16 Best String Quartets for Hire in London (2025)

In this article, we've curated a list of the 16 most in-demand string quartets for hire in London, based on the number of bookings for 2025 and 2026 as well as verified feedback from delighted clients.

London is a hub for world-class musicians, and these string quartets are no exception. They’re not just performers: they’re seasoned musicians who’ve performed at high-profile events and luxury weddings across the globe.

You’ll find a stunning range of musical styles, from timeless classical pieces to modern pop covers, jazz, and iconic movie scores. Many quartets also offer something truly unique to make your event unforgettable. Need a string trio or duo for a more intimate setting or a tighter budget? No problem - they’ve got you covered.

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The 16 best string quartets for hire in London for 2025...

1. Mythos Strings
2. Aquarius Strings
3. Angel Strings
4. The Paragon String Quartet
5. Amethyst Strings
6. Artisan Strings
7. Odyssey String Quartet
8. Utopia Strings
9. Vivid Violin Duo
10. Gemini Violin Duo
11. Beats & Strings
12. Party Violinist & DJ
13. Sax & Strings
14. Enchanted Bows
15. South East String Quartet
16. Symphonic Strings

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How we choose the best wedding string quartets in London

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These quartets have been carefully selected through a rigorous evaluation process, assessed for their outstanding talent, glowing reviews from past clients, professional-quality videos, and a commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences. We keep this list fresh and up-to-date, spotlighting rising stars and celebrating the growth of established ensembles.

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1. Mythos Strings

Average booking price: From £750 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 12 verified reviews
Booked 34 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Mythos Strings are a young and stylish string group that captivates audiences at weddings, concerts, corporate events, and parties with their enchanting performances.

Founded in 2000 by David, a virtuoso violinist who trained under Italy’s leading maestros Riccardo Brengola at the Accademia Chigiana in Siena and Alberto Fiore, Mythos Strings has grown into a distinguished ensemble of highly acclaimed professional musicians.

David’s career includes performances with the Rome Opera House, London Concert Orchestra, Birmingham Royal Ballet, London Soloists, Cunard Cruise Liners, and as a session musician for the BBC.

Based in London, they are in high demand not only across the country but also internationally, performing in Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. The string quartet has performed at many prestigious venues, including LeCrans Hotel & Spa in Switzerland, Château de la Valouze in La Roche-Chalais, InterContinental Le Grand Hotel in Paris, and iconic London locations like The Ned, The May Fair Radisson Collection Hotel and Lincoln's Inn.

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Here are just some of the locations where they have been booked for weddings and events...

• The Ned, Poultry, London
• Lincoln's Inn, London, UK
• The Lansdowne Club, London
• LeCrans Hotel & Spa, Switzerland
• InterContinental Grand Hotel, Paris
• Villa Le Fontanelle, Florence
• Château d'Aveny, France
• Château de la Valouze, France
• Barnes, London, UK
• Englefield Green, Egham
• Twickenham
• Jersey, Channel Islands

2. Aquarius Strings

Average booking price: From £1,000 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 34 verified reviews
Booked 162 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Aquarius Strings offers a bespoke musical experience, with ensembles ranging from 1 to 20 players, tailored to your needs.

Featuring vibrant, all-female electric and acoustic musicians, the string quartet is in high demand for private and corporate events across the UK and internationally.

Aquarius Strings can also collaborate with other artists, such as DJs, saxophonists, percussionists, and more, to create a unique sound for your occasion.

Regularly performing at prestigious venues like Belmond Villa San Michele in Italy, Casa Dos Penedos in Portugal, Requesens Castle in Spain, Château De La Valouze in France, and The Ned in London, Aquarius Strings brings elegance and energy to every event.

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Aquarius Strings delivers a versatile musical experience, covering a wide range of genres - from popular hits and classical masterpieces to iconic musical theatre numbers - tailored exclusively to each client’s needs.

The string group features vibrant, young professional musicians, all trained at the UK’s leading conservatoires, who bring a modern, dynamic energy to every performance.

With choreographed moves, a keen eye for fashion, and captivating stage presence, they enchant audiences of all ages at events worldwide. Whether you desire the elegance of acoustic strings by day or the electrifying energy of their electric performances by night, they create the perfect atmosphere for any occasion.

As a contemporary, modern string quartet in London, their energetic pop and rock covers have drawn comparisons to the Vitamin String Quartet and the all-female ensemble ESCALA. They also bring the romantic, Bridgerton-inspired charm to life, performing classical arrangements of modern hits by artists like Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift.

