Percussionists for Hire in Santa Barbara

Discover 165 professional percussionists available for hire in Santa Barbara, California, United States. From wedding drummers to party percussion groups, find skilled performers with prices from around $110, an average fee of $400 and a rating of 5 out of 5 from 210 reviews from real clients.

Of the 165 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Santa Barbara. The other 164 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 210 reviews of Percussionists
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Baterista com 20 anos de experiência

Porto

Portugal · 5,628 miles away

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Electronic music and live percussions

Chantilly

Hauts-de-France, France · 5,659 miles away

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Book from €600 (EUR)

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DJ and also Musician (percussion), can play solo/trio (DJ/Sax/Percussionist)

Paris

Île-de-France Region, France · 5,672 miles away

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Book from €400 (EUR)

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Drummer & Percussionist experienced in world/jazz/pop

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 5,712 miles away

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Versatile Trio (voice guitar clarinete percussion) with afro-portugues flavour

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 5,712 miles away

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Book from €750 (EUR)

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11 piece band performing Salsa Brava, an energetic genre from the 70s in NY

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 5,712 miles away

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Profissional drummer touring with diferent artists

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 5,712 miles away

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All around drummer (pop/rock speciality)

Lisbon

Lisbon District, Portugal · 5,712 miles away

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Book from €200 (EUR)

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BLOCO AFRO Percussion ensemble with capoeira

Bordeaux

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · 5,766 miles away

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The Brazilian band from the Baltics - Perfect for all types of events.

Riga

Latvia · 5,779 miles away

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Book from €1400 (EUR)

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Ke-Fir is a duo founded in Berlin in 2020 by Antonio Moreno and Sammy El Takriti

Friedrichshain

Berlin, Germany · 5,801 miles away

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Book from €800 (EUR)

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Drummer and percussionist player multi instrument available for gigs

Tenerife

Canary Islands, Spain

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Garry King 'Drummer and Music Producer'

Brive-la-Gaillarde

Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France · 5,825 miles away

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Highly experienced drummer all over the world

Heidelberg

Baden-Württemberg, Germany · 5,838 miles away

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We are MADRID FLAMENCO, from Madrid, playing in Spain and all over the world

Madrid

Spain · 5,857 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Percussionists in Santa Barbara?

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Rates for percussionists in Santa Barbara currently range from about $110 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 235 enquiries for Percussionists at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
28% of enquiries, with weddings next at 22%
Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
63% 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 70 miles
For the 93% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Percussionists available in Santa Barbara

5/5 from 210 reviews
Photo of Freddy Charles Freddy Charles "10/10, would like to hire again!!! Thanks Freddy." Based in Beverly Hills, California (78 miles from Santa Barbara) Richard Moore Photo of The Percussionist The Percussionist "A Professional Percussionist Playing all kind of Rhythms From middle eastern to Latin..." Based in Los Angeles, California (87 miles from Santa Barbara) Sasoon - Wedding Photo of Chris Arpad Solo Steel Drum Entertainment 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 (529 miles from Santa Barbara) Jannette V Photo of DJ Ashe DJ Ashe "I would like to send out a huge Thank You to this guy right here. He was absolutely awesome. As a DJ you are going to do great things. Your focus was on point, you remedied problems and took ques as if you had ESP. Anyone who plans on having an event here in Yokosuka and need a good DJ, please look this guy up!" Based in Bremerton, Washington (921 miles from Santa Barbara) CRYSTAL ADAMS - BIRTHDAY Photo of THE LATIN LOVERS THE LATIN LOVERS "So tight! So talented! Amazing performers with impeccable choice in both wonderfully well written originals and stunning covers of crowd pleasing favourites. One of my favourite bands I've ever seen!" Based in Nelson, British Columbia, Canada (1,049 miles from Santa Barbara) Gee Campos Photo of Strings Of The Heart Strings Of The Heart "You two were amazing and an absolute joy. Thank you for gifting us with your music!" Based in Metter, Georgia (2,163 miles from Santa Barbara) 22nd October 2026 Orphne Sicarius - Private Event

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for percussionists ranges from $110 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.

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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.

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