Christmas Performers and Entertainment for Events and Parties | Guide 2024
Christmas 2024 is just around the corner, which means event and party planning is well under the way for the festive season.
Whether you’re planning a corporate Christmas gala dinner, public Christmas event, or a private Christmas party, choosing the right entertainment is key.
As an events agency who organise all types of Christmas events, we offer an extensive range of Christmas entertainment, perfect for all kinds of events.
As such, we’ve written this guide to cover a range of Christmas performers to help you in choosing your entertainment.
From circus acts to interactive walkabout entertainment, we cover it all!
Key Takeaways – What To Expect From This Blog:
- A variety of Christmas entertainment for public, private and corporate events / parties.
- Unique Christmas entertainment ideas.
- Different entertainment types you can choose from.
- FAQs.
Table of Contents:
Christmas Event Entertainment Ideas
Navigating the world of Christmas entertainment can be a challenge with the wide range of options available to you.
We’ve tried to help you in your search by breaking down some top Christmas event entertainment ideas into different entertainment categories.
Christmas Circus Entertainers
To create a real spectacle at your Christmas events and parties, circus entertainment is a great choice – they’re a unique way of entertaining guests!
Combining acrobatics, stunts and festivity, these performers are perfect for all types of Christmas events and parties.
Christmas circus entertainment is great for:
- Corporate Christmas Events, Christmas Gala Dinners
- Christmas Parties
- Outdoor Christmas Markets and Fairs
- Street Parades, Shopping Centres
- and more.
View our Christmas Circus Entertainment catalogue.
Frost Themed Acrobat Elves
Our Frost Themed Acrobatic Elves perform as a duo, combining striking visuals with their acrobatic routines, bringing a real engaging performance to any Christmas event that will astound guests with their showcase of stunts!
They perform hand balancing and hula hooping to everything in between.
Read more about our Frost Themed Acrobat Elves.
Elf Circus Show
Our Elf Circus Show is perfect for children’s parties and family-friendly events with laughter, joy, and high-flying fun.
They perform a vibrant show with unique tricks and acrobatics and also offer a captivating walkabout show, making them ideal for shopping centre entertainment where they can interact with the crowd.
Read more about our Elf Circus Show.
Ice Garden Acrobatic Show
Ice Garden Show brings the magic of winter to life with beautiful acrobatic performances that enchant audiences of all ages.
Read about our Ice Garden Acrobatic Show.
Christmas Singers and Musicians
Christmas singers and musicians are a must for bringing the festive atmosphere to your events and parties. From traditional carollers to modern musical ensembles, live Christmas music can set the perfect festive tone for your event.
Whether you’re hosting a private or corporate function, singers and musicians are an essential part of the festive atmosphere.
Christmas Singers and Musicians Are Great For:
- Christmas Grottos, Shopping Centres
- Festive Town Light Switch-ons, Christmas Markets
- Corporate Christmas Events, Christmas Gala Dinners
- Christmas Parties
- and more.
Nutcracker Trumpet Band
Our Nutcracker Trumpet Band adds a traditional touch to any Christmas event, perfect for grand entrances or main event entertainment.
They bring both musical excellence and visual charm to any setting, great for shopping centres, Christmas markets and public events.
They also offer singalong carols and interactive performances!
Read more about our Nutcracker Trumpet Band.
Vintage Christmas Singing Group
Our Vintage Christmas Singing Group brings the warmth of nostalgia to your event with timeless Christmas carols.
Performing music from the 1920s, 30s, 40s, 50s, as well as creating their own take on modern songs, our vintage Christmas singing group are versatile and can perform roaming sets, stage shows and more.
Perfect for festive events of all types including public events, BID events, shopping centre activations and corporate Christmas parties.
We can incorporate a jazz band to enhance their performance too.
Read more about our Vintage Christmas Singing Group.
The Hart Carollers
If you’re looking for traditional musical entertainment for your Christmas event, our carol singers are perfect.
Offering a blend of music and tradition, our Carol singers bring a lighthearted spirit to your Christmas gathering, perfect for public Christmas events.
Read more about our Comedy Victorian Carol Singers.
Musical Entertainment
We also provide a fantastic selection of musicians and bands for Christmas parties, including jazz bands and LED musicians to elevate your event.
No matter the event type, whether you’re hosting a community Christmas event, shopping centre activation or corporate function, Christmas bands and musicians are an essential part of the festive atmosphere.
Take a look at our catalogue of Christmas musicians for hire.
Christmas Stilt Walkers
Stilt walkers are a great entertainment option to bring to your Christmas events; towering above guests in festive costumes are a sure way to make a statement.
