7 Most In-Demand Event Entertainers in NYC Right Now
NYC is the best place to party, and that’s because New Yorkers know how to throw a rager. But in the city where even the subway performers earn fame for their musical artistry, event planners have their work cut out for them. How to organize an event that is a certified blowout that will be felt on the digital airwaves for weeks to come?
Top NYC event planners turn to the event’s entertainment to set the vibe and elevate their shindig into a jaw-dropping production worthy of Broadway. In a city where the entertainment is lavish and imaginative, event planners of all stripes need to step up just to compete. This list of NYC’s top entertainers fits the bill.
1. Cassidy Haley Productions
“Over the top” is basically the definition of stilt walking, which is the main offering from Cassidy Haley Productions. But this unrivaled entertainment company takes extravagance to new heights, with custom costumes and performances that align with your event’s theme. In addition to stilt walkers, Casey Haley Productions also works with jugglers, showgirls, fire performers, drag queens, and more.
2. Magician Steve Dane
If you want to book magician Steve Dane for your next event, you’ll have to plan ahead. Dane has a long list of corporate clients, such as Pepsi, Facebook, and NBC Universal. He has performed in premier venues, such as the Waldorf Astoria and the Roxy.
Steve Dane amazes audiences with magic, mentalism, and illusions. His easy-going style and comic timing make for an engaging show that will delight your guests. Steve will perform up close and personal as a strolling magician interacting with guests. Or he can steal the spotlight with an unforgettable stage show.
3. Joolie Bagoolies Kids’ Entertainment
With five-star ratings across multiple review sites, Joolie Bagoolie is a kids’ entertainer that your guests’ parents will be clamoring to book. Book Joolie, and your client will bask in the glow of being the first to introduce this popular children’s entertainer to their neighborhood.
Joolie is a sort of “clown of all trades.” She performs magic shows, sing-alongs, and interactive movement games. Joolie is also a talented face painter and expert in turning balloons into dragon-killing swords or soaring fairy wings.
4. ESP Creative
When the entertainment needs to be an experience, turn to ESP Creative. Turn your event into an immersive, sensory experience with 360° image mapping and custom-built set designs that will draw your guests in. ESP Creative will manage every aspect of your event’s audio and visual design for a cohesive event experience. They will even put you in touch with their roster of live entertainers to surround your guests in a mesmerizing spectacle.
5. Extraordinary Event Entertainment
Extraordinary Event Entertainment will design and produce your event’s entertainment from start to finish. They’ll use their state-of-the-art production equipment to ensure your event goes off without a hitch. And Extraordinary Event Entertainment will live up to its name with a variety of live talent and interactive experiences, from photo booths to VR installations, to keep your guests wowed at every turn.
6. Jarrell Entertainment
When your entertainment is music, then you need Jarrell Entertainment. They work with big names, like Deloitte and Revlon. They do musical acts, and they’re really great at it. Jarrell Entertainment has a list of NYC’s top DJs, dance bands, string quartets, and any other musical act you can think of to make your event hum.
7. Around Town Entertainment
If you’re looking for the wedding band that NYC’s celebrities book, then you want Around Town Entertainment. They were voted as one of the best wedding bands in NYC with the right mix of sophistication and high-energy music. Around Town Entertainment is known for flawless performances, elegant presentation, and high energy that will get your guests dancing.
Find the Best Event Entertainers and More at The Event Planner Expo
In this town, event planners are up against the world’s best partiers. No one puts on a bash like New Yorkers. If you’re planning an event in The City That Never Sleeps, then you had better book entertainment that will keep everyone awake and pounding the dance floor.
You can find the best event entertainment in NYC at The Event Planner Expo 2026. You’ll find a whole lot more, too. This three-day expo will inspire and educate, with presentations from industry leaders, exhibition booths from the top vendors, and thousands of event professionals to toss ideas around. Buy your tickets today.
