Big Bands for Hire in Boston

Browse 127 professional big bands available for hire in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 145 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 127 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Boston. The other 126 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 145 reviews of Big Bands
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Rick Levine and his band have been entertaining at hundreds of important events.

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 432 miles away

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6 to 11pc Band - any venue/event (Lounges, weddings, club, corporate, private)

Richmond

Virginia · 474 miles away

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Book from $2500 (USD)

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A 12 piece high energy show band play the best dance music of many genres

Richmond

Virginia · 474 miles away

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10-11 piece tribute band covering Rick James & Teena Marie

Durham

North Carolina · 607 miles away

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Book from $3500 (USD)

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Jamband/ fusion/ RnB/ classic rock70s-2000s/blues/ jazz/ gospel

Greenville

South Carolina · 801 miles away

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Book from $250 (USD)

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We play the greatest songs of yesterday and today.

Charleston

South Carolina · 820 miles away

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Book from $5500 (USD)

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New Orleans Saxophone & More 7 groups to fit your budget

Charleston

South Carolina · 820 miles away

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Connexion Band is Chicago's Premier full-service Wedding and Corporate Band

Chicago

Illinois · 850 miles away

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Book from $4750 (USD)

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Great 4 to 10 piece band . Great for weddings parties and corporate events

Maywood

Illinois · 859 miles away

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Book from $1500 (USD)

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10 psc corporate band

Atlanta

Georgia · 936 miles away

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Book from $4000 (USD)

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The most versatile music act in the Midwest!

St Louis

Missouri · 1,036 miles away

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Book from $350 (USD)

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90-120 minute show. 3 shows to select from. Country and/or Crooner music.

Helena

Alabama · 1,062 miles away

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Book from $500 (USD)

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I provide different sized bands - Jazz, blues, Bossa Nova, Latin Jazz and more.

North Miami

Florida · 1,250 miles away

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Jazz / swing / top40 & Latin band

Miami

Florida · 1,258 miles away

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Book from $1200 (USD)

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3-15 piece jazz orchestra that plays hits from the swing era!

New Orleans

Louisiana · 1,358 miles away

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

$Low price
from$190USD
$$Average price
from$750USD
$$$High price
from$4,250USD

Big band hire in Boston currently ranges from $190 to $4,250+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging $750 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 194 enquiries for Big Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 29 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
36% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
All year round
No month has more than 14% of events
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 91% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Big Bands available in Boston

5/5 from 145 reviews
Photo of The Midtown Horns The Midtown Horns "Thank you Greg, For appreciating our event and our property. The truth is, I am one of the lucky ones who got to marry their best friend. It's true love through and through, and I think that is why things were just destined to work out as beautifully as they did. I think you will appreciate this, the next day, Jay said, "that was the best wedding I have ever been to. I had to laugh thinking to myself, "I wonder how the groom feels"!!! ����! But I knew it was going to be terrific when two days prior this incredible rainbow engulfed our house!!! Auspicious indeed!!! All the best to you and your awesome band! Margrit Dr. Margrit Mikulis, ND, AD" Based in Boston, Massachusetts 3rd November 2025 Dr. Margrit Mikulis, ND, AD - Bride Photo of The Harold Zinno Jazz Orchestra The Harold Zinno Jazz Orchestra "Excellent sound, tight professional jazz & big band sound." Based in Middlebury, Connecticut (121 miles from Boston) 19th September 2026 John Sieller - Verdi’s Concert tent 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 (147 miles from Boston) 14th September 2026 Todd Shafer - Wedding 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 (185 miles from Boston) Carro S. - Wedding Ceremony and Reception 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 (202 miles from Boston) Karl Becker - Private wedding Photo of Motor City Revue Motor City Revue "MCR absolutely ROCKED our Wedding Event!! They brought the house down and then some, w/ rarely an inch of the dance floor empty! Couldn't recommend Layonne and the Motor City Revue crew enough for any and all Live Music needs... now we just need to plan another event!" Based in Asbury Park, New Jersey (213 miles from Boston) J. Batson

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between $190 and $4,250+, with an average of $750. 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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