55 creative entertainment ideas for your next event or meeting

1. Hire a comedian who can make fun of your CEO a bit, mimic him, or even make fun of your industry in general.

2. Hire a magician who can work your sales message into his magic, or cut your CEO or receptionist in half. He could even make the CEO disappear, much to the delight of the employees.

3. Book a vocal improv group to take requests and turn them into a fun performance.

4. Ask a musician to write a song about your company and play it at the event.

5. Hire a celebrity impersonator to come to the event and sign autographs and take pictures with guests.

6. Hire a cartoonist to draw personalized sketches of each company employee. These are fun keepsakes too.

7. Book a digital cartoonist to digitally compose your photos on a computer right in front of your eyes. They can even customize the background to reflect the company.
or event. This is a great keepsake for guests to take home.

8. Book a balloon artist who will make life-size figures like Disney characters, landscapes like palm trees, huge company logos, and more. The balloon artist can make these figures with everyone watching, so it’s an experience to see how the balloons are put together.

9. How about a traveling juggler who can mingle during cocktail hour?

10. Reserve a mosquito to make a big announcement for your company at a conference or annual meeting. It’s a fun and guaranteed way to get everyone’s attention.

11. A clown is a great option for events with children or families. There are also evil clowns for events without children or around Halloween.

12. Reserve a palm reader to make psychic predictions about the company’s future or to read people’s fortunes.

13. Hire a reality star to interact with guests. They are much less money than the big Hollywood celebrities.

14. Book a tribute band to play the songs of an artist who is popular with the guests.

15. An a cappella group can perform on stage or wander through the event during cocktail hour or dinner.

16. Hire a symphony orchestra to play at the event. You will need to consider the space requirements for this type of event.

17. You could have a mime act out a corporate message to employees or patrons of the event.

18. Book a DJ to play only requested songs or songs from a certain era, like the ’80s.

19. Breakdancers can be a lot of fun. They are usually young, trendy, and add a sense of youth to an event.

20. How about a mariachi band for some holiday music?

21. A steel drum band can be a nice addition to a high-end gala event.

22. Booking a fire eater can be a great way to kick off a new product or service launch.

23. Carols can be a nice addition to any holiday event.

24. A living statue can be a great idea for almost any event. Be sure to order a living statue that closely matches the theme of your event or gathering.

25. Booking a circus act is a great idea when the event needs something remarkable or to build excitement. Make sure you can accommodate the space some of the circus acts require.

26. A snake charmer is a unique way to break up a gathering or draw a crowd at an event.

27. Hire a mind reader to read guests’ minds. This is a creative way for the artist to interact with the audience.

28. How about an ice sculptor who can carve a company logo or corporate message live while people watch it being carved?

29. Acrobats provide a lively addition to an event.

30. The Singing Waiters are an a cappella group dressed as formal waiters. This catches guests off guard and is an unconventional way to infuse entertainment into the dining experience.

31. Ballroom dancers can be popular on all the dance-themed TV shows like Dancing with the Stars and others.

32. A barbershop quartet is an a cappella group where all the members wear red and white outfits, similar to that of a barbershop pole. This has a nostalgic touch.

33. Dueling pianos are a fantastic way to engage the audience with non-stop entertainment.

34. You can get your employees to host the entertainment by putting on a talent show and getting everyone in the company involved, including the CEO. You’ll want to record this so everyone can watch it later, or you can even send everyone home with a copy, or mail it to them later. You can also post them on YouTube for everyone to comment on.

35. A marching band can be an official way to introduce someone special to the event. It can also be a way to show that the company doesn’t take itself too seriously by hiring a marching band with a fun theme.

36. Book the novelist of 60 seconds. He comes with his own table and manual typewriter and asks the guests a few questions to get a sense of who they are, and writes a short life story in a minute. He even binds it so guests can take it home. The story is funny, imaginative and true. This is a fun way to get people to open up and share their stories and get to know each other.

37. Face painting is a great way to entertain younger children.

38. A choir can be a great way to make a big statement.

39. How about an opera singer for a classy event or gala?

40. A graffiti artist who can create a painting of someone or something with a large crowd watching. Some artists do this kind of thing super fast, which makes it interesting to watch.

41. Book hula dancers to mingle on the dance floor with guests.

42. How about Polynesian dancers to inject a unique culture into the event?

43. A ventriloquist can be a great entertainment option that can work well for kids or adults, depending on the performer.

44. Hire a dynamic storyteller who can weave a message around the purpose of the event or meeting.

45. An escape artist is a dramatic way of conveying messages such as escaping or breaking free from limiting beliefs and restrictions. This can be a good way to motivate employees to achieve a goal.

46. ​​Hiring a hypnotist can provide a serious or comedic element.

47. A rapper could perform a comedic rap written specifically about the company. Some rappers can even improvise this on the spot.

48. A puppeteer is another option for younger children to keep them entertained.

49. Hire a swordsman to draw the crowd or if it fits the theme.

50. You can always hire a real Hollywood celebrity to get the attention and excitement you need or try to hire a couple of smaller celebrities to make better use of your funds and get more celebrity drawing power.

51. You may want to hire a political impersonator who is popular, like Sarah Palin or Barack Obama.

52. A harpist can add a light musical touch without loud music. This would be good for a high-end, relaxed atmosphere.

53. How about having several celebrity tribute artists on stage performing a bunch of hit songs from the various artists they embody?

54. Have a stage where different company executives karaoke to a variety of songs.

55. Finally, the best way to ensure a creative entertainment experience is to have the artist(s) tailor their acts to your event or gathering. This creates a memorable experience that guests will long remember.