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The group also specialises in Bollywood music.

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Here are just some of the locations where Aquarius Strings have been booked:

• Mykonos, Greece
• Belmond Villa San Michele, Italy
• Le Manoir Du Bout Du Pont, France
• Castello Monaci, Italy
• Borgo Finocchieto, Italy
• Château du Doux, Altillac, France
• Villa Erba, Lake Como, Italy
• Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris
• Santorini, Greece
• Requesens Castle, Spain
• Finca Son Termes, Mallorca
• Chateau de Rigoulieres, France
• Chateau Saint Martory, France
• National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
• Château de Reignac, Bordeaux

3. Angel Strings

Average booking price: £920 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 9 verified reviews
Booked 26 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Angel Strings is an experienced and versatile acoustic and electric female string ensemble that provide tailored performances at any event in any location.

The group play all kinds of events, including corporate events, weddings, private parties, Asian and Jewish events.

The ensemble provides flexibility in the size of the group from 1 to 10+ players! Solo, string duo, trio, quartet, sextet, octet and beyond.

Happy to travel, the group regularly performs across the UK and beyond, and will do everything they can to cater to you and your event.

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Their customisable and flexible line-up makes Angel Strings the perfect choice for any and every occasion.

Angel Strings are fresh and contemporary and can bring unique performances with specialised LED instruments for that extra touch of magic.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Graffham, Petworth, UK
• Richmond Hill Hotel

4. The Paragon String Quartet

Average booking price: £1,457 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 4 verified reviews
Booked 20 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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The Paragon String Quartet is a versatile ensemble of string players from the Royal College of Music.

They celebrate the uniqueness of each event and are committed to bringing a touch of elegance to yours. It is their priority to deliver the highest quality of musical entertainment to you and your guests.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Château Bouffémont and Domaine de Primard in France, and Champneys Eastwell Manor Spa & Hotel in Kent, UK.

Our repertoire ranges from Bach to Bartok and we also perform arrangements of pop classics from The Beatles to Bruno Mars. We are happy to downsize to a trio if this suits your requirements.

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Past clients include Barclays, V&A Museum, National Gallery and numerous others.

Though the quartet is primarily based in London, it is certainly possible to make travel arrangements to further locations.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• The Lanesborough Hotel, London
• Château Bouffémont, France
• Domaine de Primard, France
• Burgundy, France
• Eastwell Manor Champneys Hotel
• John Lewis Oxford Street, London
• The House of St Barnabas
• Queen's House, Romney Road
• Old Broad Street, London

5. Amethyst Strings

Average booking price: £1,511 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 8 verified reviews
Booked 26 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Amethyst Strings are a stylish female string duo, trio, quartet or quintet comprising violins and double bass.

Amethyst Strings are in great demand to perform at weddings, corporate events and private functions throughout the UK and internationally.

Elegant, sophisticated and versatile, we are available to perform on both acoustic and electric instruments.

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We also have our own sound system and string specialist sound engineer enabling us to amplify our music to the desired level for any party or room size.

Trained at London’s finest music conservatories including the Royal Academy of Music, we fuse classical instruments with pop and jazz styles, performing music from a diverse and extensive bespoke repertoire ranging from Bach to the Black Eyed Peas.

We arrange all repertoire ourselves creating original versions of well-known music. This also means we can arrange any piece on request no matter how unusual!

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Palace of Westminster, London, UK
• Apothecaries Hall, London, UK
• Buxted Park Hotel, East Sussex
• St John the Baptist Church, Windlesham
• Marylebone, London, UK

We have a range of beautiful and elegant dresses that we can wear according to your preference. We can also bring atmospheric lighting to give added ambiance to the performance area.

The ladies of Amethyst Strings have performed worldwide with artists including Adele, Beyonce, Simply Red, Lana Del Rey, Rod Stewart, Take That, Emelie Sande, Ne-Yo, Pavarotti and Nigel Kennedy and on TV shows including The Brit Awards, Graham Norton, Live from Abbey Road, Children In Need and Jonathan Ross.

Clients have included Her Majesty The Queen, The Jamie Oliver Foundation, Microsoft, the Football Association and The Duchess of Cambridge at venues such as the legendary jazz club Ronnie Scott’s, Wembley Stadium, The National Theatre, Kensington Palace and for some of London’s finest hotels including Claridge’s, The Dorchester, the Mandarin Oriental and The Grosvenor House.

We are happy to travel anywhere in the UK and abroad.

