Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

Planning a Corporate Christmas Party? Discover Unique Entertainment Ideas to Surprise Your Guests and Make Your Event Unforgettable.
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Corporate Christmas party entertainment can include live performers, walkabout entertainers, interactive activities, LED acts, circus entertainment, AI experiences and themed performers. This guide brings together corporate Christmas party entertainment ideas across each of these.

Santas, grottos, elves and carol singers remain some of the most popular acts our clients book for Christmas parties. If you’re after something less traditional, the Christmas party entertainers below give you more choice.

At Julia Charles Event Management, we’ve grouped every act into live performers, walkabout entertainers and interactive activities. Each idea covers what the act is, why it works at a corporate Christmas party and which themes it suits.

Elf performer in a red wig, green velvet jacket and festive makeup holding a gold hoop, with a red bauble hanging from his hat, in front of red and gold curtains
Our Christmas Acrobat Elves add circus flair to corporate Christmas party entertainment.

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What Entertainment Can You Have at a Corporate Christmas Party?

A corporate Christmas party can feature a wide range of entertainment, from high-impact stage acts and circus performers to walkabout characters, musicians, interactive activities and AI photo experiences. Many acts can also be built into a Christmas theme, so the performers become part of the event design.

The right choice depends on your audience, venue, party format and theme. It also depends on whether you want a focal performance everyone watches, or entertainment guests interact with throughout the evening.

Christmas Party Performers

These Christmas party performers are built around a focal moment, whether that’s a stage show, an aerial act or a centrepiece guests gather around. They work well when you want to give the whole room something to watch.

Martini Glass Performer

Turn heads at your next Christmas corporate party with a luxurious martini glass performer, a playful and elegant act for any end-of-year celebration.

A focal point for your event space, with a skilled show of contortion and acrobatics. It suits Christmas themes such as Las Vegas and 1920s events.

Discover more about our Martini Glass Act.

Human Snow Globe

Our Human Snow Globe gives your corporate Christmas party a festive centrepiece that guests can see from across the room.

A spectacular balance show that showcases mind-blowing acrobatics, flexibility and strength inside an elaborate snow globe structure.

The act works for audiences of different sizes and fits naturally into a classic Christmas theme.

Acrobat performing a balancing act inside a giant human snow globe

Magical Human Snow Globe is ideal for delivering that Christmas magic at your event

Find out more about our Human Snow Globe.

LED Drumming Troupe

If you want a high-impact musical act for your Christmas event, consider our colour-changing LED percussionists.

These futuristic-looking LED musicians combine incredible drumming skills with dynamic choreography & colour-changing LED lighting. Also, they are ideal for both static sets on stage and walking parades.

We find these drummers are extremely popular for unique interactive Christmas brand experiences.

Five drumming performers holding LED drums

LED Drummers are entertaining a large crowd at a Christmas event

Discover more about our LED Drummers.

Acrobatic Elves

Get in the festive spirit with our Acrobatic Elves, an energetic act for your upcoming Christmas party festivities.

Performing acrobatic stunts on the ground or in stilts, these frosty elves are a magical necessity for all your Christmas needs.

Trio of elves stood together posing for a photo, dressed in frosty white Winter attire
Trio of Elves perfect for a unique Christmas Event Entertainment

Find out more about our Acrobatic Elves.

Christmas Aerial Acrobat

Our Christmas Aerial Acrobat combines ballet and acrobatics with a full colour-changing LED costume and a freestanding hoop shaped like a Christmas tree.

As the hoop is freestanding, the act can suit venues where ceiling rigging isn’t an option. You’ll find full sizes and set-up details on the act page.

Aerial acrobat performing on a Christmas tree-shaped freestanding hoop

This Christmas Aerial Acrobat is sure to stand out at your Corporate Christmas event

Discover more about our Aerial Acrobat.

LED Star Aerialist

Dare to be bold with this giant LED Star Aerialist, showcasing graceful twists and turns through a hanging hoop mid-air.

Suspended above your guests, the act creates a centrepiece for the room and suits Christmas themes built around stars and light.

