I love performing and playing house shows. the intimate and direct interaction with an audience is truly something special. it’s always a special and unique evening of music, laughter, and connection.

If you’ve got a space and some friends, you can host one too. I’m keeping things simple, and below you’ll find all the info you need.

Hosting A Michael Benjamin House Show

If you’re looking to book me for a wedding or corporate event, feel free to get in touch—pricing for those is different, and I’d be happy to talk details.
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what to expect

I’ll arrive around 2–3 hours before your guests to set up. Setup takes 30–40 minutes, and then I’d love something to eat and a quiet space to rest for a bit.

The concert usually lasts 60–90 minutes, and can start whenever works best for you. Even a Sunday brunch show is possible.

I’ll play songs, talk a little about my journey, and just enjoy the evening with everyone. After the music, I like to stick around and chat—it often becomes a lovely, long evening.

where I play

I perform mostly in Switzerland and across Europe.

In Switzerland, I can come for a single show.

For other countries, I try to group a few concerts together. So if you’re outside of Switzerland, let me know your city and availability and maybe we can make something work.

what you need as a host

  • A house, garden, or space that fits at least 30 people

  • Friends who want to experience a night of music

  • A power outlet

  • A small space where I can have some privacy before the show

  • Something to eat before the performance

  • A place to sleep (a guestroom is perfect, or a hotel nearby)

I bring all the equipment needed. In smaller spaces, I love playing unplugged, but this can vary depending on the room and the vibe.

money, money, money

The show itself is free for your guests, and we’ll pass a hat or do a collection at the end of the night.

I recommend suggesting a 20 CHF/Euro donation per person.

That usually brings in a minimum of 600.–, which makes the evening sustainable for me.

To make it work financially, I ask the host for a guarantee of 500.–.

This means:

  • If the guests contribute 500.– or more, you don’t pay anything.

  • If the collection falls short, you fill in the rest.

For example:

15 guests paying 15.– = 225.– collected

You’d fill in the missing 275.–