The Top 10 St. George’s Day Entertainment Ideas For Events
From community festivals to corporate celebrations, St George’s Day is the perfect occasion to bring people together with themed entertainment inspired by English history and folklore.
Whether you’re planning a public event, brand activation or company event to boost morale, the right performers and experiences are key to creating a lively and immersive atmosphere.
If you are looking for more creative St George’s Day entertainment ideas, there are plenty of ways to bring the legend and spirit of the occasion to life.
From medieval performers and musicians to jesters, walkabout dragons, living statues and thrilling knight shows, the right entertainment can transform your event into a truly unforgettable celebration.
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What are the Top St George’s Day Themed Entertainment Ideas?
Bring your St George’s Day & medieval themed events to life with our brilliant entertainment ideas!
Your St. George’s Day ideas are sure to come to life with a sprinkle of our most popular acts throughout your day.
Walkabout Dragons
Bring the legend of St George to life with a roaming dragon that captivates guests and draws crowds.
This life-sized animatronic dragon moves through your event space, roaring, flapping its wings and interacting with visitors.
Perfect for youngsters, this walkabout dragon is one of many great family fun day entertainment ideas we have on offer.
Ideal for: Street festivals, BIDs, shopping centres, themed events and family fun days.
Key features:
- Life-sized dragon puppet with animatronic head
- Roaming walkabout interaction with guests
- Option to add a knight, princess or Viking
- 4 x 15-minute sets across 4 hours
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor events
- St George and the Dragon themed activities
Budget guide: Medium
Musicians and Bands
Liven up your St George’s Day entertainment ideas with a range of musicians and bands.
For something that fits in with the Medieval theming, why not choose one of our brass bands or harpists?
Or you could consider a full band with a tailored setlist to suit your St George’s Day plans.
Ideal for: Festivals, community celebrations, corporate events and family fun days
Key features:
- Options ranging from aerial musicians, bands, brass bands, choirs, classical musicians, drummers and drum troupes, harpists, guitarists, orchestras, saxophone players, violinists and more
- Walkabout options available for immersive entertainment throughout your event
- Flexible performance formats, including roaming sets, stage shows and background music tailored to your St George’s Day programme
- Customisable musical styles and setlists to suit your theme and audience
- Acoustic or amplified options suitable for both indoor and outdoor events
Budget guide: Medium to High
Jesters
Add humour and energy to your St George’s Day celebrations with roaming medieval jesters.
These colourful performers mix circus skills, comedy and character interaction to entertain guests throughout your event.
Ideal for: Street festivals, BIDs, medieval themed events and family fun days.
Key features:
- Acro-juggling, hand balance and hula hoop skills
- Stilt walking and roaming circus entertainment
- Handmade costumes designed by Royal Opera House costume designer Illona Karas
- International performers who have toured across 18 countries
- Previous clients include Hampton Court Palace, The British Museum and Harvey Nichols
Budget guide: Medium
Fancy bringing some of these ideas to your event? Contact us to discuss your options.
Jousting and Knight Shows
Experience the thrill of medieval tournaments with our knights’ jousting show, perfect for St George’s Day celebrations, family fun days and corporate events.
Guests will be captivated by daring sword fights, jousting duels and impressive displays of skill and bravery.
This medieval themed entertainment option is a perfect arena show idea, gathering large crowds to watch this fantastic spectacle.
Ideal for: Outdoor festivals, family fun days, corporate events, medieval themed events and public celebrations.
Key features:
- 2 x 45-minute shows
- Four to six professional knights and stunt riders
- Authentic medieval entertainment with jousting and sword fights
- UK-based performances with international experience
- Skilled performers with film and television backgrounds
- Option to combine with other medieval acts, including jesters, dragon stilt walkers and walkabout entertainers
Budget guide: High
Living Statues
Delight guests with a stunning living medieval statue that brings history and fantasy to life.
This vintage water maiden captivates audiences with her intricate costume, golden paint and lifelike presence.
Ideal for: Family fun days, public events, corporate events, festivals and themed celebrations.
Key features:
- 4 x 30-minute roaming sets
- Walkabout interaction with guests in character
- Intricate costume with vintage props
- Available UK-wide and internationally
Budget guide: Low
Want to make your celebration unforgettable? Enquire today to secure your St George’s Day performers!
Medieval Fun Fair Ride
Bring sustainable St George’s Day entertainment to your event with our medieval fun fair ride, a beautifully crafted wooden Ferris wheel that delights guests of all ages.
Hand-powered and immersive, it combines medieval charm with interactive storytelling for an unforgettable experience.
Ideal for: Summer events, family fun days, festivals, team-building days and corporate celebrations.
