Big Bands for Hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake

Browse 125 professional big bands available for hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 143 reviews from real clients with an average 5 out of 5 rating, bringing authentic swing era sound to weddings, corporate events and special celebrations.

Of the 125 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The other 124 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Tonawanda.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 143 reviews of Big Bands
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9 piece swing ensemble of 8 musicians and a featured female vocalist

Tonawanda

New York, United States · 18 miles away

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Willing to travel to Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Rick Levine and his band have been entertaining at hundreds of important events.

Toronto

Ontario · 36 miles away

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Book from $1000 (CAD)

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Music for any event, both 19 or 11 piece versions featuring all ages dance music

Toronto

Ontario · 36 miles away

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Book from $2100 (CAD)

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Authentically recreating the sights and sounds of the swing era

Shelby

Michigan, United States · 205 miles away

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10 Piece Powerhouse Event Band

Saratoga Springs

New York, United States · 266 miles away

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Emily Mazzella is a Jazz vocalist, ideal for weddings and cocktail hours.

Jefferson Valley-Yorktown

New York, United States · 300 miles away

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R&B 5-piece to 9-piece band. The 9-piece can also perform a full salsa show.

East Orange

New Jersey, United States · 303 miles away

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Group of 8 to 9 people ideal for weddings and corporate events

Union

New Jersey, United States · 303 miles away

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10 to 16 piece swing band playing the classics of the 20s to the 40s.

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania, United States · 304 miles away

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9 Piece Show Band 90 min-2hr Show Ideal for Weddings Clubs Corporate Events

Columbus

Ohio, United States · 305 miles away

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Live Sinatra Singer Solo Act or Band

Cherry Hill

New Jersey, United States · 310 miles away

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Elegant live music for your wedding or event

Montréal

Quebec · 312 miles away

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La Tribu Salsa Band is offering the best salsa dance and music show in Quebec!

Montréal

Quebec · 312 miles away

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A Jazz Soul singer/band available for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Manhattan

New York, United States · 312 miles away

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Book from $300 (USD)

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Whimsical, modern jazz vocalist perfect for your wedding, party, or any event!

Manhattan

New York, United States · 312 miles away

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12 piece tropical Latin band

Washington D.C.

District of Columbia, United States · 319 miles away

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Saxophonist

Elmont

New York, United States · 326 miles away

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12-piece Motown & Stax soul tribute band

Asbury Park

New Jersey, United States · 334 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in Niagara-on-the-Lake?

$Low price
from$280CAD
$$Average price
from$1,050CAD
$$$High price
from$6,000CAD

Big band hire in Niagara-on-the-Lake currently ranges from $280 to $6,000+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging $1,050 for standard event bookings. Pricing reflects ensemble size, performance duration and travel. Full orchestras with established reputations command premium rates, while emerging jazz ensembles offer excellent value for budget-conscious event planners seeking authentic big band sound. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 711 enquiries for Big Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
44% of enquiries, with private events next at 19%
Typical first reply
Within an hour
78% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
29% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 74% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Big Bands available in Niagara-on-the-Lake

5/5 from 143 reviews
Photo of Swing Shift Big Band/Wedding Band Swing Shift Big Band/Wedding Band "Thank YOU and the band so much - I'm only sorry we cut into your playing time (speeches and photos)! Everyone absolutely loved the band and was blown away by your sets- we'll hope to catch you and the full Swing Shift band at the Rex sometime in the future and buy you a drink!" Based in Toronto, Ontario (36 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) Jesse and Lilly - Private wedding with little big band Photo of The Rick Levine Band The Rick Levine Band "Fantastic Band! Rick is easy to work, dance floor was full all night long. Guests are still talking about how the Rick Levine Band helped make my event a success! Thanks." Based in Toronto, Ontario (36 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) Sonia Goldstone - The Rick Levine Band Photo of Ten Most Wanted Band Ten Most Wanted Band "Music was great the energy was excellent they kept everyone on their feet all evening! Very professional can’t say enough about the horns and vocals. Would definitely recommend them for any type of function can’t wait to go hear them again!!" Based in Saratoga Springs, New York, United States (266 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) 14th September 2026 Todd Shafer - Wedding Photo of Soular Rhythm music and entertainment Soular Rhythm music and entertainment "Love this band, love these people....and that's all I gotta say!" Based in Union, New Jersey, United States (303 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) Karl Becker - Private wedding Photo of Sinatra & Friends Entertainer Sinatra & Friends Entertainer "Our top performer. Friendly, accommodating has audio equipment to handle any type of performance." Based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States (310 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) TheEntertainer org Photo of Leah Hinton Band Leah Hinton Band "Leah and her guitarist Noe sang/played at my wedding ceremony and reception and added SO much to the romantic yet playful ambience I had going on. Her voice is absolutely gorgeous and flexible, accommodating jazzy/soul numbers to indie and pop numbers alike. She was extremely communicative and helpful in choosing songs, playlists and had great suggestions that made my wedding absolutely perfect Thank you so much Leah and Noe!!" Based in Manhattan, New York, United States (312 miles from Niagara-on-the-Lake) Carro S. - Wedding Ceremony and Reception

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between $280 and $6,000+, with an average of $1,050. The biggest factor in pricing is the number of musicians, as big bands range from around ten players to full ensembles of twenty or more. Performance duration and whether the band includes featured vocalists also affect the cost.

The big bands for hire typically feature between 10 and 20 musicians, including a horn section (trumpets, trombones, saxophones), a rhythm section (drums, bass, piano, guitar) and one or more vocalists. Some big bands on Gig Heaven offer flexible line-ups to suit different venue sizes and budgets.

Hiring big bands is ideal for black-tie dinners, gala events, weddings, corporate parties and ballroom dances. The full, rich sound of a big band creates a sense of occasion and glamour, and is especially effective for events with a swing, jazz or vintage theme.

Because of the number of musicians involved, big bands typically need a larger performance area than a standard band. A space of around 8 by 5 metres is common for a full line-up, though this varies. It is worth discussing staging requirements with the band to ensure the venue can accommodate them comfortably.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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