If you’re planning a wedding in Scotland in 2026, a professional wedding DJ will usually cost between £600 and £900 for a standard evening reception.
Budget quotes can start around £350–£500. Premium services, full-day coverage and DJ packages with live musicians or special effects can reach £1,000 or more.
At Nightlife Entertainment, our wedding DJ packages in Scotland range from £695 to £1,195. The right price depends on what you need covered, how long we’re with you and what is included in the quote.
The important point is this: compare what you’re getting, not just the headline price.
What does a wedding DJ cost in Scotland in 2026?
For a typical four- to five-hour evening reception, these are sensible price bands:
- Budget DJ: around £350–£500
- Professional evening DJ: around £600–£900
- Full-day DJ and MC coverage: often £1,200–£2,500+, depending on timings and extras
Published pricing guides and supplier directories show a wide range because not every quote covers the same service. Some prices include only a short DJ set. Others include sound, lighting, microphones, MC duties, planning and several hours of setup.
For example, current listings and price guides from Bark, Hitched and Encore Musicians show prices ranging from lower-cost bookings to premium wedding entertainment packages.
For most couples, a realistic budget for a professional evening wedding DJ in Scotland is around £700–£900.
Wedding DJ Glasgow prices and wedding DJ Edinburgh prices
City pricing can vary, but the difference between Glasgow and Edinburgh is usually less important than the service itself.
In Glasgow, published listings commonly place a standard wedding DJ booking in the £600–£850 range. Premium Glasgow services can cost considerably more when they include longer coverage, hosting, ceremony sound or additional production.
In Edinburgh, budget and mid-range wedding DJs are often listed from around £340–£800, with experienced or high-end services starting above that.
Travel can also affect the final price. A wedding in central Glasgow or Edinburgh may have fewer travel costs, while a venue in the Highlands, Ayrshire, Fife or rural Perthshire may require additional time on the road.
Always ask whether travel, parking, overnight accommodation or late-finish charges are included.
Our wedding DJ packages in Scotland
We keep our package pricing clear so you can match the cost to your actual wedding day.
Evening-only Entertainment, from £695
This is the classic wedding evening package.
It covers 7pm to midnight and includes:
- Professional DJ services
- Premium sound system and lighting
- Personalised playlist consultation
- Extensive music library across all genres
- Professional liability insurance
This option suits couples whose ceremony, meal and daytime entertainment are already arranged. We agree the key moments with you in advance, including entrances, speeches, the first dance and the last song.
See the Evening-only Entertainment package.
From Dinner till Dancing, from £895
This package starts earlier, at approx. 4 pm, and runs through to midnight.
It includes everything in the evening package, plus:
- Background music during dinner
- Coordination with venue staff
- A smooth transition from the meal to the dance floor
- Extended setup time
- A dedicated event coordinator
This is a practical choice if you want one supplier looking after the room from dinner onwards. It works well in a hotel ballroom, country house or wedding venue where the atmosphere needs to move naturally from speeches and food into dancing.
Twilight Wedding Package, from £895
Our Twilight package is designed for celebrations that begin earlier in the afternoon.
It includes:
- Music for the ceremony and reception
- Professional DJ and MC services
- Premium sound and lighting
- Flexible timing
- Coverage from around 3pm to midnight
It suits couples having an afternoon ceremony, an intimate celebration or a wedding where the entertainment needs to begin before the evening reception.
See the Twilight Wedding Package.
Diamond Wedding Package, from £1,195
This is our complete all-day entertainment package, running from approx. 1 pm to midnight.
It includes:
- Ceremony music and coordination
- Drinks reception background music
- Dinner service entertainment
- Full evening party with DJ and MC
- Premium lighting and effects package
The Diamond package is for couples who want one supplier to manage the music and atmosphere throughout the day.
See the Diamond Wedding Package.
What makes one DJ quote more expensive than another?
Several details move the price up or down.
The length of the booking
A two-hour DJ set costs less than a full evening. Full-day coverage requires more planning, more equipment time and a longer commitment from the DJ and event team.
