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57 Samba Bands for hire nationwide


  • Flint, MI
  • Samba Band
  • 45 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

We are a Brazilian samba band that specializes in many popular Brazilian musical styles such as samba, forró, axé, and more. We offer high-energy performances...
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Martin Metzger ~ Solo, Duo and Ensemble

5.0 (55)
Top Performer
96 Verified bookings

  • Evanston, IL
  • Guitarist / Samba Band
  • 170 miles from East Lansing
  • $300-$5000

Cyndi R. said “We had an amazing experience! The guitarist was fantastic — talented, professional, and set the perfect tone for our event. Everyone commented on how great the music was. Highly recommend! ”
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Chicago Samba

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Chicago, IL
  • Samba Band
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Vanessa said “We cannot thank Mo and his team enough for the wonderful performance they provided at my wedding. The children and adults were mesmerized with the dance/show and my family will certainly use their... ”
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Cecy Santana

5.0 (11)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Cover Band / Samba Band
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $250-$8000

Karin S. said “Ceci is versatile and charming, great voice. She was prepared and on time. Nothing but good things to say! ”
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Thata Samba Show

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $200 and up

Christina P. said “They were AMAZING! The Samba Dance that they performed was perfect for our event and they got the crowd involved! They also stayed and took pictures with guests afterwards! I would definitely have... ”
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The John Behling Group

5.0 (6)
Top Performer
11 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $450-$3000

Francis P. said “Added great ambience to our event - had great song selection and guests really enjoyed the music! Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting some jazz stylings at their event! ”
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Chicago Diamond Trio

5.0 (9)
14 Verified bookings

  • Chicago, IL
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 171 miles from East Lansing
  • $300 and up

Bryan N. said “Chicago Diamond Trio was great to work with! Very professional, responsive and the music sounded great! ”

Good to Go

4.89 (14)
13 Verified bookings

  • Carrying Place, ON
  • Cover Band / Samba Band
  • 358 miles from East Lansing
  • $200 -$500 (varies with length of gig)

Bruce F. said “This was our first time working with Good(Great) To Go, and things couldn’t have gone better. Right from the original booking they were fast to contact us and that set the tone. Arrived early, engaged... ”

  • St Louis, MO
  • Samba Band
  • 413 miles from East Lansing
  • $200.00 to 5,000.00

Samba Bom, a Midwest-based music ensemble, offers the authentic sounds of Brazil mixed with the flavor of carnaval. They play a unique mix of Brazilian...

The Bossa Brothers Trio

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
21 Verified bookings

  • Owings Mills, MD
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 462 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Jennifer B. said “The Bossa Nova Band were wonderful and loved by our residents. They performed during our closing reception for our annual arts festival. We definitely want to have them back! ”

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Samba Band
  • 520 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Padu stands as a captivating Brazilian-American samba singer, dedicated to wholeheartedly showcasing the richness of Brazilian culture through his music....

  • Durham, NC
  • Samba Band
  • 553 miles from East Lansing
  • $500 - $2500

Também is a woman-led band based out of Durham, NC that specializes in the Brazilian styles of samba, bossa nova, and forró. Sophisticated and suave, Também's...
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Os Clavelitos

5.0 (4)
7 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Band
  • 558 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

James G. said “We hired Os Clavelitos for my mother’s milestone birthday party. The setting was a summer afternoon, pool side. From the very beginning of the booking process through to the performance, they were... ”
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Pure Samba Entertainment

4.97 (39)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Samba Dancer / Samba Band
  • 558 miles from East Lansing
  • Contact for rates

Chloe K. said “Awesome interaction with the audience, and a stellar performance. Thanks so much! ”
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Matthew's Jazz Band

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
51 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Jazz Band / Samba Band
  • 558 miles from East Lansing
  • $200-$6000

Jimmy F. said “Matthew's Jazz band provided the perfect mix of jazzy christmas instrumentals for my annual christmas party two years running now. They are professional, punctual, and have a great presence that my... ”

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51 quotes sent

In the past year, Samba Bands have sent 51 quotes to event planners.

352nd most popular

Samba Bands rank #352 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 130 Samba Band reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

About booking Samba Bands

Dance the night away! We're giving the party a little taste of Brazil and South America with a Samba Band. With some Samba music jamming at your party it'll feel like you're in Rio during Carnival. This upbeat music will have your guests swaying and grooving out on the dance floor. Speaking of dancing, go ahead and book some Samba Dancers (and their large feather headpieces) to really set the theme of the evening. Get ready to party it up Brazilian style by booking one of these great Samba Bands.

When the Samba's close musical cousin, the Bossa Nova, grew to popularity in the late 50s and early 60s, the Samba grew up with it. Many samba groups and bossa nova bands have found their way into the standard jazz repertoire, and it is very common to see jazz bands and combos performing Samba music. Hire a Samba Band to bring an upbeat party atmosphere to any event, from wedding receptions to corporate events, wherever dance beats and infectious rhythms are needed!

Some things to consider when hiring a Samba Band are to make sure you listen to audio and watch video clips. This will ensure that you truly do book the best for your next event! Next, you want to get references. Talk to people in the area about the band and get feedback. Finally, get a contract. Many professional Samba Bands require a deposit to secure them at your next event. Make sure to read through the contract carefully before contracting the band for your party.