Oldies Bands for Hire in Zürich

Q: How much do oldies bands cost in Zürich?

The average cost of hiring oldies bands is CHF550, with prices from CHF160 to CHF2,350+. Pricing depends on band size, performance length and the range of decades covered. Oldies bands typically perform hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s and vary from compact trios to larger groups with multiple vocalists.

Q: What decades do oldies bands cover?

The oldies bands for hire typically cover hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s, including rock and roll, doo-wop, Motown, pop, disco and classic rock. Many bands offer a broad greatest-hits style setlist that touches on multiple decades of popular music.

Q: What events are oldies bands suitable for?

Hiring oldies bands is ideal for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weddings, corporate events, retirement parties and any occasion where nostalgia and sing-along favourites will get guests on their feet. Most bands have a broad repertoire that can be tailored to the age group and tastes of the audience.

Q: Can a retro act focus on a specific decade?

Many oldies bands can tailor their setlist to focus on a particular era if requested. Whether the event calls for 1960s Motown, 1970s disco or a broader oldies mix, most bands are flexible. It is advisable to discuss your preferences when making an enquiry.

Q: Do oldies bands bring their own equipment?

Most oldies bands provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system for standard event spaces. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be needed. It is worth confirming technical details before booking.

Q: Are oldies bands suitable for guests of all ages?

The repertoire is built to be recognised, so a mixed-age room usually finds common ground faster than it would with a single-genre act. Older guests get the original hits and younger ones know most of them from film and television. Where one age group dominates, say so, and the band can weight the set rather than spreading it thin.

Q: Do oldies bands play the original arrangements?

Most stay close to the records, since recognition is the whole point, though tempos are often lifted a little for a dance floor. Some acts modernise the backing while keeping the melody, which suits a younger crowd. Asking which approach an act takes is worth doing, as it changes the feel more than the song list does.

Q: When in an evening does an oldies band usually play?

Most bookings place the band after the meal and the speeches, once guests are ready to be on their feet. An earlier slot works for a daytime event or where something lighter is wanted while people arrive. The booking is normally split into two performances with a gap between, so the room can eat or move.

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Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

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.

Discover 235 oldies bands and golden oldies groups available in Zürich, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland, bringing vintage music entertainment to weddings, parties and special events. These nostalgic performers, rated 5 out of 5 by 400 reviews from real clients, specialize in classic hits from the 50s through 70s.

Of the 235 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Zürich. The other 231 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Winterthur.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 400 reviews of Oldies Bands

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Freakout6 Band

Our repertoire includes oldies, reggae, rock/pop, international hits

Oldies Band

Zürich

Canton of Zurich

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Howie Flamingo Die Königsnüsse

Las Vegas style rock schlager entertainment show

Oldies Band

Zürich

Canton of Zurich

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Jim Creard

The best One Man Band in Switzerland

Oldies Band

Zürich

Canton of Zurich

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Rene Heimgartner

Music Entertainment from A to Z

Oldies Band

Winterthur

Canton of Zurich · 13 miles away

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Willing to travel to Zürich

Based more than 30 miles from Zürich, nearest first

Mira Dimn

Guitarist/ singing guitarist, from old rock songs to nowadays pop.

Oldies Band

Feldkirch

Vorarlberg, Austria · 50 miles away

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David Häggi

Accordion and Voice - Balkan/Gipsy, French/Musette, Tango, Improvisation

Oldies Band

Bern

Canton of Bern · 59 miles away

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Concord Austria

2-man party band performing popular hits from current day and last decades

Oldies Band

Landeck

Tyrol, Austria · 96 miles away

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Saxophonist Sebastian Lilienthal

Livemusic for your event

Oldies Band

Stuttgart

Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 102 miles away

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Book from €370 (EUR)

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Moreland - Your High Energy Show Band

Led by US Singer Dwight Moreland Jr.

Oldies Band

Innsbruck

Tyrol, Austria · 133 miles away

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Latin International Duo

We are CALI DUO, from Colombia South america

Oldies Band

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 135 miles away

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Uncle T

3 pieces acoustic ballads and soft pop songs

Oldies Band

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 135 miles away

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The Spezialisten

5 piece band performing pop songs from 60s to 90s

Oldies Band

Milan

Lombardy, Italy · 135 miles away

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Singer/ Emilie Collomb

« My voice is my passport, I sing as I travel and I travel as I sing »

Oldies Band

Chambéry

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France · 176 miles away

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Bertrand GOMEZ

I am a singer-songwriter. I play gigs in small venues, bars and weddings.

Oldies Band

Nuremberg

Bavaria, Germany · 185 miles away

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Hui Lin & Fede

Acoustic old-timey, 90s and 2000s rock and pop covers

Oldies Band

Frankfurt am Main

Hesse, Germany · 190 miles away

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Kamy Music & Entertainment

SOLO KEYBOARDS & VOCALS - from Oldies - Goldies / Top 40

Oldies Band

Ried im Innkreis

Upper Austria, Austria · 237 miles away

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Book from €1200 (EUR)

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Luca Mazzamurro

My repertoire cover crooning, rock, pop, musical,pop opera from the 50s to today

Oldies Band

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna, Italy · 239 miles away

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Mustang - French riviera #1 wedding band

Wedding & party band from the French Riviera delivering timeless hits with style

Oldies Band

Nice

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France · 261 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Oldies Bands in Zürich?

Low price

fromCHF160

Average price

fromCHF550

High price

fromCHF2,350

Rates for oldies bands in Zürich currently range from about CHF160 to CHF2,350+ depending on group size, performance duration and specific requirements. The average price of CHF550 typically includes professional sound systems, microphones and often period-appropriate staging elements. Factors affecting pricing include travel distance, event duration, special song requests and whether additional services like DJ sets between live performances are included. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 1,272 enquiries for Oldies Bands at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within two hours

73% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About two months

33% enquire less than a month before the event

How far suppliers travel

About 40 miles

For the 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Oldies Bands available in Zürich

5/5 from 400 reviews

Freakout6 Band "An excellent band delivering outstanding music with skilled and experienced musicians. They are friendly, approachable, and always happy to play our requests." Based in Zürich, Canton of Zurich Ushani - Party

David Häggi "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!" Based in Bern, Canton of Bern (59 miles from Zürich) 26th March 2026 Marion - Wedding Party

Concord Austria "The duo is great!! We booked them on recommendation for our wedding and can only recommend both of them! They were great with our wedding guests and the atmosphere was great! ☺️ The two are absolute professionals! 👍🏻" Translated from German Based in Landeck, Tyrol, Austria (96 miles from Zürich) 20th September 2026 Theresa Winkler - Wedding

Saxophonist Sebastian Lilienthal "Very professional, great setlist and brill music! went down well performing for a conference drinks reception, quick to setup" Based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (102 miles from Zürich) Charlotte Challis - Worldwide Business Research Ltd

Latin International Duo "They are a spectacular show, very serious, they work with love and seriousness" Translated from Italian Based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy (135 miles from Zürich) 8th February 2026 Marco - El idolo

Mustang - French riviera #1 wedding band "Mustang joined us for our wedding celebration and did an amazing job!! From pre-drink lounge music to entertainment during dinner and dance after, everyone was really impressed! I would really recommend them for any occasion! Thank you for making our wedding evening so much fun!" Based in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region, France (261 miles from Zürich) 16th September 2026 Stephanie & David - Wedding

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