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278 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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Honolulu Solo Guitar

4.97 (32)
67 Verified bookings

  • Honolulu, HI
  • Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 210 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

Charles F. said “Hello Spencer, I was looking for some pictures of both of you playing,, sorry I am still looking. But anyway thank you for an unforgettable event. Never knew how a guitarist and a violinist would... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Honolulu, HI
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 210 miles from Hilo
  • $3,000-15,000

Linda R. said “We had the absolute pleasure of working with Jeff Houghton for a retirement roast honoring a beloved physician, and we couldn’t be more thrilled with how the event turned out! From start to finish,... ”
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Santiago's Magic

5.0 (10)
6 Verified bookings

  • Boulder Creek, CA
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2319 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

Kristen G. said “So thrilled for this holiday event! 2025 has been a hard year for my family, having Santiago perform at our holiday event was just perfect to lighten everyone’s hearts! Even stunned my SIL into... ”

  • San Rafael, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

A corporate attorney, I rekindled my creative journey in 2017 as an author, poet, and lyricist. My love for animals has also been key. Let me motivate your...
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The Strolling Violinist

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
60 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Violinist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • $400.00 and up

Benny H. said “From start to finish, everything was perfect. Ben was kind, professional, and incredibly skilled. The music made our proposal feel like something out of a movie. We’ll always remember that moment, and... ”
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Goofball the Funny Magician!

4.91 (41)
Top Performer
85 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

Jimmy W. said “He was as good as advertised and had jokes that made the kids and adults laugh. Great magical addition to the party! ”
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Christopher Oglesby

5.0 (1)
New member

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Classical Singer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • $500 and up

Sara N. B. said “From the moment he began to sing, all of our guests gasped — Christopher’s voice is simply breathtaking! We especially wanted to create a little “flash mob” energy rather than a concert vibe, and... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Joe C. said “Dewayne provided entertainment at a healthcare technology event we sponsored in Atlanta. We hosted a hospitality suite and Dewayne roamed the room performing magic for our guests. He was terrific... ”

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

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T. Braswell

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2321 miles from Hilo
  • $300-$2000

Reverend S. B. said “Would love to have her again. So many young people came up to me saying how much she blessed them with her words. ”

  • Petaluma, CA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2323 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

An Equity Actor and professional director who also holds an MA in Shakespeare and Theatre and a PhD from the renowned Shakespeare Institute of the University of...
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Ricky Del Rosario

1 Verified booking

  • Santa Rosa, CA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2325 miles from Hilo
  • $2000-$15,000

When the lights come up, the right emcee sets the tone. For over 27 years, Ricky Del Rosario has done just that, bringing energy, professionalism, and...

  • Mountain View, CA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2328 miles from Hilo
  • Contact for rates

Mr. Conway brings his perspective as a well-traveled innovator, accomplished technologist, and joy loving guy to the most pressing issues of the modern...
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SanMan Auctions and MC Services

5.0 (4)
New member

  • Alameda, CA
  • Auctioneer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2328 miles from Hilo
  • Rates start at $500 and up

Francesca M. said “Hiring Sanford Marshall, The Wedding Coach was by far the best decision we made for our wedding! He consistently went above and beyond to ensure all details of our vision were actualized. He took... ”

Daniel Summerhill

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Oakland, CA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2329 miles from Hilo
  • $200 and up

Molly B. said “Daniel exceeded our expectations and provided a well planned and executed writing workshop followed by an intimate performance at our tiny house. He was prompt, professional, engaging and inspiring.... ”

  • Emeryville, CA
  • Dance Instructor / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2329 miles from Hilo
  • $400 and up

We provide dance lessons, choreographies, emcee services & performances tailored specifically to your event needs. With over 30+ years of performing & teaching,...

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In the past year, Arts and Entertainment Speakers have sent 214 quotes to event planners.

271st most popular

Arts and Entertainment Speakers rank #271 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.