They’re the perfect acts for meet and greet entertainment at:
- Community Christmas events, shopping centres, street parades
- Christmas parties, corporate Christmas events
- Festive Town Light Switch-ons, Christmas Markets
- and more.
Candy Cane Walkabout Act
Our Candy Cane Stilt Walkers bring a sweet charm to your Christmas events with their colourful costumes and wigs and hats.
Elevated on stilts and dressed in bold costumes for a standout performance, our festive stilt walkers make the perfect meet and greet act, giving your guests an excellent photo opportunity.
Thanks to the walkabout element of this act, our candy cane stilt walkers are ideal for shopping centre events, BID events and festive parades.
Read more about our Candy Cane Walkabout Act.
Ice Queen Stilt Walkers
Ice Queen Stilt Walkers add elegance and beauty to any Christmas event, captivating guests, creating a real visual spectacle with their themed outfits and can even wear a stand-out LED skirt for an added icy pop; they’re hard to miss!
Read more about our Ice Queen Stilt Walkers.
Nutcracker Stilt Walkers
If you’re looking for the perfect entertainment to bring to your Christmas parades and Christmas markets, our Nutcracker Stilt Walkers are perfect.
Bringing the classic story of the Nutcracker to life, these towering figures, decked in festive nutcracker costumes, bring a presence to any Christmas event.
Guests love taking photos with them too.
Read more about Nutcracker Stilt Walkers.
Christmas Walkabout Entertainment
Walkabout performers are fantastic for roaming entertainment, interacting with guests and spreading festive cheer throughout your event.
Book Christmas Walkabout Entertainment For:
- Corporate Christmas Events, Christmas Gala Dinners
- Christmas Parties
- Christmas Grottos, Shopping Centres, Community Events
- Festive Town Light Switch-ons, Christmas Markets
- and more.
Christmas Polar Bear Experience
Our Polar Bear Experience is an enchanting walkabout act featuring lifelike polar bears, ideal for family-friendly events.
Popular with children and adults alike, this duo pairs well with a Christmas Grotto Experience.
Read more about our Christmas Polar Bear Experience.
Giant Puppet Santa
Giant Puppet Santa is a unique, interactive act that delights both children and adults, perfect as a meet and greet act to bring to your Christmas events and activations.
Our Giant Puppet Santa and elf duo will be sure to put smiles on faces, presenting a fantastic photo opportunity for attendees and passers-by, standing over 8ft tall.
Read more about our Giant Puppet Santa.
LED Roaming Tables
Our LED Roaming Tables add a dynamic and stylish touch to any event, with hostesses serving canapés and drinks whilst engaging guests with colourful LED attire.
Available in both LED and non-LED options, these tables suit a variety of Christmas events, especially corporate Christmas parties and corporate events.
Hostesses can be customised to match your event’s theme, offering an interactive experience for guests.
Read more about our LED Roaming Tables.
LED Skiers
Our LED Skiers perform an interactive skiing show using hoverboards, illuminated with customiseable LED lights.
Perfect for shopping centres and public spaces, these performers offer a unique festive show with flexible options like longer performances or freestyle dancing.
With up to four LED Skiers available, their eye-catching act is perfect for captivating guests at public and private events, including Christmas and Winter Wonderland celebrations.
Read more about our LED Skiers.
LED Walkabout Penguin
If you’re looking for a stand-out entertainment option, look no further than our giant LED Walkabout Penguin!
Featuring animatronics (controlled by an internal puppeteer) with realistic movements including moving feet, flippers and an opening beak, guests will delight in interacting with our glowing friendly giant.
The penguin also features an icy soundscape to enhance the performance and fully immerse passers-by.
Read more about our LED Walkabout Penguin.
Christmas Living Flower Girls
Our Christmas Living Flower Girls bring festive charm to any event with their beautiful floral costumes and vibrant Christmas colours.
Perfect for roaming your event, greeting guests and enhancing the Christmas atmosphere, these performers are ideal for Christmas and Winter Wonderland themed events.
Their unique look also makes them perfect for social media moments.
Read more about our Christmas Living Flower Girls.
LED Christmas Entertainment
For nighttime events or settings with low light, LED performers can truly dazzle. From glowing drummers to luminous aerialists, these acts bring light and magic to your Christmas parties and events.
Book LED Christmas Entertainment For:
- Christmas Parties
- Corporate Christmas Events, Christmas Gala Dinners
- Festive Town Light Switch-ons, Christmas Markets
- and more.
Light Up Angels
Our Light Up Angels offer a stunning performance with glowing LED costumes and large wings, perfect for evening or nighttime events.
Ideal for Winter Wonderland themed events and other Christmas themes, this act can include custom music for a personalised experiences.
