How Much Does Live Music Cost for a Corporate Holiday Party?
Planning a corporate holiday party and wondering what to budget for live entertainment?
The cost of live music can vary depending on the type of entertainment, number of musicians, event duration, location, setup requirements, and production needs. Here’s a general guide to help you plan.
Jazz: $1,450–$4,500
Jazz is a great choice for cocktail hours, dinners, and sophisticated holiday gatherings.
Pricing depends on factors like the number of musicians, performance length, distance traveled, and whether musicians need to perform in multiple locations throughout the event.
A Jazz Trio is a classic choice for Holiday Parties! Warm and sets a perfect mood.
Strings: $1,950–$6,500
String ensembles are a beautiful option for holiday parties, particularly during cocktails, dinner, and guest arrival.
Pricing varies based on ensemble size, performance duration, travel, and event logistics.
Live strings bring an elegant, festive touch to holiday parties, blending timeless classics with modern favorites to create a memorable atmosphere from the moment guests arrive.
DJ & DJ Hybrid: $2,500–$5,950
A professional DJ offers flexibility throughout the evening, while a DJ Hybrid combines a DJ with live musicians such as saxophone, trumpet, percussion, or strings.
Pricing depends on the length of the event, number of performers, location, and production requirements.
A DJ keeps the energy high all night with a seamless mix of holiday favorites, current hits, and crowd favorites that gets everyone on the dance floor.
Party Band: $5,000–$14,000
For companies looking to turn their holiday party into a full celebration, a live party band brings the energy.
Band pricing depends on the size of the ensemble, performance duration, location, travel, and production requirements.
A live band turns the office holiday party into a full blown celebration, bringing big energy, great songs, and plenty of reasons to get out of your seat and onto the dance floor.
Why Booking Early Matters
Holiday dates go quickly—especially for corporate events.
September and October are the sweet spot for booking your entertainment.
Booking early gives you the best chance of securing your preferred date, musicians, ensemble size, and entertainment format. It also gives your entertainment team time to coordinate with your venue and production team.
Waiting until November or December can significantly limit your options.
Ready to Plan Your Holiday Party?
At SpeechLess Music, we create customized entertainment experiences for corporate holiday parties, galas, and events nationwide.
Whether you're looking for elegant jazz, sophisticated strings, a DJ Hybrid, or a full party band, we'll help you find the right entertainment for your event and budget.
The holidays will be here before you know it. Let's get your entertainment on the calendar.