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Book Valentine's Day Bands
Restaurants, hotel bars and anyone planning a proposal want soft live music on 14 February. Find a jazz duo, a singer or a soul act, hear them first and book direct, with a contract every time.
Updated 24 October 2026
Where to Book Valentine's Day Bands
Valentine’s Day live music is music for a room of couples: a jazz duo or trio at dinner volume, a singer with a guitar or piano, or a soul act for a later evening. Restaurants and hotel bars book it to fill tables, and a single song can make a proposal. For spring wedding bookings, see spring wedding bands. For late January or February, see Lunar New Year entertainment.
Browse all 84 jazz musicians and bands · Browse all 253 solo singers and musicians · Browse all 122 soul and R&B acts
When to Book
Valentine's Day is Sunday, 14 February 2027. Most acts for it are booked by January 2027, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
| Date14 Feb About 15 weeks away |
| Book byJan January 2027, for the widest choice |
| Typical fee£583+ £583–£1,353 - private parties, full band (GX Index) |
| Acts299 On GigXchange now |
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
| When to BookRestaurants plan Valentine’s menus early, so book by December or January for 14 February. If it falls on a Friday or Saturday, start sooner. A proposal song can often be booked closer to the date - ask the act if they can learn your song in time. |
| What Format WorksJazz duo or trio: dinner volume, love songs and standards. Solo singer: guitar or piano and vocals, easy to fit in a small room. Soul or R&B act: a later set in a bar. A proposal song: one act, one song, at the right moment. |
| Mistakes to Avoid1. Too loud for dinner. Couples want to talk - ask for a dinner volume and a quieter line-up. 2. A proposal song learned the night before. Give the act the song and the moment weeks ahead. 3. No space for the act. Restaurants fill every table on Valentine’s - plan the corner the act will use. 4. Guessing what is included. Agree the sets, breaks and requests in the chat. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you. |
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Valentine’s booking it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
| Jazz duo or trioPiano and vocals, or piano, bass and drums, at dinner volume. Suits: Restaurants and hotel bars - see jazz bands. |
| Solo singerA singer with a guitar, piano or backing tracks. Suits: Small restaurants and proposals - see solo acts. |
| Soul or R&B actA singer with a band or a duo, for a later set. Suits: Bars and Valentine’s parties - see soul bands. |
| Proposal songOne act, one song, at one moment. Suits: Proposals in a restaurant, a park or at home. |
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Valentine's Day Bands by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
| Restaurant dinner serviceOne act for two or three sets through dinner. Agree: Where the act sits, the volume and the breaks. |
| Hotel bar eveningA jazz trio or duo from early evening. Agree: Set times and any requests. |
| A proposalOne song at the moment you choose. Agree: The song, the signal and a backup plan for the weather. |
| Valentine’s partyA soul act or a party band for dancing later on. Agree: Set times and the finish time. |
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Valentine’s dinner service with a duo. Move the times to suit your restaurant, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
| 18:00 · First sittingSoft standards while the first tables arrive. |
| 19:00 · BreakThe duo rests while the first sitting has mains. |
| 19:30 · Second setLove songs as the second sitting arrives. |
| 20:30 · RequestsA few favourites from the list you sent in advance. |
| 21:30 · Last songsA final set, finishing before the last tables leave. |
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,647 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Pub / barFull band · Solo £162–£330 · Duo £250–£500 | £275–£1,003 |
| WeddingFull band · Solo £271–£500 · Duo £463–£810 | £812–£2,206 |
| CorporateFull band · Solo £281–£474 · Duo £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private partyFull band · Solo £250–£542 · Duo £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min)Full band · Solo TBC · Duo TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Love songs
| At Last - Etta James |
| Make You Feel My Love - Adele |
| Can’t Help Falling in Love - Elvis Presley |
| Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran |
| Perfect - Ed Sheeran |
Jazz standards
| The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra |
| Fly Me to the Moon - Frank Sinatra |
| La Vie en Rose - Edith Piaf |
Later in the evening
| Let’s Stay Together - Al Green |
| Ain’t No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell |
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and bars
| Restaurants - a duo or singer through dinner service |
| Hotel bars - a jazz trio for the evening (see live music for hotels) |
| Pubs and wine bars - a singer for a Valentine’s night (see live music for pubs) |
Private
| Proposals - one song in a park, a restaurant or at home |
| Anniversary dinners - a duo at a private party |
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
| 01 | FindFind acts or post your gigBrowse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network. |
| 02 | ShortlistReview applicationsArtists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing. |
| 03 | BookingBook and pay securelyOnce the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete. |
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
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Book Valentine's Day Bands
Restaurants, hotel bars and anyone planning a proposal want soft live music on 14 February. Find a jazz duo, a singer or a soul act, hear them first and book direct, with a contract every time.
