Guitarists for Hire in England

Browse 730 guitarists available for hire in England, United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,863 reviews from real clients.

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Acoustic duo performing covers with a twist

Leicester

England

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Instrumental acoustic fingerstyle guitarist playing a wide variety of styles

Leicester

England

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Acoustic indie/rock singer

Coventry

England

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I'm a solo acoustic act from coventry covering songs from 60s onwards

Coventry

England

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Solo Artist that does covers from 80's to today

Coventry

England

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Fun, Atmospheric, Audience driven acoustic act, moulding performances to events

Wallingford

England

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Solo Singer Guitarist Pop and Rock Covers

Harlow

England

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Singer/ guitarist, 60s to today

Windsor

England

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High-Energy Pop, Rock & Soul Band for Weddings, Parties & Events in London

Woodford Green

England

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Solo looping artist covering Bollywood and Western Popular music

Reading

England

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Solo act, and 3 piece band performing popular hits from 50 up the present day!

Reading

England

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I'm a professional Guitarist/Bassist

Islington

England

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Cello & Guitar Duo creating striking instrumental covers of popular songs!

London

England

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Experienced and professional singer / guitarist

London

England

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Upbeat covers musician with a twist!

London

England

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in England starting from about £100 for a single instrumental set, typical bookings around £250 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 492 enquiries for Guitarists at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
22% of enquiries, the same as weddings
Typical first reply
Within six hours
64% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
34% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
54% 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 available in England

5/5 from 1,863 reviews
Photo of Simon Davies Simon Davies "An excellent guitarist who provided the perfect ambience for my event." Based in Ampthill, England Jeff H. - 60th Birhday Party Photo of Flame Acoustic Duo Flame Acoustic Duo "We recently had the pleasure of enjoying a performance by Flame Acoustic Duo, and it truly elevated the entire evening. Their selection of songs was absolutely perfect — creating a warm, relaxing atmosphere that our diners thoroughly enjoyed. Ellie and Phil have such a natural chemistry on stage, and it shines through in every song they perform. The blend of Ellie’s beautiful, soulful voice with Phil’s smooth, expressive guitar playing is nothing short of stunning. We’ve already had so many compliments from guests, and we can’t wait to welcome them back!" Based in Kettering, England Tim Photo of Nick Sanquest Nick Sanquest "Nick played at our wedding, both during signing of registry and during drinks reception. He was great from the beginning with easy communication, turned up well on time and played amazingly. Thank you so much Nick to help make our day a little bit extra special! Highly recommend!" Based in Stevenage, England Andreas K - Private Wedding Photo of Steve Young UK Steve Young UK "Thank you so much for last night Steve" Based in Stevenage, England Steve Young Photo of Billy Watman Billy Watman "First class. Truly gifted and a wonderful entertainer. Will definitely use again - thank you." Based in Princes Risborough, England Clive - Corporate Event Photo of Chris Flegg 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." Based in St Albans, England 5th October 2026 Martin - 40th Birthday

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for guitarists on Gig Heaven is £250, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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