Book live entertainment in South Africa
Looking for an entertainment agency in South Africa? Book talent directly.
Gigster is the modern alternative to an entertainment agency. Browse hundreds of vetted performers, speakers and suppliers across South Africa, get quotes directly, and book with a signed contract and a protected deposit — no middleman, no hidden markup.
Are you a performer or supplier? List your act on Gigster →
Why book through Gigster instead of an agency
All the reassurance of an agency — vetted acts, contracts, protected payment — with more choice and none of the hidden markup.
Vetted, reviewed acts
Every act is reviewed before going live, and every review on the platform is tied to a real, completed booking — no fake testimonials.
Your deposit is protected
Pay through Gigster and your deposit is held safely until the event. You're never sending money into the dark.
A signed contract every time
Every booking comes with a professional booking agreement and invoice, generated automatically. No chasing paperwork.
One clear total, agreed up front
You see the full price before you book — not an opaque agency markup added behind the scenes. What you agree is what you pay.
The widest choice in South Africa
Musicians, DJs, MCs, speakers, dancers, photographers, decor, technical crews and more — browse hundreds of acts across every category in one place.
Free to use
Browsing, enquiring and booking costs you nothing extra to set up. Compare quotes and book the act that fits your event.
Traditional agency vs Gigster
How it works
Book your act in three steps
01
Browse & enquire
Search by category, city and budget, shortlist the acts you love, and send an enquiry — or post one brief and let acts come to you.
02
Get a quote & accept
The act sends you a professional quote covering everything — performance, travel, technical. Accept the one that fits.
03
Pay a protected deposit
Pay your deposit securely and receive a signed agreement. Funds are released to the act only after your event.
Book entertainment across South Africa
Find acts in your city.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gigster an entertainment agency?
Not in the traditional sense. Gigster is an online booking platform — the modern alternative to an entertainment agency. Instead of a limited roster and an opaque markup, you browse hundreds of vetted acts across South Africa, book them directly, and your payment is protected with a signed contract on every booking.
How is booking on Gigster different from using an entertainment agency?
With an agency you deal with a middleman, a limited roster and pricing you can't always see. On Gigster you browse the acts yourself, get quotes directly, compare openly, and book with one clear total agreed up front — protected by a held deposit and a signed booking agreement.
Does it cost more to book through Gigster than through an agency?
You see one transparent total before you book, agreed up front — there's no separate agency commission layered on behind the scenes. Compare quotes from multiple acts and choose the one that fits your budget.
How quickly can I book entertainment?
You can browse and send enquiries right away. Most acts respond with a quote within a day or two, and once you accept and pay your deposit the booking is confirmed instantly with a signed agreement.
What types of entertainment can I book?
Musicians and bands, DJs, MCs, comedians, speakers, dancers and specialty performers, photographers and videographers, decor and styling, technical and AV crews, content creators and more — across all nine vendor categories.
I’m a performer — can I list my act on Gigster?
Yes. Gigster is free to list on — you keep 100% of your fee, with no agency commission and no exclusive contract. Head to the "List your act" page to apply.
Find your perfect act in South Africa
Browse 210+ vetted acts across 145+ categories. Get quotes, compare, and book with confidence — protected payment and a signed contract every time.