Ask whether the quoted hours cover:
- Guest arrival
- Dinner music
- Speeches
- The first dance
- The evening reception
- The final song
Also check when setup and pack-down happen. These hours may not be part of the performance time, but you still need to account for them.
Sound and lighting
A professional wedding DJ should bring more than a laptop and a pair of speakers.
Ask what is included in the sound and lighting setup. This may include speakers, subwoofers, microphones, dance-floor lighting, uplighting and a suitable DJ booth.
The right setup for a small Edinburgh restaurant will not be the same as the setup needed for a large Glasgow hotel or a rural marquee.
Planning and MC duties
A wedding DJ often does more than play music.
Your DJ may also need to:
- Announce your entrance
- Introduce the speeches
- Coordinate the first dance
- Work with the photographer and venue team
- Manage changes to the running order
- Make announcements clearly and at the right time
This is where experience matters. We read the room, not just the playlist.
Insurance and contingency
Professional liability insurance is important. Many Scottish venues ask to see proof before allowing a supplier to work on site.
You should also ask what happens if equipment fails or the DJ is unable to attend. A reliable supplier should be able to explain their backup arrangements clearly.
Why the cheapest DJ quote may cost more
A low quote is not automatically a bad quote. Some DJs have lower overheads, shorter travel distances or simpler equipment.
However, a very low price may not include everything you expect.
You might later discover additional charges for:
- Sound equipment
- Lighting
- Setup and pack-down
- Travel
- MC announcements
- Playlist planning
- Insurance
- Backup equipment
- Extending the booking if the meal runs late
That can make a £400 quote less attractive once the essentials are added.
The safest approach is to ask for an itemised quote. You should know exactly what is included before you book.
A clear quote is worth more than a cheap surprise.
Questions to ask before booking a wedding DJ
Before you compare wedding DJ prices in Scotland, ask these questions:
- How many hours does the price cover?
- Is setup included, and will it be completed before guests arrive?
- Are sound, lighting and microphones included?
- Is professional liability insurance included?
- Will the DJ act as MC for announcements and speeches?
- How do you plan the music with us?
- Can we provide must-plays and do-not-plays?
- What happens if timings change on the day?
- What is the backup plan for equipment failure or illness?
- Are travel, parking or late-finish fees included?
- Can we add a photobooth or special effects?
- Will we have one point of contact from booking to the wedding day?
A professional supplier should give you straightforward answers. You shouldn't have to guess what your package includes.
What else can you add to a wedding entertainment package?
Many couples choose to combine their DJ service with other parts of the evening.
Wedding entertainment packages can include:
- DJ and MC services
- Premium sound and lighting
- A photobooth
- LED Mr and Mrs letters
- Venue moodlighting
- Dancing on Clouds
- Cold sparks
- Clouds and cold sparks bundles
Our wedding entertainment add-ons are priced clearly. For example, Dancing on Clouds is available as a £150 add-on, while Clouds and Cold Sparks are available together from £250 when added to a DJ package.
You can also add a photobooth, with options ranging from £150 to £350 depending on the features you choose. That can include instant prints, digital sharing, custom backdrops, props and an attendant.
The best extras are the ones that fit your running order and venue. They should add to the evening without making it difficult to manage.
So, how much should you budget?
For a professional wedding DJ in Scotland in 2026, budget around £600–£900 for a standard evening reception.
For a full-day service, an earlier start time, or an enhanced entertainment package, budget from £895 to £1,195 and up, depending on coverage and extras.
At Nightlife Entertainment, our package prices are:
- Evening-only Entertainment: from £695
- From Dinner till Dancing: from £895
- Twilight Wedding Package: from £895
- Diamond Wedding Package: from £1,195
Everything is included up front: sound, lighting, playlist consultation, a wireless microphone and professional liability insurance. No surprises on the invoice.
Check your date and get a clear price
Tell us your wedding date, venue and the kind of coverage you need. We’ll check availability and get back to you with a personalised quote.
If you’re unsure which package fits, tell us your running order. We’ll give you a straight answer, including whether you need a smaller package.
Check availability and request a quote.
No pressure. No call centre. Just a clear price for your wedding in Scotland.