These performers also suit parade entertainment and can be paired with additional walkabout acts like elves and reindeer to create a fully immersive experience.
Read more about our Light Up Angels.
LED Drumming Troupe
Our LED Drumming Troupe delivers a high-energy performance combining music, street theatre and vibrant LED lights.
This drumming troupe is perfect for parades, festivals and opening shows.
Featuring dynamic drumming and colour-changing LED drums, this creates an unforgettable experience.
Read more about our LED Drumming Troupe.
White Light Dance Show
If you’re looking for a magical experience to your Christmas event, our White Light Dance Show is perfect.
With their glowing costumes and mesmerising LED props, these unique performers captivate audiences with graceful, light-filled patterns and dream-like ambience.
Ideal for corporate Christmas events such as gala dinners, these glow performers create an enchanting atmosphere.
The show can also be customised with logos and branding to create a stunning, immersive experience for guests.
Read more about our White Light Dance Show.
Laser Violin Show
Our Laser Violin Show combines a captivating light show with a talented violinist, perfect for creating a stunning visual and musical experience.
From classical to pop, rock, jazz and house music, our violinist performs on a raised podium, offering a dazzling show ideal for corporate Christmas events.
Read more about our Laser Violin Show.
LED Star Aerialist
Our LED Star Aerialist is a breathtaking addition to any corporate Christmas event or party, featuring a giant 4.5-meter-high freestanding star illuminated with LED lights.
The act includes a customisable aerial hoop performer who gracefully entertains guests with elegant twists and turns.
This act can serve as a striking centrepiece or unique hostess, even pouring champagne from the hoop and the structure doubles up as an eye-catching photo backdrop.
Read more about our LED Star Aerialist.
Christmas Entertainment Classics
Sometimes, the classics are the best choice! From Santa Claus to the Grinch, these familiar Christmas characters bring instant joy and nostalgia to your event.
Book Classic Christmas Entertainment For All Types of Christmas Events and Parties Including:
- Christmas Parties
- Corporate Christmas Events, Christmas Gala Dinners
- Festive Town Light Switch-ons, Christmas Markets
- Christmas Grottos, Shopping Centres, Community Events
- and more.
The Grinch Performer
If you’re looking for humorous, take a look at bringing The Grinch to your Christmas events!
This iconic Christmas character adds a fun, cheeky contrast to the entertainment at your Christmas shopping centre activation.
Perfect for engaging with both adults and children, The Grinch will roam around, spoiling Christmas with his antics.
Take a look at our catalogue of Grinch performers.
Santa Grotto Hire
A staple of traditional Christmas events is without a doubt a Santa’s Grotto.
Allow your guests to make a visit to Santa, as a great way of offering a magical experience for children and providing an excellent opportunity for family photos.
Grottos are undoubtedly one of the most important entertainment features when it comes to shopping centres and public spaces.
Take a look at our Santa Grottos.
Christmas Elves
No Christmas event is complete without the help of Christmas Elves – they’re a must for bringing the festive mood to your event.
Perfect for interacting with children and setting the festive mood, our elves can assist Santa in grottos, lead games, or simply entertain crowds with their cheerful antics.
Take a look at our Elves for hire.
Santa Claus Hire
Father Christmas is an icon of Christmas and is a must-have for any family-oriented Christmas party or corporate event, bringing warmth and magic to the holiday season.
Take a look at our Santa Claus hire.
Christmas Event Entertainment Frequently Asked Questions
When booking Christmas entertainment, we get a lot of common questions – so here’s some of them below!
What events can I book Christmas performers for?
Our Christmas performers are perfect for all event types, including light switch-ons, private parties, public gatherings, grottos, markets and corporate parties.
What age ranges is your Christmas entertainment suitable for?
We offer acts suitable for all ages, from family-friendly performances to sophisticated adult entertainment – it all depends on your personal requirements.
Are your Christmas entertainment ideas customisable?
Yes! We can adjust costumes, themes and performance styles to suit your specific requirements and vision.
How far in advance should I book Christmas performers?
We recommend booking as early as possible to ensure availability, especially for December events.
How many Christmas-themed acts can I book?
You can book as few or as many acts as you like! We can create bespoke entertainment packages tailored to your event.
How can I book Christmas event entertainment?
Simply get in contact with a member of the events team and we’ll guide you through the booking process.
Book The Best Christmas Entertainment With Julia Charles Event Management
We hope this blog has given you some unique ideas for planning your 2024 Christmas parties!
If you require any help in creating your Christmas party, do get in touch.
At Julia Charles Event Management, we’re dedicated to bringing your Christmas party ideas to life with our creativity and expertise.
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