Live Scottish Music and Ceilidh Dancing for Events Worldwide
From St Andrew’s Balls in Asia to destination weddings across Europe, Norman Mackay’s Ceilidh Experience provide live Scottish entertainment for international events. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, our award-winning ceilidh band travel from Scotland to perform worldwide for corporate clients, St Andrew’s Societies, Scottish organisations and private clients, bringing live Scottish music and traditional ceilidh dancing to audiences of every nationality.
Whether your guests have Scottish roots or are experiencing a ceilidh for the first time, we create an inclusive, professionally presented event that gets everyone involved. We regularly travel from Scotland to perform internationally, with recent events in Spain, Germany, Italy, Croatia, Belgium, Bangkok, and the St Andrews Society in Singapore.
International Ceilidh Band for Weddings, Corporate Events and Scottish Celebrations
St Andrew’s Balls
Celebrate Scotland’s national day with live Scottish music and ceilidh dancing. We perform at St Andrew’s Balls around the world, providing entertainment for black-tie dinners, charity galas and Scottish society events. Our experienced ceilidh caller makes every dance easy to follow, so guests of all ages and abilities can take part.
Corporate Events
We provide Scottish entertainment for conferences, awards dinners, client hospitality, product launches and Scottish-themed corporate events. Whether you’re entertaining international delegates or hosting a Scottish-themed evening, we deliver professional live entertainment tailored to your corporate event.
Whisky Events
Launching a new whisky? Entertaining distributors? Hosting VIP guests?
Our live Scottish music is an ideal addition to whisky tastings, distillery events, brand launches and premium hospitality, creating an authentic Scottish atmosphere for your guests.
Destination Weddings
For couples with Scottish roots—or simply a love of Scotland—we bring a genuine Scottish ceilidh to weddings across Europe and beyond. Whether you’re planning a traditional Scottish wedding or an Outlander-inspired celebration, our live music and professional ceilidh caller help create an authentic experience that guests of every nationality can enjoy.
Burns Suppers
Complete your Burns Supper with live Scottish music and traditional ceilidh dancing. We work alongside your speeches, pipers and formal programme to create a seamless evening that celebrates Scotland’s national poet while bringing everyone onto the dance floor.
Scottish Festivals & Cultural Events
We perform at Scottish festivals, cultural celebrations and community events, combining live Scottish music with traditional ceilidh dancing in a format that is welcoming, engaging and suitable for all ages.
Why Choose Norman Mackay’s Ceilidh Experience?
- Based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
- Professional Scottish ceilidh band with international performance experience.
- Award-winning band.
- Featured on television.
- Experienced at corporate events, St Andrew’s Balls and destination weddings.
- Professional ceilidh caller included with every performance.
- Suitable for guests with little or no ceilidh experience.
- Available for events worldwide.
How do International Bookings work?
Order your press kit here
We have a press pack available, containing details of how our international bookings work. This includes information on flights, accommodation, instruments, PA/technical requirements and coordination with your venue. Please contact us and we’ll send you the press pack.
Planning an International Scottish Event?
We work closely with event organisers to coordinate travel, technical requirements and performance schedules, making it straightforward to include live Scottish entertainment at your event.
Whether you’re organising a St Andrew’s Ball, Burns Supper, corporate event, destination wedding or Scottish cultural celebration, we’ll provide a professional performance that your guests will remember.
Contact us to discuss your event and international availability.
