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286 Arts and Entertainment Speakers for hire nationwide


  • Cape Cod, MA
  • Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 2 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

The Dune Tramp is available for your luncheons, dinners, banquets, membership meetings or corporate events, with slideshow/lectures about outer Cape Cod. Also...

Jackson Gillman, Stand-Up Chameleon

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Onset, MA
  • Storyteller / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 19 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

Shannon K. said “Jackson came to my home on Christmas Eve as a surprise storytelling. He was engaging, captivating, and held my family's attention (of all age groups) during his story (which is an amazing... ”

Don Wilding's Cape Cod

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • South Dennis, MA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 8 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

Teresa I. said “The Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in Brewster, MA has had the distinct honor of hosting author, filmmaker and local historian Don Wilding many times. As Program Coordinator at the Museum, I... ”

Tom Stewart

2 Verified bookings

  • Fairhaven, MA
  • Emcee / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 31 miles from Barnstable
  • $200 - $1500

Professional, personable, public speaker with 30+ years of working on stages and microphones as an emcee, stand-up comedian, public address announcer, and...

  • Marshfield, MA
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 34 miles from Barnstable
  • $200 - $300

Hello, my name is Candido Bretto, and I’m the author of The Falling Star Repairman, published by Briley & Baxter Publications. Have you read it? No, well then...

  • North Dartmouth, MA
  • Author / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 35 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

I am a Technical Advisor / Consultant in the following areas: Humanitarian & International Development Program / Project Management (CSM, Prince2) Career...

  • Hingham, MA
  • Motivational Speaker / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 48 miles from Barnstable
  • $1,500 - $10,000

Marianne M. said “Neil did an excellent job wrapping up the last day of The Hanover Insurance Group's Summer Internship Program. We wanted our interns to walk away from his speech motivated to continue to grow and... ”
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Rhode Island Santa Claus

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Bristol, RI
  • Santa Claus / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 50 miles from Barnstable
  • $250 and up

Laura W. said “Michael was really great to work with. He was easy to communicate with, arrived on time and was incredible with the children and adults alike. Everyone complimented us on Santa. Can't wait to... ”
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Nate Jones GRAMMY® Ballot Artist

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
1 Verified booking

  • Newport, RI
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 miles from Barnstable
  • Starting at $600 for solo performance, rates vary

Dana C. said “Nate is fantastic. He played the harp during my wedding ceremony. Then provided entertainment during cocktail hour. He then sang for our first dance. He learned the song at my request. He traveled... ”
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Andi Flax

4.92 (15)
25 Verified bookings

  • Newport, RI
  • Singing Guitarist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 54 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

Yvette T. said “And a super lovely person. We all enjoyed her and Chris playing while we had a very casual gathering. Highly recommend Andi! ”
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CreativeChica

5.0 (12)
46 Verified bookings

  • Providence, RI
  • Face Painter / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 58 miles from Barnstable
  • Contact for rates

Don P. said “Kids loved the balloons and CreativeChica did an awesome job. She was very friendly, prompt, and responsive. No issues working with our volunteers either. Would recommend her for your event. ”
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Ben Travelyn Magic

5.0 (23)
Top Performer
30 Verified bookings

  • Cranston, RI
  • Strolling/Close-up Magician / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 59 miles from Barnstable
  • $400-$2000

Michelle C. said “Ben did an awesome job entertaining my guests at my daughter’s party. He had so many cool phone/card tricks. My guests loved the interaction. Adults and children loved watching Ben’s magic tricks. I... ”
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A.J. Hapenny

4.99 (75)
Top Performer
108 Verified bookings

  • Boston, MA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from Barnstable
  • $400-$2000

Lisette O. said “Everyone enjoyed the wedding and how AJ Happening officiated it. It was raining, so the ceremony was held under a tree, and it was moved quickly so everyone could go to the reception hall to be more... ”
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Scott Bedgood

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Boston, MA
  • Comedian / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from Barnstable
  • $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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Tom Indigo - Mentalist and Keynote Speaker

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Boston, MA
  • Mentalist / Arts/Entertainment Speaker
  • 60 miles from Barnstable
  • $2500+

Jojo B. said “Tom is an amazing mentalist, and wonderful personality to have at any event! He will amaze and delight your guests as he seems to effortlessly read their minds! ”

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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.