Find authentic Jewish and Klezmer entertainment from 59 professional musicians and bands. Traditional wedding bands, contemporary Jewish artists, and cultural performers bring the rich heritage of Jewish music to your celebration.
Browse the listings below featuring traditional klezmer ensembles, modern Jewish bands, and versatile performers who blend traditional melodies with contemporary styles. With 144 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5 stars, these entertainers deliver memorable performances that honor Jewish musical traditions. Pricing starts from $150, with an average cost of $400. Use the filters below to find the right Jewish or Klezmer entertainment for your wedding, celebration, or cultural event.
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World MusicKlezmer is the instrumental music of Ashkenazi Jewish celebration, rooted in Eastern European tradition and shaped over centuries of weddings, holidays and community gatherings. A typical klezmer ensemble combines clarinet, violin and accordion with bass, guitar or piano and percussion, drawing on dance forms like the freylekh, bulgar, sher and hora. Modern Jewish wedding bands often pair this traditional repertoire with contemporary Hebrew, Yiddish, Israeli and English-language material to cover the full arc of a celebration.
At a Jewish wedding, the band typically covers several distinct moments: the kabbalat panim (pre-ceremony reception), the bedeken, the chuppah ceremony itself, and the dancing at the reception including the hora, where guests lift the couple on chairs to "Hava Nagila" or similar. Bar and bat mitzvahs follow a similar pattern at smaller scale, with the candle-lighting ceremony and hora as the musical centrepieces; some families book a bar mitzvah DJ for the dance portions instead of a full band. Experienced klezmer and Jewish wedding bands know the running order and can MC the traditional moments alongside playing.
Beyond weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs, klezmer groups are booked for Hanukkah and Purim celebrations, Jewish community events, cultural festivals, and concert performances. Smaller acoustic line-ups suit synagogue concerts, museum openings and intimate dinners; larger amplified bands handle full reception dancing. For mixed-faith weddings, many bands offer flexible sets that move between klezmer, standard wedding repertoire and pop covers, often working alongside a wedding DJ who takes the later slots.
Rates for Jewish and klezmer entertainment typically range from $150 for a duo or trio playing a short set to $1,350+ for larger amplified bands booked for a full Jewish wedding. The average sits at $400. Specialist klezmer bands with strong reputations and full-day wedding experience command higher fees, particularly during peak wedding season.
The average price for Jewish / Klezmer Entertainment is $400 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 297 enquiries for Jewish / Klezmer Entertainment at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 8 October 2026.
NIMA Creates - Event & Wedding Violinist
"Absolutely stunning performance! Nima brought such elegance and emotion to the event, creating a beautiful atmosphere. Every piece played was flawless, and it truly made the occasion memorable. Highly recommend for anyone looking for exceptional live music."
Gabriel Vellón Sastre
"Gabriel brought our luxury brand launch to life with his extraordinary performance. His music filled the space with elegance, passion, and energy, creating exactly the atmosphere we envisioned. A true artist and an absolute joy to collaborate with."
Traffic Jazz Live Music for Every Occasion
"We loved having you play at our party, your band was amazing!!"
David Häggi
"Music at its finest! David’s music touched us in such a direct, powerful and heartfelt way, making our family celebration a truly wonderful occasion! Thank you so much!"
Strello - Gipsy/Folk Trio
"Häggi and the Strello Band were even better than we expected. All great musicians, they played so well and were so cool and down to earth. I would hire them again, and probably will!"
Rodion Boshoer – Wedding /Event Violinist
"Rodion was absolutely wonderful. He was such a pleasure to deal with and so accommodating. He made our day extra special!"