Party Bands for Hire in Bologna

Browse 1,309 party bands available for hire in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,848 reviews from real clients. These function bands cover pop, rock, soul, funk and Motown, playing weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private celebrations. Prices start from €200, with most bookings around €1,000.

Of the 1,309 suppliers listed here, 7 are based within 30 miles of Bologna. The other 1,302 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Modena.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 2,848 reviews of Party Bands
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4-piece jazz band performing Jazz, Modern Jazz, Bossa nova, Swing, Soul/R'n'B

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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Trio or Quartet, Italian repertoire, jazz and sweet soul music !

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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5 piece band - Tribute to the iconic Post-Punk band The Sound and Adrian Borland

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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Acoustic • Band • Events

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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Duo for wedding celebrations in church and restaurant.classic and pop music

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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We are a trio playing great Brazilian, bolero and Italian classics in bossa nova

Bologna

Emilia-Romagna

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A five-piece party band perfect for weddings

Modena

Emilia-Romagna · 23 miles away

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The Peter Sellers: Beat, R’n’R, Lounge, 50s & 60s grooves

Bagnacavallo

Emilia-Romagna · 32 miles away

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Klezmer swing manouche

Reggio nell'Emilia

Emilia-Romagna · 38 miles away

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Singer, Vocalist, Performer

Ravenna

Emilia-Romagna · 43 miles away

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Book from €300 (EUR)

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Wedding music band, live music, Aperitif, Ceremony and Party Band

Pistoia

Tuscany · 44 miles away

(4)

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Versatile Musicians with 5 different singers that you can choose among!

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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The essence of dolce vita. Elegant jazz for exquisite moments.

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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2-piece band performing for ceremonies and cocktails. Jazz-pop, Italian classics

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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Four to 8 piece band, pop jazz soul for cocktails, Motown to top 40's for dance

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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Book from €2400 (EUR)

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Chic Trio - live music - cover band performing at Destinations Weddings in Italy

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

(6)

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Four to Five piece Band for Weddings

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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From trio to 6 elements professional Jazz band

Florence

Tuscany · 50 miles away

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Rates for function bands in Bologna range from €200 to €3,150+, with the average booking at €1,000. Band size is the biggest factor: a three-piece costs less than a six-piece with brass or a second vocalist. Performance length, travel distance and whether the act supplies its own PA and lighting all move the figure. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 543 enquiries for Party Bands at events in Italy, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 17 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within two hours
79% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six months
11% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to September
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 65 miles
For the 88% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands available in Bologna

5/5 from 2,848 reviews
Photo of Diesis Jazz Band Diesis Jazz Band "It was excellent. Very professional and super good musicians. I highly recommend them and if I have the opportunity I will hire them again in the future" Based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna High Power III - Private Yacht Photo of Fabrizio Moretti Fabrizio Moretti "A delightful evening with Radiostar! Their well-curated repertoire, featuring iconic songs with a personal touch that makes them unique. Great energy on stage and an engaged audience! Highly recommended!" Based in Bologna, Emilia-Romagna Fabio Gardini Photo of The Peter Sellers The Peter Sellers "Great! Brilliant repertoire, very available, elegant and very charming!" Translated from Italian Based in Bagnacavallo, Emilia-Romagna (32 miles from Bologna) Marco Arrisi - festa privata Photo of Serena Alessandri Serena Alessandri "Serena & LoveAffaire Duo were absolutely perfect for our small private party. Their music created an intimate, relaxed, and elegant atmosphere that made the evening feel truly special. Serena’s voice is beautiful and expressive, and the duo’s acoustic sound fit the space perfectly without ever feeling intrusive. They were professional, attentive, and wonderfully in tune with the mood of the guests. We couldn’t have asked for a better musical backdrop for such a personal celebration." Based in Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna (43 miles from Bologna) 11th January 2026 Emma Rodriguez - Private concert Photo of Raoul e Jessica live music and Sax Raoul e Jessica live music and Sax "For me you were great and very good I would say, everyone liked you, fantastic, professional, it was a beautiful evening, to be redone absolutely only that in life you get married only once. Keep it up guys, a big hug and good job." Based in Pistoia, Tuscany (44 miles from Bologna) francesco ninni - music wedding Photo of The Wimbledon Jazz Duo The Wimbledon Jazz Duo "We couldn’t have been happier! The Wimbledon Jazz Duo created exactly the atmosphere we had dreamed of for our wedding, warm, elegant, joyful and full of life. One of the absolute highlights was when our daughter Maren joined them to sing. The beautiful interaction between her and the musicians made the whole performance incredibly special and absolutely perfect. Wonderful musicians, beautiful music and such a lovely presence. They became a truly unforgettable part of our wedding day, and we couldn’t recommend them more highly! ❤️" Based in Florence, Tuscany (50 miles from Bologna) 16th September 2026 Gro & Håkon - Private wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between €200 and €3,150+, with an average of €1,000. The price is driven primarily by the number of band members, performance duration and whether the act includes extras such as DJ sets between live music, lighting or staging. Party bands range from lean four-piece outfits to large ensembles with horn sections and backing vocalists.

The party bands for hire play a broad mix of crowd-pleasing music including pop, rock, soul, funk, disco, Motown, hip hop and current chart hits. The focus is on well-known, danceable songs that appeal to a wide audience and keep the party atmosphere going.

Hiring party bands is one of the most popular entertainment choices for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals and private celebrations. A live party band brings energy, interaction and showmanship that take any event beyond what a DJ or playlist can deliver.

A typical party band booking covers two to three hours, usually divided into two or three sets with short breaks. Larger party bands with bigger line-ups often deliver a more high-energy show with audience interaction between songs. It is worth discussing the event timeline with the band to agree on the best format.

The party bands on Gig Heaven range from compact three or four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and additional musicians. A bigger line-up creates a more powerful sound for large venues and events. Many bands offer flexible line-up options to suit different budgets.

Most party bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments, stage lighting and DJ equipment for use between sets. For very large venues or outdoor stages, additional sound and lighting may be required. It is a good idea to confirm all technical details before booking.

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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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