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Book a Dundee band direct - rock and punk from Beat Generator and HIDDEN, folk and bluegrass in the city's bars, and ceilidh-ready acts for Tayside weddings. Band hire here starts from about £350 (GX Index).
Updated 27 October 2026
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Find a Band in Dundee: the Short Answer
A band in Dundee costs from about £350 for a 3–4 piece band at a pub or bar - the UK median fee acts take home, from 379 fees on the GX Index; quotes can run higher once travel, PA and set length are added. 1 Dundee act has a GigXchange profile and 19 Dundee venues list live music.
| What it costs · £350 3–4 piece bandUK take-home median · 379 fees |
| On GigXchange · 1 Dundee actwith a profile you can browse |
| Venues listed · 19 Dundee venuesputting on live music |
| If they cancel · Rescue a replacement fastGX Gig Rescue invites available acts |
Bands You Can Book in Dundee
The circuit runs through City Centre, The Waterfront and Ward Road. For a pub or bar, start with self-contained acts that bring their own PA and play two 45-minute sets.
Bands Available for Gigs in Dundee
Every act here is a band or musician available for gigs in Dundee: the availability calendar on each profile shows the dates they are free. Listen to the audio, read the reviews, then message two or three and agree the fee in chat - the contract and payment are handled in one place. The full process is in how to book live music.
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Who's Available This Weekend in Dundee
Here is who we have available in Dundee this weekend: 1 of our 1 Dundee act has nothing booked or blocked on Saturday 31 October in their GigXchange calendar. Message an act to confirm your night.
Nothing booked or blocked Booked or unavailable
Calendars checked Sat 31 Oct, 22:59
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What Our Dundee Acts Play
Alternative Rock leads Dundee's roster with 1 act, then jazz (1) and pop (1). 1 local act lists 3 styles on their profiles. Where a style has its own hire guide, the link opens it: line-ups, fees and what to agree with the act.
| # | Style | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Alternative Rock | 1 |
| 02 | Jazz | 1 |
| 03 | Pop | 1 |
What you'll pay for a band in Dundee
Expect about £250 for a solo act at a pub or bar and up to £1,783 for a 5+ piece band at a wedding in Dundee, on regional and UK take-home medians. Line-up, set length and travel move a quote above these; the figures update nightly from the GX Index.
| Pub or bar · solo actmiddle 50% £230–£325 · Scotland · 31 fees | £250 |
| Pub or bar · duomiddle 50% £250–£500 · UK · 93 fees | £325 |
| Pub or bar · 3–4 piece bandmiddle 50% £275–£600 · UK · 379 fees | £350 |
| Pub or bar · 5+ piece bandmiddle 50% £400–£1,050 · UK · 307 fees | £525 |
| Wedding · 3–4 piece bandmiddle 50% £913–£2,078 · Scotland · 25 fees | £1,435 |
| Wedding · 5+ piece bandmiddle 50% £1,353–£2,206 · UK · 427 fees | £1,783 |
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Finding a Band in Dundee — What You Need to Know
Dundee rooms run from Groucho’s, The Bank Bar Dundee and The Bush Bar upwards, and each suits a different act. Match the act to the room size, the crowd and the night: covers fill a pub, originals bring their own following.
| Pubs & BarsDundee has live music six nights a week if you know where to look. Groucho's runs rock, indie and acoustic most nights, The Bank Bar books folk, bluegrass and acoustic sessions, and Clark's on Lindsay Street does rock, blues and indie at the weekend. Duke's Corner and the art bar keep things smaller and folkier. |
| Restaurants & HotelsFor dinners and receptions, Dundee's folk, Celtic and acoustic players are the natural fit - the musicians who play the Music Hall's traditional nights and The Bank Bar's sessions. |
| Weddings & Private EventsTayside weddings often want a band that can switch between a ceilidh set and a party set. Dundee's folk and covers acts play both - confirm the running order, set times and PA in chat before you book. |
Which Type of Band Fits Your Room?