Aerial Performer hangs from a giant LED Star
Stunning Aerial Performer hangs from a giant LED Star, mesmerising guests at Christmas events.

Find out more about our LED Star Aerialist.

LED Pixel Performers

Our LED Pixel Performers bring a contemporary, high-impact visual act to your corporate Christmas party. Two towering LED Glowbot stilt walkers and two LED Pixel Head dancers perform together or alternate across the evening.

They welcome guests on arrival, roam through the crowd and pose for photos, so the light show moves with your guests rather than staying on a stage. The group suits modern, futuristic and LED-themed Christmas parties.

Two stilt walkers in LED robot costumes and two dancers with glowing striped ball heads and top hats, posing at night in front of a mirrored structure
Our LED Pixel Performers bring a moving light show to modern Christmas parties.

Find out more about our LED Pixel Performers.

Looking for more Christmas party entertainers? Explore our full range of Christmas entertainment for corporate events.

Christmas Party Walkabout Entertainers

Christmas walkabout entertainers move through the room, greet guests and create photo moments without needing a stage. They work well during arrival drinks, between courses and at parties where guests are mingling rather than seated.

Venetian Ice Queens

Elevate your Winter Wonderland party with our Meet and Greet Ice Queens.

Dressed in bespoke costumes and elegant masks, these regal performers roam or pose – delivering enchanting moments and photo ops at Christmas events.

To complete the look, you can match your ice queens to a full Winter Wonderland event transformation or a touch of venue styling.

Winter Wonderland show with ice queen performer posing with two guests at a Christmas event.
Winter Wonderland ice queens are a popular Christmas show for corporate and public events.

Find out more about our Venetian Ice Queens.

The Grinch Performer

Our walkabout Grinch Performer brings a cheeky, mischievous character to your corporate Christmas party. He roams the venue, interacting with guests and creating photo moments that suit the playful side of the season.

The Grinch fits naturally with Toyland Christmas theming, or we can build a custom Whoville for your event alongside Cindy Lou.

The Grinch performer dressed in a Santa outfit

Our cheeky Grinch Performer is perfect for Christmas entertainment.

Find out more about our Grinch Performers.

Lampshade Walkabout Act

Our Lampshade Walkabout Act brings a 1920s twist to Christmas walkabout entertainment. With vintage headdresses, 1920s costumes and choreographed routines, they suit Gatsby and 1920s-themed Christmas parties.

Read more about our Lampshade Walkabout Performers.

Want something guests will actually remember? Our Christmas event services team can help you find the right act.

Christmas Human Tables

Our Christmas Human Tables are elegant performers dressed in bespoke winter-themed costumes, serving champagne or canapés from LED-adorned tables.

As a Christmas party entertainment idea, they combine catering with entertainment, so guests are served while they mingle.

Two Christmas human tables posing for a photo.
Walkabout entertainment is a great choice for serving luxury catering!

Discover more about our Christmas Human Tables.

Golden Champagne Dress Performer

Our Golden Champagne Dress Performer combines arrival entertainment with drinks service. She greets guests as they arrive and moves through the room, serving champagne from a golden gown that holds up to 84 glasses.

The act suits glamorous corporate Christmas parties, gala-style receptions, and Gatsby and 1920s-themed entertainment, where her gold, feathered styling fits an Art Deco look. She also creates a natural photo opportunity for guests while drinks are being served.

erformer in a white feathered headdress, gold gloves and a hooped champagne dress lined with glasses, standing in front of a gold sequin wall and balloon arch
Our Golden Champagne Dress Performer welcomes guests with a glass of champagne on arrival.

Find out more about our Golden Champagne Dress Performer.

Wind-Up Ballerina

Our LED Christmas Ballerina gives guests a reason to interact, as they can wind her up themselves to start her performance.

As walkabout entertainment, she suits Toyland, Santa’s Grotto, Winter Wonderland and ballet-themed Christmas parties.

Watch our LED Ballerina in action.

Discover more about our LED Christmas Ballerina.

Reindeer Stilt Walkers

Add some festive glamour to your Christmas event with our Reindeer Stilt Walkers!

These towering costumed reindeer, accompanied by a cheerful elf, can be placed at entrances for meet and greets and mingle amongst the crowds, encouraging plenty of petting and photo opportunities.

