Q1 — Mothering Sunday, three weeks before Easter
Book Mother’s Day Live Music
Mothering Sunday is one of the busiest lunches of the year for restaurants, pubs and hotels. Find a singer or a duo for the lunch or the afternoon tea, hear them first and book direct.
Updated 24 October 2026
Where to Book Mother’s Day Live Music
Mother’s Day live music is a lunchtime or afternoon set at background volume: a solo singer with a guitar or piano, or a jazz duo playing standards. Restaurants, pubs and hotels book it to make the day feel special. In the UK, Mothering Sunday moves each year - it is the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday. For June, see Father’s Day live music.
Browse all 251 solo singers and musicians · Browse all 83 jazz musicians and bands
When to Book
Mothering Sunday is Sunday, 7 March 2027. Most acts for it are booked by January 2027, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
| Date7 Mar About 18 weeks away |
| Book byJan January 2027, for the widest choice |
| Typical fee£583+ £583–£1,353 - private parties, full band (GX Index) |
| Acts274 On GigXchange now |
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
| When to BookBecause the date moves, check it first, then book six to eight weeks ahead. Lunch slots from 12pm to 4pm are the ones restaurants want, so the best acts go early. |
| What Format WorksSolo singer: guitar or piano and vocals, easy to fit in a dining room. Jazz duo: piano and vocals, or guitar and sax, for a hotel lunch. Acoustic duo: pop and soul songs for a pub lunch. Short sets: two or three sets of 40 minutes across the lunch service. |
| Mistakes to Avoid1. Too loud for a family lunch. Ask for a dinner volume. 2. Forgetting the date moves. Mothering Sunday is three weeks before Easter - check the year. 3. No corner for the act. Every table is full - plan where the act sits. 4. Guessing the songs. Agree songs that suit every age at the table. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you. |
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Mother’s Day booking it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
| Solo singerA singer with a guitar, piano or backing tracks. Suits: Restaurants and pubs - see solo acts. |
| Jazz duoPiano and vocals, or guitar and sax. Suits: Hotel lunches and afternoon teas - see jazz bands. |
| Acoustic duoTwo voices and a guitar, playing pop and soul. Suits: Pub Sunday lunches. |
| PianistBackground piano through the service. Suits: Restaurants and hotels with a piano. |
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Mother’s Day Live Music by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
| Restaurant lunchTwo or three 40 minute sets across the lunch service. Agree: Where the act sits and the volume. |
| Hotel afternoon teaA jazz duo through the afternoon. Agree: Set times and dress code. |
| Pub Sunday lunchAn acoustic duo from 1pm. Agree: The space and the finish time. |
| Care home afternoonA singer for residents and their families. Agree: The room, songs residents know and a sing-along. |
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Mother’s Day lunch service with a singer. Move the times to suit your restaurant, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
| 12:00 · First sittingSoft songs as the first tables arrive. |
| 12:45 · BreakThe act rests during the busiest part of service. |
| 13:30 · Second setFavourites for every age at the table. |
| 14:30 · Afternoon setStandards for the second sitting and desserts. |
| 15:30 · FinishA last song before the restaurant clears. |
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,629 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Pub / barFull band · Solo £162–£330 · Duo £250–£500 | £275–£1,050 |
| WeddingFull band · Solo £271–£500 · Duo £463–£810 | £810–£2,206 |
| CorporateFull band · Solo £278–£469 · Duo £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private partyFull band · Solo £250–£542 · Duo £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min)Full band · Solo TBC · Duo TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Lunchtime favourites
| Lovely Day - Bill Withers |
| Isn’t She Lovely - Stevie Wonder |
| What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong |
| Moon River - Andy Williams |
Songs for mums
| A Song for Mama - Boyz II Men |
| Mamma Mia - ABBA |
| You Are the Sunshine of My Life - Stevie Wonder |
Afternoon standards
| The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra |
| Dream a Little Dream of Me - Ella Fitzgerald |
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and pubs
| Restaurants - a singer through the lunch service |
| Pubs - a Sunday lunch duo (see live music for pubs) |
Hotels
| Hotel restaurants and afternoon teas - a jazz duo (see live music for hotels) |
Care and community
| Care homes - a Mother’s Day afternoon for residents and families (see live music for care homes) |
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
| 01 | FindFind acts or post your gigBrowse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsArtists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. |
| 03 | BookingBook and pay securelyOnce the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete. |
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
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Book Mother’s Day Live Music
Mothering Sunday is one of the busiest lunches of the year for restaurants, pubs and hotels. Find a singer or a duo for the lunch or the afternoon tea, hear them first and book direct.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Where to Book Mother’s Day Live Music
GIGXCHANGE is where you book Mother’s Day live music direct in the UK. 251 solo singers and musicians and 83 jazz musicians and bands are on the platform. Listen to each act on their profile, message them before you commit, and every booking comes with a contract you both sign. GigXchange takes 0% of the artist's booking fee, and the booking fee is 5% on top only when you pay through GigXchange – 0% when you settle privately.
