Guitarists for Hire in Watford

Q: How much do guitarists cost in Watford?

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.

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 742 guitarists available for hire in Watford, England, United Kingdom, from acoustic soloists and instrumental performers to singer-guitarists covering pop, rock, jazz and more. Rated 5 out of 5 across 1,910 reviews from real clients.

Of the 742 suppliers listed here, 98 are based within 30 miles of Watford. The other 644 are willing to travel there.

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Guitar players mostly quote per set rather than per hour, with rates in Watford 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 103 enquiries for Guitarists at events in and around Watford, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within six hours

71% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About six weeks

38% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to August

50% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 20 miles

For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Guitarists based near Watford

5/5 from 438 reviews

Denis Cook "Quality entertainer with a wide range of music. Will be booked again." Based in Watford, England Sam Best - Crossley club lightwater

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 (7 miles from Watford) 5th October 2026 Martin - 40th Birthday

Ciaran O’Donovan Music "Ciaran is a top entertainer- I booked him as a solo vocalist and he really is one of the best singers that I have worked with to date. Everything from all Jazz crooners to Ed Sheeran style upbeat songs, Ciaran has a voice that can do it all. I would absolutely work with Ciaran again and fully intend to." Based in St Albans, England (7 miles from Watford) Sarah Stratford - Private Event Booker

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!" Based in London, England (15 miles from Watford) 19th September 2026 Grace and Tom - Wedding

Camix Nova "Camix Nova was hired for this event to welcome guests with live music, and he did a tremendous job. Not only did he keep the crowd entertained and engaged throughout the event, but he also had guests dancing, singing along, and fully enjoying the atmosphere created by his live performance." Based in London, England (15 miles from Watford) 26th August 2026 Sophie Lambert - Darts Championship 2025/2026

Eugene Moore "Brilliant music for our 50th celebration, responsive on messages, prompt and flexible with our requirements- thank you!" Based in London, England (15 miles from Watford) 19th July 2026 Niloufar Nikpour - BIRTHDAY

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