- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- $200 – $1,500 per event
The 75 Best Pianists for hire in Evanston, IL
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120 Pianists serving Evanston, IL
- Chicago, IL
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- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Chicago, IL
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- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Chicago, IL
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- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Oak Park, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 23 miles from Evanston
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- Glenview, IL
- Pianist
- 7 miles from Evanston
- $200 – $900 per event
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- $200 – $500 per event
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $300
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $75
- Chicago, IL
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- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $200
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $350 per hour
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $200
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- $50 – $175 per hour
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- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $300
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $120
- Chicago, IL
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- 12 miles from Evanston
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- Mount Prospect, IL
- Pianist
- 13 miles from Evanston
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- Schaumburg, IL
- Pianist
- 20 miles from Evanston
- $300 – $800 per event
- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 23 miles from Evanston
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- Downers Grove, IL
- Pianist
- 23 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $300
- Grayslake, IL
- Pianist
- 28 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $250
- Lockport, IL
- Pianist
- 37 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $300
- Plainfield, IL
- Pianist
- 39 miles from Evanston
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- Park Ridge, IL
- Pianist
- 8 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $500
- Highland Park, IL
- Pianist
- 11 miles from Evanston
- Starts at $750
- Chicago, IL
- Pianist
- 12 miles from Evanston
- $300 – $1,000 per event
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Quick facts for Pianists in Evanston, IL
17,986 quotes sent
In the past year, Pianists have sent 17,986 quotes to event planners.
18th most popular
Pianists rank #18 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 8,694 Pianist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.9 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.9 days (on average) to hire a Pianist.
Evanston ranks #4
Evanston is the 4th most popular city for Pianists requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Pianists are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Cocktail Parties, and Wedding Ceremonies in Evanston, IL.
Illinois ranks #5
Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Pianists requests in the United States.
Past events for Pianists in Evanston, IL
Excellent
Pianist
5.0
October 7, 2026
4 hours
$260
About booking Pianists in Evanston, IL
Piano music can add a touch of elegance to any gathering! Hire a pianist to provide background music at your corporate event, wedding ceremony, restaurant, cocktail hour, or holiday party. Some pianists are vocalists as well and can sing and play all your favorite songs. These professionals can perform many styles of music across multiple musical genres including jazz, pop, classical, and more.
The cost of hiring a professional pianist in Evanston, Illinois will vary depending on the type of event, the length of the performance, and the piano player’s skill level. Classically trained pianists with years of experience performing will often charge more than those that are just getting started playing piano for private events. Contact local solo pianists to get a quote customized for your occasion.
While browsing Evanston pianists, look at photos, watch videos, and listen to audio samples of their performances. This will help you learn more about their style and song list. Then read reviews from past clients to see if they are easy to work with and have experience at events like yours. When talking with musicians, discuss important details like arrival times, performance lengths & scheduled breaks, setup requirements, and special song requests.
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Pianists serving the Evanston, IL area
These Pianists serve the wider Evanston and Cook county area and travel to Wilmette, Skokie, Kenilworth, Lincolnwood, Morton Grove, Winnetka, Golf, Northfield, Niles, Irving Park, Glencoe, Glenview Nas, Glenview, Harwood Heights, Park Ridge, Lincoln Park, Techny, Norridge, North Brook, Northbrook, Des Plaines, Rosemont, Elmwood Park, Highland Park, River Grove, Schiller Park, Deerfield, Chicago, Oak Park, and Highwood.