15 Best Wedding Bands in Portugal (2025)

Updated 17 December 2024
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15 Best Wedding Bands in Portugal (2025)

In this blog post, we'll list out the 15 most popular wedding bands for hire in Portugal on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings in 2025 and 2026 as well as verified reviews.

Portugal is home to some of the finest cover bands in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.

You'll see that there is a huge range of styles and that many of the cover bands offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.

Portugal is, without doubt, one of the most popular countries in Europe for destination weddings – The Algarve, Sagres, Carvoeiro, Portimao, Lisbon, Porto (especially the Douro Valley) and Evora are particularly attractive locations.

The beautiful countryside, pleasant climate and excellent cuisine are just some of the factors that make Portugal such a popular destination for tying the knot, especially with British and American couples.

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Here's the list of the 15 best wedding bands in Portugal for 2025...

1. The Kingmakers
2. Jam Rock
3. Groove Outbreak
4. Party Collective
5. Crazy Socks
6. Cloud Nine
7. Lighthouse Duo
8. Swing High
9. Woodsmoke Roamers
10. RAPTURE
11. The Jams
12. Portugal Bossa Nova Band
13. The Throwbacks
14. The Lisbon Swing Band
15. The Crown Band

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Whether it be at a private villa in The Algarve, a luxury hotel in Lisbon, a rustic wedding barn in Trás-os-Montes or even a beach wedding on the island of Madeira, there are so many beautiful and unique wedding venues to choose from.

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How we choose the best wedding bands in Portugal

Every band on this list has been selected because they have the most bookings on our platform. The team at FixTheMusic invite only exceptional musicians to join the platform, so the wedding bands highlighted here are truly the best of the best.

Each band featured on FixTheMusic undergoes rigorous evaluation, chosen for their exceptional musicianship, verified reviews from past couples, high-quality videos, and dedication to customer satisfaction. We update this list regularly as new bands rise through the ranks and existing bands evolve.

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So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand bands in Portugal this year...

1. The Kingmakers
Average booking price: €3,417 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★ 26 verified reviews
Booked 42 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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The Kingmakers present a high-energy show that is guaranteed to provide a vibrant and memorable event.

All our musicians have been in the music industry for more than 15 years and know exactly what it takes to deliver a great party.

Currently we perform only at premium events, such as corporate functions, weddings and birthday parties.

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Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil
  • Quinta Bonita Luxury Hotel
  • Quinta Dos Vales Wine Estate
  • Penha Longa Resort, Lisboa
  • Pine Cliffs Resort, Albufeira
  • Marina de Vilamoura, Quarteira
  • Palacio Estoril Wellness Hotel
  • Quinta de D. Carlos, Carvoeira
  • Quinta da Bichinha, Lisbon
  • Quinta Lago dos Cisnes, Braga
  • Restaurante Casa Velha, Almancil
  • Monte Mar Restaurante, Lisbon
  • Quinta de Catralvos, Azeitão

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2. Jam Rock
Average booking price: €1,893 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★ 21 verified reviews
Booked 53 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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We perform the greatest pop-rock and rock tunes ever as a live party band. For every wedding or event, we provide full-day packages!

For speeches, ceremonies, and background music throughout dinner or a cocktail hour, we offer technical support. We provide you with an additional 2 tracks, and you can choose from more than 60 songs to create your own line-up.

We host numerous weddings and business gatherings both domestically and overseas.

The company has worked with numerous brands, including Microsoft, Still Ghmb, Super Bock, Lilly Portugal, Bi4all, Font Salem, Century 21, TPF Consultores, Silvex, Casa Santos Lima, Estoril Open, RFM, Meli, and Mecalbi, and has already played in Spain, England, and Switzerland.

We have several different line-up options:

  • Acoustic duo: acoustic guitar and vocals. Ideal for smaller gatherings including weddings, cocktail parties, and inaugurations.

  • Acoustic trio: vocals, an acoustic guitar, and either a contrabass or a cajon for percussion. Ideal for smaller, more private gatherings like cocktail parties, company parties, or inaugurations.

  • Band: drums, bass, electric guitar, and vocals. Ideal for gatherings in pubs, clubs, outdoor activities, or weddings. We can appeal to a variety of audiences due to our live performance experience.

  • Plus there's always the option to include musicians too (piano, trumpet, saxophone, or contrabass).

