- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- Contact for rates
Konrad B. said
“I had a house party consisting of 40 people above the age of 20 and JayJay did a terrific job! ”
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479 College Entertainers serving Arlington Heights, IL
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 4 miles from Arlington Heights
- $125 per hour
Janet S. said
“Everyone at the wedding enjoyed hr pictures!
She did a great job ”
- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 9 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Priscilla M. said
“We had the absolute pleasure of having Brenden perform close-up magic at our family graduation party, and to say he exceeded every expectation would be an understatement. From the moment he arrived,... ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 9 miles from Arlington Heights
- $400 and up
Kenia G. said
“Ferny was absolutely phenomenal! The guests were laughing and we received a mind-blowing, crazy performance! The mind-reading segment left everyone completely stunned!! Ferny included everyone in... ”
- Warrenville, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Arlington Heights
- $180 and up
Lauren L. said
“Lazuli party was amazing! She came right on time and always responded to my messages leading up to the party. The face paint looked SO good and the kids loved her! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $1000 and up
Nicole F. said
“Scott Bedgood was amazing! We had a residential event that he did for us. I loved that it was clean because it was a mixed group! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Minimum $500+travel
Christi S. said
“Alex provided the perfect entertainment for our company Christmas party. He was professional and prepared offering inside jokes specific to the company and staff. Everyone enjoyed! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $50 - $500
Jean R. said
“I wasn't sure of what to expect I had never booked a comedian and was worried because we had all ages attending.He asked the right questions and had our family laughing thru out his performance. Very... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $280- $1000 (based on show length & distance)
Michael D. said
“Norman was extremely talented and professional. Definitely a great addition to any party! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $450-$5000
Hope H. said
“Zach was funny and definitely left our minds wandering how he did the trick. I highly recommend him. He was a crowd pleaser. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $250-$8000
Carlos M. said
“Cecy is a true professional with a genuinely beautiful voice. She was wonderful to work with — very receptive to collaborating with the other musicians at our event, which helped make the whole... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $125and up
Alyssa C. said
“I would recommend Roxy and Mira to anyone looking for a face painter and will call them first the next time I need these kinds of services. First of all, Mira got the basics right. She was on time,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Samantha J. said
“Dj EDLo was quick to respond with helpful details for our last-minute inquiry. He arrived at our event early to set up and was easy to work with the entire day. He adjusted his music to the vibe of... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $699 - 7500
Brian N. said
“Adam Camp of the January Lanterns is a truly exceptional solo singer who left a lasting impression on everyone at our event. His fantastic voice effortlessly brought each song to life, and his... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- $200-1000
Dale P. said
“The Great Boodini was very engaging annd entertaining! Lots of laughs and amazement by both kids and adults. Even the 2 year old was able to participate in the magic with big smiles. The kids magic... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 6 miles from Arlington Heights
- $400 - $100,000
Kevin C. said
“Dennis was amazing. Super friendly and engaging. He takes a genuine interest in each of his "subjects". Great time had by all and would definitely have him back for another event. We had a private... ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 7 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Jonathan F. said
“What's great here is that Who Knew provided professionalism the entire way; from the first email to the end-of-the-night. They listened to what I wanted and not just delivered, but succeeded (played... ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Arlington Heights
- $250.00 and up
Stephanie J. said
“Total-T was wonderful! We hired him for my son's 2nd birthday party. My son typically takes a while to warm up, but he was engaged from the moment the show started and participated from the start. I... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Arlington Heights
- $125.00 an hour
Jen H. said
“Honestly, Pete was perfect! Our party was absolute chaos and he handled it with ease. I gave Pete a kind of outline of what I expected and he went above and beyond! It was a little obscure, so I was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Jacqui J. said
“Barton was a great addition to our event\! Our guests really enjoyed having their caricatures done, and it added a fun, interactive element to the experience\. Everyone loved their finished... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Russ H. said
“Great to work with, and don't pass on the opportunity of the 'Screwlywed' Game! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Holly S. said
“I cannot say enough about the Friends Band. They made my party a blast! Everyone loved the music and danced to each and every song. Thank you guys so much. I will be reaching out to hire you soon... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Henna Tattoo Artist / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $25 and up
Mileena C. said
“Ayesha did a beautiful job personalizing each henna while chatting with students/families during our AANHPI Heritage Month Cultural Celebration! Everyone enjoyed their professional hennas. She was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Ashley R. said
“Mike’s performance at my Birthday Party at Casa Loma , Toronto on Oct 6, 2025 left our 60 guests in awe and puzzling as to how he was able to execute what appeared to be impossible tricks, some of... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Esperanza said
“We had Dr.Dave at my sisters and brother in law’s Bachelorette/Bachelor party! He was so much fun. My parents did not speak English but they really enjoyed this! We are still talking about his... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $2500 and up
Michael said
“We had Mike come speak to our team for our annual offsite. He was incredibly responsive during the planning process and brought a great sense of excitement during his speech. He did a great job of... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Casino Party Rentals / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $200-$5,000
Kim said
“We had a great 50th birthday party for my husband and the casino tables were a huge hit! Contract and payment process was easy. Clear instructions on what was needed for space and event was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.
Anna B. said
“Chad just spoke at a conference I am attending here in Wilmington. His message truly resonated with me. He is a great speaker, he had everyones attention no one on phones while he spoke except for the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $650-$2500
Russ H. said
“These guys were awesome, super easy to work with and sounded great! ”
The Other Woman
New member- Lake Forest, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 14 miles from Arlington Heights
- $500 and up
The Other Woman is a high-energy Chicago-area cover band built to get people dancing, singing and having a great time. Our setlist spans decades of crowd...
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- Contact for rates
Marian M. said
“We had the pleasure of having Mark Robinson at our recent corporate event, and he was outstanding. From the moment he took the stage, he captured the audience’s attention and maintained an... ”
Gannon Events
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 23 miles from Arlington Heights
- $550-$3,500
Roland A. said
“Grant Gannon is a great wedding DJ and MC. He is professional, well organized and prepared, and a pleasure to work with. Once my daughter and her fiancé selected him to do their wedding, he took... ”
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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 Arlington Heights, IL area
These College Entertainment serve the wider Arlington Heights and Cook county area and travel to Arlington, Rolling Meadows, Prospect Heights, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Inverness, Des Plaines, Long Grove, Schaumburg, Kildeer, Riverwoods, Deer Park, Hoffman Estates, Lincolnshire, Itasca, Techny, Glenview, North Brook, Northbrook, Medinah, Apex, Glenview Nas, Wood Dale, Roselle, South Barrington, Park Ridge, and Rosemont.