Ideas For A Cabaret Themed Party

Giving life to such iconic forms of entertainment as can-can dancing and burlesque shows, the essence of the Cabaret has been carried through the decades across the world as a renowned style of theatrical entertainment with a unique blend of sophistication and creativity.

Due to this, the style of Cabaret venues and their spectacular entertainment has become an extremely popular theme to use when hosting an event!

In this post, we will be sharing some of the inspiration that we have when producing a Cabaret themed event.

We will show you some of the different features that you could consider and the different types of entertainment available for such an event.

Venues should dress to impress

The biggest part about hosting an event that truly blows people away is creating an atmosphere in your venue that isn’t just pleasant, but completely transcendent to a bygone era! A cabaret themed event is ideal for corporate occasions such as creating memorable gala dinners, charity events, festivals, and opulent influencer parties and launches.

Bespoke Red and Black French Cabaret themed Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony event.

Unique French Cabaret backdrop and red chair covers. — Bespoke Red and Black French Cabaret themed Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony event.

You want people to step through those doors and sincerely believe that they are stepping into a timeless evening of theatrical elegance in the centre of a Parisian ballroom.

Keep It Iconic!

When dealing with a theme that has so many different features that it can be associated with, it would be a shame not to utilise them, wouldn’t it? The large spinning windmill, the iconic signage, the classic posters, the rich, gold colours, the list goes on.

It might sound a bit straightforward, but by using things as simple as iconic props and decorations from the original cabaret-style venues, you allow your guests to experience an authentic burlesque extravaganza.

Romance Only Comes In One Colour

A huge part of Cabaret is its strong bond towards love, romance and sensuality, meaning red venue dressing is always the direction to go.

French Cabaret Themed Dance Group performing on stage at a corporate event. We have a wide range of unique and exciting dance groups and dancers for hire in the UK and Worldwide.

All throughout history, the colour red has been associated with fire, passion, desire and other feelings that go along with romance, so using a strong amount of red in your event is exactly what you need to build the perfect ambience.

Pourquoi ne pas aller en français? (Why not go French?)

A huge part of the Cabaret is its links to its French heritage, which gives you a huge advantage in adding some Parisian features to your event!

Here are just some of the ways you can add some French aspects to your Cabaret Style event:

Eiffel Tower props
Classic French styled furniture
Vintage Bicycles
French signposts
Classic french posters
And so much more!

By using these sorts of props and decorations, you are able to really set the scene for you and your guests.

Take a look at our Theming Services.

It’s Not All Love & Romance…

Don’t get me wrong, so far it sounds like the entire theme of Cabaret has to be focused around love and romance, but that isn’t the case at all.

Many people choose this theme for such events as corporate conferences and Christmas parties, some of which might not be an appropriate setting for romance!

With this theme, you can quite simply pick and choose which aspects you like. Or incorporate it into an entirely different theme. Inspired? Then take a look at some of our other transformative event themes. Each one can have cabaret elements as part of the event.

Choose a Theme that encapsulates the Cabaret!

The concept of cabaret has evolved over time, and its origins can be traced back to 19th-century France. However, the modern cabaret as we know it began to take shape in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

This makes a 1920’s Gatsby Theme ideal when you want to incorporate the Cabaret! Transport guests back to an era of opulence, and incorporate black, gold and reds into your colour palette. Look at our array of 1920’s 1920s-themed party ideas.

Alongside feather props, vintage jazz and champagne showgirls! You can take a look at this 1920’s 1920s-themed Gala Dinner we managed. Bringing the Copacabana to life for this client and their guests.

You can also combine such themes as Las Vegas and Masquerade with your Cabaret ideas.

1920s luxury gala dinner event space. — We fully designed and managed this gala dinner at the Gleneagles Area for our client. Click to see our 1920’s theming services!

Cabaret Themed Party Entertainment

As mentioned at the start of this post, Cabaret was made especially famous for its popularisation of the can-can and burlesque dancing that we have all come to love and admire.

In this section of our post, we will take a look at a small section of the lovely ladies who continue the fabulous heritage of burlesque and dance in their cabaret performances.

Take a look at our entire selection of Themed Entertainment.

Can-Can Dancers

Another iconic form of entertainment for Cabaret-themed events is our talented can-can dancers.

Using classic choreography, iconic dressing and high-speed performances, these performers are a perfect way to get crowds to have a superb time. They are a cabaret essential for your Las Vegas themed events!

Cabaret style Can Can Dancer trio dressed in black tops with red, blue and white dance skirts.

Cabaret Style Show Dancers wearing puffy red and white cabaret style clothing. — Cabaret style Can Can Dancer trio dressed in black tops with red, blue and white dance skirts.

The Rose Burlesque Girls

Add a touch of elegance to your Cabaret proceeding with these stunning Rose Show Girls, they offer a variety of performances including burlesque and showgirl. Creating bespoke dance performances specific to your event.

Rose Burlesque Showgirls available to book for Las Vegas, Cabaret and Burlesque show appearances in the UK and Internationally. — La Voix Burlesque performer available to book as part of your Las Vegas Themed Entertainment

Hire a Champagne Pourer!

Want to add an element of surprise and a fun twist to your meet-and-greet entertainment? Look no further than our Aerial Champagne Pourer! This unique way of serving your guests is perfect for a 1920s Cabaret Theme and will get them instantly talking.

an aerial champagne pourer serving guests from the ceiling for cabaret style shows. — An aerial champagne pourer serving guests from the ceiling for cabaret style shows.

Freestanding LED Star and Aerialist

If you require a cabaret-themed party idea that doesn’t require a large installation, then our freestanding star prop is the perfect focal point! You can hire this prop as a stand-alone, or a hoop aerialist can perform stunning hang-about performances and hand out drinks to guests! Nothing gets more extravagant than that!?

Captivating giant star hoop aerialist for corporate events. — Captivating giant star aerialist that can be used as centrepiece for your corporate event.

Cabaret with an element of Danger!

Modern Cabaret isn’t all can-can girls and high knees! Adding an extra layer of excitement and spectacle to the show are fire performances.

From fire dancing and eating to the use of fire props, these can be integrated into the cabaret setting to create a visually stunning and dynamic experience for the audience.

If fire wasn’t enough danger for you, you can incorporate even more into your nail-biting cabaret acts! How about a sword swallower or snake charmer?

A female sword swallower who can also use fire in her act — A captivating display of fire and danger perfect for Cabaret, Circus themed events and Freak show hire!

A female sword swallower with black hair shown midway swallowing her sword — Crowds will be dazzled by this sword swallower who will add an element of danger to your theatrical performance.

Looking to book your Cabaret Themed Party?

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