Interactive, highly visual, and full of charm, this act is ideal entertainment for guests of every age.

Guest posing with Reindeer stilt walkers at a Christmas event.
Christmas reindeer stilt walkers are captivating guests at a function.

Read more about our Reindeer Stilt Walkers.

Festive Elves

Designed for walkabout and meet-and-greet entertainment, our Festive Elves add playful, traditional Christmas character to your corporate Christmas event.

Dressed head to toe in vibrant themed outfits and makeup that’s more extravagant than most, these Christmas Elf performers look the part to really sell that Christmas charm.

Two vibrant Christmas elves posing in Santa's workshop
Two vibrant Christmas elves posing in Santa’s workshop, perfect for Christmas event festivities.

See more about Festive Elves.

Glitter Ball Stilt Walkers

Our Glitter Ball Stilt Walkers mix 1970s disco with festive sparkle. Their silver or gold costumes feature LED lights that give each headdress a reflective, mirror-ball look.

Elevated on stilts, they’re easy to spot across a busy room and can meet and greet guests on arrival. They suit disco-themed and Winter Wonderland Christmas parties.

Glitter ball stilt walkers in mirror-ball LED costumes

Don’t miss out on these gorgeous glitter ball stilt walkers for entertaining your guests.

Find out more about our Glittering Stilt Performers.

Elf Circus Show

Deliver some comedy thrills at your Christmas event with our Elf Circus Show performers, travelling throughout the crowds on a moving lollipop lyra stage.

Their comedy walkabout show brings circus skills into the crowd rather than onto a stage.

Unique Christmas Elf Circus Show performers being dragged along while posing and laughing
A unique Christmas elf circus show is sure to entertain at your festivities.

If you want to go all in on the Circus theme for your Christmas party, take a look at how we designed and produced this Circus Christmas Party for Renault:

Discover more about Circus Shows.

Christmas Pierrot Performers

For something beyond the traditional Santa, elves and carol singers, our Christmas Pierrot Performers bring a monochrome, circus-inspired look to your party. The two performers wear striking black-and-white Pierrot-style costumes and makeup.

They roam the event space performing skills such as juggling, hula hooping and contact ball, creating photo opportunities as they go. The act suits black-and-white, circus and Christmas themes, and can be mixed with other Christmas acts for a fuller line-up.

Two Pierrot performers in black-and-white striped costumes and star headdresses holding juggling clubs and hoops
Our Christmas Pierrot Performers offer a monochrome alternative to traditional festive characters.

Find out more about our Christmas Pierrot Performers.

Candy Cane Stilt Walkers

Our candy cane stilt walkers bring bold, traditional Christmas colour to your party.

Elevated on stilts and dressed in bold costumes, these performers are hard to miss in the crowd, making a big impression at any event.

Candy cane entertainers at event
Hire candy cane festive entertainers for your Christmas events.

Find out more about our Candy Cane Stilt Walkers.

Christmas Party Interactive Activities

Corporate Christmas entertainment doesn’t have to mean watching a performer. Interactive Christmas entertainment lets guests participate, create and interact, and gives them something memorable to share afterwards.

These Christmas party entertainment ideas suit office parties and team socials where you want guests mixing. For a more competitive element, our team building activities can also be built into the evening.

Cocktail Mobile Bar Hire

Our Mobile Cocktail Bar gives guests a natural place to gather and talk throughout your Christmas event.

Drinks can be tailored to the season with winter cocktails or a fully bespoke menu.

Professional cocktails from our Cocktail Mobile Bar Hire
Our Cocktail Mobile Bar Hire is great for unique Christmas party ideas.

Find out more about our Mobile Cocktail Bar.

Christmas Cracker Workshop

Our Christmas Cracker Workshop gives guests a hands-on alternative to passive entertainment. Each person can make up to six crackers from scratch, decorated with sustainable materials such as dried foliage and dried orange slices.

The two-hour session encourages conversation and team interaction, and guests take their crackers home afterwards. Paper hats, chocolate treats and cracker snaps are all provided.

