"We spent hours online searching for the perfect wedding band and kept coming back to Café Manouche. We can't describe how amazing they were on the day!

They are super friendly, very professional and they really are something special, don't look anywhere else you have found the perfect band! "

Ellie and James

With more and more bands currently popping up all over the UK it can be difficult to know which band to choose for your event.

Cafe Manouche collective have always been a popular choice for weddings and parties for a few different reasons;

The musicians are very likeable people who are a delight to work with. Right from the beginning the band leaders will give you any information you might need and are more than happy to spend time discussing ideas and arrangements with their clients.

They don't sound like every other band so you are guaranteed to have something a little bit different and special on your big day.

With so much experience in playing weddings and parties the band can also help with other elements of the day such as ceremony music, DJs and more.

Café Manouche have been recommended by many wedding experts, organisers, venues, photographers ,websites and blogs...Brides and Grooms who book Café Manouche are also often featured in wedding blogs and magazines including Wedding ideas, Rock My Wedding, Boho weddings, Magpie weddings and more...

Based in London but members of the collective live all over UK

Playing wonderful music from 1920s to 1950s + (as well as pre-1920), including well known Jazz standards, The American songbook, Parisian Waltzes, hot swing and touches of latin, bossa nova and more.

Played in the distinctive style of Gypsy Jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France.

Perfect for many occasions and suits most venues;
Weddings, private parties, garden parties, festivals, vintage themed events (1920s-50s), swing dance events, Bar Mitzvahs, Christmas events, Halloween parties, afternoon tea, Sunday brunch/lunchtimes, late night bars, cafes, hotels, casinos and much more.

Cafe Manouche can tailor their music sets to just one genre (1920s/30s/40s/French cafe music etc..) but specialise in being diverse in their range of styles.

The band also do music requests (mainly jazz/swing)

The band can also be hired as;

Solo Accordion- A wonderful addition to any Parisienne themed event or Birthday party, Wedding reception, creating a magical atmosphere for your guests.

Guitar/Accordion duo- A fantastic addition for a wedding drinks reception or ceremony music or to create a great atmosphere for smaller parties.

Guitar duo- Classic background music in the Gypsy Jazz, Django Reinhardt style, great for very small events or parties/weddings, add double bass to create a wonderful sound.

Vocals and guitar duo/trio- For a smaller line up with vocals, with Gypsy Jazz/classic Jazz and Swing standards creating a wonderful background atmosphere.

Trio- Perfect for smaller events, wedding drinks receptions and more... (two guitars and double bass)

Quartet +

(All available with or without vocals)

Cafe Manouche collective musicians also available including clarinet/trumpet/violin/drums for a full swing style band.

Café Manouche collective also work with some great dance teachers and you can add a dance lesson to your party/wedding and impress your guests and get them involved

(it is a really good ice breaker for weddings and other events)

1920s/30s/40s hot jazz & swing, balboa, Charleston, lindy hop and more.
Price upon request, please contact for more info.