10 Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas That Guests Love
Here, we explore entertainment ideas for the corporate Christmas party.
Planning a festive event and looking for Christmas party entertainment ideas that will keep guests engaged throughout the evening?
The right entertainment can transform a corporate Christmas party from a simple dinner into a memorable celebration where people relax, laugh and interact.
From interactive performers to live music and immersive experiences, choosing the right entertainment helps create the atmosphere that brings colleagues together.
Read on for the top ten popular Christmas party entertainment ideas that work particularly well for corporate events and office celebrations
Top 5 (quick guide)
1. Photo booth
Booking a photo booth is still a popular choice for party entertainment at Christmas parties.
Guests can take fun photos with festive props and themed backgrounds.
Modern photo booths provide photographs, GIFs and short videos. These can all be shared instantly on social media.
2. Live band
A live band can completely lift the atmosphere of a Christmas party at the right time.
Usually, following on from dinner service or reception drinks with canapes.
Some bands provide festive classics through to modern dance music.
Check their social media as a good band keeps guests entertained and encourages people onto the dance floor.
3. Close-Up Magician
A close-up magician is a great way to break the ice at a Christmas party.
Instead of watching a stage show, guests experience incredible magic happening in their own hands.
The magician moves between small groups performing sleight of hand and mind reading, which naturally gets people laughing, talking and interacting with each other.
Guests often comment that they only see magic on TV or social media. Which makes it even more enjoyable to see close up, because it eliminates the use of camera tricks.
An experienced magician will keep a subtle eye on room movements and will know when to approach groups at the right time. Furthermore, look for The Magic Circle seal of approval.
This style of entertainment is particularly effective at corporate Christmas parties because it breaks the ice and gets guests talking.
4. Casino tables
Casino themed entertainment is also another popular choice for corporate Christmas parties.
Guests can try games such as blackjack, roulette and poker using fun money. Some good casino companies provide personalised money option too.
Usually, the tables have a professional croupier that will guide them through the rules.
Prizes can be awarded to the guests with the most chips.
5. Christmas quiz
It’s not Christmas, without a festive quiz.
These work especially well for office Christmas parties where guests already know each other.
Teams compete to answer questions about Christmas traditions, music, films and general knowledge.
A professional host can add humour and energy to keep the competition lively.
6. Interactive Cocktail Making
A professional mixologist teaches your guests how to create cocktails. A good mixologist can provide a festive themed menu to learn.
Small groups can take part in mini cocktail masterclasses while others watch and enjoy the drinks.
7. Festive Silent Disco
Guests wear wireless headphones and switch between different music channels. It creates a fun visual spectacle and avoids the issue of music being too loud for conversation.
8. Living Statues or Walkabout Characters
Festive themed characters such as living statues, nutcracker guards or Christmas elves can roam the venue interacting with guests.
9. Digital Graffiti Wall
Guests use digital spray cans to create artwork on a projection screen. The designs are saved and can be shared after the event.
10. Chocolate Tasting Experience
A chocolate expert guides guests through a tasting session, explaining the flavours and origins while they sample different varieties.