It also works well as part of a Christmas team-building day.

Hands decorating a brown kraft paper Christmas cracker with white dots using a paint pen, with cinnamon sticks, twine and red raffia ties beside dried orange slices
Our Christmas Cracker Workshop lets guests make and take home their own festive crackers.

Read more about our Christmas Cracker Workshop.

Christmas AI Photo Booth

Our Christmas AI Photo Booth puts a modern twist on the classic photo booth. Guests pick a style on screen and pose for the HD camera, and the AI reinterprets them in a Christmas or winter-inspired design rather than swapping their face onto a template.

The finished image or video goes straight to each guest’s phone, with your logo on every result. As no two results are alike, guests have something personal to share within moments.

Three AI-styled portraits: a woman in a Santa hat, a man with a white beard in a Santa outfit and a woman as a snow queen with a silver crown
Our Christmas AI Photo Booth turns guests into personalised festive artwork.

Discover more about our Christmas AI Photo Booth.

Themed Photo Booths

If you’d prefer a classic set-up, our other photo booth options can be matched to your theme. Choose from a Giant Snow Globe, festive Light Painting or an Arctic Photo Booth.

Giant snow globe photo booth set up at a Christmas event

Give guests something to share with our magical photo booth Christmas event options.

Choose your favourite Themed Photo Booth.

How Do You Choose Entertainment for a Corporate Christmas Party?

Start with your guests: how many are coming, who they are and what they’re likely to enjoy. Then look at your venue’s size and layout, as this decides whether stage, aerial or roaming acts can work.

Your Christmas party theme narrows the options further. Decide whether you want stage entertainment everyone watches, roaming performers who move through the crowd, or interactive entertainment guests can join in with.

Arrival entertainment can set the tone from the first minute. Plan each act around your timings, from the drinks reception to dinner and dancing, and think about the atmosphere you want at each stage.

Finally, consider whether your entertainment needs to integrate with a wider event design.

Need help combining entertainment, theming and production for your corporate Christmas party? Explore our Christmas event services.

Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment FAQs

What are the best corporate Christmas party entertainment ideas?

There isn’t one best option, as the right idea depends on your guests, venue and theme. Popular corporate Christmas party entertainment ideas include live performers such as aerialists and acrobats, LED entertainment, walkabout entertainers, interactive workshops and AI experiences like our Christmas AI Photo Booth. Many organisers combine a focal act with roaming or interactive entertainment.

What types of Christmas party entertainers can you hire?

You can hire stage and aerial performers, LED acts, circus entertainers, walkabout characters, stilt walkers, human tables, musicians and carol singers. Interactive options include workshops, photo booths and mobile bars. Themed performers, from ice queens to elves, can also be matched to the look of your party.

How do I choose entertainment for a corporate Christmas party?

Start with your audience and guest numbers, then check your venue’s size and layout. Match acts to your theme and party format, and decide whether you want a focal performance, roaming entertainment or activities guests take part in. Finally, plan entertainment around your schedule and the atmosphere you want to create.

What interactive entertainment works for a corporate Christmas party?

Our Christmas AI Photo Booth reimagines guests in a festive style and sends the result to their phone, while our Christmas Cracker Workshop has guests making their own crackers. Themed photo booths, a mobile cocktail bar and walkabout acts such as our wind-up LED Christmas Ballerina also give guests something to take part in.

Can Christmas entertainment match my party theme?

Yes. Acts can be chosen around themes such as Winter Wonderland, Toyland, circus, Gatsby and 1920s, or a futuristic look. For example, ice queens suit Winter Wonderland, the Grinch fits Toyland, the Golden Champagne Dress Performer suits Gatsby and LED Pixel Performers suit a futuristic party.

Looking To Book Corporate Christmas Entertainment?

Planning a corporate Christmas party? Explore our Christmas entertainment or speak to our team about creating the complete event, from entertainment and theming to production and event management.

We’ve curated Christmas office parties for clients including Renault, the Conrad Hotel (Winter Wonderland) and the Royal Bank of Canada. Our Christmas event services can cover anything from a single act to a full venue transformation.

To check availability or talk through ideas, get in touch with our team.

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