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277 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

Trivia Queen Quizmaster

1 Verified booking

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $130-185

Awesome Trivia Events with Trivia Queen Quizmaster Lorraine brings you a fun interactive 2 hours of general knowledge trivia with several theme rounds and a...

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • Contact for rates

Engaging writing workshops and entertaining educational seminars for humans of all ages. Want to finally write your novel? Perform Shakespeare? Learn the...

  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

Steve Sweitzer I am an explorer and photographer who has traveled to more than 70 countries worldwide. Through my lens, I capture the beauty of nature,...
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DJ Mel

5.0 (67)
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88 Verified bookings

  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $200-$5000

Brian H. said “DJ Mel hosted my son's 13th birthday dance party and she exceeded all of our expectations. She was great hosting dance games and keeping everyone involved. In addition to her awesome dj and hosting... ”
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Magic Makers Entertainment

4.78 (17)
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49 Verified bookings

  • Orange, CA
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 9 miles from Costa Mesa
  • $400-$3000 depending on event specifications.

Kathy Z. said “I highly recommend having Richard perform his magic at your event! I hired him for my husband’s 70th birthday party. The guests were of various ages, and all were thoroughly entertained! In addition... ”
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Oya Thomas - Keynote Speaker

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

Ken N. said “Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend. ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Anaheim, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 12 miles from Costa Mesa
  • $3,000-15,000

Tiina F. said “Jeff Houghton did a wonderful job as the event emcee for our 2026 Wall and Ceiling Conference, held April 30–May 2 in Las Vegas. Our program included awards, keynote sessions, breakout sessions, and a... ”

Bob Millspaugh

5.0 (58)
29 Verified bookings

  • Orange County, CA
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 6 miles from Costa Mesa
  • $150 - $2000

Pamela M. said “Bob did a phenomenal job. His song selection was perfect. We would hire him again. ”

  • Laguna Beach, CA
  • Actor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 11 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

I’m a social media content creator and actor in the beginning process of my career

  • Lake Forest, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 13 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

I speak to others struggling with their mental health to have a balanced and hope filled life.

  • Cerritos, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 16 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

Motivational writer/producer/actor/speaker offers Media and Self-Esteem Seminars on the positive influences of family-oriented movies, films and anything...

  • Dana Point, CA
  • Educational Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Costa Mesa
  • $200 and up

Original songs and dramas about women in the Bible who have done brave and courageous deeds for the glory of God. Using the Bible as my foundation, I bring in...
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Dramane Kone and Ballet Djelia Kadi

4.98 (36)
47 Verified bookings

  • Long Beach, CA
  • African Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Costa Mesa
  • Contact for rates

Michelle S. said “This group was beyond professional and very entertaining. The perfect choice and I would book again anytime I need these services without hesitation. ”

Lolo Wink

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 18 miles from Costa Mesa
  • $250 and up

Nick K. said “Working with Lolo was excellent. She was easy to work with, polite, professional, and such an amazing officiant. She took time to get to know what we wanted in our ceremony, wrote a beautiful piece,... ”

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Quick facts for Arts and Entertainment Speakers

219 quotes sent

In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 219 quotes to event planners.

269th most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #269 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 675 Arts/Entertainment Speaker reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Arts and Entertainment Speakers

In a world where many people use E! and People Magazine as their primary news source, entertainment seems to be the best way to get through to the masses. With that in mind, hiring a speaker that specializes in the various aspects of art and entertainment is a great way to ensure your audience becomes (and stays) engaged and interested. From authors and journalists to actors and models, these arts/entertainment speakers have the background and knowledge needed to provide speeches that will both entertain and inform the attendees of your class, seminar, convention, or special event.

An insightful and articulate speaker at an event can help individuals, groups, and classrooms achieve their potential through a dynamic and insightful speech, seminar, or consulting session. Arts/Entertainment speakers on GigSalad have a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Some have worked in film or theater, both on stage and behind. Others are best-selling authors or experienced journalists. Find and hire the perfect Arts/Entertainment Speaker for your corporate event, seminar, classroom, or convention.

When booking an Arts/Entertainment speaker, be sure you have your event details (date, time, location, topic, etc.) and budget lined up before you contact the speaker. Once you contact them, discuss their subject material and ask if they have any videos of previous speeches. You should also read reviews about them and get references. Talk to people who have hired them before or seen them speak. Next up, you should book well in advance. Some speakers are booked months or years in advance. However, in some situations you might be able to book less than 60 days in advance. Lastly, pay attention to detail in the contract. What are the traveling expenses? If the traveling expenses are too expensive, consider partnering with another organization to host the same speaker during the same time frame.