Event Entertainment Packages & Pricing
Chicago Entertainment for Private Parties, Corporate Events and Custom Productions
Vaudezilla creates live entertainment for adult birthdays, corporate celebrations, galas, brand activations and distinctive private events throughout Chicago and the Midwest.
Our packages range from one exceptional performance to a complete immersive production. Tell us your date, location, guest count and desired experience, and we will recommend the strongest format for your event and budget.
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Entertainment Packages at a Glance
| Package | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Focused Solo Performance | $650 | Birthdays, dinners and surprise performances |
| Fire Performance | $795 | Outdoor parties and sunset finales |
| Signature Duo | $1,250 | Coordinated cabaret, fire or themed features |
| Private-Party Experience | $1,495 | Milestone birthdays and themed celebrations |
| Corporate Experience | $3,500 | Receptions, conferences and company parties |
| Gala or Immersive Production | $7,500+ | Large events and multi-part productions |
These are starting prices for planning purposes. Your final proposal will reflect the performers, timing, location, creative development and production needs of your event.
Focused Solo Performance
Starting at $650
One professional performer presents a polished featured act.
This works well for:
- Birthday surprises
- Dinner parties
- Cabaret or burlesque performances
- Corporate appearances
- Intimate private events
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Fire Performance
Starting at $795
A concentrated outdoor fire performance creates a dramatic centerpiece or finale.
Fire entertainment is ideal for:
- Backyard celebrations
- Poolside parties
- Outdoor corporate events
- Summer festivals
- Sunset finales
Pricing depends on the number of performers, location, travel, safety staffing, insurance and venue requirements. LED entertainment is available when live flame is not appropriate.
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Signature Duo
Starting at $1,250
Two coordinated performers create a larger and more visually exciting experience.
A duo may include:
- Cabaret or burlesque performers
- Fire or LED performers
- Flappers or themed dancers
- Choreographed specialty acts
- Greeters followed by a featured performance
This package works especially well when you want more impact than a solo act without producing an entire show.
Private-Party Experience
Starting at $1,495
A curated entertainment experience designed around an adult birthday, milestone celebration or themed private party.
Depending on the event, it may include:
- Themed greeters
- Roaming interaction
- A featured solo or duo
- Coordinated wardrobe and music
- A birthday surprise
- A fire or theatrical finale
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Corporate Entertainment Experience
Starting at $3,500
A polished entertainment package built around your company, audience, venue and event timeline.
Possible elements include:
- Arrival performers
- Immersive greeters
- Cocktail-hour entertainment
- Dancers, musicians or magicians
- A featured stage performance
- Creative and wardrobe direction
- Coordination with your planner, venue and production team
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Gala or Immersive Production
Generally $7,500 to $25,000+
A complete entertainment production may unfold throughout the event rather than appearing as one isolated performance.
Productions may include:
- A multi-performer cast
- Original characters
- Immersive guest interaction
- Custom choreography
- Live music and specialty acts
- Multiple performance moments
- Rehearsals and production planning
- A theatrical opening or finale
- Onsite entertainment direction
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What Your Package May Include
Depending on the scope, Vaudezilla can manage:
- Performer selection and casting
- Creative direction
- Music and wardrobe coordination
- Performance scheduling
- Rehearsals and performer briefings
- Venue and production communication
- Guest-interaction guidelines
- Specialty-act safety planning
- Performer call times
- Onsite entertainment management
Your proposal will clearly state the performers, appearances and services included.
What Affects the Price?
Event entertainment pricing depends on:
- Number and type of performers
- Event date and location
- Performance and appearance length
- Number of entertainment moments
- Custom wardrobe or choreography
- Rehearsal requirements
- Travel and parking
- Technical needs
- Fire-safety provisions
- Insurance or venue requirements
- Onsite coordination
- Overall production complexity
The performance itself may be brief, but professional entertainment also includes preparation, communication, travel, wardrobe, waiting time and event-day coordination.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to hire a performer in Chicago?
Professional solo entertainment generally begins at approximately $650. Coordinated duos generally begin at $1,250.
How much does a fire performer cost?
Focused local fire entertainment generally begins at $795, including standard safety planning. Venue, insurance, travel and dedicated safety requirements may affect the final price.
What do corporate entertainment packages cost?
Focused corporate experiences generally begin at $3,500. Larger gala and immersive productions generally range from $7,500 to $25,000+.
Can you work within our budget?
Yes. Share your comfortable budget range, and we will recommend the strongest realistic format within it.
Is the retainer part of the total price?
Yes. The booking retainer is applied toward the total contracted price.
Can we add performers later?
Sometimes. Additions depend on performer availability, rehearsal needs and the remaining production timeline.
Find the Right Entertainment Package
Tell us your event date, location, guest count, approximate schedule and what you want guests to experience.
We will recommend the most effective option, whether that means one excellent performance, a coordinated duo, an immersive arrival or a complete custom production.