Last updated: 24 October 2026
Where to Book Valentine's Day Bands
GIGXCHANGE is where you book Valentine's Day bands direct in the UK. 84 jazz musicians and bands, 253 solo singers and musicians and 122 soul and R&B acts are on the platform. Listen to each act on their profile, message them before you commit, and every booking comes with a contract you both sign. GigXchange takes 0% of the artist's booking fee, and the booking fee is 5% on top only when you pay through GigXchange – 0% when you settle privately.
Valentine’s Day live music is music for a room of couples: a jazz duo or trio at dinner volume, a singer with a guitar or piano, or a soul act for a later evening. Restaurants and hotel bars book it to fill tables, and a single song can make a proposal. For spring wedding bookings, see spring wedding bands. For late January or February, see Lunar New Year entertainment.
When to Book
Valentine's Day is Sunday, 14 February 2027. Most acts for it are booked by January 2027, so start looking now. Lock the act in before you print anything with the date on it.
Meet the Acts
Real member profiles you can listen to, message and book direct for Valentine's Day bands. Each card shows the act's line-up, where they are based and how to start a conversation.
Browse all 84 jazz musicians and bands →Browse all 253 solo singers and musicians →Browse all 122 soul and R&B acts →
Pick Your Line-up
What each kind of act is, and which Valentine’s booking it suits. Fees for each line-up are in the live table below, so you can match the size of the act to your budget and your room.
- Jazz duo or trioPiano and vocals, or piano, bass and drums, at dinner volume.Suits: Restaurants and hotel bars - see jazz bands.
- Solo singerA singer with a guitar, piano or backing tracks.Suits: Small restaurants and proposals - see solo acts.
- Soul or R&B actA singer with a band or a duo, for a later set.Suits: Bars and Valentine’s parties - see soul bands.
- Proposal songOne act, one song, at one moment.Suits: Proposals in a restaurant, a park or at home.
Not sure which to pick?
Tell the act the room, the guest numbers and what the music is for - drinks, dinner or dancing - and they will suggest a line-up. Post your date free on GIGXCHANGE and acts of every size can apply.
Valentine's Day Bands by Occasion
A set plan for each kind of booking, and what to agree with the act before the day. Use it as the checklist for your first call with the act.
- Restaurant dinner serviceOne act for two or three sets through dinner.Agree: Where the act sits, the volume and the breaks.
- Hotel bar eveningA jazz trio or duo from early evening.Agree: Set times and any requests.
- A proposalOne song at the moment you choose.Agree: The song, the signal and a backup plan for the weather.
- Valentine’s partyA soul act or a party band for dancing later on.Agree: Set times and the finish time.
Put it in writing
Whatever the occasion, agree the times, the sets and the fee in the chat - every booking on GIGXCHANGE comes with a contract you both sign.
How the Night Runs
A typical Valentine’s dinner service with a duo. Move the times to suit your restaurant, then agree them with the act. Agree each part with the act in writing before the day.
- 18:00 · First sittingSoft standards while the first tables arrive.
- 19:00 · BreakThe duo rests while the first sitting has mains.
- 19:30 · Second setLove songs as the second sitting arrives.
- 20:30 · RequestsA few favourites from the list you sent in advance.
- 21:30 · Last songsA final set, finishing before the last tables leave.