Mother’s Day live music is a lunchtime or afternoon set at background volume: a solo singer with a guitar or piano, or a jazz duo playing standards. Restaurants, pubs and hotels book it to make the day feel special. In the UK, Mothering Sunday moves each year - it is the fourth Sunday of Lent, three weeks before Easter Sunday. For June, see Father’s Day live music.
When to Book
Mothering Sunday is Sunday, 7 March 2027. Most acts for it are booked by January 2027, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
Meet the Acts
Real member profiles you can listen to, message and book direct for Mother’s Day live music. Each card shows the act's line-up, where they are based and how to start a conversation.
Browse all 251 solo singers and musicians →Browse all 83 jazz musicians and bands →
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Mother’s Day booking it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
- Solo singerA singer with a guitar, piano or backing tracks.Suits: Restaurants and pubs - see solo acts.
- Jazz duoPiano and vocals, or guitar and sax.Suits: Hotel lunches and afternoon teas - see jazz bands.
- Acoustic duoTwo voices and a guitar, playing pop and soul.Suits: Pub Sunday lunches.
- PianistBackground piano through the service.Suits: Restaurants and hotels with a piano.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Mother’s Day Live Music by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
- Restaurant lunchTwo or three 40 minute sets across the lunch service.Agree: Where the act sits and the volume.
- Hotel afternoon teaA jazz duo through the afternoon.Agree: Set times and dress code.
- Pub Sunday lunchAn acoustic duo from 1pm.Agree: The space and the finish time.
- Care home afternoonA singer for residents and their families.Agree: The room, songs residents know and a sing-along.
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Mother’s Day lunch service with a singer. Move the times to suit your restaurant, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
- 12:00 · First sittingSoft songs as the first tables arrive.
- 12:45 · BreakThe act rests during the busiest part of service.
- 13:30 · Second setFavourites for every age at the table.
- 14:30 · Afternoon setStandards for the second sitting and desserts.
- 15:30 · FinishA last song before the restaurant clears.
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
When to Book
Because the date moves, check it first, then book six to eight weeks ahead. Lunch slots from 12pm to 4pm are the ones restaurants want, so the best acts go early.
What Format Works
Solo singer: guitar or piano and vocals, easy to fit in a dining room. Jazz duo: piano and vocals, or guitar and sax, for a hotel lunch. Acoustic duo: pop and soul songs for a pub lunch. Short sets: two or three sets of 40 minutes across the lunch service.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Too loud for a family lunch. Ask for a dinner volume. 2. Forgetting the date moves. Mothering Sunday is three weeks before Easter - check the year. 3. No corner for the act. Every table is full - plan where the act sits. 4. Guessing the songs. Agree songs that suit every age at the table. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,629 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Solo | Duo | Full Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub / bar | £162–£330 | £250–£500 | £275–£1,050 |
| Wedding | £271–£500 | £463–£810 | £810–£2,206 |
| Corporate | £278–£469 | £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private party | £250–£542 | £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min) | TBC | TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Lunchtime favourites
- Lovely DayBill Withers
- Isn’t She LovelyStevie Wonder
- What a Wonderful WorldLouis Armstrong
- Moon RiverAndy Williams
Songs for mums
- A Song for MamaBoyz II Men
- Mamma MiaABBA
- You Are the Sunshine of My LifeStevie Wonder
Afternoon standards
- The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra
- Dream a Little Dream of MeElla Fitzgerald
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and pubs
- Restaurantsa singer through the lunch service
- Pubsa Sunday lunch duo (see live music for pubs)
Hotels
- Hotel restaurants and afternoon teasa jazz duo (see live music for hotels)
Care and community
- Care homesa Mother’s Day afternoon for residents and families (see live music for care homes)
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
Find acts or post your gig
Browse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network.
Review applications
Artists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing.
Book and pay securely
Once the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete.
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book Mother’s Day music?
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. Acts reply in the app, and you choose who to book.