Find 130 professional string quartets available in Italy for weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. These classical quartets and string ensembles have received 530 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.
String quartets offer repertoires ranging from classical pieces to contemporary pop, film scores and jazz arrangements, making them versatile enough for ceremony music, drinks receptions and formal dinners. Rates start from €150, with an average booking cost of €500.
Of the 130 suppliers listed here, 35 are based in Italy. The other 95 are willing to travel there.
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String quartets available for hire in Italy perform at weddings, corporate functions, private dinners and formal celebrations. A standard quartet features two violins, a viola and a cello, producing a rich, balanced sound that suits both intimate rooms and larger venues. Most groups offer a mix of classical works, modern pop and rock arrangements, film music and jazz standards, so you can tailor the repertoire to your event.
When hiring a classical quartet, expect performances in sets of 45 minutes to one hour with short breaks between. For weddings, many ensembles offer packages covering the ceremony and cocktail hour as a single booking. Quartets bring their own instruments and music stands, but will need a flat area of roughly three by two meters with armless chairs. Discuss any special song requests early, as custom arrangements need preparation time. Some groups near your venue also offer trio or duo configurations for smaller spaces or budgets.
Rates for string quartets in Italy currently range from about €150 to €1,500+, with most clients paying around €500. Pricing reflects performance duration, travel distance to your venue, and whether you need custom arrangements of specific songs. Ceremony-only bookings cost less than packages that extend through drinks and dinner. Peak wedding season dates and weekend bookings may carry a premium.
The average price is €500 (EUR), with most priced from €150 to €1,500+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 427 enquiries for String Quartets at events in Italy, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 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❤️"
Firenze Classica – String live Ensembles
"“We had a location in the countryside outside Florence, and we got the food from buonatavola (aperitivo and dinner) and the music from firenzeclassica.
Firenze classica was really fantastic, we had a string quartet and, if you ask them in advance, they also play any modern song you request. Of course, if you give them time to rehearse.
They both did an incredible job without emptying our bank account.”
Source: Reddit – user ja_maz
Date: 13 May 2025
Location: Countryside outside Florence, Tuscany, Italy"
Matteo Cristofori
"Working with Matteo was an outstanding experience. He is an exceptionally talented musician, with a refined and distinctive musical personality. His performance was expressive and engaging, and he brought a high level of professionalism and preparation to the entire project.
Matteo was reliable, collaborative, and extremely professional throughout. We would be very happy to work with him again and highly recommend him for concerts and musical events."
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!"
Wedding String Quartet - Trio in Sardinia
"If you're looking for elegant live music, this string quartet is the perfect choice. They were attentive, talented, and added a unique charm to our wedding. Their performance made every special moment even more memorable."
Paolo Moscatelli Violinist
"We could not make a better choice than having Paolo with his music at our event.
Great Professional!"