If you're not sure which line-up would best suit your event, we'd be happy to advise. Just get in contact and ask!


3. Groove Outbreak
Average booking price: €3,122 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★ 28 verified reviews
Booked 102 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Groove Outbreak are a dynamic live party band that can play the best funk, soul, pop and reggae tunes.

The band members are an experienced group of musicians who perform alongside famous Portuguese artists like Richie Campbell, Anselmo Ralph, Black Mamba, Mishlawi, Primitive Reason, Freddy Locks, etc.

They know how to bring the energy up in any event and get the audience continuously interested performing songs from great artists such as James Brown, Jamiroquai, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Kool and the Gang.

Their past events include NOS Alive, Euro 2016 Finals, New Year's Eve in Casino Estoril and Lisbon, the opening of Pedro Abrunhosa e os Bandemónio, Buraka Som Sistema, Carlos do Carmo, Fafá de Belém, Paulo Gonzo, etc, as well as numerous private events, such as corporate events, weddings and parties.

We are available to perform anywhere in Portugal and also abroad.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil
  • Quinta Bonita Luxury Hotel
  • Quinta Dos Vales Wine Estate
  • Penha Longa Resort, Lisboa, Portugal
  • Pine Cliffs Resort, Albufeira, Portugal
  • Marina de Vilamoura, Portugal
  • Palacio Estoril Golf & Wellness Hotel
  • Quinta de D. Carlos, Carvoeira
  • Quinta da Bichinha, Lisbon
  • Quinta Lago dos Cisnes, Braga
  • Quinta da Bichinha, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Hotel Monverde, Telões, Portugal
  • Vila Vita Parc, Porches, Portugal

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4. Party Collective
Average booking price: €3,959 (as of January 2025)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
★★★★★ 9 verified reviews
Booked 20 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Party Collective is a wedding and party band with roots in Portugal that focuses on providing you with the best music performance for your special occasion.

The band's main goal is to uplift the crowd across the nation, as well as internationally.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Casa Sacoto in Carmões and Os Agostos in Faro, Portugal.

Party Collective, made up of five gifted musicians, has become extremely well-known in the music industry.

Each member has a wealth of experience in both live and studio performances.

Their upbeat and naturally entertaining performances will give you a show like no other and are sure to get everyone on their feet!

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Casa Sacoto, Carmões
  • Os Agostos, Faro, Portugal
  • Porto, Portugal
  • Pinhão, Portugal

We’ll put your party on the map and make you and your guests dance like you’ve never danced before!!

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5. Crazy Socks
Average booking price: €1,500 - €2,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
★★★★★ 9 verified reviews
Booked 20 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Crazy Socks are an exciting wedding and party covers band hailing from the Algarve region in Portugal.

Made up of four talented musicians, the band provide top-quality entertainment at every party, wedding and work event that they play.

With a vast and varied repertoire, Crazy Socks will have the perfect song for any occasion, and will get everyone on the dance floor!

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We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort & Hotel Spa in Albufeira, Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade in Lisbon and Casa Broto in Algarve, Portugal.

The band are very experienced and regularly perform across Portugal, playing at weddings, private parties, corporate events and festivals.

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Their years of experience and quick and easy set up make these guys the perfect choice for any occasion.

The band are flexible, fun and professional and can, upon request, learn any new songs for your special day.

  • Penha Longa Resort, Lisbon
  • Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
  • Quinta da Bichinha
  • Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil
  • Hotel Tivoli Avenida Liberdade
  • Solar do Paço Algarve, Algoz
  • Vandelli Botanical Garden
  • Casa Broto, Algarve, Portugal
  • Praia do Guincho, Portugal
  • Monte Gordo, Portugal
  • Porto, Portugal

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6. Cloud Nine
Average booking price: €1,500 - €2,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
★★★★★ 13 verified reviews

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Cloud Nine is a cover band formed in 2012. With a wide experience in cover and original music, the four musicians have been exploring different musical genres in various types of venues.

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We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Forte da Cruz in Estoril and Quinta Dos Santos in Estômbar, Portugal.

The project has gathered a wide repertoire of songs dating from the 50’s to the present time.

Free from musical prejudice, the purpose of the band’s repertoire is to please and make the audience dance in every and best possible way in order to fulfill different types of shows and create different types of live music atmospheres ranging from animation parties to private parties, bars, weddings, baptisms and hotels all over Algarve.

