Dance Bands for Hire in St. Catharines

Discover 449 dance bands available in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada, backed by 766 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Dance groups and party bands offer professional live entertainment starting from around $340 and averaging $1,900.

Of the 449 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of St. Catharines. The other 446 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Tonawanda.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 766 reviews of Dance Bands
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Acoustic or Electric: Soul, Funk, Pop & Rock (Solo, Duo, Trio +)

Niagara Falls

Ontario · 10 miles away

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9 piece swing ensemble of 8 musicians and a featured female vocalist

Tonawanda

New York, United States · 21 miles away

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Oldies, classic rock, vintage country party band

Buffalo

New York, United States · 27 miles away

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Book from $400 (USD)

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Willing to travel to St. Catharines

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Song and Dance Act

Hamilton

Ontario · 31 miles away

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Book from $500 (CAD)

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Five piece professional band with great harmonies and musicians

Hamilton

Ontario · 31 miles away

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Four to seven piece party band

Hamilton

Ontario · 31 miles away

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11-piece fusion band (Rock, Pop, Jazz)

Hamilton

Ontario · 31 miles away

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Book from $1800 (CAD)

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5 piece dance band

Burlington

Ontario · 33 miles away

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Book from $750 (CAD)

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4-piece high energy rock and pop cover band. 70s to current.

Mississauga

Ontario · 35 miles away

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A band suitable for festivals, parties, weddings, corporate events, and more!

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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A real 70's Disco experience

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Country/R&B/Pop/Jazz Solo, Duet or Band Performances for Special Events/Venues

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Rick Levine and his band have been entertaining at hundreds of important events.

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Book from $1000 (CAD)

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The Philcos is a high-energy Party/Dance band that keeps people dancing

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Salsa, merengue, bachata, cumbia y son cubano Band

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Bossa, pop and dancy beats, originals and covers

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Book from $3500 (CAD)

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Music for any event, both 19 or 11 piece versions featuring all ages dance music

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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Book from $2100 (CAD)

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Proficient Musician/Vocalist, Multi Genres, English, Italian. Solo/Duo + Band.

Toronto

Ontario · 38 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Dance Bands in St. Catharines?

$Low price
from$340CAD
$$Average price
from$1,900CAD
$$$High price
from$6,000CAD

Rates for dance bands in St. Catharines currently range from about $340 to $6,000+, depending on factors such as group size, performance duration, and included services. The average price of $1,900 reflects the professional quality and entertainment value these acts deliver. Pricing typically includes performance time, basic sound equipment, and consultation to ensure the musical selection matches your event requirements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 277 enquiries for Dance Bands at events in Canada, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
68% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About eight weeks
32% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
55% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
For the 59% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Dance Bands available in St. Catharines

5/5 from 766 reviews
Photo of Jr Hardy Music Jr Hardy Music "They played our corporate event for 350 people. They were fun, respectful, and sounded amazing! They were on time, professional, and the audience enjoyed their choice of music. The volume level was perfect. We had unsolicited positive feedback from everyone at the event. I will definitely book them again for future events at our venue!" Based in Niagara Falls, Ontario (10 miles from St. Catharines) Jack Astorino, Club Italia (Past President) - Club Italia, Niagara Falls ON. Photo of All Of Me All Of Me "The All of Me show was outstanding, one of the best performances I've seen, Paul Gordon and the band outstanding, his tap dancing super, You don't want to miss it." Based in Hamilton, Ontario (31 miles from St. Catharines) 16th March 2026 Alex & Heather Moroz - Private Club Show Photo of Cheap Thrills Cheap Thrills "Amazing Band! We hired Cheap Thrills to perform at my dads 70th surprise party. Booking them was easy and they answered all my questions in a timely manner. They were professional and very talented. The put on an amazing show and had everyone up dancing all night. Received so many compliments about them after the show. Will definitely use then again for future events." Based in Burlington, Ontario (33 miles from St. Catharines) Amanda T - 70th Birthday party Photo of The Sidewalk Crusaders The Sidewalk Crusaders "Great energy!! We are so happy we booked The Sidewalk Cruisaders for our wedding. They brought so much energy and fun to our cocktail hour. My guests raved about them. Very easy to work with and willing to tailor the song list to our likes and interests." Based in Toronto, Ontario (38 miles from St. Catharines) Lisa W. Photo of Swing Shift Big Band/Wedding Band Swing Shift Big Band/Wedding Band "Thank YOU and the band so much - I'm only sorry we cut into your playing time (speeches and photos)! Everyone absolutely loved the band and was blown away by your sets- we'll hope to catch you and the full Swing Shift band at the Rex sometime in the future and buy you a drink!" Based in Toronto, Ontario (38 miles from St. Catharines) Jesse and Lilly - Private wedding with little big band Photo of The Boom Shaka Lakas The Boom Shaka Lakas "The best Disco band in Toronto! 4 part harmonies, choreography, wardrobe, the whole shabang! Be ready to Boogie!" Based in Toronto, Ontario (38 miles from St. Catharines) Fraser the Amazer - party band event shows

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between $340 and $6,000+, with an average of $1,900. The price depends on the number of musicians, set duration and the style of dance music. Dance bands vary from compact combos to large ensembles with horn sections, and the size of the line-up is the primary cost driver.

The dance bands for hire cover a wide range of popular dance music including pop, disco, funk, soul, Motown, rock and current chart hits. Most dance bands focus on well-known, uptempo songs designed to fill the dance floor at parties and celebrations.

Typical bookings for dance bands are two to three hours of live music, split into high-energy sets designed to keep guests on the dance floor. Short breaks between sets give the band and audience a chance to reset before the next round. It is worth discussing the event schedule with the band to plan the best format.

Most dance bands bring their own PA system, instruments and basic stage lighting. Some bands offer enhanced lighting packages as an optional extra. For larger venues, additional sound or lighting may be needed. It is advisable to confirm all technical requirements before booking.

Common events for dance bands include weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, proms and any celebration where getting guests dancing is a priority. A live dance band brings energy and interaction that a DJ or playlist cannot match.

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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.

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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