Discover 246 vintage 1940s era musicians and bands available for hire in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, with 765 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5 stars. Find swing bands, wartime entertainers and close harmony singers to create authentic 1940s atmosphere.
Of the 246 suppliers listed here, 5 are based within 30 miles of Essen. The other 241 are willing to travel there.
Also covers suppliers based in Wuppertal, Dortmund and Düsseldorf.
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Vintage Themed Bands in EssenRates for 1940s era musicians and bands in Essen currently range from about €150 to €2,000+ depending on group size and performance duration. The average cost of €500 reflects the specialist expertise authentic period entertainment requires. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 36 enquiries for 1940s Era Musicians & Bands at events in Germany, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.
Jazz Bands Essen—Jazz Central Agency
"We were very impressed with the performance. The musicians adapted perfectly to the atmosphere and created a warm, elegant setting for our guests. Many people asked who had booked the music."
Gradalicious
"Very good, our guests are happy with the music and the performance. The atmosphere was very fantastic!"
Bertram & Kadi DUO
"Bertram & Kadi truly tied our tranquil cottage wedding together. Their music created exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for - sweet, playful, and effortlessly elegant. We loved working with them beforehand to put together a setlist of our favourite jazz standards, and they even learned a song without sheet music online so we could listen to our special song on our special day. We couldn't have asked for a more wonderful duo."
Bijou Trio
"I was searching for a jazz band for a luxury event I planned in Amsterdam and came across Bijou Trio, what an incredible find! Out of all the entertainment companies I contacted, they were the first to respond (within hours!), and their pricing was by far the most competitive.
When the event day came, they exceeded every expectation. Impeccably presented, charming, and professional, these 3 young men brought the atmosphere and true artistry to the event. Their performance was elegant, polished, and musically outstanding.
I later found out they are formally trained musicians with a university background in music and it shows. Highly recommended for anyone looking for world-class jazz with genuine soul and sophistication."
Dupa Trio - Retro Jazz Band
"we invited Dupa Trio for our annual celebration of the Gememnta Amsterdam,
WOW, what a cool band!
a super unique approach to the boring and run-over-the-mile jazz band, they have so much character and their singer is amazing!
if you can see them play or even book their performance, do it!
such a cool band"
Sofia Michelle
"There hasn’t been a lot of great song options for wedding music. It’s always either lacking or overused. Sofia put together such a great song list for us. We had a video prepared last minute and Sofia chooses the perfect songs to go with it. It was such a beautiful moment for us when they go live. We got so many compliments from guests."