So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Algarve Portugal has to offer, get in touch with Cloud Nine.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • São Rafael Atlântico, Albufeira
  • Anantara Vilamoura Algarve Resort
  • Forte da Cruz, Estoril, Portugal
  • Quinta Dos Santos, Estômbar
  • Vale de Lobo, Quarteira, Algarve
  • Pestana Alvor Praia, Portimão
  • The Vineyard, Albufeira
  • Quinta do Lago, Faro, Portugal
  • Casa Sacoto, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Páteo Alfacinha, Lisbon
  • Praceta Atlantico, A-Dos-Cunhados
  • Bovino Steakhouse, Almancil

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For a wedding performance, Cloud Nine provides 3 main different moments:

Ceremony

Cloud Nine will perform as long as is required to complete the ceremony service. For this service, the band will play in duet (voice and guitar or voice and piano) or trio (voice, guitar and piano or other instruments present in the band). Note: this service is not available separately.

Cocktail

The band will perform for a maximum of one and a half hours. After this, there will be appropriate music playing via Mp3. To contrast the evening reception moment, the cocktail service will be held as a sort of “unplugged” concert.

Evening Reception

Cloud Nine performs for a duration of no longer than two and a half hours. If agreed, Cloud Nine will play straight through without taking a break for two hours or for two and a half hours with a mandatory break.

If the situation arises where a break is required it would be for no longer than 15 minutes and appropriate music would be played via an iPod during this time.

For this service, Cloud Nine covers certain key moments such as the first dance, father and daughter dance, etc. Again, if the songs are not executable by the band, the songs will be played via Mp3.

Microphone for speeches/music for dinner

Apart from the 3 main moments, the band also provides services such as wireless microphone for speeches and music (via Mp3) during dinnertime. The price of both will depend on the amount of services required by the hirer.

Packages

  • Full Package: Ceremony, Cocktail, Evening Reception (Microphone speeches and music for dinner will not be charged).
  • Package one: Ceremony, Evening Reception. (Microphone for speeches will be charged; music for dinner will not be charged).
  • Package two: Cocktail, Evening reception (Microphone for speeches will be charged; music for dinner will not be charged).
  • Package three: Ceremony, Cocktail (Music for dinner and microphone for speeches will be charged).

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7. Lighthouse Duo
Average booking price: €1,601 (as of January 2025)
Location: Algarve, Portugal
★★★★★ 6 verified reviews

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Lighthouse Duo are an exceptional acoustic wedding and party band based in the Algarve region of Portugal.

The group can perform as either a duo or trio, making them the perfect choice for all kinds of events, big or small.

Lighthouse Duo is an adaptable, flexible and professional group, whose quick and easy set up makes them the obvious choice for both indoor and outdoor events.


8. Swing High
Average booking price: €1,366 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★ 7 verified reviews

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Swing High are one of the few swing bands in Lisbon, formed by students from the Hot Clube de Portugal Jazz School who fell in love when they saw some Lindy Hoppers dancing in the street.

They play swing standards from the 1920s, 30s and 40s, and they bring so much empathy and energy to their sets that you won’t leave the dance floor!

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9. Woodsmoke Roamers
Average booking price: €2,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal
★★★★★ 2 verified reviews

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Woodsmoke Roamers are the first-ever Portuguese roaming band.

The band is made up of 2 singing guitarists, saxophone, double bass & drums and can cater for any event being big or small, indoors or outdoors.

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This roaming band will be the best musical option for your event!

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Solar do Paço in Algarve, Portugal.

Woodsmoke Roamers are completely mobile and they do not need any amplification for their instruments and this allows them to stroll around you and your guests throughout their whole performance.

Their performance will create an unforgettable experience, that’s full of surprises and memories for everyone.

Woodsmoke Roamers song list consists of some of the all time greatest hits, to make sure they bring back a lot of memories and lighten up any event!

They usually perform 2-3 sets of 40 minutes each, but this can be customised to your needs.

Usually, there are 2 / 3 sets of about 40 minutes each. This is not a rule, we can discuss another idea, previously.

All the musicians have extensive experience in performing internationally and pride themselves in being professional and responsible.

Based in Lisbon and performing internationally at weddings, birthdays, corporate events and as a residency band in various hotels and casinos.

