Wedding DJs for Hire in Santa Barbara

Discover 617 wedding DJs available in Santa Barbara, California, United States, backed by 1,584 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5. Wedding disc jockeys cover everything from ceremony background music to full reception entertainment and MC duties.

Evening-only bookings start from around $130, and a standard reception package including PA, lighting and playlist planning runs around $450, with exact quotes depending on your date, hours and travel distance.

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Event DJ and Saxophonist spinning open format party music

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Studio City, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Ultimate DJ and Karaoke!

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San Luis Obispo, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Booking available to public and private events anywhere in the world!

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Dope female DJ available for all occasions

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Open Format DJ for Private Events, Public Shows, Parties, Socials

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Book from $400 (USD)

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EDM DJ. Specialise in house music/ bass music/ hardstyle.

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Open Format DJ

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Los Angeles, California

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Live entertainment, soul, R&B,rap , jazz

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Los Angeles, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Book from $1200 (USD)

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Open Format DJ for all occasions

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Los Angeles, California

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EDM Producer and DJ

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Los Angeles, California

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Book from $200 (USD)

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Open Format DJ Services For Your Special Day

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Long Beach, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Book from $1350 (USD)

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Voted "Best Entertainment Statewide" High-Energy Saxophone-DJ Experience

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Newport Beach, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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Club, Wedding & Event DJ

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Menifee, California

Available in Santa Barbara, California

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DJ/MC for weddings and other social and corporate events

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Temecula, California

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Electric, acoustic violinist, DJ, duo, trio with pianist, vocalist, band

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San Diego, California

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A guide to booking

Hire Wedding DJs in Santa Barbara, California, United States

Wedding DJs in Santa Barbara, California, United States provide professional music and MC services for ceremonies, drinks receptions and evening parties. From reading the room and mixing genres on the fly to coordinating speeches and first dances, a good wedding disc jockey keeps your day running smoothly while the dance floor stays full.

Planning and Setup on the Day

Most wedding DJs bring complete setups including PA systems, microphones for speeches and dance floor lighting, and offer a planning consultation to agree must-play and do-not-play lists and the running order for your day. Share the venue's schedule in advance: if the room is turned around between the meal and the evening party, your DJ needs access for setup while guests are at drinks, and a clear cue list helps them work with the photographer and venue coordinator so nothing important starts before everyone is in place.

Ceremony and Reception Coverage

If you want one supplier across the whole day, ask whether the DJ can provide a second sound setup for the ceremony room or garden, including a microphone for the officiant and readings. Outdoor ceremonies need a power supply or battery-powered speakers, and moving equipment between spaces takes time, so confirm how the changeover fits your schedule and whether it carries an extra charge.

What Wedding DJs Charge in Santa Barbara

Quotes in Santa Barbara start from about $130 for an evening-only booking, average around $450 for a standard reception package, and reach $1,350+ for full-day coverage with extra equipment. Peak-season Saturdays are the first dates to go, so popular DJs book up months ahead and charge accordingly. Ask about the overtime rate before the day: extending past the agreed finish is usually pricier than booking the extra hour upfront, and a ceremony sound system or early venue access can also add to the fee.

How much does it cost to hire Wedding DJs available in Santa Barbara, California, United States?

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The average price for Wedding DJs available in Santa Barbara, California, United States is $450 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 491 enquiries for Wedding DJs at events in the United States, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 6 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
59% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
34% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
51% of events take place in these months
Booked acts travelled
About 35 miles
Typical distance from an act's base to the event

Reviews of Wedding DJs available in Santa Barbara, California, United States

5/5 from 1,584 reviews
Photo of DJ Alex Sax DJ Alex Sax "Dee Jay Sax performed current and old school music that soothed the soul and made you want to dance!" Based in Studio City, California (77 miles from Santa Barbara) 3rd October 2026 OUTSTANDING - The Planner Social 2026 Photo of sloKaraoke sloKaraoke "Julie & John provide a great karaoke show for a great value! They hosted several events at my place, and always brought wonderful energy, outfits, and even a light show!" Based in San Luis Obispo, California (81 miles from Santa Barbara) Brendan F - Restaurant Recurring Event Photo of DJ ElecTrac DJ ElecTrac "DJ ElecTrac is very talented. She understands how to read the crowd and once she delivers the music, the crowd grows and everyone dances. We really enjoyed have ElecTrac as our resident DJ last year and looking forward to booking more with her in the future." Based in Los Angeles, California (87 miles from Santa Barbara) Venue Owner - Resident DJ Photo of Tyler Varnell | Saxophone-DJ Tyler Varnell | Saxophone-DJ "WOW. Tyler Varnell is a superstar! I'm not exaggerating when I say every single guest approached us during the wedding to tell us how incredible Tyler was. He is engaging, fun, talented and knows how to get the party started and keep it going. His song book covers all genres, and he played a variety of music that appealed to all guests, regardless of age (my girlfriends went INSANE when he played "Mr. Brightside" -- he can do it all!). If you are looking for entertainment to truly "wow" your guests, hire Tyler. You won't be disappointed!!" Based in Newport Beach, California (115 miles from Santa Barbara) 20th March 2026 Casey & Tyler - Ritz Carlton Laguna Beach - Wedding Photo of Violinist & Band Violinist & Band "Amazing musicians! Variety of music styles and songs. We hired Emil with his band for our Corporate event and they were a huge hit! Everyone was up on their feet dancing along the whole night. Incredibly nice and such a pleasure to work with them! Emil made sure the playlist targeted our whole audience and sounded awesome. I would definitely recommend them for any and all events and hope to work with them again!" Based in San Diego, California (187 miles from Santa Barbara) Ed Johnson - Crpporate event Photo of Ras Beeken Dan Ras Beeken Dan "Love listening to his beautiful tone and quite entertaining. Must hire him for your next event or wedding!" Based in Rancho Calaveras, California (264 miles from Santa Barbara) Ridge Schnidet - Wine Tasting Room

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring wedding DJs is $450, with prices from $130 to $1,350+. Pricing depends on the DJ's experience, the length of the event, equipment included and whether additional services such as lighting, MC duties or playlist consultation are part of the package. Wedding DJs often cover both the evening reception and earlier parts of the day.

Most wedding DJs welcome playlists, must-play lists and do-not-play lists from the couple. Many offer an online request system where wedding guests can suggest songs before the day. Gig Heaven recommends discussing your music preferences in detail with the DJ before the wedding.

The wedding DJs specialise in wedding events and understand the unique requirements of a wedding day, including managing the timeline, coordinating with other vendors, making announcements and reading the room across different age groups and musical tastes. This experience helps ensure smooth transitions between each part of the celebration, from the first dance to the last song.

Most wedding DJs offer packages of four to six hours for the evening reception, though many also offer extended or full-day packages covering the ceremony, drinks reception and evening party. It is worth discussing the full wedding schedule with the DJ when requesting a quote.

Most wedding DJs bring a complete setup including professional DJ decks, speakers, microphones, a lighting rig and sometimes extras such as uplighting, photo booths or dance floor effects. To get the best results, confirm exactly what is included when requesting a quote.

Many wedding DJs offer MC services as part of their package, including introducing speeches, announcing the first dance, managing the event schedule and hosting any games or activities. This helps the evening run smoothly without the couple needing a separate host.

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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.

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.

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