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266 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Lake Geneva, WI
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 38 miles from Wauwatosa
  • Contact for rates

Rich said “Very knowledgeable and if he does not know I can guarantee you he will learn it and help in anyway possible. He can create some special effects or even help with creating outstanding content that... ”
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  • Lake Forest, IL
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 55 miles from Wauwatosa
  • 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... ”

Kimberly A. Blanchette

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Janesville, WI
  • Wedding Officiant / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 57 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $150-$1000

Michael B. said “From start to finish Kimberly went above and beyond. Very creative and is really in tune to what the event entails. ”
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Dj Saxobeat

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Lake In The Hills, IL
  • Wedding DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 62 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $500-3500

Karen W. said “We hired DJ Saxobeat for our wedding, and he absolutely blew us away! From the moment the music started, the energy in the room skyrocketed. The perfect mix of live saxophone and DJ beats brought a... ”

  • Bartlett, IL
  • Historical Character / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 73 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $200 and up, negotiable

First person historical portrayal of America's most misunderstood First Lady. What makes me different, and why should you choose my presentations? I have 15+...
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Jonathan Elkins - Magician

5.0 (3)
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6 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 76 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $350.00 and up

Kelli K. said “Jonathan is fantastic! His show is hilarious and his magic is unbelievable. We hosted a small gathering and thought some entertainment would be fun. Our audience was made of adults, young adults,... ”

Mister Jim

5.0 (17)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Middleton, WI
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 76 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $150-$600 plus travel

Ellie T. said “Mister Jim was a super fun add to our daughter’s 5th birthday party! He was patient with the kids and kept them engaged and entertained - highly recommend! ”

  • Oak Park, IL
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Wauwatosa
  • Contact for rates

Meet the British comedy duo Val & Jeff Gee. These two are your ticket to a comedy meal filled with uproarious moments, heartfelt stories, and unforgettable...
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Mentalist Sidney Friedman

5.0 (47)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Wauwatosa
  • Contact for rates

Elmer E. said “We recently had the pleasure of hosting Sidney Friedman as entertainment for a small dinner group, and his performance was nothing short of unbelievable. Sidney captivated every guest from start to... ”
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Leonardo Music

4.96 (43)
Top Performer
75 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Children’s Music / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Wauwatosa
  • Contact for rates

Julia M. said “Leonardo was great. Very responsive prior to booking, arrived on time, very engaging for the kids. Great for our daughters first bday party with kids ranging from 0-5! ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $1000 and up

Carley H. said “Scott was hilarious and really engaging. The crowd was laughing the whole time and everyone had a good time. Would love to see him perform again! ”
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Vik Pandya

4.95 (38)
Top Performer
61 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $75 and up

Michelle N. said “We worked with Vik 2 nights of our wedding. He had everyone crying laughing. Really good for our friends AND our parents (eg was PG-13 not R, but he said he could do any range) and was really good... ”
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Sib Raza

5.0 (22)
39 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Wauwatosa
  • $500 - $32500 - fully customizable

Katie B. said “Sib was awesome! You won't regret booking him for an event or party. ”

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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.