Cover, pub, function, tribute — what each one is, what it costs in Dundee, and who books it.
| Cover BandsThe default for pubs and bars — recognisable songs, full room. A covers act typically plays two 45-minute sets. |
| Pub BandsRock, blues and indie acts working the Dundee pub circuit week in, week out — own PA, self-contained, used to small stages. |
| Function BandsBigger line-ups for weddings, corporate dinners and parties - size and set length set the fee. |
| Tribute & OriginalsTribute nights fill rooms on otherwise quiet evenings; original acts bring their own following. Both book direct on GigXchange. |
Four Checks Before You Book
| Hear them livePlay a live video or live recording on the act's profile, not just a studio track - that is how they will sound in your room. |
| Reviews from nights like yoursRead what reviews say about nights like yours - a pub night, a wedding or a party - not just the star rating. |
| Set list, PA and timingsGet the set list and set times in writing, and confirm who brings the PA, the floor space needed and when they arrive to set up. |
| Put it in the contractAgree the fee and the times, and read the cancellation terms in the GigXchange booking agreement, before you confirm. |
How to Book a Band on GIGXCHANGE
3 steps. About 5 minutes from signup to first booking: post your gig, review the acts who apply, then book with a contract and your payment held until after the gig.
| 01 | ListingPost your gigFill in 5 details: date, venue, genre, budget, set length. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network — takes about 5 minutes, no agency handling the hand-off. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsActs apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing, and compare them side by side rather than tab-switching. |
| 03 | BookingBook and pay securelyOnce the fee’s signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties in under 1 minute. Funds are held securely via Stripe and released 5 days after the event completes. Ratings post from both sides when the booking closes. |
Agree the Terms in Writing
| Agree the brief and the terms in writing - the date, set times, fee, deposit, cancellation and what the price includes. Who brings the PA, the stage space and the power - written into the contract so nobody guesses on the night. Many venues ask acts for public liability insurance. Musicians’ Union members are covered to £10 million each with their membership. If the act drops out: GX Gig Rescue sends an urgent invite to available acts near you. The first to accept is booked. |
Band Cancelled? Find a Replacement in Dundee
Emergency band replacement without ringing round an agency out of hours - Gig Rescue sends your night to acts who are free that evening, and the first to accept is booked.
Every GigXchange profile carries a live availability calendar, so you’re only ever looking at acts who can actually make your date. Message shortlisted bands directly, agree the fee in chat, and the contract and payment are handled in one place — realistic to turn around same-week, often same-day.
| 01 | The datePick the gig that fell through, or tell it the night. |
| 02 | The call-outUp to 25 free acts invited at once. |
| 03 | The show goes onThe other invites close the moment one act accepts. |
| Rescue this gig — broadcast to available bands | |
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Bands by Area in Dundee
City Centre, The Waterfront, Ward Road and Camperdown are Dundee's live music areas, with 19 Dundee venues listing live music on GigXchange. Knowing the area tells you the sound - and which acts already play there.
| City CentreChurch, HIDDEN and Groucho's - indie, rock, metal and punk a short walk apart. |
| The WaterfrontSlessor Gardens hosts the city's big outdoor shows by the Tay. |
| Ward RoadThe Music Hall programmes folk, Celtic and traditional music. |
| CamperdownCamperdown Country Park hosts outdoor electronic and festival events. |
Dundee Venues Listing Live Music
| Groucho’sc. 100 capacity |
| The Bank Bar Dundee |
| The Bush Bar |
| Clark's On Lindsay StreetDundee · c. 280 capacity |
| The George Orwell |
| The Speedwell BarWest End |
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Bands in DundeeLocal
Browse and compare local bands in Dundee. Find the right band for your Dundee event.
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Dundee GigsLive
Upcoming gigs in Dundee — the local directory. What's on in Dundee — the local gig directory.
