Holidays + Special Events

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Holiday Party Band & Festival Music

Make every celebration unforgettable with live music from Northside Brass Music Co., a Chicago holiday party band and festival band providing high-energy entertainment for seasonal events throughout Chicago and the Midwest.

From Chicago Oktoberfest celebrations and holiday tree lightings to summer festivals and private holiday parties, Northside Brass brings vibrant, professional live music that transforms any occasion into a lasting memory.

Whether you’re planning a lively outdoor festival, a Chicago corporate holiday party, or a cozy community event, our ensembles — from Chicago brass bands and jazz combos to string quartets, Solo trumpet for TAPS, Call to post (Bugle Call at Kentucky Derby Trumpet) — deliver the perfect soundtrack for your celebration.

Oktoberfest Band & Fall Festivals

Celebrate autumn the authentic way with the Northside Brass Chicago Oktoberfest Band — a favorite for breweries, festivals, and fall events throughout the Chicago area.

We perform traditional German polkas, waltzes, and beer-hall favorites, along with upbeat pop and classic rock tunes to keep the energy high and the steins clinking.

Perfect for:

Oktoberfest events
Park district and community festivals
Outdoor beer gardens
Corporate Holiday Parties + Galas

Optional Add-Ons

German-style costumes
Vocal feature numbers
Audience participation sing-alongs
MC or event host services

“They were the hit of our Oktoberfest — professional, fun, and incredibly talented!”
— Blind Corner Brewing Company, Naperville, IL

Christmas Brass Band & Holiday Party Music

Bring the warmth and joy of the season to your event with Northside Brass Christmas ensembles — a Chicago holiday party band specializing in festive live music for winter celebrations. From elegant Chicago brass quintets performing classic Christmas carols to festive jazz quartets and custom playlists for corporate holiday parties, we create a sound that captures the magic of the season.

Popular Holiday Music Options

Brass Quintet
Performing classic Christmas carols and Christmas Tree Lighting holiday favorites.

Northside Strings
Elegant live music for holiday dinners and cocktail receptions.

Northside Jazz (4 or 7 piece)
Perfect for upscale corporate holiday parties and winter galas.

Custom Playlist (DJ-Style) + Live Musicians
Ideal for company celebrations and New Year’s Eve events in Chicago.

Ideal For

Corporate holiday parties
Community tree lightings
Winter galas and fundraisers
City and chamber of commerce celebrations

Client Testimonial

“Northside Brass set the perfect mood for our corporate holiday gala — festive, classy, and absolutely professional.”
— Guaranteed Rate, Chicago

Community, Private & Corporate Celebrations

Northside Brass isn’t just for holidays — we perform live music for Chicago festivals, corporate events, civic celebrations, and private parties year-round.

From elegant background music to high-energy party sets, our Chicago brass bands, jazz ensembles, and string quartets can be tailored to fit your event’s vision, theme, and audience.

Event Types Include

Parades and civic festivals
Corporate anniversary parties
Fundraising dinners and auctions
Brewery or winery music nights
Private milestone celebrations

Each performance includes professional contracting, liability insurance, and full sound support, ensuring a smooth experience from the first note to the last.

Let’s Bring Your Event to Life

Make your next celebration unforgettable with live music from one of Chicago’s premier brass and jazz ensembles. Our groups can be fully customized by size, style, and repertoire to match your event perfectly.

Contact us today to reserve your date and let’s create a musical experience your guests will never forget.

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Northside Jazz

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‍ ‍Northside Strings

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Northside Brass

Bridgerton Strings

“We reached out to Ryan at Northside Brass about hiring the 7 piece swing band for our annual gala, and I have to say it was the best decision I made! They are incredible musicians and were so accommodating to our needs. They even bailed us out when we needed to use their PA system for our speeches. Great people and I would happily hire them again.” (Greg- Lakepoint Tower Chicago, 9/15/24)

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