Solo Violinist For Hire London
Hire a professional violinist in London for weddings and corporate events. Available across the UK and internationally.
From £350 for solo performances.
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Hire a Violinist in London
Looking for a violinist for hire in London? Kara Strings provides professional solo violinists for weddings, corporate events, proposals and private parties across London, the UK and internationally. From elegant wedding ceremonies to luxury brand launches, our solo violinists create a polished live music experience tailored to your event.
Our violinists perform with the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. They are also trusted by leading global brands and luxury clients including Aston Martin, Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Samsung and Coutts. When you hire a violinist through Kara Strings, you’re booking that calibre of musician.
Violinist Near Me
Based in London, our violinists perform across the capital and throughout the UK. Wherever your venue, we will come to you.
Searching for a violinist near you? Kara Strings works with top-tier London violinists who perform with leading UK orchestras and at luxury venues including Claridge’s, The Ritz, The Dorchester, Corinthia, Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park and Four Seasons London.
When you hire a violinist in London through Kara Strings, you are booking a consistently high standard of live performance for weddings, ceremonies and corporate events.
Acoustic & Electric Violinist Hire
Whether you’re looking for timeless elegance or a modern, high-energy performance, we offer both acoustic and electric violin hire to suit your event. Many clients choose acoustic violin for ceremonies and receptions, then add electric violin for the evening celebration.
Acoustic Violin – ideal for ceremonies, dinners and intimate settings
Electric Violin – perfect for corporate events, parties and high-energy receptions
Backing Tracks – enhance your performance with a richer, more contemporary sound for larger venues
Professional sound equipment can also be provided if required.
String Ensembles for Hire
A solo violinist is one of our most popular choices, but every event is different — which is why we offer a full range of string ensembles to suit yours.
You can book us as a violin and cello duo, string trio or string quartet, as well as our Bollywood ensemble or signature 6-piece string ensemble. For larger events, we can also create a bespoke chamber orchestra tailored to your occasion.
Our Repertoire — 670+ Songs
Our solo violinists perform a wide range of music, tailored to suit weddings and corporate events of every style.
This includes classical favourites, pop arrangements, Bollywood music, and film & TV soundtracks — all reimagined for solo violin.
Every booking also includes one complimentary custom song request, allowing you to personalise a key moment such as your ceremony or entrance.
what makes us different
Why Choose Us?
Modern, Stylish, Professional
Our violinists bring a contemporary, polished style to live performance — combining classical training with a modern, elegant presence. Equally suited to intimate wedding ceremonies and high-end corporate events.
Experienced Orchestral Performers
Our musicians regularly perform with leading UK orchestras including the London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia and Royal Philharmonic, appearing at venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, Barbican and Royal Festival Hall.
Conservatoire Training
Every musician on our roster is trained at the UK’s top conservatoires — the Royal Academy of Music, Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music & Drama — ensuring the highest standard of performance at every event.
Extensive Violin Repertoire
We offer one of the most diverse violin repertoires in London, spanning classical, pop, film, Bollywood and contemporary music. Every booking includes one complimentary custom arrangement, allowing your key moment — such as a processional, entrance or first dance — to be exactly the piece you want.
Fast, Personal Communication
We respond quickly and clearly at every stage of your booking. Whether you're planning a wedding or corporate event, you’ll always deal directly with a real person.
Effortless Booking
Booking your violinist is quick and straightforward — confirm online in minutes with a secure contract and payment via bank transfer or card.
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FAQ
How do I book a solo violinist from Kara Strings?
Booking our London solo violinist is simple and designed to be stress-free. Once we’ve confirmed availability for your date, we’ll send you a short booking form to complete. After you confirm the details, we’ll issue an invoice for a 25% deposit. Your booking is officially secured once the deposit has been received. The remaining balance is due 21 days before the event.
For bookings made within three weeks of the event, full payment is required at the time of booking. We accept bank transfer and credit card payments (a 2% transaction fee applies to card payments).
How much does it cost to hire a violinist in London?
How long does the violinist play for?
This is completely flexible and tailored to your event. Most clients choose live music for guest arrival, ceremonies or welcome receptions, as well as one to two 45-minute sets during drinks receptions, dinners or corporate events.
We structure every performance around your schedule and key moments to ensure the music fits seamlessly throughout your event.
Can the violinist learn a song that isn’t in your repertoire?
Yes. Every booking includes one complimentary custom arrangement, as long as sheet music or a suitable reference is available. Additional requests can be arranged on enquiry.
Can I hire a violinist for a wedding ceremony?
Absolutely. Wedding ceremonies are one of the most popular reasons to hire a violinist in London. We typically perform for guest arrival, the processional, the signing of the register and the recessional, adapting everything to your ceremony structure.
Can I hire a violinist for a proposal?
Do you perform at corporate events?
Yes. We regularly provide violinists for brand launches, gala dinners, receptions and VIP corporate events across London and the UK. We can tailor our sets around speeches, presentations and guest flow.
Can I hire an electric violinist?
Yes. We offer both acoustic and electric violin. Acoustic violin is ideal for weddings and ceremonies, while electric violin is perfect for corporate events and high-energy receptions. Many clients combine both styles.
Do you provide your own sound equipment?
Can you perform outdoors?
Yes, as long as conditions are safe for the instrument. We require shade or shelter to protect against direct sunlight, rain and extreme temperatures.
How far in advance should I book a violinist?
What happens if our violinist is unavailable on the day?
Kara Strings works with a roster of professional violinists of equivalent standard. In the rare event of illness or emergency, we arrange a suitable replacement and keep you fully informed so your performance is never at risk.