Guitarists for Hire in Gothenburg

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Gothenburg?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is kr3,900, with rates ranging from kr1,300 to kr11,500+. 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 607 guitarists available for hire in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,394 reviews from real clients.

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How much does it cost to hire Guitarists in Gothenburg?

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Gothenburg starting from about kr1,300 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around kr3,900 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching kr11,500+. 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 23 enquiries for Guitarists at events in Sweden, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 14 November 2026.

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83% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About six weeks

39% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Guitarists available in Gothenburg

5/5 from 1,394 reviews

Flamenco, World Music & more "Exactly what we had requested and provided pleasant background music. Lovely Spanish acoustic music ." Based in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County Sarah Grech - ESPC

Belleville Trio "Wonderful atmosphere. Live music in a beautiful setting. I'll be coming back." Translated from Polish Based in Stockholm (247 miles from Gothenburg) 17th September 2026 Monik - Belleville Trio

Adar Alfandari "Adar played in my wedding ceremony, and I couldn't ask for a better job. We asked a specific song for our ceremony, 'I wanna be yours' by Arctic Monkeys, and Adar made a special version of it and even produced a stunning backing audio to go with his live performance in our event. It was very special and artistic and we got so many compliments." Based in Berlin, Germany (363 miles from Gothenburg) Bar & Ofri - Wedding

Anton Ripatti "Dear Mr. Ripatti, We are pleased to confirm our intention to engage you as a musician for performances at our Irish Pub Dubliner in Bayreuth in the future. After your first audition with us, we were enthusiastic and find the musical performance very suitable for us as an Irish Pub, so we would very much like to include you as a new regular musician in the planning of our regular events in the coming years, depending on scheduling availability. Best regards Irish Pub Dubliner, Wittelsbacherring 2-4, 95444 Bayreuth Phone: 0921-512630 Tax No.: 208/254/40101 Bayreuth Tax Office IBAN: DE05 7734 0076 0741 8643 00 BIC: COBADEFFXXX (Commerzbank Bayreuth) Owner: Ralph Neidhardt" Translated from German Based in Berlin, Germany (363 miles from Gothenburg) Ralf Neidhardt - Dubliner Bar, Bayreuth

Phileas "100 percent recommended! With or without loop station Phileas plays creative cover versions from the Beatles to David Bowie and Queen to Edward Sharpe. We could choose from a list of over 300 songs! We were absolutely thrilled and so were our guests!" Based in Berlin, Germany (363 miles from Gothenburg) Urban Nature Hotel - Hotel Lounge

Stephan Kane | Classical Guitarist "This individual is definitely talented. Very easy to listen to. Good stuff!" Based in Berlin, Germany (363 miles from Gothenburg) Joe Groves

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