Dance Bands for Hire in San Diego

Discover 411 dance bands available in San Diego, California, United States, backed by 709 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 $220 and averaging $1,350.

Of the 411 suppliers listed here, 5 are based within 30 miles of San Diego. The other 406 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Encinitas.

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10+ musicians who sound just like ABBA, all instruments and voices - no tracks

San Diego

California

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Singer/Wedding DJ/MC/Band Leader

San Diego

California

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Electric, acoustic violinist, DJ, duo, trio with pianist, vocalist, band

San Diego

California

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Globally acclaimed, multi-award-winning cover band

San Diego

California

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Offering San Diego area of California classic hits band entertainment.

Encinitas

California · 23 miles away

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5 piece dance band. Classic R&B, Rock, Blues and Pop! Great energy and Fun!

Oceanside

California · 35 miles away

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4 piece, award winning cover band, 5 tribute bands, Live Band Karaoke!, and duo.

Temecula

California · 54 miles away

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10 piece old-school soul/R&B dance/show band specializing in 60's and 70's hits

Laguna Hills

California · 70 miles away

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6 Piece Tribute to Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers

Huntington Beach

California · 81 miles away

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6 Piece Latin Pop Cover Band

Anaheim

California · 89 miles away

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Top SoCal cover band for any occasion. The best in Pop, R&B, Dance, Rock, Latin

Anaheim

California · 89 miles away

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6 PC FUNK, R&B, and NEW JACK SWING COVER BAND. ALL LIVE-NO TRACKS!

Norwalk

California · 98 miles away

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Four piece Rock band with rock n roll sax and flute as well as guitar, keyboard!

Lawndale

California · 106 miles away

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High energy, ridiculously fun, party/dance band based in Southern California

Hermosa Beach

California · 107 miles away

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FUNK and SOUL band

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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Beatles from A to z & 3 costume changes

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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R&B, Funk, Soul, Motown, Disco, Dance Band

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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5 piece band playing up to 4 hours of cover tunes and 2 hours of originals

Los Angeles

California · 111 miles away

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

$Low price
from$220USD
$$Average price
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$$$High price
from$3,950USD

Rates for dance bands in San Diego currently range from about $220 to $3,950+, depending on factors such as group size, performance duration, and included services. The average price of $1,350 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 546 enquiries for Dance Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
56% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
37% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 65 miles
For the 78% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Dance Bands available in San Diego

5/5 from 709 reviews
Photo of Violinist & Band Violinist & Band "Amazing musicians! Variety of music styles and songs. We hired Emil with his band for our Corporate event and they were a huge hit! Everyone was up on their feet dancing along the whole night. Incredibly nice and such a pleasure to work with them! Emil made sure the playlist targeted our whole audience and sounded awesome. I would definitely recommend them for any and all events and hope to work with them again!" Based in San Diego, California Ed Johnson - Crpporate event Photo of A Touch Of Class Music/Barry Allen Cohen A Touch Of Class Music/Barry Allen Cohen "Thanks Barry for making my daughters wedding so special. I can’t tell you how many compliments I received about your music, your abilities, and the way you managed the crowd. I have attached the picture of you, Andy, and Sarah. Feel free to include Sarah and Andy or myself as a reference." Based in San Diego, California Jim Bachmann - Wedding Photo of SoRockBlu Band SoRockBlu Band "I had the pleasure of seeing this band perform at a local club in my city! I had the most fun that I have had in a long time dancing and sing along to all the great songs they performed! I hired them for a private wedding anniversary and everyone was just blown away by the band's energy and interaction with the crowd and had us dancing all night! But definitely recommend this band for your event or your club or function!" Based in Oceanside, California (35 miles from San Diego) Lee - Private Party Photo of Lifetime Rocker Entertainment Services Lifetime Rocker Entertainment Services "Great band with awesome song selections. Go see them you won't regret it. Tell your friends, I have!" Based in Temecula, California (54 miles from San Diego) Nancy Spradling (Facebook fan review) Photo of Petty Party (A Tribute to Tom Petty) Petty Party (A Tribute to Tom Petty) "“Petty Party put on a fantastic performance that our community truly enjoyed. We estimated the crowd at between 3,800–4,000 attendees—our biggest turnout of the year so far—and the energy was incredible. They delivered an engaging and high-quality show that clearly resonated with the audience. We’ll definitely be keeping them in mind for future years of our Concert Series.”
— Andrew Booras, Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park" Based in Huntington Beach, California (81 miles from San Diego) 12th November 2025 Andrew Booras - Manhattan Beach Concerts in the Park Photo of Tabu Tabu "We hired TABU for our corporate event and they were fantastic they played all the Latin hits of Today and of course some of the standard cumbias we all grew up to. We will be hiring them again very soon." Based in Anaheim, California (89 miles from San Diego) Rios and Rios Medical Association - Medical Provider

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring dance bands typically costs between $220 and $3,950+, with an average of $1,350. 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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