Party Bands for Hire in Illinois

Browse 1,249 party bands available for hire in Illinois, United States, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,535 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 $240, with most bookings around $1,100.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 2,535 reviews of Party Bands
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Dre-Dre & Coast

Dre-Dre & Coast
5 piece Wedding Variety Band
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Book from $850 (USD)

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The Matt McCallie Orchestra

The Matt McCallie Orchestra
The most versatile music act in the Midwest!
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Book from $350 (USD)

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The Melvin Turnage Band

The Melvin Turnage Band
Classic R&B Jazz Band with Horns
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

(1)

Book from $3000 (USD)

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Face2Face / Lokee Entertainment

Face2Face / Lokee Entertainment
5-12 piece band all genres from Motown to Latin. Miami sound for StLouis
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

(1)

Book from $4000 (USD)

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No Soliciting

No Soliciting
Five piece rock cover band/jazz trios for weddings and events
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Book from $1200 (USD)

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Groovy Jenkins Productions

Groovy Jenkins Productions
The basic lineup is a lead male vocalist backed by a four piece rhythm section
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Book from $4500 (USD)

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Lakes and the Wav

Lakes and the Wav
Live cover band doing top 40 hits
Party Band

St Louis

Missouri

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Book from €600 (EUR)

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High Jinx

High Jinx
5 piece rock band - putting an alternative flare on all your favorites
Party Band

Geneseo

Illinois

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Book from $600 (USD)

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Bobby Ray Bunch

Bobby Ray Bunch
Professional & reliable acoustic musician, comedian and emcee.
Party Band

Bettendorf

Iowa

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Book from $750 (USD)

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Midnight

Midnight
Seven piece horn cover band
Party Band

Tinley Park

Illinois

(3)

Book from $900 (USD)

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The Collective

The Collective
Alternative Rock Party Dance Cover Band... Sublime, Zep, Killers, Jane's...
Party Band

Saint Charles

Illinois

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Book from $600 (USD)

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Electro Retro Band

Electro Retro Band
Five Piece Female-Fronted Dance Band
Party Band

Wheaton

Illinois

(12)

Book from $1750 (USD)

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The Voices

The Voices
The Voices consist of a 5 pc backing band and 4 singers performing Motown & R&B
Party Band

Merrillville

Indiana

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Book from $3500 (USD)

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MR ANTHONY AND THE PHASE TWO BAND

MR ANTHONY AND THE PHASE TWO BAND
Great 4 to 10 piece band . Great for weddings parties and corporate events
Party Band

Maywood

Illinois

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Book from $1500 (USD)

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Funk Brotherz

Funk Brotherz
5 peice Variety Party Band Covering any music for your specific event!
Party Band

Elgin

Illinois

(1)

Book from $800 (USD)

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Highway36 Band

Highway36 Band
6 piece cover band for your special event. Festivals, Fairs, Weddings, Parties
Party Band

Plainfield

Indiana

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Book from $700 (USD)

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Indian Bollywood Flute and Singing Band

Indian Bollywood Flute and Singing Band
Flute player with accompanying musicians and Singers
Party Band

Chicago

Illinois

(4)

Book from $500 (USD)

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The WiseGuys

The WiseGuys
The WiseGuys Chicagolands Favorite Versatile Rock Cover Band
Party Band

Chicago

Illinois

(8)

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How much does it cost to hire Party Bands available in Illinois, United States?

$Low price
from$240USD
$$Average price
from$1,100USD
$$$High price
from$3,750USD

The average price for Party Bands available in Illinois, United States is $1,100 (USD). Rates for function bands in Illinois range from $240 to $3,750+, with the average booking at $1,100. 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 1,250 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 16 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within a day
54% 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 October
52% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands available in Illinois, United States

5/5 from 2,535 reviews
Photo of Face2Face / Lokee Entertainment Face2Face / Lokee Entertainment "The band was organized, professional, and on time. Their high energy and style versatility were impressive, with each singer nailing every genre. They were respectful and a true joy to work with—highly recommended!" Based in St Louis, Missouri Mel Vandevort - Private event Photo of The Melvin Turnage Band The Melvin Turnage Band "I recently had the pleasure of experiencing the mesmerizing talent of The Melvin Turnage Band, and I can't express enough how extraordinary their performance was. From the moment they took the stage, they exuded an undeniable energy that captivated the entire audience." Based in St Louis, Missouri Reese Barnett Photo of Midnight Midnight "Midnight was amazing! They were so much fun! They sounded really good and even played saxophone, trombone, trumpet, and flute. It was so cool! All of our guests kept telling me how good they thought the band was. I would 100% hire them for another event and definitely recommend them to other people for their events! Thanks again guys!!!!" Based in Tinley Park, Illinois Justin - House Party Photo of Electro Retro Band Electro Retro Band "Great, Great, Great Our crowd LOVED you and I am so appreciative of how flexible you all were!! You were an amazing addition to our day and we can’t wait to have you back! Highly recommend!" Based in Wheaton, Illinois 4th November 2025 Kim Domino - Country Club 4th of July Event Photo of The Voices The Voices "These guys are hotter than fish grease they have a wonderful stage presence and fantastic harmonies. I would definitely book them" Based in Merrillville, Indiana 1st November 2025 Angela Reliford Photo of Funk Brotherz Funk Brotherz "Great experience from start to finish. Truly good people and their music was excellent! Will work with again." Based in Elgin, Illinois Ricky P - Birthday Party

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between $240 and $3,750+, with an average of $1,100. 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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