Browse 794 guitarists available for hire in the United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 2,028 reviews from real clients.
Guitar players take on weddings, corporate functions, private parties and restaurant bookings. Short instrumental sets can be booked from around £100, with most quotes coming in around £250 depending on set length and whether vocals are included.
Of the 794 suppliers listed here, 287 are based in the United Kingdom. The other 507 are willing to travel there.
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Solo guitar works at almost every point of an event, from ceremony music and drinks receptions through to relaxed evening sets. Before requesting quotes, it helps to decide where live music sits in your day: quiet background playing during food, a featured moment such as a first dance, or both. That decision shapes the set list, the equipment a performer brings and the price you are quoted.
A typical booking covers two 45-minute sets or three 40-minute sets with breaks in between, though most performers will adjust timings to fit around speeches, courses and other entertainment. For drinks receptions, many guitarists play longer, lighter sets at background volume; for evening slots, expect shorter and more energetic performances. Agree the running order in advance and decide who will cue the performer on the day, so timing changes reach them quickly.
Indoor setups are simple: a chair, a small clear area and a nearby socket cover most performances. Outdoor ceremonies and garden parties need more thought. Ask whether the performer can bring a battery amplifier or play fully acoustic where there is no power, check noise policies and finish times with your venue before booking an amplified evening set, and make sure there is somewhere dry and shaded for both the performer and the instrument.
Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in the United Kingdom starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £250 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching £700+. 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.
The average price is £250 (GBP), with most priced from £100 to £700+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 482 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 2026.
Chris Flegg
"Chris is not only a highly accomplished musician, with fabulous guitar skills, he has a wonderful voice, and a great sense of fun.
So happy to have him perform
In our home, where he played a sang for 2 hours from an extensive list of songs old and new.
We also enjoyed some light hearted banter with Chris during the evening. It was sad when it all had to end.
No hesitation in recommending Chris for a personal or lively event."
Rich keogh music
"Performed at party for all age ranges everybody loved the variety of songs"
Roger Gamon Guitarist - classical/jazz/pop
"Roger was brilliant from when I first made contact right through to the day itself. He played beautifully and made such a huge difference to our wedding celebrations. Everyone was blown away by his professionalism, skill, and kindness. A truly outstanding performer, thank you!"
Luminous Duo
"We booked the Duo for our wedding in Barcelona. Before the ceremony the Duo were incredibly helpful and flexible in helping finalise the set list for our welcome drinks and cocktail hour and the equipment they would require. We were also fortunate that the Duo learnt our first dance song, sending over a demo well before the ceremony so that we could check that we were comfortable dancing to it.
On the day, both Nadine and Lumai were brilliant. They were exactly the style of performer we were looking for, with their bossa-nova sound setting the perfect atmosphere for our guests on their arrival and during our cocktail hour. We’ll always remember that we were fortunate enough to have a live band perform our first dance - thank you so much for making this happen!"
The Cover Babes
"Absolutely fabulous night with the cover babes highly recommend everyone enjoyed the music"
Nicolas Lewis
"Superlative. Nick is fantastically talented, charming and dedicated to make a special event ( here a wedding party) more special. Which he did."