- South Barrington, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Todd B. said
“Top review for Brenden. Highly recommended. Very hand-on with the kids, animated, and understood little kids level of humor. ”
The 474 Best College Entertainers for hire in Elgin, IL
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474 College Entertainers serving Elgin, IL
- Batavia, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Elgin
- $500 and up
Jj said
“He was the best. Guests loved him, he did his best to get around to different groups. I received rave reviews. This was one element of our wedding I was allowed to have free rein on, and hiring... ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Elgin
- $400 and up
Luann M. said
“Hired Ferny Magic for a department summer picnic. His strolling magic was a huge hit. It was the perfect entertainment for our casual setting. Thank you!
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- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Maggy F. said
“We had the pleasure of having Jay Jay the Pirate visit Elm Tree Christian Child Care, and he was absolutely fantastic! From the moment he arrived, he had every child completely engaged with his fun... ”
- Warrenville, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- $180 and up
Laura C. said
“Lazuli Party was so fun and professional! We had a group of 6 year olds at our house and she took her time with each of them to make them feel special while face painting. She even stayed a bit past... ”
- Wheeling, IL
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- $125 per hour
Eric C. said
“Marlene was wonderful and brought a touch of whimsy to every portrait. We loved working with her - extremely professional. Highly recommended! ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Joe J. said
“Adam Cartwright was a great fit for our Tee It Up for the Troops Golf Event! He was professional, talented, easy to work with, and a great communicator throughout the entire event. He did a... ”
- Oak Lawn, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Ryan R. said
“This event was SPECTACULAR! Angie came dressed as a quirky character, a bit disheveled and executed the best comedy roast I have every attended in an initmate setting of 30 executives. Everything... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $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
- Caricaturist / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Stuart J. C. said
“Ellen was great, she came for our Corporate event that had Adults and Children, she was great with the kid, she came on time and the pictures were a great hit ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $1000 and up
Tina S. said
“Scott did such a great job of entertaining our group. If you want a funny, clean comedian, Scott is it! ”
- Elgin, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- $125.00 an hour
Leo F. said
“We had a block party with nearly 100 kids. Pete worked fast and all the kids were able to receive what they wanted in the 90 minutes he was there for. Many came back for seconds. At the end, extra... ”
- Hoffman Estates, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 8 miles from Elgin
- 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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- $200-1000
Jennifer C. said
“The great Boodini came to our school fun fair. He set up and the kids starting swarming around him to see what tricks he would do next. He was so great with all of the children and his tricks were... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- $400 - $100,000
Terrah D. said
“Dennis attended our casino night them work party on Friday and was a huge hit!! Would highly recommend and we look forward to having him again in the future! 5 stars for sure. ”
- Naperville, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Esther B. said
“I only have amazing things to say about John! I just got off the phone with him, he was so friendly and helpful, fun and very very experienced, with over forty years! With a show that includes dogs... ”
- Glenview, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 24 miles from Elgin
- $250.00 and up
Laura L. said
“Kids loved him and parents did too. He was on time, friendly and a great entertainer. ”
- Oswego, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Elgin
- $1000 - $2700
Ken O. said
“DJ Freddie handled all the song requests and had the crowd dancing! He was open to us submitting our own setlist and he built a song list around our setlist that we submitted which was amazing! He... ”
- Lockport, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 33 miles from Elgin
- $250 up.
Michelle K. said
“Very clean, natural, every day ”
- Homer Glen, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Eileen H. said
“We hired LT for our graduation party that was held outdoors. He did a terrific job of playing a mix for young and old alike - he even pulled out karaoke for the high school kids. He came with his own... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Paul D. said
“The Friends Band did an excellent job for us. We were looking for a band to entertain our crowd and to get them dancing. They went above and beyond our expectations. They had multiple... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Ken N. said
“Oya was asked to come give a brief inspirational message at our first Gospel Brunch and she delivered. Highly recommend.
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- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $650-$2500
Chris S. said
“Great band! Their set list was on point with what was requested, we could not have been any happier with them and look forward to having them out for another event!!! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $12k to 80k, exceptions possible.
Christina M. said
“I heard Chad P. speak for the first time at Greensboro College on 4/4/16 and brought my 15 year old son to hear his powerful story as well. It is awesome to hear the message he is sending to students... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Erik G. said
“Great communication. Very punctual. Every detail that was planned was executed well. The membership at the American Legion were very pleased and want to have another night. All the comments were... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Casino Party Rentals / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $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
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $500 - $5,000 & up
Emily M. said
“Amazing experience with Eric from Bash Beats at our tiny wedding reception! We only had about 30 people but Eric most definitely made the party. He was super communicative, nice, friendly, and so... ”
The Other Woman
New member- Lake Forest, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 27 miles from Elgin
- $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...
Gannon Events
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $550-$3,500
Charleen J. said
“If you are wondering whether you should book Grant for your event, you are wasting time! Grant made my wedding unforgettable. I was surprised at how much fun our family was having. The moment the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Hillary H. said
“If I could rate higher than 5 stars I would! Dan was a strolling magician during the cocktail and dessert hours of an Enchanted Evening gala and everyone was mesmerized. We had a wide range of ages... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Motivational Speaker / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Kim D. said
“Mark and his team presented at our company meeting, and the experience was outstanding. From start to finish, our entire team was engaged, laughing, and genuinely enjoying themselves. Mark brought the... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Nora C. said
“Keith was amazing! He really connected with the crowd. He made the experience unforgettable and would recommend him for any event. ”
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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 Elgin, IL area
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