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Dundee VenuesLocal
Grassroots venues, pubs and stages in Dundee. Capacity, backline and booking contacts for Dundee venues.
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Weekly open mic nights across Dundee
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Guides & RatesFree
How to book and what to pay in Dundee. Everything you need before you book a band in Dundee.
How to book live music
Live median fees on the GigXchange Index
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More resources for Dundee's live music scene - the fee guides, venue lists, gig listings and how-to guides that sit alongside this page, all free to read.
| Live Music in DundeeThe full Dundee scene — venues, audiences and the local live-music calendar. | |
| Upcoming Gigs in DundeeThe Dundee gig calendar. | |
| Dundee VenuesDundee rooms that book live music. | |
| Open Mics in DundeeDundee's weekly open mic nights. | |
| Gig RescueAct cancelled? Send your date to available acts nearby and fill it fast. | |
| UK Gig RatesWhat UK acts actually charge by event type - median fees from the live GigXchange Index. |
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Find a Band in Dundee
Book a Dundee band direct - rock and punk from Beat Generator and HIDDEN, folk and bluegrass in the city's bars, and ceilidh-ready acts for Tayside weddings. Band hire here starts from about £350 (GX Index).
Last updated: 27 October 2026
Find a Band in Dundee: the Short Answer
A band in Dundee costs from about £350 for a 3–4 piece band at a pub or bar - the UK median fee acts take home, from 379 fees on the GX Index; quotes can run higher once travel, PA and set length are added. 1 Dundee act has a GigXchange profile and 19 Dundee venues list live music.
Bands You Can Book in Dundee
The circuit runs through City Centre, The Waterfront and Ward Road. For a pub or bar, start with self-contained acts that bring their own PA and play two 45-minute sets.
Bands Available for Gigs in Dundee
Every act here is a band or musician available for gigs in Dundee: the availability calendar on each profile shows the dates they are free. Listen to the audio, read the reviews, then message two or three and agree the fee in chat - the contract and payment are handled in one place. The full process is in how to book live music.
Who's Available This Weekend in Dundee
Here is who we have available in Dundee this weekend: 1 of our 1 Dundee act has nothing booked or blocked on Saturday 31 October in their GigXchange calendar. Message an act to confirm your night.
Nothing booked or blocked Booked or unavailable
Calendars checked Sat 31 Oct, 22:59
What Our Dundee Acts Play
Alternative Rock leads Dundee's roster with 1 act, then jazz (1) and pop (1). 1 local act lists 3 styles on their profiles. Where a style has its own hire guide, the link opens it: line-ups, fees and what to agree with the act.
- #1 Alternative Rock 1 act
- #2 Jazz 1 act
- #3 Pop 1 act
What you'll pay for a band in Dundee
Expect about £250 for a solo act at a pub or bar and up to £1,783 for a 5+ piece band at a wedding in Dundee, on regional and UK take-home medians. Line-up, set length and travel move a quote above these; the figures update nightly from the GX Index.
- Pub or bar · solo act £250 median · 31 observationsmiddle 50% £230–£325 · Scotland
- Pub or bar · duo £325 median · 93 observationsmiddle 50% £250–£500 · UK
- Pub or bar · 3–4 piece band £350 median · 379 observationsmiddle 50% £275–£600 · UK
- Pub or bar · 5+ piece band £525 median · 307 observationsmiddle 50% £400–£1,050 · UK
- Wedding · 3–4 piece band £1,435 median · 25 observationsmiddle 50% £913–£2,078 · Scotland
- Wedding · 5+ piece band £1,783 median · 427 observationsmiddle 50% £1,353–£2,206 · UK
Finding a Band in Dundee — What You Need to Know
Dundee rooms run from Groucho’s, The Bank Bar Dundee and The Bush Bar upwards, and each suits a different act. Match the act to the room size, the crowd and the night: covers fill a pub, originals bring their own following.
