- 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 475 Best College Entertainers for hire in Elgin, IL
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475 College Entertainers serving Elgin, IL
- Batavia, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 13 miles from Elgin
- $500 and up
Cat B. said
“Great entertainment! Made our cocktail hour more fun! Thanks William! ”
- Lake Zurich, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 15 miles from Elgin
- $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. ”
- 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... ”
- Arlington Heights, IL
- Balloon Twister / College Entertainment
- 16 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Lora said
“Jay Jay was a delight to work with. Super responsive and organized. We knew we were in good hands from the beginning of our interactions through the end. He arrived on time, captured the audience... ”
- 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
Sartaj C. said
“Marlene was a nice addition to our event. She’s funny and personable, and a good number of guests took advantage of the service. If you’re looking for some high value, low-key interactive... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Rachel P. said
“Highly recommend! Super easy to work with, great communication, and they did an amazing job keeping everyone engaged. They brought great energy and even managed to get my husband, who never speaks... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $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
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Will D. said
“We had a group of 25 of us in a fairly small enclosed apartment she handled the group size and venue with a high level of professionalism. The tricks blew our minds and made the entire night a huge... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Minimum $500+travel
Chris G. said
“Alex was great! He made our holiday company event amazing. I had requested for Alex to give some light-hearted jabs to our co-founder and they were executed perfectly. Since it was a company event... ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $400+ let's connect!
Olin E. said
“We had a long standing DJ cancel on our block park 2 weeks before it was held, leaving us scrambling. I knew Austin from before and immediately called him, he was available and affordable and he... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Comedian / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $50 - $500
Jefford H. said
“I planned an event at my synagogue in which Tyler served as the headliner after 9 lay-comedians. Needless to say, he was by far the most hilarious of the night and had everyone in stitches! Apart from... ”
- Elgin, IL
- Face Painter / College Entertainment
- $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
- $100.00 an hour
Katerina said
“Pete was a stellar vendor from the minute he walked through the door. He is direct and clear in his communication. He is thoughtful in asking for themes and pre-making balloons. Most importantly he is... ”
- 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... ”
- 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. ”
- Harwood Heights, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 25 miles from Elgin
- $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... ”
- 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
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $500 and up
Storm W. said
“Hired for my brother's 70th Birthday party. This band is a very talented one stop shop for any event. They were professional, personable and dressed respectable for the occasion. They bring a... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Leann L. said
“The team had a GREAT time! They loved you and the event. They were so excited and speechless after we hung up with you. They’re still trying to figure out how you pulled off what you did! We all... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Henna Tattoo Artist / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $25 and up
Erin H. said
“The girls loved her so much! She is so warm and sweet you love her instantly! Will definitely book her again! She was able to do any design you want, extremely talented! The girls were all begging for... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $699 - 7500
Terry H. said
“Talented and good personality ”
- Romeoville, IL
- Cover Band / College Entertainment
- 29 miles from Elgin
- $1200 and up
If you like the music of Taylor Swift, we are perfect for your event! You can hire us as a trio or full band. From large gatherings to small intimate settings,...
Angela Riccio - Comedian
- 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... ”
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... ”
- Des Plaines, IL
- Magician / College Entertainment
- 20 miles from Elgin
- Contact for rates
Rebecca A. said
“Booked Keith for my husband's 40th birthday party. The show started off with balloon animals, than an amazing magic show. Everyone enjoyed the jokes and magic. ”
- Chicago, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 35 miles from Elgin
- $200 - $1500
Marlen P. said
“The experience was great from start to finish. Before the event, they responded promptly, took interest and were very willing to accommodate party theme and my suggestions. They ran their proposals... ”
- Montgomery, IL
- DJ / College Entertainment
- 21 miles from Elgin
- $155- $2700
Clayton M. said
“Freddie was the DJ for a large corporate event for the City of Aurora and Hollywood Casino. Hands down, he was ABSOLUTELY! INCREDIBLE! He arrived earlier, set-up his equipment well before the... ”
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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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