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2 dhol players from£295
Professional dhol players for weddings, baraats, receptions and parties across the UK. Tell us your date and location for a personalised quote.
- Vetted & insured performers
- Fast, personalised quotes
- Dedicated booking support
★★★★★Trustpilot, as Party Central
“Super swift and very efficient booking! The dholis were both ace.”
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Watch our dhol players
Real performances: baraats, entrances and sets. Tap a video to play it.
2 dhol players: baraat with music
Two dhol players leading a baraat with music playing alongside.
Get a Quote for 2 Dhol Players6 dhol players: entrance with sax
A bride and groom entrance with six dhol players and a sax player.
Get a Quote for 6 Dhol Players4 dhol players: Freed from Desire
Four dhol players playing over English music, Freed from Desire.
Get a Quote for 4 Dhol Players
On stage with Sukhbir at a wedding reception. 
A baraat arrival at the InterContinental London, The O2. 
Navy three-piece suits and orange ties at Grosvenor House, London.
Pick your package
Pick the performance you want. Your final price depends on your location, the number of players, how long they play and your event, so send your date and venue and we confirm an exact quote. Need a bigger team? See dhol players by team size.
1 dhol player
1 dhol player
From
£195
One dhol player for a smaller, more intimate event.
- 1 vetted dhol player
- Timings agreed with you
- Public liability insurance
Baraat or jaan arrival
2 dhol players
From
£295
Two dhol players lead the baraat or the jaan arrival to the venue.
- 2 vetted dhol players
- Procession lead and timings agreed with you
- Public liability insurance
Entrance
2 dhol players
From
£295
Two dhol players for a bride entrance, a groom entrance or any other big entrance.
- 2 vetted dhol players
- Entrance planned with you and your DJ
- Public liability insurance
Dhol set
2 dhol players
From
£395
A high-energy dhol set with the DJ during the dancing, usually 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2 vetted dhol players
- 20 to 30 minutes alongside bhangra, Bollywood and English music
- Public liability insurance
Entrance + set
2 dhol players
From
£495
A bride and groom entrance, then a high-energy dhol set with the DJ, usually 20 to 30 minutes.
- 2 vetted dhol players
- Entrance, then a 20 to 30 minute set with the DJ
- Public liability insurance
- Whole wedding day
Full day
2 dhol players
From
£695
The baraat in the day, then the reception entrance and a set in the evening, with the same team.
- 2 vetted dhol players
- Baraat, reception entrance and a set
- Public liability insurance
750+ bookings
Across the UK, by the team behind dholplayers.uk
4.4
Rated 4.4 on Trustpilot as Party Central
Vetted and insured
Every dhol player is checked before they join us
★★★★★
“Thanks Sanj, super swift and very efficient booking! The dholis were both ace, super accommodating of random requests and an unorthodox set up. Everyone loved them, would book again and will recommend highly to all!”
Kamani Kandiara
Dhol players · 30 Apr 2026
★★★★★
“Excellent customer service from Jeevan and the Party Central team. Made an enquiry on Saturday and everything confirmed by Monday morning! A professional service making me feel at ease and confident for the Dhol player booked. Pricing is also very reasonable!”
Sukh Purewal
Dhol player · 2 Feb 2026
★★★★★
“Quick and easy experience to book, looking forward to hearing the dhol player at my brothers wedding!”
Zarah K
Dhol player · 2 Oct 2025
Trustpilot reviews of Party Central, the team behind dholplayers.uk. Read all dhol player reviews. See every review on Trustpilot.
Loud. Proud. Booked in minutes.
- Step 1
Tell us your date
Date and venue. It takes a minute.
- Step 2
Get your quote
A real price from the team, sent by WhatsApp or call.
- Step 3
Book
Confirm and your date is held. We handle the rest.
How our dhol players dress
Smart outfits for the occasion. Tell us your dress code and we agree it with you beforehand.
Navy suits, grey waistcoats and black ties for formal events. 
White sherwani waistcoats for daytime and summer events. 
Black tie dinner suits and bow ties for evening events.
Dhol players for hire, booked through one team
dholplayers.uk is a specialist booking service, not a single dhol group. We match your date and venue with vetted, insured dhol players across the UK, and one person looks after your enquiry from quote to the day.Watch our dhol players in action, then book them to lead a baraat or jaan arrival, for a bride or groom entrance, or for a high-energy set with the DJ. You can also combine them in an entrance and set, or a full day package.
Why book through us instead of contacting performers one by one
- One enquiry, not ten. Send your date and venue once and we come back with a price.
- Clear starting prices. 1 dhol player from £195, then 2 players from £295 for a baraat or entrance, £395 for a set, £495 for an entrance and set, and £695 for a full day.
- The right size for your event. We help you choose the package and the team size, from 1 player to 10 or more, with larger teams quoted on your requirements.
- Personal support. A real person confirms availability, agrees timings with you and stays in touch up to the day.
- Vetted and insured. Every package includes public liability insurance.
How prices work
Prices start from £195 and your exact quote depends on your location, the number of players, how long the team is with you and what you need on the day. Send your details for an accurate price, or read how much it costs to book a dhol player and how many players you need.
We’re part of Party Central, the team behind 750+ event bookings across the UK. Looking for bhangra drummers or Punjabi drummers? That is the same thing.
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- All areas we cover
New to this? Our dhol guides explain prices, timings and venue rules in plain English.
Questions people ask
How much do dhol players cost?
One dhol player starts from £195. Two dhol players start from £295 for a baraat or an entrance, £395 for a set, £495 for an entrance plus set and £695 for a full day. Teams of 4, 8, 10 or more are quoted on your requirements. Your exact price depends on your date, venue and time on site, and we confirm it in your quote.
How many dhol players do I need?
1 suits small, intimate events. 2 is the most popular choice for baraats, smaller venues and venues with sound restrictions. 4 is the most booked for wedding receptions. 8 or more suit big venues and stage presence, and 10 or more suit the grandest weddings. Tell us your venue and guest numbers and we will say what we would book.
What does the baraat package include?
Two vetted dhol players who lead the groom's procession to the venue. We agree the start time, route and finish point with you before the day.
What is a dhol player called?
A dhol player is called a dholi. You will also hear dhol players called bhangra drummers or Punjabi drummers. They all mean the same thing when you are booking music for a baraat.
How fast will I hear back?
We get back to you as quickly as we can. You get a message on WhatsApp or SMS as soon as you send your enquiry, then a call or message with your quote.
Are your dhol players vetted and insured?
Yes. Every player is vetted before they join us and works with public liability insurance.
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Last updated 30 October 2026