A Comprehensive Guide to Corporate Parties & Entertainment
Corporate entertainment is a pivotal and important aspect of all business calendars, ensuring a memorable and engaging experiences for the attendees. This guide offers a plethora of corporate party entertainment ideas and highlights popular themes. Additionally, it provides insights into entertainers in Australia, offering a holistic approach to organising remarkable corporate events in the city.
Defining Corporate Parties
Corporate parties are exclusive, invitation-only events hosted at prominent venues to celebrate milestones, recognise staff achievements, or honour esteemed clients.
Key Times for Corporate Parties
Commonly, corporate parties are scheduled before Christmas, during annual mid-year staff gatherings, at the end of the financial year, and around significant occasions such as major sporting events and public holidays.
List of 29 Corporate Entertainment Ideas
- Professional hair and make up
- Open Mic Session / Karaoke
- Mini Fashion Show
- Green Screen
- Indoor sports
- Stand up comedy
- Circus Entertainers
- Headshot and portrait station
- Jugglers
- Acrobatics shows
- Mini theatre show
- Carnival activities
- Roaming close-up magician
- Live music and bands
- Impersonators
- Wine tasting
- Cultural shows
- Smoke machines
- Fireworks
- Brazilian Samba shows
- Special guests and speakers
- Themed DJs
- Dance Floor
- Aerial Acts
- Dancers
- Live art
- Drawing classes
- Caricaturist
- Speciality foods
Full Descriptions of each Corporate Entertainment Idea
1. Open Mic Sessions
Create an engaging atmosphere where guests can showcase talents in singing, poetry, and comedy, fostering participation and enjoyment.
2. Professional Hair and Makeup
Provide luxurious pampering services, ensuring attendees look their best and adding a touch of glamour to your event
3. Mini Fashion Show
Highlight the latest trends and styles through a collaborative showcase with local designers, offering guests the excitement of a runway experience
4. Green Screen
Transport guests to different settings with fun and imaginative photo opportunities against a green screen backdrop, creating memorable experiences.
5. Indoor Sports
Promote team building and friendly competition with activities like table tennis and foosball, allowing guests to unwind and enjoy themselves
6. Stand-up Comedy
Hire professional comedians to entertain guests, fostering a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere filled with laughter.
7. Circus Entertainers
Bring the excitement of the circus with talented performers such as jugglers and acrobats, captivating the audience with extraordinary talents.
8. Headshot and Portrait Station
Offer guests the opportunity to update their professional images, providing valuable mementoes of the event.
9. Jugglers
Mesmerise guests with the skilful performances of jugglers, adding wonder and excitement to the corporate party.
10. Acrobatics Shows
Delight attendees with breathtaking acrobatic displays, showcasing grace and skill through gravity-defying stunts.
11. Mini Theatre Show
Create immersive theatrical experiences with short plays or musical performances, providing entertainment and engagement.
12. Carnival Activities
Infuse joy and playfulness with carnival-inspired activities like side-show games, face painting and balloon twisting, enhancing the event experience.
13. Roaming Close-Up Magic Shows
Add wonder and surprise with close-up magic performances, engaging guests throughout the event.
14. Live Music and Bands
Elevate the atmosphere with live performances, creating energy and a memorable soundtrack for the party.
15. Impersonators
Bring excitement with talented impersonators, adding a unique touch by embodying famous personalities.
16. Wine Tasting
Offer a sophisticated experience with wine tasting sessions, allowing guests to indulge in fine local or international wines.
17. Cultural Shows
Celebrate diversity with captivating cultural performances, fostering appreciation and inclusivity.
18. Smoke Machines
Create visually stunning ambiance with smoke machines, adding excitement and mystique to the party.
19. Fireworks
End the event with a grand finale of fireworks, leaving guests in awe and creating a sense of celebration.
20. Brazilian Samba Band
Infuse energy with vibrant Brazilian Samba band show, getting everyone on their feet and spreading joy with drumming and dancing.
21. Special Guests and Speakers
Enhance the event’s prestige with special guests and speakers, adding value and significance. A mentalist could also provide an interactive after-dinner performance
22. Themed DJs
Set the mood with themed DJs, curating music that matches the event’s theme and keeping the energy high.
23. Aerial Acts
Mesmerise guests with captivating aerial performances, showcasing strength and artistry.
24. Dancers
Add flair and elegance with professional dancers, providing choreographed routines or interactive lessons.
25. Live Art
Witness creativity with live art performances, captivating guests as they witness artworks come to life.
26. Drawing Classes
Offer interactive experiences with drawing classes, allowing guests to explore their artistic side.
27. Caricaturist
Speaking of art, you could delight guests with caricature artists, providing fun and personalised souvenirs of the event.
28. Speciality Foods
Enhance the culinary experience with special food offerings, catering to different tastes and preferences from around the world.
Corporate Entertainment Q&A
What is Corporate Entertainment?
It involves artists performing at corporate events to attract attendees or surprise and reward guests.
Can you book a magician for as corporate entertainment?
Absolutely. A magician is a great ice-breaker for any corporate event and can add a unique and memorable element to the celebration.
What types of corporate magician are available?
Roving close-up magic is very popular for corporate events as it’s flexible and scalable depending on the number of guests. A magician can entertain around tables at a dinner or between groups at a cocktail party.
If after-dinner entertainment is required a mind reader or mentalist is a great option to engage the whole audience
Can You Take Corporate Entertainment Photos?
Capturing entertainment photos at corporate events is a great idea, but appropriateness should be considered.
What Types of Entertainment Can You Have at Corporate Parties?
Various types of entertainment are suitable for corporate parties, tailored to the audience, age, and cultural norms.
What Are Popular Themes for Corporate Parties?
Popular themes for corporate events include Casino Royale, Circus, 1920s Gatsby, Glow-in-the-dark, and Space themes, among others.
About The Author: Tom Weil
Tom Weil has been an corporate event entertainer for nearly 2 decades. As a professional magician he has performed at company events, dinners, conferences and parties around the world and has a wealth of experience in planning and organising events.
