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281 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Stratford, ON
  • Cover Band / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • $500 +

RL Stephenson-Read, MSc, BMUS, LTTA MA, celebrates 35+ dynamic years internationally, as a professional performance artist/mentor/writer, gaining extensive...

  • London, ON
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 30 miles from Stratford
  • Contact for rates

I speak about the lessons from my children's book, From Head to Heart, which are applicable to all ages to help people live from their hearts.
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Rick Rossini Magical Entertainer

4.91 (212)
Top Performer
276 Verified bookings

  • Freelton, ON
  • Children’s Party Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Stratford
  • Contact for rates

Belle H. said “A fantastic magician brought so much joy and laughter to the kids, creating beautiful memories—and the dove was adorable! ”
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  • Hamilton, ON
  • Stand-Up Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 56 miles from Stratford
  • $500 and up

No one packs a punch quite like Eric Johnston. Eric Johnston is an award winning comedian, actor, emcee and #1 Best Selling Author that delivers a...

Dejehan Hamilton

5.0 (5)
4 Verified bookings

  • Hamilton, ON
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 56 miles from Stratford
  • $1,500 and up

Olivia B. said “Tremendous presentation! The group was highly engaged and captivated by Dejehan's story. To top it off, Dejehan is highly professional, punctual and personable. Would highly recommend! ”
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The Magic of Andrew Woo

4.98 (42)
Top Performer
68 Verified bookings

  • Brampton, ON
  • Children’s Party Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 66 miles from Stratford
  • Very reasonable. $150 and up. guaranteed.

Jason G. said “Andrew had great tricks and effects which kept the kids awed in amazement for our day camp! ”
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  • Mississauga, ON
  • Middle Eastern Entertainment / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 69 miles from Stratford
  • 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... ”

  • Etobicoke, ON
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 76 miles from Stratford
  • $500-20k

Finding Stillness: A Keynote Experience for Better Mental Health and Less Stress Welcome to Finding Stillness, a revolutionary keynote speech that combines art,...
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Magic Matt James

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
13 Verified bookings

  • Vaughan, ON
  • Corporate Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 81 miles from Stratford
  • $2000-$15,000

Michael P. said “Matt was absolutely amazing from start to finish. He arrived on time, was completely professional, and communicated clearly throughout the entire booking process. His performance left everyone... ”
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Rosemary Reid - Toronto's Female Magician

4.95 (55)
Top Performer
89 Verified bookings

  • Toronto, ON
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • $968+

Michaek R. said “Rosemary provided an excellent background, consulting experience and clear communication who show was interactive fun and made the guest feel not only a part of the show but welcome to join in the... ”
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  • Toronto, ON
  • DJ / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • $500-$7500

With 45+ years of wedding & event industry experience & a degree in electrical/acoustics engineering, you get our patented room-filling sound at half the...
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Dena Jackson, Comedian and Keynote Speaker

5.0 (7)
4 Verified bookings

  • Toronto, ON
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • $5000 and up

Michelle P. said “Dana was very funny, and had the audience laughing during her entire performance. ”
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  • Toronto, ON
  • Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • Contact for rates

The Toronto Magic Company specializes in making your corporate events unforgettable. We perform at hundreds of events every single year. Company parties,...

Lukas Stark, the Mystery Entertainer

5.0 (6)
8 Verified bookings

  • Toronto, ON
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • $750 - $2500

Darlene T. said “He was a great addition to our work party! Very personable, he will blow your mind! I would rate 5 stars! ”

  • Toronto, ON
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • $3,000 and up

These days, disagreements often divide us into a simple “Us vs. Them” — and let’s be honest, it’s getting us nowhere. That’s where Freestyle Socials comes in....

  • Toronto, ON
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 83 miles from Stratford
  • Contact for rates

Desmond P. Ryan is a former Toronto Police detective and crime fiction author who brings three decades of frontline experience to the stage. With sharp insight,...

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

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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.