- Oakland, CA
- Cellist
- 8 miles from San Francisco
- Starts at $200
Ben F. said
“Easy to schedule, on time, great performance. ”
The 18 Best Cellists for hire in San Francisco, CA
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41 Cellists serving San Francisco, CA
- El Sobrante, CA
- Cellist
- 16 miles from San Francisco
- Starts at $400
Stephanie G. said
“Kendra is a fantastic performer and I highly recommend booking her for your next event. Kendra was very responsive through the booking process. She answered all of my questions in a timely fashion and... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Starts at $200
Skylar M. said
“We could not have asked for a better duo for our ceremony! Reina and Ariel were amazing! The violin and cello sounded magical and they were able to learn several songs that held sentimental value to... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Starts at $350
Karen A. said
“Our wedding music was simply beautiful! The cello and violin were perfect for our ceremony. We had a specific list of pieces we wanted played and Chloe helped make that happen seamlessly. Very... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Starts at $500
Marty M. said
“Kristen Marie is such a professional and talented cellist. She worked closely with us to guide us through the process of selecting the style of music we wanted. Then she guided us through various... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- $200 – $500 per event
Nelson M. said
“Great ambient music and professional appearance, timely and friendly. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Starts at $80
Cecille H. said
“Great cellist! Our guests loved the performance. Thank you!! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Kristal O. said
“He was really good and showed up on time ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
I am a cellist who has played on stages all over the world with more than 15 years of experience in live performances and studio recording. A graduate from the...
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
- Contact for pricing
Hi there! I'm a solo cellist with 8 years of cello experience looking to play at your next event! I have a repertoire of classical and pop covers that I can...
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
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Haleli is a multifaceted artist—occupational therapist, yoga instructor, and accomplished cellist—with years of experience performing in chamber orchestras,...
- San Francisco, CA
- Cellist
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An experienced cellist who would love to perform at your event. I am currently pursuing an undergraduate degree at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
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Quick facts for Cellists in San Francisco, CA
6,383 quotes sent
In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,383 quotes to event planners.
42nd most popular
Cellists rank #42 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 4,012 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
2 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.
San Francisco ranks #2
San Francisco is the 2nd most popular city for Cellists requests in California.
Popular events
Cellists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Nonprofit Events in San Francisco, CA.
California ranks #1
California is the most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.
Past events for Cellists in San Francisco, CA
Fantastic Cellist for any event
Cellist
5.0
November 15, 2025
3 hours
Tatiana was great from the start of the conversation through to the end of the event. I highly recommend her for your event.
Event total
$400
Would absolutely recommend!
Cellist
5.0
May 15, 2026
1 hour
Chloe was excellent to work with. She was professional and responsive, and truly willing to work with us to make our day special. Our day wouldn't have been the same without Chloe and her cello; our guests were raving about the music the rest of the night!
Event total
$400
Could not recommend Chloe more highly!
Cellist
5.0
August 12, 2026
30 minutes
Hired Chloe to play for a proposal; she nailed it. Very talented.
Event total
$400
About booking Cellists in San Francisco, CA
Turn your special event into an elegant affair with some beautiful cello music. You can hire a solo cello player or a whole string quartet for corporate events, wedding ceremonies, dinner parties, and more. These talented musicians have a versatile repertoire of songs. In addition to traditional classical tunes, they will often work in other styles of music like hip hop, pop, rock, or country!
The cost of hiring a professional cellist in San Francisco, California will vary depending on how long you need to book the cellist for and their skill level. Award-winning cellists with years of experience playing the cello at live events may charge more for their services than those just starting out. Contact the local cellists above to get a quote customized for your event.
While browsing profiles for San Francisco cellists, look through photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples to learn more about their style and setlist. Read reviews from past clients to see what it will be like to work with them. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, setup requirements, scheduled breaks, and any song requests you have.
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Cellists serving the San Francisco, CA area
These Cellists serve the wider San Francisco and San Francisco county area and travel to St-Margte-Lin, Presidio, Brisbane, Daly City, Sausalito, Tiburon, Belvedere Tiburon, Colma, Alameda, Marin City, South San Francisco, Oakland, Emeryville, Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, San Bruno, Albany, Berkeley, Muir Beach, Piedmont, Mill Valley, El Cerrito, Pacifica, Richmond, Corte Madera, San Quentin, Kensington, Millbrae, Larkspur, Greenbrae, and San Pablo.