Guitarists for Hire in Florence

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Florence?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is €350, with rates ranging from €110 to €1,000+. Cost depends on performance duration, the guitarist's experience and whether the booking is for background music or a full live set. Guitarists on the platform cover a wide range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, rock, flamenco and pop.

Q: What styles of music can guitarists play?

The guitarists for hire cover a huge range of styles including classical, jazz, blues, flamenco, rock, pop, folk, fingerstyle and acoustic covers. Many guitarists are versatile performers who can switch between styles during an event to suit different moments.

Q: What events are guitarists suitable for?

Popular occasions for hiring guitarists include wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate dinners, private parties, restaurant entertainment and ambient background music. A solo guitarist provides versatile, elegant live music that suits both intimate and larger settings.

Q: Can a guitarist learn specific songs for an event?

Most guitarists are happy to learn specific songs for key moments such as a ceremony entrance or first dance. Many have extensive repertoires covering popular songs, classical pieces and jazz standards. It is advisable to discuss song requests with the guitarist well in advance.

Q: Do guitarists play electric or acoustic guitar?

Many guitarists on Gig Heaven play both electric and acoustic guitar and can choose the instrument that best suits the event. Acoustic guitar provides a warm, intimate sound for ceremonies and dining, while electric guitar is better for rock, blues and higher-energy performances.

Q: Do guitarists need amplification?

For small, quiet settings, many guitarists can perform acoustically. For larger venues, outdoor events or noisier environments, a small amplifier or PA system is usually needed. Most guitarists bring their own amplification. For the best experience, discuss the venue size with the performer.

Q: Can a guitarist cover both the ceremony and the drinks reception?

One player can usually cover the whole day, moving from processional and signing music during the ceremony to background playing over drinks and dinner. Timings are agreed in advance, since the ceremony music has fixed cues while the reception is more flexible. Where the ceremony and the reception are in different spaces, allow time to move and set up between them.

Q: How long does a guitarist usually play?

Most bookings run to two or three hours of playing time, split into sets with breaks, though the total time on site is longer once setup and soundcheck are added. Shorter ceremony-only bookings of around 40 minutes are common and are priced differently. Ask for playing time rather than hours on site, as the two are not the same.

Q: Will a guitarist play outdoors?

Outdoor playing is common for ceremonies and garden receptions, and most players are happy to do it given shade and a level surface. Direct sun and damp both affect a wooden instrument, so a covered area is worth arranging even in settled weather. Wind carries sound away quickly, so amplification is usually needed outdoors even for a small number of guests.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard .

Browse 638 guitarists available for hire in Florence, Tuscany, Italy, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,454 reviews from real clients.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Florence starting from about €110 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around €350 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching €1,000+. Longer performances, weekend and peak-season dates, and sets that include vocals all push quotes up. When comparing quotes, check what each includes: amplification, travel and time to learn requested songs are sometimes itemised separately. Booking ceremony and reception music with the same performer often costs less than hiring two separate acts. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 89 enquiries for Guitarists at events in and around Florence, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 19 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within an hour

90% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About four months

20% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to September

61% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 45 miles

For the 73% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Guitarists based near Florence

5/5 from 29 reviews

Carlo Calderano "Carlo played beautiful guitar music during our wedding ceremony and dinner in Tuscany, which added a lot to the magic of the event. He was very kind and helpful, and even helped with the audio setup we needed for our first dance. Thank you Carlo, it's been a real pleasure to have you there!" Based in Florence, Tuscany 26th September 2026 Adam Demjen - Private wedding

The Wimbledon Jazz Duo "We couldn’t have been happier! The Wimbledon Jazz Duo created exactly the atmosphere we had dreamed of for our wedding, warm, elegant, joyful and full of life. One of the absolute highlights was when our daughter Maren joined them to sing. The beautiful interaction between her and the musicians made the whole performance incredibly special and absolutely perfect. Wonderful musicians, beautiful music and such a lovely presence. They became a truly unforgettable part of our wedding day, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly! ❤️" Based in Florence, Tuscany 16th September 2026 Gro & Håkon - Private wedding

The Tuscan Blue Notes "We had the pleasure of booking him and his colleague for a wedding, thanks to my husband's insistence, who is also a guitarist and was really enthusiastic about the idea of having guitar virtuosos among us. It was truly the best decision. – Benedetta Frandi-Lambert & Thomas Lambert, 16 March 2026, wedding at Villa la Vedetta, Florence, Italy" Translated from French Based in Florence, Tuscany 21st March 2026 Benedetta Frandi Lambert - Wedding ceremony and reception

Bistrica Acoustic Duo "SPECTACULAR!!! The trio made the whole wedding a BLAST!! I can't thank you enough." Based in Florence, Tuscany Anya Freeman - Private Wedding

Tea For Three Swing Band "This band was INCREDIBLE. Better even in real life. very professional, customized their set for us and made the party come to life. THANK YOU" Based in Florence, Tuscany Evan Dell'Aquila - Evan

Johnny-Guitar "One musicians like a full band! Emanuele performed during our wedding party (aperitif and dinner) and it's been "simply" perfect!!! He choosed chill out style songs and very famous classics performing with class. Lots of my friends want you for their wedding party too!!!!!!! Very recommended" Based in Siena, Tuscany (32 miles from Florence) Ursula and Liam - Wedding party

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