- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 5 miles from Palatine
- $195 and up
Cristina K. said
“Vicki performed at my dads memorial service she did a great job. Showed on time and played the songs I selected. ”
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89 Violinists serving Palatine, IL
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $200 and up
Bonnie K. said
“Brian was great at his craft and so kind with all of us! Highly recommend him. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $0 - $600
Myriam G. said
“Adrian was a GEM! Don’t hesitate to book this amazing talent. My husband and I were celebrating our 40th birthdays & threw a Victorian Wig Party. Adrian’s talent was the cherry on top! He was... ”
- Park Ridge, IL
- Violinist
- 12 miles from Palatine
- $300-1600
Auden R. said
“We played the Vivaldi 4-Violin Concerto as part of the prenuptial musical items for my daughter's wedding. Julia was one of the 4 soloists for that concerto, and she did a brilliant job on it. It was... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $500 and up
Paris said
“Absolutely incredible, she played for our wedding the other night and everyone was RAVING about her. Super easy to work with. Love her ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $500 and up
Jeff L. said
“Rebecca put together a string trio for my act Cellophane Flowers. We did a quick sound check, rehearsed, then proceeded to get a standing ovation at the annual Fest for Beatles Fans which was held... ”
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 5 miles from Palatine
- $100-700
Camaron W. said
“Great ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $250-$2,000
Michele W. said
“Immediate response to my quote request. Excellent communication throughout the process. On time and patiently waited when we were behind schedule. Played the song requested so well. This was a great... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $475+
Joel W. said
“Kathryn was so easy to work with, responsive, accommodating, and a wonderful performance! ”
- Deerfield, IL
- Violinist
- 11 miles from Palatine
- $150 for the 1st hour, and $100 every next hour
Brian R. said
“Just an absolutely wonderful violinist and person. We received many compliments and I would recommend to anyone. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $100 and up
Fariya H. said
“Jenna was an absolute delight to work with! She is extremely talented and professional. I look forward to working with her more in the future! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Barbara K. said
“Highly recommended—beautiful playing and extremely professionalism! ”
- Buffalo Grove, IL
- Violinist
- 5 miles from Palatine
- $250 and up
Karina M. said
“We hired Nadia to be our violinist for our wedding ceremony & cocktail hour and she absolutely crushed it. She was very easy to work with from the beginning and even went above and beyond to learn... ”
- Deerfield, IL
- Violinist
- 11 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Daniel K. said
“Aviva made our engagement more beautiful by playing one of our favorite songs, beyond the violinist we even encountered a very special human being. She will definitely play on our wedding. I recommend... ”
- Niles, IL
- Violinist
- 13 miles from Palatine
- $250$ and up
Daniel said
“I performed with 8 Bit Mike at the Chicago Cubs Headquarters and I have to say Mike provides a one of one experience. If you are looking for a keyboard and/or Keytar player that can perform multiple... ”
- Grayslake, IL
- Violinist
- 16 miles from Palatine
- $200$ and up
Gabriella R. said
“Working with Yulya was absolutely phenomenal. She is responsive, insightful, and incredibly thoughtful. On the day of my proposal, the weather was shattered storms and she was patient and... ”
- Naperville, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Adel M. said
“Great ”
Ashley Gomez, Violinist
1 Verified booking- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $150 and up
I am a reliable, organized violin and piano teacher with over a decade of violin/piano experience and a strong academic background. I hold a B.M. in Violin...
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $150 and up
Angela V. said
“Ms. Bill was contracted to play at my wedding about 1 day prior, she was on time and prompt with setup and the specific songs asked to be played. Thank you so much for making my special day one for... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $300-$1000
Kellie M. said
“Emily is truly a rare talent. Her playing is absolutely beautiful, and she has a way of captivating an entire audience with her music. I recently hosted a Bridgerton-themed ball for my sister’s 50th... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $300+
Ericka K. said
“He showed up very presentable! & played that violin so beautiful!!! My grandmother was so happy with his performance ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $100-$300
Ayse C. said
“Lara Madden gave a solid performance, displaying good technique and a clear understanding of the music. Her interpretation was enjoyable and well-prepared. ”
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1 Verified booking- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Experienced Violinist available for any event, party, or concert.