Make it the act's running order too
Send this timeline to the act in the chat on GIGXCHANGE - set times, breaks and the finish - so it goes into the contract you both sign.
Booking Playbook
Here’s the practical version, not the marketing one. Each card covers one decision: when to book, what format works and the mistakes that cost bookers money.
When to Book
Restaurants plan Valentine’s menus early, so book by December or January for 14 February. If it falls on a Friday or Saturday, start sooner. A proposal song can often be booked closer to the date - ask the act if they can learn your song in time.
What Format Works
Jazz duo or trio: dinner volume, love songs and standards. Solo singer: guitar or piano and vocals, easy to fit in a small room. Soul or R&B act: a later set in a bar. A proposal song: one act, one song, at the right moment.
Mistakes to Avoid
1. Too loud for dinner. Couples want to talk - ask for a dinner volume and a quieter line-up. 2. A proposal song learned the night before. Give the act the song and the moment weeks ahead. 3. No space for the act. Restaurants fill every table on Valentine’s - plan the corner the act will use. 4. Guessing what is included. Agree the sets, breaks and requests in the chat. 5. A handshake deal. Book through GigXchange and the contract is created for you.
What Do UK Gigs Actually Pay?
Real UK fee ranges from 4,647 recorded fees in the GX Index
| Solo | Duo | Full Band | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pub / bar | £162–£330 | £250–£500 | £275–£1,003 |
| Wedding | £271–£500 | £463–£810 | £812–£2,206 |
| Corporate | £281–£474 | £446–£1,275 | £669–£1,708 |
| Private party | £250–£542 | £250–£500 | £583–£1,353 |
| Festival (30–45 min) | TBC | TBC | £200–£1,783 |
Setlist & Repertoire Suggestions
What audiences actually want to hear, not what looks good on a press kit. Send the act the moments you need covered and let them build the set around them.
Love songs
- At LastEtta James
- Make You Feel My LoveAdele
- Can’t Help Falling in LoveElvis Presley
- Thinking Out LoudEd Sheeran
- PerfectEd Sheeran
Jazz standards
- The Way You Look TonightFrank Sinatra
- Fly Me to the MoonFrank Sinatra
- La Vie en RoseEdith Piaf
Later in the evening
- Let’s Stay TogetherAl Green
- Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
Requests, first dances and setlists
Most acts will learn a request or two if you ask early - a first dance, a family favourite or a walk-on song. Ask in the chat on GIGXCHANGE before you book, so the act confirms it in writing, and listen to the tracks and setlists many acts publish on their profile first.
Venues & Spaces That Book This Season
Real examples of UK venues, hotels, and event spaces that programme this kind of booking, so you can see what a room your size usually puts on and when.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurantsa duo or singer through dinner service
- Hotel barsa jazz trio for the evening (see live music for hotels)
- Pubs and wine barsa singer for a Valentine’s night (see live music for pubs)
Private
- Proposalsone song in a park, a restaurant or at home
- Anniversary dinnersa duo at a private party
Booking for one of these rooms?
Every room is different. Tell the act the venue, the room size, the power and the load-in time, and agree the finish - then put it all in the contract you both sign on GIGXCHANGE.
How to Book on GIGXCHANGE
Three steps, about five minutes from signup to your first booking: post the date and budget, compare the acts who reply or invite one you like, then confirm with a contract and a held deposit.
Find acts or post your gig
Browse acts by sound, line-up and area, or post your date free - date, venue, genre, budget and set length - and acts apply. The listing is live immediately, visible to every artist in the GigXchange network.
Review applications
Artists apply with profile, tracks, reviews and availability all visible. Start a direct chat with shortlisted acts to confirm details before committing.
Book and pay securely
Once the fee's signed off, a digital contract is auto-generated for both parties. Funds are held securely via Stripe until the gig is complete.
Organising this as a private event? GigXchange for organisers covers contracts, protected payment and the licence answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Book Valentine's entertainment?
Post a gig for free, no card on file. Membership is free, and we are keeping it free permanently for the first 250 sign-ups. Acts reply in the app, and you choose who to book.