Unplugged-duets for your event

connactz currently features 50 unplugged duets available for bookings across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland — one of the broadest selections of this format on the platform. Fees range from €500 to €3,300, averaging €2,100, which puts a high-quality acoustic duo within reach for everything from an intimate birthday dinner to a corporate anniversary evening. Wedding parties and birthdays each draw 45 of these acts, while corporate events account for 42.

The appeal of a duo over a solo act comes down to sonic depth. Two voices weaving together in harmony, or the combination of guitar and violin, creates a richness no single performer can replicate — and you still avoid the logistical weight of a four-piece band. That makes the unplugged duet a shrewdly positioned middle ground between a soloist and a full ensemble.

Two Voices, One Atmosphere

Unplugged duets bring a special dynamic to any event. The range of possible line-ups is impressive: guitar and vocals, two lead vocalists trading phrases, acoustic guitar and cajón, violin and piano. Each combination has its own character, and when you enquire, you can ask specifically about the sound profile that fits your occasion.

The format also travels exceptionally well — 33 of the 50 available duets on connactz are bookable for open-air settings. Their natural acoustic sound sits well in outdoor environments, provided there is no excessive background noise. For summer parties, city festivals, and smaller venue concerts, an unplugged duet is well worth considering. For weddings in particular, the ability to cover multiple phases of the evening — ceremony, reception drinks, dinner, late-night wind-down — with a single booking makes the duo a highly practical choice.

What Drives the Price of an Unplugged Duet

The wide range from €500 to €3,300 reflects the diversity of artists on the platform. At the lower end you'll find talented newer duets building their live experience; at the upper end, professional acts with polished repertoires, high-quality equipment, and a long track record of events. For most occasions, a budget of €1,500–€2,500 gets you a reliable, experienced duet. The €2,100 average is a solid benchmark. Travel costs are typically added on top of the base fee and depend on the distance from the artist's home city.

On the cost side, unplugged duets often save money elsewhere in the budget: most bring their own compact PA and need only power and floor space from the venue, eliminating the need for external sound engineers or hired equipment.

Sound and Performance: What to Expect

A typical unplugged duet set list draws from pop, rock, soul, folk, singer-songwriter repertoire, and jazz standards — all in acoustic arrangements. Many duets are happy to learn specific songs on request and tailor their programme for the occasion. For wedding parties this usually means a softer, more intimate feel during the ceremony and reception, building gently towards livelier material during dinner or the first-dance moment.

Standard gig structure is two to three sets of 45–60 minutes with breaks between. Between sets, most artists can provide background playlist music — worth asking when you book. On connactz, every artist profile includes audio samples and video clips so you can judge the sound directly before reaching out.

Getting the Booking Right

Start looking three to four months ahead for weddings and major corporate events; six to eight weeks is usually fine for birthday parties and summer gatherings. When you make first contact, briefly describe the venue size, the desired atmosphere, and any phases of the evening you want to cover — this helps the duet assess whether their style and volume level is a good match.

connactz lets you send enquiries directly to artists, compare quotes, and sign the booking contract digitally on the platform. There is no need for lengthy back-and-forth email threads — everything from first contact to confirmed booking happens in one place.