Choose from 108 cellists available for hire in New Zealand, with 390 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Professional cello players bring warmth and elegance to wedding ceremonies, receptions, corporate events and private celebrations.
These cellists offer repertoires spanning classical pieces through to modern pop and film music, with both acoustic and electric options available. Prices start from $390 with an average of $950.
All 108 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to New Zealand.
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Professional cellists available in New Zealand offer live music for weddings, corporate events, private parties and formal occasions. Solo cello players are a versatile choice, performing everything from classical favorites to contemporary arrangements, and needing minimal space - just a chair and music stand - to perform at almost any venue.
These cello players typically perform in sets of 30 to 45 minutes. For wedding ceremonies, many cellists can provide music as guests arrive, during the processional, through the signing of the register, and as the couple exits. Cocktail hours and dinner service are also popular booking options. Most professional cellists can learn specific songs on request, and many offer both acoustic and electric cello to suit the venue and atmosphere.
Rates for cellists in New Zealand typically range from about $390 to $2,000+, with an average of $950. Pricing depends on performance length, travel distance, repertoire requirements and seasonal demand. A solo cellist is generally one of the more affordable options for live ceremony and reception music compared to larger string ensembles.
The average price is $950 (NZD), with most priced from $390 to $2,000+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 1,824 enquiries for Cellists at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 2026.
The Green Ensemble
"Our violinist was wonderful. She arrived early and played through our ceremony and photos and our dinner. She played beautifully and played every song that I had on my request list. She was very friendly and professional. I was planning all of this from the U.S and they made everything so easy to plan. Thank you guys so much you were amazing 🙏🏼🙏🏼"
Bohdana HORECKA
"Bohdana is absolutely wonderful to work with! She is highly professional, communicates clearly and promptly, and is always proactive in sharing ideas and suggestions.
We had a very unconventional marketing campaign, and she was open to the concept from the very beginning, embracing it with enthusiasm and creativity. She was incredibly supportive throughout the entire process, flexible, and always willing to explore new ideas.
I have nothing but praise for her professionalism, creativity, and positive attitude. A huge thank you, Bohdana, for being part of our event and helping us bring this unusual idea to life."
TIBi Events Production - Music Planning
"I can't thank TIBI Events enough for helping me plan the perfect proposal in Florence. From the first message, they were friendly, helpful, and always happy to answer my questions. What I really appreciated was their honesty and experience.
Everything on the day was organised perfectly. The team worked together seamlessly, and it all felt relaxed and natural. Because of their hard work, I was able to focus on the moment and enjoy it with my now fiancée.
The proposal was perfect, and the photos are beautiful. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. If you are thinking about planning a proposal or special event in Florence, I highly recommend TIBI Events. Thank you again for making such an important day so special❤️"
BG Violin
"Bruno was great!, very easy to work with, very flexible with our choices, even providing us samples to listen to proactively ahead of wedding. On the day Bruno and his partner played beautifully and created a wonderful setting that many guests commented on. They were timely, very professional, smartly dressed and a pleasure to work with. Thank you so much Bruno you were great!"
Giudy & Jean adventures
"I couldn’t be happier with Giuditta’s performance at our wedding! She was absolutely wonderful to work with from start to finish.
Giuditta was professional, reliable, and attentive to every detail. She took the time to carefully prepare the playlist and was even happy to accommodate some of my special song requests, which made the ceremony feel even more personal and meaningful.
Communication was excellent throughout the entire process - she was always responsive, helpful, and genuinely committed to making sure everything went smoothly.
I especially appreciated how seriously and responsibly she approached her work. It was clear that she truly cared about delivering a beautiful performance.
Thank you so much, Giuditta, for being part of our special day! I would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a talented, dedicated, and professional cellist! ❤️"
WE DUO - Violin and Cello
"WE DUO was definitely one of the highlights of our wedding in Evora! From the first consultation (Filipa is very prompt and responsive!) to the day of the event, we could not be happier with their service. They have a large repertoire of music to choose from and are also very accommodating when it comes to learning new music which made our event feel truly personal. We had so many guests approach us after the wedding ceremony who told us how much they loved the music that Filipa and Bruno played."