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10. RAPTURE
Average booking price: €3,000 - €4,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Faro, Algarve, Portugal

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RAPTURE are a four-piece covers band based in the Algarve.

From Maroon 5 to AC/DC, Tina Turner to Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars to Led Zeppelin, RAPTURE have the players and repertoire get your guests onto the dance floor at weddings, corporate events, private parties and charity events.

Playing songs from the 70's Classic Rock, Pop, Funk to the greatest hits of the moment, our extensive song list will allow us to perfectly match your request.

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With a strong stage experience and promising you a dynamic show, RAPTURE will take you through the ages and styles.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Palácio dos Marqueses de Fronteira
  • Pine Cliffs Hotel, Algarve
  • Quinta do Hespanhol, Portugal
  • Monte Serrinho Country House
  • Convento do Espinheiro Hotel
  • Club Nau, Ferragudo, Portugal
  • Grande Real Santa Eulalia Resort
  • Torre de Palma Wine Hotel
  • Quinta de Sant'Ana do Gradil
  • Quinta do Torneiro, Paço de Arcos
  • Costa da Caparica, Portugal

So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Algarve (Portugal) has to offer, get in touch with RAPTURE.


11. The Jams
Average booking price: €1,500 - €3,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

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The Jams were formed in 2012 on the south coast of the Algarve. They perform the best of classic and modern funk and pop.

Now working on their first original album, don't miss the last opportunity to hear them playing the classics.

Get up offa that thing and come witness tha FUNK!

We are regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Pedras de Cima Casa Manor in Tavira, Portugal.


12. Portugal Bossa Nova Band
Average booking price: €2,064 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

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Portugal Bossa Nova Band is a talented trio of musicians who specialise in performing the great classics of Brazilian, Portuguese and Cape Verdean music.

Each member of the group is influenced and inspired by different places and cultures, from Brazil, Portugal and Africa. The sound these guys create is truly unique and special.

The three are influenced by the likes of Cesária Évora, Sara Tavares, Djavan, Lenine and Jorge Ben Jor, among others.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Casa Encantada in São Faustino, Portugal.

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The band's unique repertoire makes evident their different inspirations with their vast and varied song choices.

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The trio is very experienced and will be able to cater to your every musical need, and played anywhere and everywhere.

Happy to travel, the group regularly perform across Lisbon and have played at countless events, from weddings and private parties to corporate and public events.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

  • Casa Encantada, São Faustino, Portugal
  • Evora, Portugal
  • Lamego, Portugal

13. The Throwbacks
Average booking price: €1,500 - €2,000 (as of January 2025)
Location: Algarve, Portugal

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The Throwbacks are a fun-packed, high-energy, crowd-interactive covers band, based in the Algarve, Portugal. They specialise in providing an evening party that your guests won't forget!

This talented band are available for hire worldwide and frequently perform across Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom and Ireland.

With many years of experience, the band has perfected our packages to ensure that they can provide live music for a wedding day that crescendos as they journey through the day.

From soft & romantic ceremony music, to a funky & upbeat drinks reception, to the all important speeches and finally climaxing with the ultimate party band, The Throwbacks will take care of everything in a fun-filled yet organised fashion.


14. The Lisbon Swing Band
Average booking price: €1,514 (as of January 2025)
Location: Lisbon, Portugal

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The Lisbon Swing Band is a multicultural group of vintage jazz & blues musicians and dancers based in Lisbon, well known among the swing dancers in Portugal.

One of the very few vintage jazz bands in Portugal, The Lisbon Swing Band are making themselves a name on the dance floors, clubs and festivals.


15. The Crown Band
Average booking price: €3,641 (as of January 2025)
Location: Porto, Portugal

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The Crown Band are one of Portugal's finest wedding bands with a repertoire spanning pop covers, funk, soul, classic rock and jazz.

They are in great demand to perform at weddings, parties and corporate events in Portugal and throughout Europe.

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We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wedding bands Portugal has to offer in 2025.

One thing we're asked by couples often is just how much it will cost to hire a band for a wedding in Portugal. You'll see from the bands listed below that the prices can vary between different bands, depending on the size of band and number of musicians, travel expenses and the level of demand for their services. That said, the average price for a wedding band in Portugal in 2025 is €1,895.

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Fill in the enquiry form to receive offers directly from hand-picked musicians. Once you've confirmed details with your preferred act, book and pay securely through our secure online checkout.

Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
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