Percussionists for Hire in New Orleans

Q: How much do percussionists cost in New Orleans?

Pricing for percussionists ranges from $120 to $1,700+, with an average of $400. Rates depend on the type of percussion, performance duration and the performer's experience. Options range from African djembe and Latin percussion to tabla, cajon and tailored percussive performances.

Q: What types of percussionists are available?

The percussionists on Gig Heaven include drum kit players, congas and bongos players, djembe specialists, steel pan players, tabla musicians, cajon players, vibraphone players and multi-percussionists. Many are versatile session musicians who can adapt to a wide range of musical styles.

Q: What events are percussionists suitable for?

Events that commonly feature percussionists include corporate events, parties, DJ sets needing live percussion, recording sessions, drum circles, team-building workshops and cultural events. Live percussion adds energy, rhythm and a visual element to any performance.

Q: Can a percussionist run interactive workshops?

Many percussionists offer interactive drumming workshops where guests participate together, playing rhythms as a group. This is a popular choice for corporate team-building events, school programmes and festival activities. It is a good idea to discuss workshop formats with the percussionist.

Q: Do percussionists bring their own instruments?

Most percussionists bring their own percussion instruments and any stands or accessories needed. For workshops, the percussionist often provides instruments for all participants. It is worth confirming what equipment is included, especially for group workshops.

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 .

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.

Q: How do I book and when do I pay?

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.

Q: How do I get help with something different?

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch .

Discover 167 professional percussionists available for hire in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. From wedding drummers to party percussion groups, find skilled performers with prices from around $120, an average fee of $400 and a rating of 5 out of 5 from 207 reviews from real clients.

All 167 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to New Orleans. The nearest is based in Covington, 36 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 207 reviews of Percussionists

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Rates for percussionists in New Orleans currently range from about $120 to $1,700+ depending on experience level and performance requirements. The average rate of $400 reflects standard pricing for professional percussion. A percussionist based closer to your venue avoids accommodation and long travel charges, which matters most for smaller events. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 234 enquiries for Percussionists at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Most requested for

Private events

28% of enquiries, with weddings next at 22%

Typical first reply

Within 12 hours

62% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About five weeks

47% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

May to September

51% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 80 miles

For the 93% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Percussionists available in New Orleans

5/5 from 207 reviews

Steel Drum Player "When planning my daughter's wedding, which was always destined to be a multicultural blend of music genres, styles, and rhythmic offerings, I was set on finding that flair to entertain our guests with a little taste of their own familiar music and I happened upon the One Man Steel Drum Band on a popular gig website. With the union of the kids spanning the globe and including West Indian, Latin, and Russian culture, this was a perfect choice! Upon establishing contact with John Skoczen, I realized very quickly that he would be an effective and professional communicator who cared not only about his role in our event but also the appeal of such things as attire, the set list, any particular requests related to the guests, and the full gamut of helping us to make our event delightful. John consistently maintained contact with me regarding updates, directions, and special elements. No portions of our interactions were confusing for me. He was so patient and understanding upon arriving at the venue whereas I was as a scattered and frazzled mother of the bride and coordinator. He quickly became like family, AND his talent is out of this world! I will definitely be booking John again for a future occasion. Allie B. Texas Wedding - Memorial Day 2019" Based in Austin, Texas (459 miles from New Orleans) 14th January 2026 Allie B. - Private wedding

Strings Of The Heart "You two were amazing and an absolute joy. Thank you for gifting us with your music!" Based in Metter, Georgia (503 miles from New Orleans) 22nd October 2026 Orphne Sicarius - Private Event

Chris DeRosa Session Drumer ""Hey Chris. Digging your sounds... Nice!!!!" - J. "Barry DIA" Long (Mgr HR/Bad Brains) "Kill Ass Drumming!" - Roland Ruby (Damn You Roland Ruby!) "Thanks Chris, you are magic!" - Jason Dennie "Awesomeness!" - James G Barry" Based in Brooklyn, New York (1,168 miles from New Orleans) 20th March 2026 J. "Barry DIA" Long (Mgr HR/Bad Brains)

Conga Player NYC/Percussion/CongasAndChill "Words can't explain how blessed we were to book with Danny. He was punctual, flexible with our event, so kind! It felt like he was part of the family & was great about song requests. Definitely book this man! He will not let you down. May God bless you abundantly!" Based in Brooklyn, New York (1,168 miles from New Orleans) Brenda Tirado

Alex Alexander "Alex is always in time, inventive and giving a great feel to whatever he plays on! I highly recommend him as a drummer and percussionist." Based in New York (1,168 miles from New Orleans) Joy Askew - Songwriter

Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment "Terrific and magical Having Chris come to my cousin's birthday was one of the best decisions I have made. My family thought he was absolutely perfect and loved his music. My cousin was happily surprised and was thankful for his attentiveness. He arrived promptly, set up, and played for the agreed amount of time. What I found so endearing is that he spoke to my cousin to get an idea of what songs she would like to hear. My cousin has a difficult time speaking due to her brain cancer, but Chris was very kind and took the time to understand her. I would definitely keep him in mind for future events." Based in Tucson, Arizona (1,242 miles from New Orleans) Jannette V

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Pricing for percussionists ranges from $120 to $1,700+, with an average of $400. Rates depend on the type of percussion, performance duration and the performer's experience. Options range from African djembe and Latin percussion to tabla, cajon and tailored percussive performances.

The percussionists on Gig Heaven include drum kit players, congas and bongos players, djembe specialists, steel pan players, tabla musicians, cajon players, vibraphone players and multi-percussionists. Many are versatile session musicians who can adapt to a wide range of musical styles.

Events that commonly feature percussionists include corporate events, parties, DJ sets needing live percussion, recording sessions, drum circles, team-building workshops and cultural events. Live percussion adds energy, rhythm and a visual element to any performance.

Many percussionists offer interactive drumming workshops where guests participate together, playing rhythms as a group. This is a popular choice for corporate team-building events, school programmes and festival activities. It is a good idea to discuss workshop formats with the percussionist.

Most percussionists bring their own percussion instruments and any stands or accessories needed. For workshops, the percussionist often provides instruments for all participants. It is worth confirming what equipment is included, especially for group workshops.

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.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

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Dallas

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Orlando

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Greenville

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Ray”Chino”Díaz

Miami

Ron James

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How much do percussionists cost in New Orleans?

What types of percussionists are available?

What events are percussionists suitable for?

Can a percussionist run interactive workshops?

Do percussionists bring their own instruments?

Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

How far in advance do we need to book?

How do I book and when do I pay?

How do I get help with something different?

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