elysia Allsopp | Google Review
5. Lil’ Nashville
Website: https://www.lilnashville.co.uk/
Address: 11 Barley Mow Passage, Chiswick
Contact: 020 4619 8285 / [email protected]
Hours:
- Wednesday and Thursday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Friday 5:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Saturday 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM
- Sunday 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM (Line Dancing Lessons on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday)
Lil’ Nashville in Chiswick pairs one-hour line dancing lessons with live country music and Southern-style food, giving solo dancers and small groups a ready-made night out.
Because there’s a full bar and kitchen, you can easily turn a one-hour lesson into a full evening without moving venues.
Beginners and mixed-ability dancers can drop in on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Meanwhile, Sundays focus on intermediate classes with sharper technique and smoother transitions.
Even better, ages 12 and up are welcome to join the line dancing sessions. It’s only after 9:00 PM that the venue is strictly 18+.
But due to the peak crowd on Saturdays, it’s best to schedule an advance booking since walk-ins might not be accommodated.
Customer Reviews
This is a fun place to visit with a great country & western theme & music playing
This is a fun place to visit with a great country & western theme & music playing. We booked for lunch & were glad we did as shortly after midday it started to get really busy with groups coming for drinks & food to then be ready for line dancing on the dance floor to the side of the bar area.
- The G Force | Google Review
First time here celebrating my 50th and it didn’t disappoint
First time here celebrating my 50th and it didn’t disappoint. I have had the pleasure of spending time in Nashville, Tennessee so was sceptical if this venue could pull it off but it did!! Went with a large crowd VIP. The food was excellent – typically southern American and the music was fabulous. Did get rather hot during the line dancing but a cool drink soon helped that. Definitely don’t need to layer up!! Our crew member Amadin was amazing!!!
- Johanna Wylde | Google Review