Christmas party planning season is here and if you’re organising your company’s festive celebration, you’ll already be trying to top last year’s party!
Whether you’re planning an intimate staff celebration, glamorous awards evening, or large-scale corporate Christmas party, the entertainment you choose can transform an enjoyable evening into an unforgettable experience.
If you’re looking to surprise your guests this year, here are some of our favourite Christmas entertainment ideas guaranteed to create excitement, interaction and keep people talking long after the decorations come down.
- Musical Mixtape Quiz – A Christmas Quiz Like No Other
Forget the traditional pub quiz. Our Musical Mixtape Quiz combines the excitement of live music with all the fun of a team quiz. Charismatic compèring by a talented live band, teams compete through clever themed musical rounds, mash-ups packed with singalongs, audience interaction and plenty of laughs.
The best part? Every song is performed live, creating an atmosphere that’s energetic, engaging and completely different from anything your guests have experienced before. It’s competitive, inclusive and gets every table involved from the very first song.
Nothing says Christmas quite like live festive music.
Welcome your guests with beautiful Christmas classics performed by professional vocalists as they arrive for drinks, or create a magical atmosphere during dinner with sophisticated seasonal entertainment.
From elegant background performances to lively festive singalongs, Christmas singers instantly create that warm festive feeling everyone loves.
Popular options include:
- Traditional Christmas favourites
- Swing and jazz Christmas classics with a modern twist
- Roaming festive performers
They’re ideal for setting the tone before the evening really gets underway.
- Glitter Face & Body Artists
Christmas is the perfect excuse to add a little sparkle. Professional glitter artists are hugely popular at corporate events, offering elegant glitter designs, festive face gems and shimmering body art that guests absolutely love.
Unlike children’s face painting, these sophisticated designs are quick to apply and beautifully complement evening attire. From festival-style glitter, rhinestones, glitter beads and festive eye designs, not only do they create fantastic photo opportunities, but they also help guests relax and embrace the festive spirit.
- Live Event Illustration
Want to give your guests something truly unique to take home? A live event illustrator captures guests throughout the evening with beautiful hand-drawn portraits or fashion illustrations completed in just a few minutes.
Watching the artwork come to life becomes entertainment in itself, and guests leave with a personalised keepsake they’ll treasure. It’s a sophisticated alternative to traditional party favours and always attracts plenty of attention.
- Interactive Photo Experiences
Everyone loves taking photos at Christmas parties—but why not make the experience even more memorable?
Consider:
- 360° video booths
- AI photo experiences
- Glamour-style photo booths
- Branded digital photo stations
- Vintage photo booths
- Roaming photographers with instant prints
These experiences not only entertain your guests but also provide fantastic branded content that people naturally share on social media.
- Live Bands That Keep the Dance Floor Full
A great live band can completely transform your evening.
Whether you’re looking for:
- Party bands
- Funk and soul bands
- Pop covers
- Indie rock
- Gatsby-style jazz
- Motown favourites
Live music brings an energy that recorded playlists simply can’t match.
Many corporate clients also choose to combine live music with a professional DJ or book a band with this included, ensuring seamless entertainment throughout the evening.
- Roaming Entertainment
Keep guests entertained throughout the night with performers who mingle amongst the crowd.
Some favourites include:
- Close-up magicians
- Caricaturists
- Living statues
- Stilt walkers
- LED performers
- Comedy waiters
- Mirror characters
- Festive elves
- Winter wonderland characters
These performers create unexpected moments of delight and are brilliant conversation starters.
Ready to Plan Your Christmas Party?
The most successful corporate Christmas parties aren’t remembered because of the menu.
They’re remembered because guests laughed together.
They danced.
They sang.
They made memories with colleagues they don’t usually get to spend time with.
Whether that’s competing in a live Musical Mixtape Quiz, having a glitter makeover, watching an illustrator capture the evening, or dancing the night away with a fantastic live band, entertainment is what brings your event to life.
If you’re looking for fresh ideas, experienced performers and entertainment that genuinely engages your guests, we’d love to help. Get in touch with Ella today to discuss your event, and together we’ll create a Christmas celebration that’s as memorable as the year you’re celebrating.
Ellevate Entertainment is a small agency with a big heart, passionate about working with clients looking for high quality, live acts with the wow factor. Search here to see what we can offer or contact us here with more info about your event and let us use our expertise to recommend the perfect acts for you.