Browse 629 saxophonists in Italy, rated 5 out of 5 from 2,175 reviews from real clients. Solo sax players, jazz duos and larger ensembles are available for weddings, parties and corporate events, with most bookings coming in around €420 and shorter ceremony sets costing less.
Availability moves fastest at the top of the calendar: peak-season Saturdays and the December party run get taken first, and a saxophonist covering both a ceremony and an evening set will usually hold the whole date rather than half of it. For a date that is already close, it is worth enquiring with more than one act at a time.
Of the 629 suppliers listed here, 98 are based in Italy. The other 531 are willing to travel there.
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Wedding Singers in ItalyA saxophone is one of the easiest live acts to fit into a venue. One musician needs little more than a couple of square metres and a power socket, which makes a sax player workable in rooms that could never take a full band, and in venues with tight load-in access or no stage at all.
Ask the venue two things before confirming: where the nearest socket is, and whether there is a sound limiter. A sax player who brings their own PA still has to plug it in somewhere, and a limiter set low will cut a saxophone before it cuts recorded music, because the instrument is loud at close range and peaks sharply. Outdoors, heat and cold both pull the instrument out of tune, and direct sun on a metal body is genuinely uncomfortable to play, so shade and a dry surface matter more than a stage does. Drinks receptions on a lawn or terrace work well as long as the act has somewhere to stand that will not sink or soak.
Most saxophonists work from a backing track library rather than sheet music, so a request has to exist as a track before it can be played. Three to four weeks is a reasonable lead time for something learned specially, and a first dance or processional is worth confirming earlier still. Send a running order rather than a start time: an act that knows when speeches finish and when the dance floor opens will place its sets around them, instead of playing through the moments people are meant to be listening to.
Rates for saxophonists in Italy run from €140 to €1,000+, with typical bookings around €420. Check what the figure covers before comparing quotes: PA and setup are usually included, travel may or may not be, and an overtime rate for running past the agreed finish is worth agreeing in writing rather than on the night. Most acts take a deposit to hold the date, with the balance due close to the event, and short notice tends to cost more rather than less, since a free Saturday in peak season is a date someone else has already turned down.
The average price is €420 (EUR), with most priced from €140 to €1,000+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 705 enquiries for Saxophone Players at events in Italy, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 27 October 2026.
TIBi Events Production - Music Planning
"I can't thank TIBI Events enough for helping me plan the perfect proposal in Florence. From the first message, they were friendly, helpful, and always happy to answer my questions. What I really appreciated was their honesty and experience.
Everything on the day was organised perfectly. The team worked together seamlessly, and it all felt relaxed and natural. Because of their hard work, I was able to focus on the moment and enjoy it with my now fiancée.
The proposal was perfect, and the photos are beautiful. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. If you are thinking about planning a proposal or special event in Florence, I highly recommend TIBI Events. Thank you again for making such an important day so special❤️"
DJ & Saxophone
"An unforgettable party!
We contacted Renato to play at our wedding, and he, together with his team, managed to create an unforgettable event!
A single phone call was enough to get on the same wavelength right away, and he immediately understood our needs, putting together a detailed quote tailored to us.
His great ability to adapt to the location, the management of timing and, above all, the selection of music meant that every moment of the reception had dedicated accompaniment, so the day was never monotonous.
Renato is a great guitarist and entertainer and works with professionals of the highest level. We added Diego's sax, who welcomed us and accompanied us also during the final DJ set, and Diana's violin for lunch!
Of course, Renato lets you configure the event however you like and also handles the lighting, including illuminated fountains, which we used for the cake cutting!
We strongly recommend Renato for any type of event. We really found ourselves facing a pleasant and helpful person."
Mike Mazzola
"★★★★★ 5.0
Service quality: Excellent
Response times: Excellent
Value for money: Excellent
Flexibility: Excellent
Professionalism: Excellent
A total blast! 💣
What can I say, truly unique! They exceeded all our expectations. They were overwhelming from the first to the last minute. They made us have fun and go wild the whole evening! After all, the name is a guarantee. A special shout-out to the saxophonist, whose skill is disarming. Even today we still receive messages of compliments about the band. Highly recommended!"
Ferdy Coppola Saxobar
"Ferdy’s service was perfect! Communication worked perfectly, he was available and happy to accommodate our wishes. His music was a real plus for our event. I highly recommend him. Thank you Ferdy!"
LuiSax A power sax for your events
"Luigi made our night so special. He was amazing! He was easy to communicate with and organise around our friends special day! Thank you Luigi"
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! ❤️"