Choose from 254 professional string quartets available for hire worldwide. These classical ensembles and string groups have earned 758 reviews from real clients, with an average rating of 5 out of 5. A string quartet brings two violins, viola and cello together to create rich, layered music suited to wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, corporate dinners and private celebrations.
Most quartets offer repertoires spanning classical masterworks through to modern pop, rock and film score arrangements, so they can match the mood of each part of your event. Many also perform as trios or duos for smaller occasions or tighter budgets. Rates currently start from $150, with an average booking cost of $450.
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Woodwind MusiciansA string quartet is one of the oldest and most versatile forms of chamber music, made up of two violins, a viola and a cello. These four instruments together produce a warm, full sound that works equally well in intimate spaces and large venues. Today's professional quartets perform far beyond the traditional classical repertoire. Many arrange popular songs, film and TV soundtracks, jazz standards and even rock hits for their instruments, giving you a wide choice of music to suit your event.
Weddings are the most popular booking for string quartets. A typical wedding booking might cover prelude music as guests arrive, a processional for the bridal entrance, music during the ceremony or signing of the register, and a recessional as the couple exits. Many couples extend the booking into the cocktail hour or wedding breakfast, where lighter background music keeps the atmosphere relaxed. Beyond weddings, classical quartets are a strong fit for corporate dinners, awards ceremonies, gallery openings, garden parties and formal receptions. For events with a different feel, you might also consider a classical duo for a more intimate setting, or a harpist for solo ceremony music. If you want a larger classical sound, chamber orchestras offer a fuller ensemble. Some quartets also collaborate with wedding ceremony musicians such as vocalists or organists for specific moments.
Most string quartets perform in sets of 45 minutes to one hour, with short breaks between. A standard event booking covers two to four sets depending on how many parts of the day you want live music for. Quartets typically need a flat performance area of roughly three meters by two meters, armless chairs, and enough light to read sheet music. They bring their own instruments, stands and stand lights. If your venue is large or outdoors, ask whether amplification is needed, as acoustic string instruments can be hard to hear in noisy or open-air settings. Some groups also offer an electric string quartet option, using amplified or solid-body instruments for a more contemporary, high-energy sound. Check each listing for repertoire samples, and let the quartet know about any special song requests well in advance, as custom arrangements take time to prepare. For events needing a different kind of live accompaniment, classical guitarists offer a warm solo alternative.
Professional string quartet rates currently range from $150 to $1,350+, with most bookings falling around $450. Several factors affect the final cost: performance duration is the biggest variable, since a ceremony-only booking of one hour costs less than a full-day package covering ceremony, cocktail hour and dinner. Travel distance, custom arrangement requests, and peak-season dates (particularly summer wedding weekends) can also push prices higher. Many ensembles offer reduced rates for bookings as a trio or duo, which can work well if your venue is smaller or your budget is tighter.
The average price for String Quartets is $450 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 2,263 enquiries for String Quartets at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 8 October 2026.
Xavier Quinn cello
"Wedding ceremony/cocktail hour, short ceremony. For October 10 of this month"
Luxe Harmony
"Thank you so much!! You guys were amazing and we got so many compliments on how unique and beautiful all the music was! Thank you again for making our day so special!🤍"
Hans professional violinist
"Hans is not only an amazing Violinist, he is an amazing person and made every step of booking a Violinist in a different country for our wedding as easy as possible.
From the first video call well before our wedding, to constantly making sure we were creating the perfect ceremony/cocktail/dinner playing experience I can not stress enough how quick his responses were and how much he actually cared about our special day.
Hans quickly put together a professional contract for us so all the details were set in stone almost half a year before the wedding date!
Hans was able to play ANY song that we requested as well as to play a very specific piece during my wife’s walk down the aisle - timing it perfect and effortlessly all by himself.
Furthermore Hans actually also helped us out with other caterers and arranged his own transport to a very remote location.
10/10 experience working with Hans through the entire process"
Wedding String Quartet - Trio in Sardinia
"The string quartet made our wedding ceremony truly unforgettable. Every piece was performed beautifully, creating an elegant and emotional atmosphere. Our guests are still talking about how magical the music was. We couldn't have asked for a better soundtrack to our special day."
Saxophone and String Quartet
"From the first contact with Luigi it all went very smoothly. Great communication, flexible and most of all a wonderful addition to our wedding reception and party!"
Laila Prieto
"Laila was outstanding! She was super responsive and helped me with details and planning for a surprise proposal on short notice. She was kind, reliable, professional, and punctual throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend booking her for your special moment. I couldn't be more happy with her services."