Palm Springs Wedding Bands You’ll Love
With its iconic desert landscapes, mid-century modern charm and year-round sunshine, Palm Springs is a dream location for weddings. From chic poolside receptions at boutique hotels to elegant soirées at La Quinta Resort or Parker Palm Springs, the city offers the perfect backdrop, and an incredible lineup of live bands to match.
Whether you’re after a smooth jazz trio for a relaxed cocktail hour, a high-energy party band to keep the dance floor packed, or a one-of-a-kind act that brings your style to life, Palm Springs delivers.
With FixTheMusic, you can browse a handpicked selection of local and touring bands, watch live videos, and compare your favorites in one place, making it simple to find the perfect soundtrack for your celebration under the desert stars.
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Palm Springs Wedding Bands – Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we book a wedding band in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs is a top wedding destination year-round thanks to its sunny climate and resort-style venues. Popular bands often get booked 12 to 18 months in advance, especially for spring and fall weekends when the weather is perfect. If you’ve already secured your venue — whether it’s The Parker Palm Springs, Casa de Monte Vista or another local favorite — it’s smart to lock in your entertainment right away. For last-minute celebrations, we can often help you find exceptional talent on short notice.
What styles of music do Palm Springs wedding bands offer?
Options range from smooth jazz and soulful Motown to high-energy pop, rock and funk. Many bands can provide acoustic sets for a ceremony or cocktail hour, then turn up the energy for the evening party. Some couples also choose Latin or reggae influences to reflect the relaxed, resort atmosphere that Palm Springs is known for.
Can our band play outdoors?
Yes, most bands are happy to perform outside, whether it’s by the pool, on a lawn or under the stars. Desert temperatures mean shade or cover is essential for afternoon events, and rare rain showers call for backup shelter. Venues like The Avalon Hotel and Smoke Tree Ranch already have excellent outdoor setups for live music.
Will the band perform our first dance song?
Most bands are glad to learn and play your first dance live. Share your song choice as early as possible so they can rehearse. If the song doesn’t suit their style, they might suggest using the original recording for the best sound.
Do Palm Springs wedding bands bring their own sound and lighting?
Yes. Professional bands provide their own instruments, PA system and basic stage lighting. If your venue has sound restrictions, the band can bring equipment that works within those limits.
Is it possible to see the band perform live before booking?
Since most weddings are private events, public gigs are limited. However, some bands perform at local festivals or public concerts in the Coachella Valley. You can also watch high-quality videos and listen to audio clips before deciding.
What happens during the band’s breaks?
Most bands offer a playlist service to keep the mood going between sets. You can provide a list of your favorite songs or let the band choose tracks that fit the atmosphere. If you want a more interactive experience, consider hiring a DJ to play alongside the band.
How long do bands usually perform?
Most bands perform for about two hours, split into two or three sets. You can schedule all of the music for the reception or add shorter sets earlier in the day during cocktails or dinner.
How much does it cost to hire a wedding band in Palm Springs?
Prices vary based on the band’s size, experience and travel needs. Smaller groups might start around $2,000 while premium showbands can cost $5,000 or more. Your quote will typically include local travel within the Palm Springs area.
Are travel and setup fees included?
Most Palm Springs-based bands include travel and setup in their fee. If you hire a band from outside the region, you may need to cover mileage or overnight accommodations.
What if the band cancels?
Cancellations are rare, but most bands have reliable backup musicians for emergencies. If a performance can’t go ahead, we’ll help you find a comparable replacement so your celebration runs smoothly.
Should we feed the band?
It’s not required but much appreciated, especially for bands on site for many hours. Providing a hot meal and soft drinks helps keep their performance energy high.
Can we or our guests join the band for a song?
Some bands welcome guest participation if arranged ahead of time. Whether it’s a friend singing or a family member playing guitar, it can be a fun and personal moment in your reception.
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About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world
Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
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