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224 Emcees serving New York City, NY

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Jeff Houghton

5.0 (6)
11 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $3,000-15,000

Kourtney M. said “I was really skeptical of having an MC at our event, did not think it would make much of a difference. I was wrong Jeff helped us make this one of the best employee events we have held yet. I look... ”

Mike Janela Hosting

5.0 (7)
7 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $1,000 and up

Janette L. said “Mike was very encouraging to our young performers of grades 3-12 . He made everyone calm and relaxed. He was absolutely great at emceeing, made everyone felt special spicing everything up and... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $600-$1,500

Confident, polished, and engaging emcee providing professional hosting for corporate events, festivals, fundraisers, community celebrations, and school...

MC Ollie

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $500-$2000

Jason P. said “We used Oliver to be our Emcee for a corporate conference with about 100 people in the room. He was prepared, charismatic and kept the audience engaged. I would definitely use Oliver next year for... ”

Master of Ceremony

5.0 (3)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

Jana P. said “Jessica (The Lit MC) was absolutely amazing! I hired her on the same day of my event (my annual Christmas singing recital for my students) due to a hiccup and boy did she come through! She was... ”

Glitteratie

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

Niyala S. said “Glitteratie was the perfect emcee for our 2-day food festival. She was the consummate professional before, during and after the event. Exceeding our expectations throughout the weekend, she created... ”

Steve Cohen, Comedian

1 Verified booking

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

A comedian since 2004 I can perform standup or improvise or just have a silly talk with your audience. Do you want me to roast or write jokes about your...

The Ultimate Emcee

3 Verified bookings

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $500 and up

Elevate your event with Willie Dee, a versatile NYC-based MC and actor known for his engaging presence and professionalism. With experience leading diverse...

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

Actor, Event Host/Emcee, and Media Personality who can entertain the crowd, as well as maintain the energy of the event. Looking to further expand my brand with...

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $200 and up

Ryan B. said “Andrew hosted a show for me at the end of 2025. Consummate professional, on time, excellent on stage and rolled with the punches. Super funny guy, easy to work with, will definitely have him back! ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $500 and up

Joe C. said “I recently had the pleasure of hiring Michael Rippe as the host and MC for a trade show, and I can confidently say he was the best choice we could have made. From the moment he took the stage, Michael... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

Host and Emcee based in NYC. Experience hosting large events of 2, 000+ for AWS, intimate conference room groups, corporate spaces, special occasions,...

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $1,500 and up

Meet Tallulah Talons! This 6’1 glamazon (6’5+ in heels) is glamorous, charming, hilarious, and a whole lot of fun! Others agree…Tallulah’s shows have been...

Mic Geniuz

5.0 (4)
New member

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

J. said “Mic Genuiz is PHENOMENAL at what he does. Mic Geniuz is an outstanding host and interviewer. He has a natural ability to read the room while guiding a program forward in a way that makes everyone feel... ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • Contact for rates

Grisel A. said “I've hired Jenny to host several events & audiences love her. If you are specific about your needs she will adapt. Best for high-energy events. ”

  • New York City, NY
  • Emcee
  • $250-500

Donny Casino's Bingo is a rip-roaring good time for corporate events & team building! Keep your team rolling with laughs & on the edge of their seats with...

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Quick facts for Emcees in New York City, NY

6,210 quotes sent

In the past year, Emcees have sent 6,210 quotes to event planners.

37th most popular

Emcees rank #37 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

5 out of 5 stars

There are 2,485 Emcee reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.

2 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Emcee.

New York City ranks #1

New York City is the most popular city for Emcees requests in New York.

Popular events

Emcees are typically hired for Corporate Events, Nonprofit Events, and Christmas Parties in New York City, NY.

New York ranks #3

New York is the 3rd most popular state for Emcees requests in the United States.

Past events for Emcees in New York City, NY

Great energy!

Emcee

5.0

December 4, 2025

2.5 hours

Annie was fun and very professional. She was our Emcee at our Holiday Party (50 people) and was able to get everyone together to play games and such. I would refer her to anyone! Great attitude and positive energy!
Event total

$325

Acknowledgment of Kerry’s Exemplary Performance

Emcee

5.0

November 13, 2025

2 hours

It was truly an honor to work with Kerry. We feel incredibly fortunate that, even after multiple last-minute searches, we were ultimately connected with her. She was highly appreciated by both our U.S. and Seoul clients. Kerry carried the room with professionalism and grace, and she took great care in learning and correctly pronouncing even the most difficult Korean names and she delivered flawlessly. We are deeply grateful for the important role she played in making this event even more successful than we anticipated. It was an absolute honor to work with her.
Event total

$2,000

Can't wait to work with him Again!

Emcee

5.0

November 14, 2025

3 hours

Anthony was the MC extraordinaire for our launch party and really came through for us! With less than a week's notice he took on the task, arrive super early, added his own twist to our show notes which kept the energy high and the crowd engaged. It was key that our event maintained a consistent vibe and everyone was SWYMing and Anthony was a huge part of why that was successful. Looking forward to working with him again!
Event total

$250

About booking Emcees in New York City, NY

Help ensure your live event runs smoothly while entertaining your guests by booking an emcee as a professional host for your next in-person or virtual event. An emcee will keep your audience engaged and your event flowing as planned. Whether you are the event organizer for an award presentation, birthday roast, fundraiser, game show night, or corporate event, a skilled emcee is the perfect vendor to keep it lively and fun!

The cost of hiring a professional emcee in New York City, New York will vary depending on the type of event, the emcee’s area of expertise, and their skill level. Award-winning performers with years of experience may come at a higher price than those just starting out. Contact local emcees to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing New York City emcees, look through their profiles to watch videos of their performances. This will help you learn more about their timing and delivery. Read reviews from past clients to see if they have experience emceeing at events like yours. We highly recommend starting your search as early as possible as many emcees book months or even years in advance. When talking with potential event hosts, discuss important details like the event schedule, venue setup, specific topic requests, and any other unique aspect of the event or additional information that may be useful.

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Emcees serving the New York City, NY area

These Emcees serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.