Guitarists for Hire in Bournemouth

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Bournemouth?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates ranging from £100 to £850+. 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 712 guitarists available for hire in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,768 reviews from real clients.

Of the 712 suppliers listed here, 7 are based within 30 miles of Bournemouth. The other 705 are willing to travel there.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Bournemouth starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £250 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching £850+. 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 484 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

23% of enquiries, with birthday parties next at 21%

Typical first reply

Within six hours

64% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

35% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to September

55% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 30 miles

For the 94% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Guitarists based near Bournemouth

5/5 from 19 reviews

Ben p tunes "Ben performed at a private festival even we held in the summer and everybody loved it . Great songs and was perfect for what we wanted" Based in Bournemouth, England Moonacre - Private festival

ClusterFolk "Clusterfolk played at my wedding last weekend and were absolutely amazing. They were the perfect backdrop to my wedding reception and played a mix of instrumentals and vocals. We received many compliments regarding the music and quality, and the guys are truly lovely and easy to work with. We wouldn’t hesitate to book them again" Based in Southampton, England (24 miles from Bournemouth) Aoife - Wedding

Oak & Brass "Oak & Brass were fantastic and a brilliant surprise for a 60th Birthday party. They were really easy to communicate with beforehand and kindly learned some of the birthday girls favourite songs for the big day. We were up and dancing the minute they started and I don't think any of the party sat down from the moment they arrived. Everyone at the party was raving about the music the day after.... I would book again in an instant. Thanks Oak & Brass!" Based in Southampton, England (24 miles from Bournemouth) Emily Davis - Private Party

Sean Mychaels "Sean was fantastic from start to finish. Easy to deal with, really talented and the music went down brilliantly with everyone. He made our NYE a special one!" Based in Hedge End, England (29 miles from Bournemouth) 14th September 2026 Laura Jennings - Port Vale Football Club

Gary Roberts "This could be so random but are you the gary roberts who sang at Basford social ???" Based in Portsmouth, England (35 miles from Bournemouth) 15th June 2026 Carole lang (queen of the silver dollar) - Country and western Basford social club

James Tattington "We stumbled across James playing in a pub in East London (and loved his music) and then when we decided to get married we asked him to play. Everybody said how amazing he was. We had lots of communication before re music choices . We couldn’t have asked for more . He helped take the day extra special ." Based in Portsmouth, England (35 miles from Bournemouth) Hannah Maynard - Wedding Ceremony

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