Looking to hire a violinist? We are a small UK team who supply the right solo violinist for your wedding, party or event. Tell us your date and venue. We check which of our violinists near you are free, then send you their profiles, videos and an all-inclusive price to choose from. You book online in a few minutes, and we look after everything from there to the day itself.
Prices start at £425 for the first hour, and each extra hour is from £95. The price we quote includes the violinist’s travel, so there are no surprises later. See our 2027 price guide for real examples.
Our violinists
Every violinist on our team is a professional with years of experience playing at weddings and events. Each one has a profile page with photos and real performance videos, so you can see and hear them before you decide. You can also browse all our violinists.
How hiring a violinist works
1. Tell us about your day
Fill in the quote form with your date, venue and times. It takes a minute.
2. We check who’s free
We ask the violinists closest to your venue. Usually within a day or two, you get their profiles, videos and prices.
3. Book online
Pick your violinist. Check your details, sign the booking agreement and pay a small deposit by card, all on one secure page.
4. Enjoy the music
Your violinist gets in touch before the day to go through your songs. The balance is due about two weeks before.
Hire a violinist for your wedding
Most couples book a violinist for the ceremony, and many keep them on for the drinks reception afterwards. A typical booking looks like this:
- Guests arriving (about 30 minutes): gentle music while everyone takes their seats.
- Walking down the aisle: your chosen entrance song.
- Signing the register: two or three pieces while the paperwork is done.
- The exit: something joyful as you walk back up the aisle as a married couple.
- Drinks reception (1 to 2 hours): relaxed background music while you have your photos taken.
One hour usually covers the guests arriving and the ceremony. Two or three hours covers the drinks reception too. Read more about booking a violinist for your wedding ceremony, or see our most popular violin wedding songs.
Hire a violinist for a party or corporate event
A violinist is a lovely touch for a birthday, an anniversary, a Christmas party, a drinks reception or a gala dinner. Our violinists play everything from classical pieces to pop, rock and dance hits, so the music fits the room. Recent events include a surprise 2-hour birthday party, and Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve evenings at a luxury hotel in Bath. See corporate violinist hire and Christmas party violinists.
Acoustic or electric violin
A classic acoustic violin is perfect for a ceremony or a quiet drinks reception. An electric violinist plays over backing tracks and brings the energy for a party or an evening do. Several of our violinists play both.
What’s included in the price
- A professional solo violinist for the time you book.
- Their travel to your venue.
- A chat before the day to plan your music. Song requests are always welcome, and many of our violinists will learn a new song for you. We tell you exactly what’s included when we quote.
- A simple online booking page, with your booking agreement and secure card payment.
- One person to deal with from your first email to the day itself.
Violinists across the whole UK
We have violinists in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and we always look for the one closest to your venue first. Find your area: Belfast, Glasgow, Cornwall, Pembrokeshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire, Bristol, Leeds, York, Oxford and every other area we cover.
Violinist hire: your questions
How much does it cost to hire a violinist?
Prices start at £425 for the first hour, and each extra hour is from £95. Our 2027 weddings so far have come to between £395 and £650, including travel. The price depends on how long you need, where your venue is and the date. Our price guide has real examples.
How far ahead should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December dates go first, so many couples book 9 to 18 months ahead. We can often help at shorter notice too, so it’s always worth asking.
Can the violinist play our own song?
Yes, in most cases. Tell us your songs when you enquire. Many of our violinists will learn a new piece for you, and we’ll confirm exactly what’s included before you book.
Does the violinist need anything at the venue?
An acoustic violinist just needs a little space and somewhere to stand or sit. Outdoors, they’ll need shade and shelter from rain. An electric violinist uses a small speaker, so they need a power socket close by.
Can we see the violinist play before we book?
Every violinist we suggest has a profile page with real performance videos, so you can watch and listen before you choose.
How do we pay?
You pay a small deposit by card to secure your date when you book online. The balance is due about two weeks before your event.