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $250 - $2,500
Labeeb H. said
“We had David play at a luncheon and he exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend ! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Margo S. said
“Ivory Stephenson was amazing! The selection of songs matched our event perfectly and her execution was definitely on point. We will use this violinist/artist again in the future! ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Debra D. said
“Zara was fantastic...she played her violin with excitment and love! She is very talented and I highly recommend her to anyone! The guests loved her music and so did my groom and I. She's a beautiful... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $185 and up
Allan H. said
“John was the perfect violinist for my wedding. He clearly practiced hard and performed beautifully in front of a large audience. He is charismatic and poised, and you'll be glad you chose John as your... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $200 and up
Keefer S. said
“Did what I needed to have done, thank you. ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $500+
Jason P. said
“We were so greatful to have Natalie play at our wedding ceremony. She was able to play any and every song we requested and sounded amazing. She is a truely a wonderful violinist. We had many... ”
Solo Violin or Violin-Piano Duo Recital
1 Verified booking- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- Contact for rates
Performing for nursing homes, schools, private events, weddings, and more, my philosophy as a violinist is to play my part in making our world a better place by...
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $450 and up
Gabriel Z. said
“We booked a string trio to play at our wedding and through and through they were fantastic. Not just the performance but their demeanor and positivity on a hot (as hell) day outside, the... ”
- Chicago, IL
- Violinist
- 26 miles from Palatine
- $250 and up
Jazz L. said
“Carlos was absolutely incredible! From the moment he started playing, his music created the most beautiful and romantic atmosphere for our wedding. He was professional, easy to work with, and truly... ”
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Quick facts for Violinists in Palatine, IL
56,350 quotes sent
In the past year, Violinists have sent 56,350 quotes to event planners.
4th most popular
Violinists rank #4 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 15,049 Violinist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
2 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 2 days (on average) to hire a Violinist.
Palatine ranks #66
Palatine is the 66th most popular city for Violinists requests in Illinois.
Popular events
Violinists are typically hired for Birthday Parties, Wedding Ceremonies, and Dinner Parties in Palatine, IL.
Illinois ranks #5
Illinois is the 5th most popular state for Violinists requests in the United States.
Past events for Violinists in Palatine, IL
Valentines Surprise
Violinist
5.0
February 13, 2026
30 minutes
I engaged Michael K to surprise my date with live music. He was amazing and when he played Adagio from symphony #5 my date wept (Mahler). Thank you Michael for making the night magical
Event total
$180
About booking Violinists in Palatine, IL
Violin music can create a beautiful atmosphere for any special event. Hire a solo violinist to provide background music at your cocktail hour or dinner party, or book an ensemble of professional violinists to perform at your wedding ceremony or corporate event. Our Palatine viola players and violinists perform everything from classical music to modern pop, rock, and country hits.
The cost for booking a violinist in Palatine, Illinois will vary depending on your event details, the performance length, and the musician’s skill level. Classically-trained violinists with more experience may charge more for their services. Contact the local violinists for hire above to get customized quotes for your event.
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Violinists serving the Palatine, IL area
These Violinists serve the wider Palatine and Cook county area and travel to Rolling Meadows, Arlington, Arlington Heights, Inverness, Kildeer, Deer Park, Long Grove, Prospect Heights, Buffalo Grove, Hoffman Estates, Wheeling, Mount Prospect, Schaumburg, Barrington, South Barrington, Apex, Lake Zurich, Forest Lake, Hawthorn Woods, Elk Grove Village, Riverwoods, Lincolnshire, Barrington Hills, Indian Creek, North Barrington, Roselle, Medinah, Des Plaines, Streamwood, and Itasca.