- New Orleans, LA
- Cellist
- $200 and up
Amanda H. said
“Abigail is very professional, she communicated clearly, showed up early to align everything with the DJ. It was the perfect addition for our daughter’s wedding. ”
The 3 Best Cellists for hire in New Orleans, LA
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27 Cellists serving New Orleans, LA
- New Orleans, LA
- Violinist / Cellist
- $250 and up
Robert S. said
“Played all the songs beautifully. ”
- New Orleans, LA
- String Quartet / Cellist
- $150-$1,500
Leslie D. said
“Very talented, extremely accommodating. Couldn’t be happier with our experience! ”
Brian Lorett - Live Cello
1 Verified booking- Hattiesburg, MS
- Cellist
- 106 miles from New Orleans
- Contact for rates
Live Cello Experience Modern songs, jazz & cinematic improvisation — all on cello. Live solo cello experience blending classic songs, jazz standards, Latin...
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Quick facts for Cellists in New Orleans, LA
6,180 quotes sent
In the past year, Cellists have sent 6,180 quotes to event planners.
38th most popular
Cellists rank #38 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
4.9 out of 5 stars
There are 3,859 Cellist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
1.8 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.8 days (on average) to hire a Cellist.
New Orleans ranks #1
New Orleans is the most popular city for Cellists requests in Louisiana.
Popular events
Cellists are typically hired for Wedding Ceremonies, Birthday Parties, and Corporate Events in New Orleans, LA.
Louisiana ranks #29
Louisiana is the 29th most popular state for Cellists requests in the United States.
Past events for Cellists in New Orleans, LA
Great job
Cellist
5.0
November 7, 2025
1.5 hour
Great job
Event total
$515
Amazing musician!!
Cellist
5.0
November 8, 2025
30 minutes
Abigail is a great musician, she was in contact with me at every step until the event day, her performance and personal presentation was incredible.
Event total
$200
About booking Cellists in New Orleans, LA
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 New Orleans, Louisiana 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 New Orleans 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 New Orleans, LA area
These Cellists serve the wider New Orleans and Orleans county area and travel to Gretna, Harvey, Terrytown, Marrero, Arabi, Jefferson, Westwego, Metairie, Bridge City, Chalmette, Harahan, Belle Chasse, Avondale, Braithwaite, Waggaman, River Ridge, Meraux, Kenner, Violet, Poydras, Ama, Ollie, St Rose, Barataria, Destrehan, Luling, New Sarpy, Boutte, and Lafitte.