Big Bands for Hire in San Antonio

Browse 118 professional big bands available for hire in San Antonio, Texas, United States. These swing orchestras and jazz ensembles have earned 133 reviews from real clients with an average 5 out of 5 rating, bringing authentic swing era sound to weddings, corporate events and special celebrations.

All 118 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to San Antonio. The nearest is based in Austin, 74 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 133 reviews of Big Bands
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Duo or Trio cover band, multi-genre, many-decades, multi-instrument

Austin

Texas · 74 miles away

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Saxophonist/flautist/clarinetist. With 50 years professional experience

Austin

Texas · 74 miles away

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Jazz-Swing Gatsby 20's and More Styles from a trio to Big Band

Dallas

Texas · 253 miles away

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An Elegant and Classy Jazz Band and More!

Dallas

Texas · 253 miles away

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Jazz & swing band of varying size from 4 to 7 members

Dallas

Texas · 253 miles away

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

New Orleans

Louisiana · 507 miles away

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6-15 piece New Orleans brass band that plays modern and traditional music

New Orleans

Louisiana · 507 miles away

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Da Voodoo Kingz is a New Orleans brass band bringing high-energy, soulful sounds

New Orleans

Louisiana · 507 miles away

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No somos solo una Banda. Somos una Experiencia.

Hueypoxtla

Mexico, Mexico · 658 miles away

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My salsa band plays covers and new songs of the genre, we perform in Clubs

Coyoacán

Mexico City, Mexico · 698 miles away

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Crooner-style performer

Puebla

Mexico · 718 miles away

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

Helena

Alabama · 737 miles away

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The most versatile music act in the Midwest!

St Louis

Missouri · 793 miles away

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An Elegant Evening of Jazz

Mérida

Yucatan, Mexico · 805 miles away

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10 psc corporate band

Atlanta

Georgia · 881 miles away

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

Greenville

South Carolina · 1,012 miles away

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

Maywood

Illinois · 1,046 miles away

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

Chicago

Illinois · 1,051 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Big Bands in San Antonio?

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from$200USD
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from$700USD
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from$4,050USD

Big band hire in San Antonio currently ranges from $200 to $4,050+, with most professional swing orchestras averaging $700 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 195 enquiries for Big Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
35% 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 San Antonio

5/5 from 133 reviews
Photo of The Decades Band The Decades Band "Review from Laura C. from venue 'The Vineyard At Florence'. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "So good! So good! Just heard this band in Florence at the Vineyard! They were amazing! Her vocals were excellent and his guitar playing was incredible! The variety of songs were so familiar and it sounded so good! Would highly recommend them!" Based in Austin, Texas (74 miles from San Antonio) Laura C. - Review was from August 19, 2023 Photo of Texas Gypsies Texas Gypsies "In a word... FABULOUS! These guys gave us just the sound we needed for our fun Prohibition-theme wedding. It is now two weeks later, and all we keep hearing is "Man, that band was fantastic!" They are worth the asking price (which is very reasonable to begin with!) Steve Curry is a great guy and very easy to deal with. I would recommend them without any reservations." Based in Dallas, Texas (253 miles from San Antonio) Elizabeth A - Wedding Photo of Andrew Thielen Big Band Andrew Thielen Big Band "WE were so glad we found Andrew Thielen Big Band. They are a real band that has been together for over twenty years perfecting their music, showmanship and dazzling variety of music that kept our dance floor jammed. WE almost got swayed into one of these chain bands called Empire something where they throw together bands for one night until we figured out you cannot be a 3 piece band one week and a 12 piece band the next. WE wanted a real band where the band leader has had repeat performances for the most discriminating buyers for years. Every age, everyones taste in music and our twenty something wedding party had the time of our life. Call them now for sensational singers, instrumentalists and organization." Based in Charleston, South Carolina (1,121 miles from San Antonio) Aaron Hines - wedding reception Photo of Hana Dolgin Saxophonist and Bandleader Hana Dolgin Saxophonist and Bandleader "We have hired Hana a couple of times for our events on our yachts and she has even been available for us at very last minute with barely no time to prepare. She is great as a person and everyone is always amazed with her music. We have hired her with a pianist as well as a guitar player on different occasions and each time she has given us a great show." Based in North Miami, Florida (1,145 miles from San Antonio) 30th October 2025 Caroliina R. - Golden Yachts Photo of Elite Jazz Band Elite Jazz Band "I had an incredible experience! I had the opportunity to have Igor and Sergei play the double bass and piano for my proposal, and it couldn’t have been more beautiful. We spoke over Zoom and on the phone to go over the details, and they truly understood my vision. They even checked out some of the songs I wanted to include. They arrived on time and delivered an unforgettable performance. I will definitely hire them again for future events and highly recommend them" Based in Los Angeles, California (1,202 miles from San Antonio) Hector Photo of Dan Olivo - Jazz, Swing, Big Band & Pop Dan Olivo - Jazz, Swing, Big Band & Pop "Dan and his band was amazing I threw my wife a surprise 10 year cancer remission party and found Dan Olivo on GigSalad. Soon as I talked to him I knew he was the right person for this special event. He definitely provided a memorable night and was the highlight of the party. I would recommend him without any reservations and can't wait to see him perform again." Based in Los Angeles, California (1,202 miles from San Antonio) Ayaz B - Birthday Celebration

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring big bands typically costs between $200 and $4,050+, with an average of $700. 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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