Calypso Bands for Hire in San Diego

Choose from 18 calypso bands available in San Diego, California, United States, backed by 59 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. These singing Caribbean acts perform classic calypso, soca and island covers for weddings, parties and festivals, with typical bookings around $800.

Of the 18 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of San Diego. The other 17 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 59 reviews of Calypso Bands
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San Diego

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Caribbean and Latin entertainment

Downey

California · 101 miles away

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6-7 piece band

Van Nuys

California · 126 miles away

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Solo Steel Drummer for all you Entertainment Needs!

Tucson

Arizona · 365 miles away

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Wild West meets West Indies. Calipso Cowboys 2-4 pc Band

Boulder

Colorado · 831 miles away

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Steel drum featured Caribbean/ Latin jazz

Dallas

Texas · 1,181 miles away

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bass player

Nashville

Tennessee · 1,740 miles away

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Acoustic duo with vocals, guitar, drums and (steel drums by request)

Destin

Florida · 1,807 miles away

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Latin American Singer songwriter with a Caribbean Heart

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 2,163 miles away

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Versatile Solo Singer from the Caribbean Island Antigua (Reggae,Dancehall,Afro)

Toronto

Ontario, Canada · 2,163 miles away

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A fun and engaging island style duo of positive vibes

Fort Lauderdale

Florida · 2,262 miles away

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The Zebby N DJ Kamar Reggae Show is guaranteed to fill the dance-floor

Wolverhampton

England, United Kingdom · 5,369 miles away

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True Vybez is a multi genre function band that plays a variety of popular songs

London

England, United Kingdom · 5,482 miles away

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Steel band- perfect for all occasions!

London

England, United Kingdom · 5,482 miles away

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Jazz Trio and Duo ,Saxophone ,acoustic Guitar ,Drums and singing

Tampere

Pirkanmaa, Finland · 5,570 miles away

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Artiste/ Keyboard Player

Toulouse

Occitanie, France · 5,897 miles away

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We range from jazz to Italian songs occasionally arranged in a modern style.

Turin

Piedmont, Italy · 6,048 miles away

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Latin Caribbean Band & Mexican Mariachi Band, for Stage & ROVING

Brisbane

Queensland, Australia · 7,206 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Calypso Bands in San Diego?

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Rates for a vocal Caribbean act in San Diego run from $170 for a compact acoustic lineup to $1,200+ for a larger band with brass booked for a full evening, with most bookings around $800. Quotes depend on how many performers are on stage and how long they play, and peak summer weekends and carnival dates book up earliest. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 76 enquiries for Calypso Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within a day
59% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
43% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
51% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Calypso Bands available in San Diego

5/5 from 59 reviews
Photo of Dylan's Steel Band Dylan's Steel Band "Review received on 9/3/2025 Oh What a Band!! We hired Dylan’s Steel Band for a Jamaican themed anniversary party. Not only did they arrive early to set up, they were very professional, friendly and accommodating. Not to mention SUPER talented! We totally look forward to hiring them again in the future and recommend to all of our family and friends. Working with them was such a nice experience. Highly recommend Rating: Reviewer: Amber Simpson Event date: August 30th, 2025 Services provided: Caribbean/Island Music, Steel Drum Band, Steel Drum Player" Based in San Diego, California 16th April 2026 Amber Simpson - Private Photo of Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment "Terrific and magical Having Chris come to my cousin's birthday was one of the best decisions I have made. My family thought he was absolutely perfect and loved his music. My cousin was happily surprised and was thankful for his attentiveness. He arrived promptly, set up, and played for the agreed amount of time. What I found so endearing is that he spoke to my cousin to get an idea of what songs she would like to hear. My cousin has a difficult time speaking due to her brain cancer, but Chris was very kind and took the time to understand her. I would definitely keep him in mind for future events." Based in Tucson, Arizona (365 miles from San Diego) Jannette V Photo of Panorama Panorama "Great music, fun show, very professional, ontime, flexible." Based in Dallas, Texas (1,181 miles from San Diego) Jimi - Tropikal Photo of Shack N Up live Acoustic Duo Shack N Up live Acoustic Duo "Awesome duo, Chuck's voice is strong and clean. They are dynamic and fun entertainers. Enjoyed listening their performance, I would come back to see them again." Based in Destin, Florida (1,807 miles from San Diego) 30th March 2026 Bernadett Karpi - Happy Life Cruise Photo of Juarez Juarez "This artiste is the real deal! Authentic to the core with that proper combination of modern spice and energy that will have any event going all night long!" Based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada (2,163 miles from San Diego) ralphdeo78 - Audio Engineer Photo of Queen & King Queen & King "We had an amazing time. The music was outstanding and the personality's were incredible. It was so much fun. Customers and employees really enjoyed Queen and King. Definitely recommend!!!!" Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2,262 miles from San Diego) Toby T - Camping world

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for calypso bands on Gig Heaven is $800, with rates from $170 to $1,200+. Cost depends on the number of performers, performance duration and whether the act includes authentic Caribbean instruments such as steel drums. Calypso bands bring an upbeat, tropical atmosphere well suited to outdoor events, beach parties and summer celebrations.

The calypso bands on Gig Heaven perform calypso, soca and Caribbean-influenced music featuring steel pans, guitars, percussion and vocals. Many bands also incorporate reggae, ska and other tropical styles to create an upbeat, island-inspired atmosphere.

Hiring calypso bands is a popular choice for summer parties, beach-themed events, weddings, corporate functions, festivals and Caribbean-themed celebrations. The warm, upbeat sound of calypso music creates a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere for any occasion.

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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.

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