Indicative 2026 fees for speakers, actors, cricketers, comedians, singers, bands, hosts and creators, what moves the price, and what is charged on top. Every figure here is a range we see on real bookings, not a quote.
Get a quote for your dateCall +91 79774 24500Most celebrity bookings in India for corporate and brand events cost between ₹2 lakh and ₹1 crore per appearance. Newer comedians, creators and local bands start at about ₹50,000. Subject-expert speakers usually sit between ₹2 lakh and ₹15 lakh, well-known national names between ₹15 lakh and ₹30 lakh, and A-list film stars, top singers and cricket legends from ₹30 lakh to several crores.
Travel, stay, GST and sound and light production are usually charged on top of the artist fee. The exact fee depends on the date, the city, the format and how long the artist is with you.
Indicative fees per appearance in 2026, before travel, stay, GST and production.
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| Subject experts and emerging speakers | ₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh | Leadership offsites, training days, conferences |
| Well-known national names: founders, authors, TV faces | ₹15 lakh to ₹30 lakh | Annual summits, sales kickoffs |
| A-list film stars and sporting icons | ₹30 lakh to ₹1 crore and above | Flagship conferences, award nights |
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| Digital creators and emerging actors | ₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh | Store openings, college fests, launches |
| Well-known TV, OTT and sports names | ₹8 lakh to ₹30 lakh | Brand launches, mall activations |
| Established film actors | ₹30 lakh to ₹75 lakh | Product launches, annual days |
| A-list Bollywood stars | ₹75 lakh to several crores | National launches, big-ticket events |
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic and IPL players | ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh | Sports days, dealer meets |
| Former India players | ₹10 lakh to ₹30 lakh | Corporate talks, fan meets |
| World Cup winners, former captains, commentators | ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore and above | Keynotes, brand events |
| International legends | On request; travel usually extra | Leadership summits |
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| Newer comedians and creators | ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh | Team parties, college fests |
| Established stand-up comedians | ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh | Office parties, annual days |
| Headline names | Above ₹10 lakh, on request | Large annual days, award nights |
Clean comedians for office parties
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| DJs, magicians and interactive acts | ₹50,000 to ₹3 lakh | Team parties, family days |
| Local cover and acoustic bands | ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh | Dinners, receptions |
| Established indie and fusion bands | ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh | Annual days, college fests |
| Top national bands | ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh | Year-end parties, fests |
| Playback singers and rappers | ₹10 lakh to ₹40 lakh | College fests, launches |
| Top Bollywood singers and singer-led acts | ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore and above | Annual days, weddings |
| Profile | Indicative fee per appearance | Typical events |
|---|---|---|
| Emerging creators and influencers | ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh | Product reveals, campus events |
| Celebrity hosts and anchors | ₹5 lakh to ₹20 lakh | Award nights, annual days |
The artist fee is rarely the whole bill. Plan for these lines in the budget from the start:
Two events with the same artist can be priced very differently. These are the factors that move it most.
December, the wedding season and the February to March fest season are the busiest. Weekdays and off-season dates are easier to negotiate.
An artist based in your city avoids flights and a hotel night. Out-station and international travel adds cost and time.
A 20-minute appearance costs less than a 60-minute keynote with Q&A, a full concert or a day-long brand shoot.
Closed-door corporate sessions are priced differently from ticketed shows and public brand events, where usage rights matter.
Brand launches that ask the artist not to work with competitors for a period cost more.
Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives more options. For top names or peak dates, start two to three months ahead.
Rough artist budgets we see for common briefs, before travel, GST and production.
| Event | Common choice | Typical artist budget | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team party or office celebration | Comedian, DJ or band | ₹50,000 to ₹8 lakh | Clean corporate comedians |
| Sales kickoff or annual sales meet | Motivational speaker or sports icon | ₹5 lakh to ₹50 lakh | Speakers for sales meets |
| Corporate annual day | Comedian, band, host or singer | ₹2 lakh to ₹1 crore | Annual day ideas |
| Leadership summit or conference | Keynote speaker | ₹5 lakh to ₹1 crore | Top 25 speakers with fees |
| College fest | Comedian, band, singer or actor | ₹50,000 to ₹1 crore | College fest guide |
| Brand or product launch | Actor, creator or sports star | ₹2 lakh to several crores | Brand launch guide |
Not sure which kind of artist fits? Compare them side by side in speaker, comedian, singer or band: what to book.
Fees above are ranges. For a firm number, send us the date, city, audience size, format and budget. An Elleven Media artist manager checks availability with the artists that fit, comes back with confirmed fees, and handles the contract, travel and technical rider through to the day.
Most celebrity speakers in India charge between ₹2 lakh and ₹1 crore per appearance. Subject experts and emerging speakers usually cost ₹2 lakh to ₹15 lakh, well-known national names ₹15 lakh to ₹30 lakh, and A-list film stars and sporting icons ₹30 lakh to ₹1 crore and above. Travel, stay and GST are usually extra.
Newer stand-up comedians, digital creators, DJs and local bands start at about ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh. Choosing an artist based in your city, a weekday date and a shorter format also keeps the fee and travel costs down.
Digital creators and emerging actors cost about ₹2 lakh to ₹8 lakh, well-known TV, OTT and sports names ₹8 lakh to ₹30 lakh, established film actors ₹30 lakh to ₹75 lakh, and A-list Bollywood stars from ₹75 lakh to several crores. Social posts, exclusivity and extra hours add to the fee. See the brand launch guide.
Domestic and IPL players cost about ₹3 lakh to ₹10 lakh, former India players ₹10 lakh to ₹30 lakh, and World Cup winners, former captains and commentators ₹25 lakh to ₹1 crore and above. Active players depend on the match calendar.
Newer comedians charge about ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh and established stand-up comedians about ₹1 lakh to ₹10 lakh for a corporate set. Headline names are priced on request.
Usually not. Quoted artist fees are normally before GST, and travel, stay and production are also charged separately. Ask for the fee and each extra as separate lines so the total is clear.
Four to eight weeks ahead works for most artists. For A-list names, cricket legends and peak dates such as December, the wedding season and the February to March fest season, start two to three months ahead and keep a second choice.
Yes. Share the budget with the brief and we shortlist artists whose fees, travel and rider fit within it, rather than starting from a name and working backwards.
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