6. Artisan Strings

Average booking price: £1,243 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 4 verified reviews

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Artisan Strings provide elegance to any event. The distinguished members of Artisan Strings all trained at the world's leading music conservatoires and have established 15 years experience in bringing their evocative sounds to high-profile events.

These include occasions for the Royal family, sporting events such as The Champions League Final, Royal Ascot and The Grand Prixs in Monaco and Abu Dhabi, and at renowned venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Amphitheatre Verona and Beijing’s ‘Bird’s Nest’ Stadium.

Priding themselves on their unique musical diversity, members of Artisan Strings perform regularly as part of illustrious ensembles ranging from the BBC Symphony Orchestra and The London Philharmonic Orchestra, to The Heritage Orchestra with Pete Tong and the Gubbay Big Band Orchestra with Anton du Beke.

We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Hotel Café Royal in London, UK.

They can regularly be seen playing on live TV, including for The X Factor, The Jonathan Ross Show, The One Show and BBC's Last Night Of The Proms.

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They have also recorded numerous soundtracks such as Downton Abbey and Planet Earth, and on pop albums for artists Sam Smith, Emelie Sande, Beverley Knight and Rag’n’Bone Man, to name but a few.

Their repertoire spans this broad spectrum of music from classical, through to jazz, folk, musicals, contemporary pop and even hip-hop.

7. Odyssey String Quartet

Average booking price: £1,950 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 4 verified reviews

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The world-renowned Odyssey electric string quartet is the industry leader in delivering high end, superbly entertaining and outstanding performances.

The four glamorous girls, all award-winning music conservatoire graduates, have combined their classical talents, creative ideas and love of performance to develop a uniquely entertaining stage show a class above the rest!

8. Utopia Strings

Average booking price: £750 - £1,500 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 8 verified reviews

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Utopia Strings are a stylish string ensemble who add a touch of class to your wedding, drinks reception or corporate event.

Utopia Strings are a stunning group of musicians who provide entertainment at all events.

We are a string ensemble with a difference. Our repertoire list features all your classical favourites, but we are always keen to try something new!

You can expect to hear original, quirky arrangements of songs from musicals and films, swing classics, and modern pop songs.

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Check out our extensive repertoire and if you have any other songs you'd like the group to perform for you, get in touch and we'll see what we can do!

We perform completely acoustically and are able to entertain your guests indoors or outdoors, provided there is suitable cover.

We usually ensemble perform as a quartet but we are also available as a trio or duo, depending on space and budget.

For weddings, we can entertain your guests for 30 minutes before the ceremony, and then perform music for the procession and recession of the bride and the signing of the register.

You can also have us stay for longer to entertain your guests for your indoors or outdoors cocktail hour and beyond!

9. Vivid Violin Duo

Average booking price: £1,200 - £2,000 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 1 verified review

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Vivid Violin Duo is an exciting new electric violin duo who perform jaw-dropping renditions of some of your favourite hits.

Emerging from the much-lauded Electric Orchestra, this stylish duo creates seamless improvised sets alongside a DJ, and perform a rehearsed show to backing tracks.

No strangers to the limelight, they have performed on X-Factor, Strictly Come Dancing, and have shared the stage with Lady Gaga and Bastille.

10. Gemini Violin Duo

Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 3 verified reviews

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Natalie and Stephanie are a professional string duo based in London available for weddings, corporate functions and other events in the UK and internationally.

They studied violin and viola at the Royal Academy of Music in London on full scholarships.

11. Beats & Strings

Average booking price: From £2,500 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 3 verified reviews

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Beats & Strings are a fresh approach to the conventional string quartet.

Playing exciting new arrangements of modern pop songs and classic love songs, infused with beatboxing...this string quartet will provide some unforgettable entertainment for you and your guests.

Players also available as solo violinists or in different denominations should your event require a smaller or larger set up.

Beats & Strings also comprise the string section of Luna Showband when performing as a show band!

Here's a summary of what we offer...

• This unique live music entertainment offers strings but with a twist!
• A real head-turner, our modern string quartet is infused with beatboxing
• Each of our string musicians is highly talented and experienced, with our beatboxer among the top 10 in the country
• Our contemporary strings play exciting new arrangements of modern pop and classical pieces
• Based in London, UK, our beatboxing string quartet is available for international bookings

Looking for a fresh and unique option for live music entertainment at your next event?

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Look no further than our beatboxing string quartet whose exceptional performances put a new edgy spin on the traditional string quartet.

