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255 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide

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James Grande

5.0 (16)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • Naples, FL
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $500 - $3,500

Sonia L. said “I was having a small gathering of 6 friends for a cook out in honor of my disabled husband. I was open about the reason for this get together, and James was very appropriate in his responses and... ”

  • Hollywood, FL
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $2,400 to $20,000

Justin P. said “Dewayne performed at our annual church Christmas banquet. He was very funny, performed some awesome magic and was very engaging with the crowd. He was a pleasure to work with and very accommodating. I... ”

  • Hollywood, FL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $5500 and up

Experience the Extraordinary with Katerina Rossa: A Transformative Fusion of Music and Inspiration! Welcome to the world of Katerina Rossa, the...
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Royal y Ritmo Events & Entertainment

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Ballroom Dancer / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $450 and up

Diego M. said “3 E's: Energetic Experts Entertaining Kennedy and Dubraska are fantstic teachers/entertainers that encourage their guests a wonderful dance experience. I've been photographing their monthly rooftop... ”

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Latin Jazz Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

The JMQ Group provides top-notch musicianship for a fraction of the price.

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $500 and up

Kate J. said “I hired Nancy to speak at a retreat for nutrition coaches who are budding entrepreneurs. She did not disappoint! Nancy commanded the attention of the entire room by sharing her own journey, stating... ”

  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

I ignite visionaries, nursing students, and college students to illuminate their spheres of influence and avoid burnout .
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Miami, FL
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

Nik H. said “As our featured entertainer, Sidney brought mind-blowing mentalism, unforgettable audience interaction, and a polished, professional energy that had students, parents, and educators on the edge of... ”
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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • Miami, FL
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $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... ”
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  • Miami, FL
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

Souhaila B. S. said “He is beyond amazing, arrived at time, very respectful and considerate! He has such a smooth amazing voice! Laith is very communicative and one of the most kind, warm person I’ve ever met. I highly... ”
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Charles Clark, A World Class Athlete

4.96 (390)
61 Verified bookings

  • Miami, FL
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

Terry S. said “Charles was outstanding setting the tone for our conference with his high energy presentation. ”
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Gran Mariachi Alas de America

5.0 (13)
31 Verified bookings

  • Miami, FL
  • Mariachi Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $1

Romilym T. said “Excelente presentación. El mariachi creó un ambiente increíble, lleno de alegría y emoción. Voces e instrumentos impecables, muy profesionales. Totalmente recomendados. 🎶 ”

  • Miami, FL
  • Corporate Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $1,000 - $10,000

John V. said “Irina graciously provided me with a family friendly, wholesome roast for my birthday. She interviewed family, friends and work colleagues to research my background and develop her witty insights to... ”

  • Miami, FL
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • Contact for rates

Gabriella P. said “Brittany is the absolute best! We hired Brittany as part of a bachelorette weekend and she was wonderful to work with! Not only is she freaking hilarious but she connected with our group so well. Easy... ”

Salam The Poet

5.0 (16)

  • Miami, FL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 103 miles from Naples
  • $400+ (call/text/email for further details)

Kayseyspeaks said “All I’m going is you just gotta be there to experience the vessel that is Salam the Poet. This man has a way with words that makes want to burn my notebooks and relearn what it is to be a Spoken... ”

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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.