Big Bands for Hire in Braga

Browse 123 professional big bands available for hire in Braga, Portugal. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 132 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 123 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Braga. The other 121 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 132 reviews of Big Bands
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Shades Orchestra – a 17-piece ensemble with a powerful sound

Birmingham

England, United Kingdom · 815 miles away

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Book from £8500 (GBP)

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7 piece swing band designed to keep a dance floor full all night.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland · 820 miles away

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Book from €2000 (EUR)

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7-9piece giving you Amy winehouse inna reggae stylee

Sutton Coldfield

England, United Kingdom · 821 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Rat Pack and Frank Sinatra Tribute

Heswall

England, United Kingdom · 850 miles away

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Vintage Vocalist of the Big Band Jazz/Swing Era

Leek

England, United Kingdom · 852 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Internationally acclaimed Tribute to Michael Bublé

Chesterfield

England, United Kingdom · 871 miles away

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Book from £550 (GBP)

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England, United Kingdom · 873 miles away

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11-piece tribute band to the lady of song!

Gent

Flanders, Belgium · 873 miles away

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Book from €2750 (EUR)

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Totally authentic big band/swing vocalist.

Morecambe

England, United Kingdom · 902 miles away

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Book from £450 (GBP)

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Cb+

From a duo up to a 12 piece, CB+ can tailor their band to every even size.

Leeds

England, United Kingdom · 903 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Marty Clarke Swing, Soul, Rock N Roll and Pop vocalist

Barton upon Humber

England, United Kingdom · 916 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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8 piece swing band with male vocals performing hot swing and Jive

Harrogate

England, United Kingdom · 916 miles away

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Crooner, Swing, Jazz, International Music

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 921 miles away

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International live band, we provide line-ups from 2-piece till 15-piece and more

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 921 miles away

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Jazz band working up from duos to a big band

Bergamo

Lombardy, Italy · 947 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in Braga?

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Big band hire in Braga currently ranges from €170 to €3,600+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging €650 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 73 enquiries for Big Bands at events in Portugal, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 29 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
92% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five months
15% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to September
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Big Bands available in Braga

5/5 from 132 reviews
Photo of Sinatra Experience Sinatra Experience "The perfect accompaniment to the cocktail party Everything, from start to finish, was perfect. Mark was very flexible and professional. Every detail was taken care of and the band sounded incredible. Everyone enjoyed the experience and I’m very grateful to David for creating the perfect atmosphere for my cocktail party. Thank you very much!" Based in Madrid, Spain (258 miles from Braga) 27th April 2026 Cleo & John - private wedding Photo of The Swing Empire The Swing Empire "The Swing Empire have performed at several key events for us recently including the Cornwall Tourism Awards, our wedding open day and our New Years Eve celebration and they were amazing on each occasion! We had so many positive guest comments and feedback that we just had to book them again for this New Years. With a great variety of songs, interaction with the crowd and very smartly dressed what more could you want! Excellent musicians and certainly a band that we will be recommending for future events that The Headland organise and also for our clients weddings and corporate events." Based in Truro, England, United Kingdom (623 miles from Braga) Claire Robinson, Events Manager - The Headland Hotel Photo of MiSax MiSax "Your performance was just what we hoped for, backed by real talent and warmth. Your music brought effortless, beautiful precision to our reception. Never overdone, always just right. Thanks a million MiSax!" Based in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France (713 miles from Braga) 22nd September 2026 Tanya Wilson - Private wedding Photo of The Sax Player The Sax Player "Whether as MD, arranger or instrumentalist (or as is often the case, all three), Simon brings a level of rock-solid professionalism that makes everything a pleasure. His exceptional talents as an instrumentalist go without saying. But he is a dependable and hugely reassuring presence onstage and great fun off it. A real asset to any ensemble. Alexander Armstrong" Based in London, England, United Kingdom (792 miles from Braga) Alexander Armstrong - Multiple gigs Photo of Hot Shoes Hot Shoes "We couldn't have been more delighted with Hot Shoes performance, the dance floor was packed from the moment they started and stayed that way for the whole set!" Based in London, England, United Kingdom (792 miles from Braga) anon - Wedding Photo of Funk'N'Soul Function Band Funk'N'Soul Function Band "Funk’N’Soul performed at a wedding celebration held at Maisemore Gloucestershire on 28th August. The two hour set and DJ kept everyone on the dance floor, which was exactly what was wanted!! Awesome night!" Based in Warwick, England, United Kingdom (808 miles from Braga) Vicki Williams - Wedding Event Planner

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between €170 and €3,600+, with an average of €650. 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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