Made up of four highly talented string musicians, our ensemble is completed by a renowned beatboxer who is among the top 10 in the country.

Performing dramatic and high energy shows, our stunning modern string quartet is suitable for an array of high-end events and occasions.

Be sure to blow guests away with this unusual makeup of string musicians like they’ve never seen or heard before!

Creating a contemporary string collective, our band plays a blend of modern pop songs and classical pieces arranged in new and exciting ways.

12. Party Violinist & DJ

Average booking price: £1,343 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 4 verified reviews

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Party Violinist & DJ are based in London and perform professionally worldwide.

During her time in London, this incredible violinist has participated in a wide array of opportunities.

After 147 weddings and performances in the UK, Italy, Spain and the USA, Party Violinist & DJ ended their year headlining Caesar’s Palace in Dubai, UAE for New Year’s Eve as part of a four piece DJ live band to ring in the start of 2023.

From performances on The X Factor UK in 2017 as part of an all-female ensemble supporting singer Grace Davies to performing on camera and recording for the Lidl Christmas Advert Campaign in 2018.

I'm regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Carousel on Charlotte Street, St Ethelburga's Centre for Reconciliation & Peace in Bishopsgate and BOKAN 37 in London.

In 2019, she performed live as part of the band for Bijan Mortazavi on Manoto TV for Nowruz.

She’s recorded numerous times at Abbey Road Studios and Metropolis Studios. In Summer 2019, she performed in the orchestra for Rick Wakeman’s sold-out, double performance of Journey To The Center of The Earth at Royal Festival Hall.

She also performed as part of the Guinness Cork Jazz Festival at the Cork Opera House later that year (2019). Party Violinist joined the band for Rebecca Ferguson’s 2020 UK tour as solo violinist.

Weeks later she performed with So Solid Crew for their 21 Years Reunion Show at the O2 Forum Kentish Town.

In 2020 and 2021, Party Violinist focused mainly on remote recording work. She recorded several pieces for Jordan Rees (EMI) to be used in television and video games.

Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...

• Carousel, Charlotte Street
• St Ethelburga's Centre, Bishopsgate
• BOKAN 37, London

Along with dance music, Party Violinist has joined The Ignition Orchestra for DJ Spoony’s Garage Classical at the beautiful Kew Gardens for Kew the Music 2023.

13. Sax & Strings

Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,000 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 1 verified review

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Sax & Strings joins together the saxophone and a string ensemble showcasing the beauty of these contrasting, but highly complimentary instruments.

Like you’ve never heard before!

Originally produced arrangements are a mesmerising and luscious soundscape, the strings comfortably embracing and nurturing the sometimes brazen saxophone, taming the metallic timbre and engrossing the music with elegance.

With repertoire encompassing popular saxophone songs 'Jubel' and 'Sonnentanz'.

Classic love songs 'Can't Help Falling In Love' and 'Saving All My Love For You'; and dance classics 'Insomnia' and 'Levels'; Stellar has a varied and exciting repertoire to ensure a captivating performance.

14. Enchanted Bows

Average booking price: £800 - £2,400 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 3 verified reviews

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With a passion for delivering high-quality, client-focused music, Enchanted Bows unites musicians with exceptional training from the UK's premier music colleges and universities.

Our musicians possess a profound understanding of live events, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience for every occasion.

Versatile and highly professional, we offer a variety of ensembles tailored to meet our clients' specific needs.

15. South East String Quartet

Average booking price: £896 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 4 verified reviews

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South East String Quartet have been performing at weddings, events and parties in London for several years.

All members are graduates of London's most prestigious music colleges, such as Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Royal Academy of Music.

They also have experience of performing at engagement proposals, gala balls, bar mitzvahs, cocktail parties or even that dinner party you want to make extra special!

They're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Lincoln's Inn, Barbican Centre and Fitzrovia Chapel in Pearson Square, London.

16. Symphonic Strings

Average booking price: From £850 (as of March 2025)
Location: London
★ 5 verified reviews
Booked 19 times on FixTheMusic ⚡

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Symphonic Strings are a versatile string ensemble that blends classical and pop music, featuring some of the finest musicians in the industry.

Each member has independently performed with prestigious orchestras such as the London Symphony, Royal Philharmonic, and BBC Symphony, among others.

Their exceptional talent has caught the attention of world-renowned artists, leading them to perform alongside Adele, Ed Sheeran, Stjepan Hauser, Bocelli, and even a few actors - yes, including Tom Cruise!

We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best string quartets London has to offer in 2025.

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