Clowns for hire near me

Hire a clown to bring laughter, joy, and unforgettable antics to your next event. Find clowns for hire near you, with profiles, pricing, and FAQs to help you book with confidence.

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FAQ about booking a Clown

On average, professional clowns cost about $100-$300 for 1 hour of entertainment making them one of the more affordable children’s performers. The exact price will vary depending on your location, the length of your event, the clown’s experience, and which activities you’d like them to do. Some clowns will also offer face painting, balloon twisting, or magic shows.

Clowns are most commonly booked for 1-hour appearances. Consider the size of your event and the number of attendees that will be present, especially children, when determining how long to book a clown for. When planning larger events, you might consider hiring multiple clowns to mingle and interact with your guests.

Tipping is always recommended and encouraged for any performer you hire. Consider your satisfaction with their performance as well as the experience of working with them when choosing a tip amount. Standard tipping practices suggest you tip 10-20% of the total booking price. You could also discuss a tip jar of some sort for the performer to let your guests handle the tipping.

With their colorful costumes and silly jokes, party clowns are well-suited for providing kids entertainment for events like children’s birthday parties and school fairs or festivals.

But clowns are not limited to kids birthdays – they can be fun party entertainment for all types of events. Consider clown characters for your family-friendly corporate events, company picnics, block parties, or anycircus-themed party.

Clowns around Buffalo, NY

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Picasso Painters

5.0 (28)
45 Verified bookings

  • Toronto, ON
  • Face Painter / Clown
  • $200 and up

Emily L. said “Georgia was a delight to work with and have at my daughter's 7th birthday party. All the kids loved their face paint. I highly recommend Picasso Painters. ”
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  • Toronto, ON
  • Circus Entertainment / Clown
  • $600 and up

Aerial Heighten your event with the surreal experience of sky dancers. Silks, trapeze, spanish web, as solos or duos or trios. Lollipop Lyra If you have low...
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Free Flow Visual Artistry

4.87 (16)
32 Verified bookings

  • Stoney Creek, ON
  • Variety Entertainer / Clown
  • $250 usd/$350 cad and up

Dana B. said “I had Free to my home for a corporate party for a fire performance last night and she was amazing! Very entertaining. My guests raved about her performance. She was very communicative throughout... ”
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Bumbling Bert & Ben

4.95 (362)
Top Performer
165 Verified bookings

  • Oakville, ON
  • Children’s Party Magician / Clown
  • Starting at $320

Narissa K. said “Bumbling Bert was spectacular, he performed for my son's 4th birthday party and I was not sure if my son would sit through the entire performance but he certainly did. Bert was so comical and he had... ”
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Why book Clowns

Clown entertainment is a great option if you’re looking for some family-friendly entertainment for your special occasion. Clowns are perfect for birthday parties, fairs, festivals, and community events. They can entertain guests of all ages with silly jokes, magic tricks, and balloon animals!

When booking a clown, take the time to browse profiles for photos and videos to see what services they offer and if they fit your vision for the event. Read reviews from past clients to learn more about what it’s like to work with them. Once you find a clown you want to hire, get all the details in writing with a contract or booking agreement. When you book on GigSalad, your payments are secure and protected by our Worry-Free Guarantee.

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Clown pricing

The best way to get accurate pricing is to request free, personalized quotes from Clowns near you.

To give you a ballpark, we’ve used past GigSalad quotes to get average nationwide pricing for hiring a Clown.

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