Guitarists for Hire in Eastbourne

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Eastbourne?

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is £260, with rates ranging from £100 to £800+. 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 Eastbourne, England, United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,774 reviews from real clients.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Eastbourne starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £260 and singer-guitarists bringing their own PA reaching £800+. 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 479 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

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

Typical first reply

Within six hours

63% 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 Eastbourne

5/5 from 87 reviews

Jonny Lewis Ents "Jonny opened our village music festival in June and certainly got the party started! His charm and charisma come through every song. He is a delightful performer and we will certainly book him again. Thank you Jonny Lewis - you are a star!" Based in Eastbourne, England Hankham Village Sociey - Hankhambury Music Festival

Becca Huggett "Becca has performed for our Church on two occasions now. Becca is fun & easy going with a lovely singing voice. Highly recommended." Based in Brighton, England (19 miles from Eastbourne) Mandy Gander - Church

Chris Harper "Chris Harper was one of the absolute highlights of our wedding day! From the very beginning, Chris was professional, friendly, and incredibly easy to work with. He took the time to understand exactly what we wanted for each part of the day — from the ceremony to the drinks reception — and he absolutely delivered. His voice is stunning, and his guitar playing brought such a warm, emotional atmosphere to our ceremony. Guests kept asking us “Who is your singer? He’s amazing!” — and they weren’t wrong. We even picked one of his original songs "Eyes Off You" to walk down the aisle to. It was truly perfect. Chris’s setlist was spot on — a great mix of romantic, relaxed, and upbeat songs that suited the vibe of the day perfectly. He read the room beautifully and kept the energy flowing without ever being overbearing. We genuinely can’t recommend Chris highly enough — he helped make our day so memorable, and we feel lucky to have had him as part of it. If you’re looking for a wedding singer who’s talented, professional, and a joy to have around, book Chris to be part of your special day!" Based in Crowborough, England (21 miles from Eastbourne) Lauren and Joe Hall - Wedding

Tom Butterworth "We were lucky enough to have Tom playing for our outdoor wedding ceremony and drinks reception, he created a lovely ambience, and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the bookings process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to add an extra special touch to a special occasion." Based in Burgess Hill, England (22 miles from Eastbourne) Lucy - Wedding

Will Loop Guitar "Will very kindly agreed to play at what was a very auspicious and important occasion for me. His attention to planning the evening was first class and he absolutely read the room so well on the evening to play the right tunes, including my own favourites and many unexpected. The reaction from those there was so positive that I have invited him to play at another equally important event later this year. It goes without saying that his playing was exemplary too. He is a hugely talented individual. Thank you." Based in Tonbridge, England (29 miles from Eastbourne) Mark - Dinner Party at The Company of Entrepreneurs

Crash "We booked CRASH to perform at our wedding, Ash was very helpful, and the booking process was extremely simple and sensibly priced. Talented musicians playing great music made a great day even better." Based in Crawley, England (31 miles from Eastbourne) 12th July 2026 oliver hassan - Weding

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