- Menlo Park, CA
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 2 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $500
Eduardo V. said
“Alex's work was great and very much appreciated, he brought great energy. ”
The 488 Best College Entertainers for hire in Palo Alto, CA
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488 College Entertainers serving Palo Alto, CA
- Menlo Park, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 2 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $425
Sibyl C. said
“I recently hired Marshall to do a magic show for my daughter's 6th bday and I can say that the kids could not stop laughing. They all had such an amazing time!! Highly recommend his services. ”
- Fremont, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $550
Chelsea V. said
“Tom had great communication pre event day. Even getting a feel about our group and the setting in which he would be performing. He showed up right on time to set up and was ready to perform a little... ”
- Santa Clara, CA
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 12 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Swati S. said
“I have known Tinali for years now and she has often done face painting and henna tattoos for the kids. She is extremely patient with the kids - keeping them engaged while she works with them. She is... ”
- Half Moon Bay, CA
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $1,500 – $7,500 per event
Kiara T. said
“We had the pleasure of having Sam and his band member preform at our company event, and he was fantastic! He was professional easy to work with, arrived on time and was fully prepared. His music... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $400
Shannon L. said
“Alan was fabulous to work with from start to end! We booked for my mom and aunt's birthday and wanted to find someone who could do strolling magic + a short show for our family. He was great for all... ”
- Oakland, CA
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Palo Alto
- $150 – $3,000 per event
S. H. said
“Summer arrived with everything she needed. She had a large poster of face painting ideas for the kiddos. She face painted up to 20 kids and everyone loved their face painting. It was a nice... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Esther M. said
“We hired Perry for a bachelorette party and he was great! He did some close-up magic for the first portion of the performance and then transitioned to a stage show for the rest of the time. He... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $1,000 – $10,000 per event
Cristina J. said
“If you want to have the best time, this band is it. They are fabulous musicians and singers, and their music is bluesy and danceable. It was easy to be caught up in their sets. Just loved them! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Andrea A. said
“Mark started day 2 of our annual kickoff meeting. It was the perfect way to start the day. Motivation/ magic/ comedy- the best combination to get the team inspired and off to a great start ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Steven D. said
“Mike was a pleasure to have and work with. His magic was truly that and had everyone laughing snd amazed at the same time. This was a corporate setting and Mike played to the audience masterfully.... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Marie S. said
“I was beyond happy with Chris and highly recommend!! Not just his show I also liked Chris as a person, polite, and a delight to work with. He kept everyone engaged and entertained. Best experience!! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Sameer H. said
“Goofball performed a great show - entertaining for both the kiddos and the adults! Would definitely hire again ”
- San Francisco, CA
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $2,500 – $5,800 per event
Katie P. said
“Tim was easy to work with, super communicative and responsive, and provided a fantastic ambiance for our corporate cocktail reception. He read the room, kept the crowd feeling upbeat, and interacted... ”
- Palo Alto, CA
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- Contact for pricing
Wendy L. said
“This is the 2nd time we've had the System9 band perform at our Annual Bocce Club Holiday Party. They made the house rock! A friend commented, "Where else could you hear Miles Davis and Tom Petty... ”
Mino Eve
1 Verified booking- Menlo Park, CA
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 2 miles from Palo Alto
- $3,500 – $18,000 per event
Corporate, campus & festival DJ in Menlo Park, EN/KR — one of few in Bay Area who programs K-pop as native, not novelty. Producer, so sets are built, not...
- San Jose, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Henry S. said
“Used gig salad to hire a magician for a City Parks and Rec event and Gemar was GREAT! He had a great stage presence, great rapport with the guest and most of all, great magic! He was so interactive.... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $1,500
Conner B. said
“Patrick was invited to our jazz night to entertain guests between intermissions. His professionalism shines throughout the set and his jokes made our guests quite entertained. Patrick made everyone... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $1,000 – $7,000 per event
Mandy K. said
“Spencer's performance was awesome! His tricks, magic and mentalism were so much fun, each one of them unique. He is very professional, showed up exactly on time & his communication was great. He... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $1,000
Erik F. said
“We had David over for an adult birthday party and he was AWESOME. He was super funny and incredibly engaging with the group, but most importantly he is just highly, highly skilled. He had... ”
- Hayward, CA
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Britnie S. said
“DJ Maniakal was great for out National night out event. He had the party going the whole event and was very responsive and attentive to our needs for the event. I would definitely book him for... ”
Face Painting by Just Like Alice
1 Verified booking- San Francisco, CA
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Bring wonder, color and FUN to your event with professional face painting by Just Like Alice! From butterflies and superheroes to glitter glam and...
- San Francisco, CA
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Barb T. said
“Chad Porter spoke at our quarterly meeting and to say he motivated me is an understatement. The adversity that he has overcome is unbelievable. He speaks with humor and humility, but with a sense of... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $2,000
Carol H. said
“Absolutely fantastic to work with and top notch magic. Would definitely rehire! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $1,500 – $4,000 per event
Tom G. said
“We had Al Skiner for a Senior's Thanksgiving Dinner entertainment and he was the perfect choice. Great personality and very easy going.
We would definetly have him come again.
The right choice. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Christina B. said
“Kayla with Pacific Face Painting came out to do balloon testing and she did not disappoint! She made swords, and dogs, and flowers, and monkeys and much more!! It was perfect for my 3 year old... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Parham R. said
“Jake was incredible from start to finish. He was extremely communicative leading up to the event, making planning seamless and stress-free. On the day of, he was punctual, professional, and brought an... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Jeremy said
“You are fantastic at capturing the attention of an audience even in a virtual setting! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $2,500
Mercedes N. said
“We invited Mr. Duffy to come an speak to our staff retreat and the presentation was just outstanding. Everyone commented about how Mr Duffy is perhaps one of the best speakers we have had. 100%... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $1,000 – $5,000 per event
Caitlyn M. said
“A great experience! They were super easy to work with and loved the set the DJ provided! ”
- Berkeley, CA
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 31 miles from Palo Alto
- $500 – $5,000 per event
Gary B. said
“I've worked with Larry Smith for years, and he is a creative machine. He’s a master of storytelling — telling stories himself and coaching others to tell their own stories with more precision and... ”
DJ Ajani
- Oakland, CA
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Supreme A. said
“Aloha, too all who reads this message… My brother gets down , he was prompted, setup fast , and easy. He created an atmosphere of excitement. His energy is so crucially creative, it didn’t feel like... ”
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College events come alive with entertainment that brings energy, laughter, and unique experiences. The right performers set the vibe, whether it’s a live band or DJ keeping the crowd moving, a comedian bringing big laughs, or a hypnotist wowing students with mind-bending fun. From game show hosts and interactive performers to variety acts and musicians, professional entertainers turn orientations, fundraisers, and student nights into campus memories.
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College Entertainment serving the Palo Alto, CA area
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