- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 3 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $125 per hour
David S. said
“Caricatures were a huge hit with everyone at the party!!! ”
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477 College Entertainers serving Buffalo Grove, IL
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 5 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 5 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Contact for rates
Sarah D. said
“We are so glad to have chosen Jay Jay as our balloon twister and magician for our Spring Social event! His level of professionalism and customer service are top-notch and a rare find these days! Our... ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 7 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $400 and up
Lee S. said
“Ferny performed for my Dads 80th birthday party. Communication was very easy and he was very prompt. He delighted his audience with his tricks and good sense of humor. ”
- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 11 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Minimum $500+travel
Tandi H. said
“Alex did a great job as emcee at one of the annual public programming events at our museum! From the beginning, he was communicative and professional. One of our priorities was to keep the event... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $50 - $500
Roy F. said
“Tyler was fantastic and exceeded our expectations. We had a crowd of 100 ranging from people in their 20s to their 80s, and he connected with everyone in the room. He was hilarious, tasteful,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Contact for rates
Maggie R. said
“Dr. Dave was amazing! He performed for a bachelorette party and had the whole crowd involved and laughing with his magic blowing us away. Each trick had us all amazed, I’m so glad I booked with him! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $125and up
Sofia B. said
“Roxy was amazing! I definitely would recommend her, she was not only very professional but also extremely friendly and so talented everyone loved her face paintings! ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $400+ let's connect!
Douglas F. said
“DJ Austin James is an INCREDIBLE DJ!!!! We had a corporate event in chicago, and searched high and low for the absolute best DJ. We got tons of DJ submissions and careful looked through all of them... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $250-$8000
Karin S. said
“Ceci is versatile and charming, great voice. She was prepared and on time. Nothing but good things to say! ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 9 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 10 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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
- 11 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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... ”
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $300.00 and up
Katrina P. said
“Kazar is a master! He captivated a dozen kids of ages ranging from 4 to 12 for an hour with his professional repertoire of magic. Kazar was professional and kind from the booking process through the... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 19 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $200-$275 for 2hrs
Katie S. said
“Ortiz Entertainment was an incredible addition to my annual pumpkin party. She kindly and easily handled the requests of almost 30 kids. Highly recommend and will be having her again in the future! ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 19 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $100.00 an hour
Tracy P. said
“Amazing to work with. Very professional and conscientious. Kids loved him! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Henna Tattoo Artist / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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
- Casino Party Rentals / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Contact for rates
Russ H. said
“Great to work with, and don't pass on the opportunity of the 'Screwlywed' Game! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Contact for rates
Patrick S. said
“We hired Barton to work at our high school Homecoming bonfire, and he was excellent! His work was of quality, and the kids loved it. He is personable and a lot of fun to talk to, too. Thank you,... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $650-$2500
Russ H. said
“These guys were awesome, super easy to work with and sounded great! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $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... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- 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
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $550-$3,500
Sarah H. said
“Grant is so great to work with! I love that he works with you to provide the atmosphere you desire for your event! I had several long conversations with him discussing the music I wanted at my... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 10 miles from Buffalo Grove
- Contact for rates
Kaitlyn H. said
“Keith was perfect for our bachelorette party. This last weekend. He kept us entertained, amazed us with some magic and was a great addition to our weekend. Would highly recommend Keith for any... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 26 miles from Buffalo Grove
- $200 - $1500
Lindsay R. said
“Professional and easy to work with ”
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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 Buffalo Grove, IL area
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