There are 2,353 wedding musicians available in South Africa, with 6,386 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. The performers listed range from solo instrumentalists to full ensembles, with prices from about R2,350 and an average of R8,500.
Musicians for weddings cover a broad range of styles and group sizes, from acoustic guitarists and classical players to jazz trios and larger line-ups. Many offer packages that span several parts of your wedding day, including ceremony music, drinks reception sets and evening performances.
Of the 2,353 suppliers listed here, 137 are based in South Africa. The other 2,216 are willing to travel there.
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Wedding Singers in South AfricaWedding musicians in South Africa offer live music for every part of your celebration, from intimate ceremony performances to high-energy reception entertainment. These performers include solo instrumentalists, acoustic duos, jazz groups, classical ensembles and larger bands, giving you options to match any venue size or musical preference.
The right musicians depend on your venue, guest numbers and the mood you want at each stage of the day. Acoustic and classical performers work well for ceremonies and drinks receptions, while larger acts with fuller sound suit evening parties. Many wedding performers offer multi-part packages, so a single booking can cover several hours across different stages of the celebration. Ask about setup requirements, repertoire flexibility and whether the act provides their own sound equipment.
Rates for wedding musicians in South Africa range from about R2,350 for solo acoustic performers to R28,000+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at R8,500, typically covering multiple sets across the wedding day. Pricing is influenced by group size, performance duration, travel distance and any extras such as PA systems or custom song arrangements.
The average price is R8,500 (ZAR), with most priced from R2,350 to R28,000+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 1,128 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in South Africa, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.
ABSmooths
"Emmanuel came to our home at 07:00 in the morning to do a special birthday wake-up surprise for my husband on his 65th birthday.
Emmanuel was on time, very professional and absolutely amazing. My husband was thrilled with his surprise! Thank you for sharing your fabulous musical talent with others!"
LeeRocks
"One of the most exceptional multi instrumentalist I have come across . Played Sax and Bass guitar on my personal songs for my live show, what an amazing talent ! Made my event a memorable one ! 😅
Thank you Leerocks!! You rock indeed 🙏"
Gary Sletcher Entertainment
"Gary was amazing, from start to finish, he arrived on time, setup quietly and blew the socks off everyone who attended. His genre is huge and his knowledge on different instruments is amazing. We would recommend Gary to anyone looking. Definitely one of the best muscians we have booked."
For the Audience of One
"Absolutely incredible! Nerina’s voice was exceptional and truly touched our hearts. Her beautiful singing, accompanied by Juan’s gentle sound of the guitar, created such a warm and special atmosphere at our wedding.
The highlight for us was the beautiful, personalised song they performed especially for our son and daughter-in-law. It was such a meaningful and emotional moment that we will treasure forever.
Thank you, Nerina and Juan, for creating such a magical memory for our family. Your talent and passion were extraordinary, and we couldn’t recommend you highly enough! ❤️"
Jcube Enterprises (Pty) Ltd
"We had such a wonderful experience having Devon perform at our wedding! His saxophone playing added such a beautiful and memorable atmosphere to the day and really elevated the overall experience for us and our guests.
From the beginning, Devon was professional, friendly and so easy to work with. He was reliable, accommodating and brought such a lovely energy to our wedding. We received so many compliments on the music, and it was honestly such a special touch that we’ll always remember.
We’re so grateful to Devon for being part of our wedding and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a talented saxophonist to make their event extra special! 🤍"
Godfrey Johnson - Pianist/ singer/comedian
"Review: Godfrey Johnson soars as VASLAV at The Fugard Theatre
This was my first time seeing this stunning piece of theatre and I am not surprised by all the glowing reviews and the three Fleur du Cap nominations it received. Godfrey Johnson throws himself whole-heartedly into his performance and is quite mesmerising.
The play is based on the diaries written by Vaslav Nijinsky and was brought to life by a combination of Johnson, Karen Jeynes and Lara Bye. It was also directed by Bye. I particularly loved the simplicity of it all - or at least how simple it all seemed on the surface. There was nothing simple about Johnson's performance or the excellent attention to detail in the staging. The whole piece moved with a musicality that was befitting of the subject matter, and yet there was virtually no actual dancing in it.
Johnson's ability to talk to and fully engage with the audience as he played various characters, all while sitting at the piano and playing, is extraordinary. I loved how a small change in hand placements could signify a different character. There was no need to spell it out. Johnson merely adjusted his posture and you could see he had become someone else.
The musical score gave me goose bumps. It really captured the fractured state of mind of Nijinsky. The soundtrack, virtually all played by Johnson live through the performance, soared from light and airy so you could just imagine this dancer leaping through the air, to staccato or dramatic as he gets confused and his state of being deteriorates.
Review: Godfrey Johnson soars as VASLAV at The Fugard Theatre ImageThe lighting and overall staging of VASLAV is a thing of beauty. A plain archway with a white curtain stands at the back and shows the audience a projected image of a hallway as if seen from the hospital room Nijinsky was confined to. Other projections included images and short videos of Nijinsky and other characters. There is a piano to one side, where a lot of the action takes place as Johnson provides a soundtrack to his own performance. Other than that, the lighting (originally designed by Jon Keevy) moved with the flow of the piece to complete the mood of each moment.
My only technical quibble is with the use of the two microphones on stands. I think the performance would've been better served if Johnson had a mic on him. He moved around too much, making it very obvious when he was speaking into the microphone and when it wasn't able to catch his voice. This was especially noticeable on the mic standing away from the piano.
Overall, it's a clever piece of theatre that makes you fe it's a clever piece of theatre that makes you feel things as the music, the movement and Johnson's utter commitment to the character pull you along. It felt raw and real but at the same time surreal, as if it were all just a dream."