Entertainment and Performers
Everything a Swiss wedding books to fill the hours that are neither the ceremony nor the dancing: magicians working table to table during the aperitif, caricaturists, live wedding painters who finish a canvas by the end of the night, fire performers, alphorn players for the arrival, comperes who hold a bilingual room together. Acts are usually priced per set with travel added, and the good ones are booked a year ahead for summer Saturdays. Ask how long a set runs, what the act needs in space and sound, and whether they can work in the languages your guests speak.
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Zurich magician Martin Iarrera, full time since 1991, combines table magic at the apéro with a 30-35 minute stage show and comedy characters, and works in German, English and French.
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A Swiss magician with over 3900 shows behind him, offering a 35-minute Deluxe program and apéro table magic for weddings, with budget bands on the quote form.
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A high-end magician for weddings and corporate events in Switzerland and the DACH region, combining close-up magic, a stage show and live piano, with the full program available in English.
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Basel magician Nico Andreani, winner of Magic Talent Switzerland 2023, performs table magic and stage shows at weddings with his own sound system and a five-step booking process.
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Severino Negri, a mentalist and magician with over 25 years on stage, performs walkaround magic at the wedding apéro or a full evening show anywhere in Switzerland.
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Pad Alexander
NewWinterthur neuro-mentalist Pad Alexander brings close-up mentalism to the wedding apéro and a stage show later, with wedding reviews, a Low Season Special and a German-language site.
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Christophe Ambre, a pickpocket magician and mentalist working from Geneva and Zurich, strolls among wedding guests with close-up magic and works in English, French, Italian and German.
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Lucerne artist Luca La Marca paints weddings live on canvas during the ceremony or reception, with over 15 years of live wedding painting behind him.
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Basel live wedding painter Stephanie Künzli Ycaza paints weddings in oil on site, with live guest illustrations and a priced atelier of hand-painted keepsakes.
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Live wedding painter who paints guests in watercolor on the day and sends the couple a framed collage of every portrait, traveling to Switzerland and beyond.
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Geneva-based watercolor artist who creates live guest portraits and wedding illustrations at Swiss and European celebrations.
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A Lausanne-based live wedding painter who paints the day in oils on canvas at the venue and offers watercolor guest portraits and vow artwork.
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Schaffhausen comedy magician with over 20 years on stage, offering table magic, stage shows and moderation for weddings in Swiss German, German, English and Swedish.
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A table magician from Kriens near Lucerne who performs among the guests at weddings in central Switzerland, with a magic show, a shell-game act and children's magic on offer.
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Kesh, a graffiti artist in Le Landeron near Neuchâtel, runs live graffiti animations at weddings and events in French-speaking Switzerland, with guests joining in on a Just Married piece.
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Locarno-based live-music and entertainment company offering ceremony music, DJs, bands, tribute acts and sound hire for Ticino weddings, with wedding services from CHF 350.
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A Yverdon-les-Bains event company offering a secular wedding ceremony led by its celebrant Malika from CHF 1'500, plus DJ, games, glitter and tattoo bars and children's entertainment.
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Isa's face painting service from Dübendorf, offering elegant face art for the couple and wedding guests across Zurich and its surroundings at a published hourly rate.
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Li, a face painter based in Hirzel, covers the Lake Zurich and Zug region with a published hourly rate and a Magic Touch service that names weddings among its occasions.
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Carla's face painting studio in the Zurich area, with a Creative Duo of face painting and a supervised craft station for weddings with children, and inquiries in four languages.
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St. Gallen dance school teaching the wedding waltz in private lessons, offering dance animation for wedding guests and renting its halls for weddings with catering arranged.
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Schwyz wedding photographer with a warm, cinematic style, hourly packages from CHF 780, printed albums, and live wedding painting by artist Elin Lussmann booked through her.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of live art options can I book for my guests?
You can hire artists to create live watercolor or oil paintings of your wedding day on canvas. Some performers also offer live guest portraits or graffiti animations where your guests can participate in creating a piece of art together.
Are there magicians available for the cocktail hour?
Yes, several magicians offer table magic specifically designed for the apéro. Some performers also provide stage shows and comedy character acts to entertain your guests after the meal.
Can I hire someone to help with my first dance or dance entertainment?
You can book dance schools that offer private lessons for the wedding waltz. These professionals can also provide dance animation to get your guests moving during the celebration.
Do performers offer services in languages other than German?
Many listed performers are multilingual. You can find magicians who work in English, French, and Swedish, as well as artists based in French-speaking Switzerland.
Is face painting an option for my wedding guests?
Face painting services are available for weddings in regions like Zurich, Lake Zurich, and Zug. These artists typically work at a published hourly rate to provide elegant face art for both the couple and the guests.