1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands for hire

Hire a 1920s, 1930s or 1940s band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 251 of the best vintage themed acts based right across the UK. Take your guests back to the golden age of swing, the roaring 20s and 30s, prohibition and the Great Gatsby...
Eclectic mix of Jazz, bossa nova and pop tunes with a jazzy twist

1 review

Gillingham, Kent

Book from £300* - get a quote

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Smokey, smooth, vixen of voice, solo singer or with a full band!

2 reviews

Orpington, Kent

Book from £496* - get a quote

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Vintage Female Trio - 1940s | 1950s | 1960s | Swing & Rock Roll

9 reviews

South East London

Book from £895* - get a quote

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Modern Songs - Swing style - Corporate events | Functions | Weddings

16 reviews

South East London

Book from £1295* - get a quote

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A ravishing mix of class, sass and fun

2 reviews

Oxted, Surrey

Book from £705* - get a quote

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Whatever you need for the perfect event

3 reviews

South East London

Book from £375* - get a quote

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Sultry, soulful, swinging, jazz songbird!

1 review

Beckenham, Kent

Book from £480* - get a quote

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Swinging Jazz Band - solo piano, duo to six-piece led by George Melly's pianist

9 reviews

Warlingham, Surrey

Book from £250* - get a quote

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Background Jazz for events - based in London, available anywhere.

5 reviews

South East London

Book from £370* - get a quote

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Internationally acclaimed Singer/Songwriter, Orchestral Composer, Performer...

2 reviews

South East London

Book from £900* - get a quote

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Swinging jazz band playing old favourites!

6 reviews

South East London

Book from £950* - get a quote

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Cabaret meets jazz with this sensational vintage style band.

9 reviews

South East London

Book from £620* - get a quote

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Fantastic London-based jazz band, ideal for any event!

2 reviews

South East London

Book from £600* - get a quote

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Versatile fine tuned music and performance in extended stylistic variety!

0 reviews

South East London

Book from £275* - get a quote

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Authentic jazz trio with a warm musical synergy

2 reviews

South East London

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Frequently asked questions


Most 1920s, 30s & 40s style bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your act about their sound system requirements. Some 1920s, 30s & 40s style bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for 1920s, 30s & 40s style bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking 1920s, 30s & 40s style bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £763. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £100, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £5900.

Frequently asked questions about 1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

About these 1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands

Transport your guests back to a moment in time where dances such as The Charleston, Shimmy and Foxtrot were most fashionable and where swing bands dominated dance halls across the United Kingdom! A 1920s, 30s or 40s vintage band can add an extra special touch to your event making it particularly exciting and different from your average party band.

By hiring a vintage swing band you will not only be bringing amazing music to your event, but also a mesmerising atmosphere, as many swing bands come with a backing brass band which will get every audience member on their feet to the swing beat! Extremely popular at themed parties, a 1920s band can electrify your event in ways that many other bands could only dream of. The musicians in the band dress in true 1920s costume, playing both classic hits and modern songs with a twist!

When choosing your 1920s band, it's important that you consider the size of the band, and the space they will be occupying at your event. You'll need to make sure that the band you book will be physically able to fit into the space you want them to play in. For example, you can't book an eight piece band to play in a corner of a marquee or sports hall as there wouldn't be enough space. Every band will have a technical rider, which dictates what they will need to be able to perform at an event, so you will have to adhere to the list and any other requirements they may have. This may include things like a dressing room, a hot meal and a suitable parking space for loading in and loading out equipment.

1920s, 1930s, 1940s Themed bands

By booking a vintage 1920s swing band you're guaranteed to have a fantastic event that guests won't forget for a long, long time! Take a trip down memory lane with a Gatsby, prohibition or world war 2 themed party.

The 1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find 1920s, 1930s or 1940s themed bands close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual 1920s, 30s & 40s Style Bands. With 251 superb bands to choose from you are sure to find the ideal entertainer to make your wedding, party or event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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