Key features:
- 6.5m high, 6m diameter wooden Ferris wheel
- Fully human-powered – zero CO2 emissions
- Up to 6 hours per day hire
- Indoor and outdoor suitable
- Customisable scenes, themes and costumes
- Professional actor-animators to interact and perform
- Sustainable, visually striking centrepiece
Budget guide: High
Craft & Creative Workshops
If you’re looking for brilliant visual attractions for Easter and St George’s Day, as well as plenty of other Summer events, then don’t overlook craft and creative workshops.
Involve your guests in wreath making experiences or pot painting, tying into the themes of St George’s Day with the creations.
Or go bigger with a giant colouring wall depicting St George’s Day related artwork for all ages to colour in and contribute.
There are tons of brilliant options that get people involved!
Ideal for: Summer events, family fun days, festivals, team-building days and Easter events.
Key features:
- Hands-on creative activities for all ages
- Themed crafts such as wreath making and pot painting
- Large-scale interactive options like giant colouring walls
- Flexible workshop formats for different event sizes
- Encourages guest participation and creativity
- There are tons of workshop options for you to explore!
Budget guide: Low to Medium
Children’s Shows
Include all ages in your St George’s Day themed entertainment with our children’s shows.
From St George and the dragon themed activities to puppet shows, there are easy ways to incorporate entertainment that suits the day and host family fun day activities for St George’s Day!
That doesn’t mean you can’t have some other fun options too, such as a family circus show that’s sure to get large crowds gathering to enjoy.
There are even fun football activations that are great for the Summer, even if they’re a more modern option.
Ideal for: Summer events, family fun days, festivals, team-building days and Easter events.
Key features:
- Interactive storytelling and character shows
- Dragon and medieval-themed children’s performances
- Puppet theatre and family-friendly stage shows
- Circus-style entertainment for large crowds
- Flexible formats for indoor or outdoor events
- Plenty more children’s show options are on offer too!
Budget guide: Medium
Like what you see? Reach out today to secure entertainment for your festival or family fun day.
St. George Stilt Walkers
Enhance your medieval themed entertainment with a range of fun St George stilt walkers that are sure to be noticed from miles away in crowds.
From hilarious stilt-walking jesters to medieval maids, you can set up a whole themed selection.
We even have stilt-walking royal guards and St George and the dragon himself making an appearance.
Why not also consider some of our other St. George’s Day entertainment like Prince Harry and Kate Middleton lookalikes, that are proven to be a hit!
Ideal for: Summer events, family fun days, festivals, team-building days and Easter events.
Key features:
- Colourful medieval and St George themed costumes
- Roaming stilt walkers ideal for large crowds
- Interactive walkabout entertainment for photo opportunities
- Characters including jesters, maids, royal guards and St George
- Perfect for festivals, parades and street entertainment
Budget guide: Medium
Union Jack & English Flag Theme
Add a touch of British charm to your St. George’s Day themed entertainment with our union jack themed walkabout act.
Two elegant performers on segways glide through your event, amusing guests with wit, charm and plenty of photo opportunities.
Ideal for: Festivals, public celebrations, corporate events, royal-themed occasions and large outdoor spaces.
Key features:
- Two performers in flamboyant Union Jack costumes
- 2 x 45-minute sets over 3 hours or 3 x 30-minute sets over 4 hours
- Graceful hidden segways for smooth roaming
- Eye-catching props including umbrellas, hats and petticoats
- Best of British walkabout act is perfect for photo opportunities and social sharing
- UK-based and experienced at high-profile events, including Glastonbury Festival and F.A.B. Awards
Budget guide: Medium
FAQ
St George’s Day is celebrated on 23 April each year in England, honouring the day the patron saint of England died.
St George’s Day is often celebrated with traditional English activities that highlight history, folklore and community spirit. Many events include medieval themed entertainment such as knight shows, jousting displays, jesters and historical re-enactments inspired by the legend of St George and the dragon.
Choose a mix of themed performers and interactive activities such as knights, jesters, musicians and walkabout characters to create an authentic medieval atmosphere.
An experienced event agency can definitely organise your St George’s Day entertainment from sourcing to booking and managing it all. They can also coordinate schedules, logistics and production to ensure your event runs smoothly.
Book Unforgettable St George’s Day Themed Entertainment
Planning a celebration for St George’s Day or another seasonal event coming up?
Our expert event management team can help you create a memorable event with creative St George’s Day entertainment ideas tailored to your audience and venue.
From lively musicians and colourful walkabout dragons to medieval jesters, living statues and thrilling knight shows, we offer a wide range of St George’s Day themed entertainment designed to engage guests of all ages.
Whether you’re organising a corporate event, community celebration or brand activation, our expert team can help you bring your St George’s Day ideas to life.
Or you can look further ahead for summer party theming, creating a great morale booster with company summer parties!
Contact our team today to discover the perfect St George’s Day themed entertainment, or our other themed event entertainment for Spring and Summer!
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