Your Room
Dundee has live music six nights a week if you know where to look. Groucho's runs rock, indie and acoustic most nights, The Bank Bar books folk, bluegrass and acoustic sessions, and Clark's on Lindsay Street does rock, blues and indie at the weekend. Duke's Corner and the art bar keep things smaller and folkier.
For dinners and receptions, Dundee's folk, Celtic and acoustic players are the natural fit - the musicians who play the Music Hall's traditional nights and The Bank Bar's sessions.
Tayside weddings often want a band that can switch between a ceilidh set and a party set. Dundee's folk and covers acts play both - confirm the running order, set times and PA in chat before you book.
Which Type of Band Fits Your Room?
The default for pubs and bars — recognisable songs, full room. A covers act typically plays two 45-minute sets.
Rock, blues and indie acts working the Dundee pub circuit week in, week out — own PA, self-contained, used to small stages.
Bigger line-ups for weddings, corporate dinners and parties - size and set length set the fee.
Tribute nights fill rooms on otherwise quiet evenings; original acts bring their own following. Both book direct on GigXchange.
Four Checks Before You Book
Play a live video or live recording on the act's profile, not just a studio track - that is how they will sound in your room.
Read what reviews say about nights like yours - a pub night, a wedding or a party - not just the star rating.
Get the set list and set times in writing, and confirm who brings the PA, the floor space needed and when they arrive to set up.
Agree the fee and the times, and read the cancellation terms in the GigXchange booking agreement, before you confirm.
How to Book a Band on GIGXCHANGE
3 steps. About 5 minutes from signup to first booking: post your gig, review the acts who apply, then book with a contract and your payment held until after the gig.
Post your gig
Fill in 5 details: date, venue, genre, budget, set length. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network — takes about 5 minutes, no agency handling the hand-off.
Review applications
Acts apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing, and compare them side by side rather than tab-switching.
Book and pay securely
Once the fee’s signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties in under 1 minute. Funds are held securely via Stripe and released 5 days after the event completes. Ratings post from both sides when the booking closes.
Agree the brief and the terms in writing - the date, set times, fee, deposit, cancellation and what the price includes. Who brings the PA, the stage space and the power - written into the contract so nobody guesses on the night. Many venues ask acts for public liability insurance. Musicians’ Union members are covered to £10 million each with their membership. If the act drops out: GX Gig Rescue sends an urgent invite to available acts near you. The first to accept is booked.
Band Cancelled? Find a Replacement in Dundee
Emergency band replacement without ringing round an agency out of hours - Gig Rescue sends your night to acts who are free that evening, and the first to accept is booked.
Every GigXchange profile carries a live availability calendar, so you’re only ever looking at acts who can actually make your date. Message shortlisted bands directly, agree the fee in chat, and the contract and payment are handled in one place — realistic to turn around same-week, often same-day.
- 01
The date
Pick the gig that fell through, or tell it the night.
- 02
The call-out
Up to 25 free acts invited at once.
- 03
The show goes on
The other invites close the moment one act accepts.
Bands by Area in Dundee
City Centre, The Waterfront, Ward Road and Camperdown are Dundee's live music areas, with 19 Dundee venues listing live music on GigXchange. Knowing the area tells you the sound - and which acts already play there.
City Centre
Church, HIDDEN and Groucho's - indie, rock, metal and punk a short walk apart.
The Waterfront
Slessor Gardens hosts the city's big outdoor shows by the Tay.
Ward Road
The Music Hall programmes folk, Celtic and traditional music.
Camperdown
Camperdown Country Park hosts outdoor electronic and festival events.
Dundee Venues Listing Live Music
Acts travel, and the right one is often one town over — try Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle if your date is tight in Dundee.
Find a Band in Dundee: FAQ
Ready to find a band in Dundee?
Post a gig for free, no card on file. Membership is free, and we are keeping it free permanently for the first 250 sign-ups. Open alpha, you’re early.