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When you are booking your Christmas party it is often difficult to please everybody. So paying attention to your Christmas party entertainment will really make a difference to the experience on the night. At Yes Entertainment, we have booked entertainers for Christmas parties of all sizes. From small company gatherings of around ten people to large shared Christmas parties of several hundred guests.
Presented below are some of our favourite acts who we know have gone down particularly well at Christmas parties over the years. We also source acts to order, so if you have a particular Christmas party theme you are working towards, or you know the kind of act you want to find then just tell us all about it and we’ll do the rest.
Alternatively, sit back, grab yourself a glass of egg nog, or just put on your best pair of Christmas slippers* and have a look around.
Christmas Party DJs
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DJ John is a totally professional London DJ. His ability to read the room and intuitively know what to play next is unparalleled.
The ideal DJ for weddings or corporate functions across London & the South East.
Simon is one of our younger London event DJs. He is smart, professional and really enjoys what he does. Great for late night parties, weddings and corporate events.
DJ Rich is a mobile DJ in Berkshire. He covers events across London & the South East and has worked with Yes Entertainment for the last 3 years.
An experienced professional wedding DJ who has been working in the industry for over 10 years with an extensive knowledge of popular contemporary music ranging from the 1940s to preset day.
A Hertfordshire DJ with the moves to match the tunes, DJ Keygan is one of the coolest DJs around. Available to DJ for weddings, corporate events and Christmas parties.
Joe is a very reliable professional DJ in London with vast experience of entertaining at weddings and corporate functions.
He is very smart and knows exactly how to ensure guests have a great time.
An Essex DJ, singer and all round entertainer DJ Jamie is the perfect choice for weddings and corporate parties looking for a more exuberant style to go with the music.
DJ Glen is reliable without compare. Regardless of the conditions on the night he always ensures the party is one to remember! The perfect DJ for your wedding, Christmas party or corporate event Glen will get everyone dancing.
DJ Eddie will make you dance. DJ Eddie will make you groove. A London mobile DJ with a grooving style.
DJ Duncan has proved himself to be the ideal corporate event DJ. His customer service is great & his DJ skills are outstanding. As a DJ for London events with Yes Entertainment he has delivered consistently.
Davelle is one of our favourite DJs at Yes Entertainment. A big character with a big smile. Always up for a party. Davelle is DBS checked and very experienced with bar/bat mitzvahs, children’s parties, weddings and company events.
Daniel is so solid you could build a big stack of speakers on him! The ideal DJ for corporate functions and other events his calm and professional approach to his craft means you can put him in any situation and he will do the job.
DJ Dan is a mobile DJ and professional London children’s party DJ with 20 years of DJ experience to draw on. He can handle any situation and any crowd.
Roving Christmas party entertainers
Having entertainers to walk around your guests during drinks, or around the tables at dinner is a perfect way to keep everyone entertained. Our roving entertainers are available for any event from intimate dinners to large functions.
Daniel is a true gentleman of magic. An expert in table magic for weddings and close hand magic for corporate functions and events, he will break the ice with any crowd.
Add some glamour to your magical event with Miss DeFy our incredible female close up magician.
Ivo will capture the essence of your guests in minutes. The ideal caricaturist for weddings, corporate events & parties.
London silhouette cutters to amaze your guests. Perfect for weddings, Christmas parties & birthday parties. One of the oldest forms of roving entertainment.
Balloon modelling gone mad! The Balloonatics will certainly break the ice at any party from children’s birthdays to product launches and company parties. The Balloonatics will astound you with their outlandish creations.
Flamboyant and mischievous, the Balloon Babes are the perfect balloon modellers for company parties. These artists make your guests the stars of the show and leave a long lasting impression every time!
Amara Tulip contact juggler, meet & greet character. Perfect to break the ice at any corporate event or private party.
Without a doubt one of the best event caricaturists in the UK. George has appeared countless times on national television and performs at corporate events, weddings and private parties across the UK.
He needs to be booked in advance, well in advance.
Magic Singh, epitomises wondrous magical entertainment for all. Truly a mystifying magician, with a unique modern style of magic for close up and stage shows.
Iain performs high quality sleight of hand magic as well as hard hitting mind reading where he can reveal personal information from total strangers in the audience – including Pin Numbers!
Jason is a multi-skilled entertainer based in London, UK. A mime artist and contact juggling specialist he has performed at corporate functions in over 20 countries world-wide.
Christmas "meet & greet" and stage performers
Dazzle your guests outside with a fire performer, or wow them inside with a dance troupe. Anything is possible.
Chic Bonbons provides unique and enigmatic Parisian style Burlesque & Cabaret in London and across the South East. We encompass all performing arts genres and offer an ultimate celebration of femininity!
Naked butlers are guaranteed to raise the temperature of some of your guests! Perfect for Christmas parties, hen parties & some weddings!
Turn the lights down or wait until dark and let the multi skilled Glow Jugglers amaze your guests. Available for any event nationwide and beyond.
Give your guests a big welcome with our professional stilt walkers. Ideal for private parties, festivals, product launches and Christmas parties!
Add something special to your event with Circus M’s aerial silks performance. Suspend your entertainment above your guests heads to take your event to a higher level!
Circus M is something else. A highly skilled fire and aerial silks performer she adds a real edge to any event. She has performed extensively across Europe and Asia and is available to perform at corporate events, weddings and other private or public events in and around London.
Perfect for any Gatsby themed event, Twin Swing encapsulates the Golden Era and transforms any dance hall into a flash-back from the dazzling and daring prohibition age.
The London Burlesque Show are a troupe of electrifying burlesque dancers with a fun
contemporary twist.
With over 10 years of experience, Pyromantic specialise in providing high quality circus entertainment including, fire and angle grinding acts, stiltwalking, aerial and cabaret.
Christmas party bands and musicians
There is nothing like live music to get the crowd going at any occasion and Christmas parties are no different. As live musicians ourselves, we know what makes a good party band!
“Soul Tricks” is a live, high-energy professional London function band made up of London’s finest session musicians. Covering a vast & ever expanding repertoire of hits from all genres including Pop, Soul (Motown) & Funk.
The UK’s biggest and best 70s Disco band. Established 20 years ago, regularly booked for huge events (Glastonbury Festival, Butlins Main Stage etc) Weddings and Parties our speciality!
Modern, fresh jazz harmony trio offering unique entertainment, unrivalled musicality and an original take on songs you love. Oh, and blonde hair!
Jazz band with flexible line-up from duo up to 6 piece performing light background music or upbeat numbers to dance to!
Simply Red Tribute Act. Solo or up to nine piece band. Simply Red Tribute with the option of general covers with solo act or 80s show with full piece band.
A 3 piece cover band based in London, The Hops are the ideal choice for weddings, corporate functions & bars. Playing a rocky repertoire they will be sure to get your guests jumping!
The most entertaining acoustic duo in London. Guaranteed to get your guests laughing, singing & just having a great time.
Lounge Sounds are a classic jazz band comprising some of the best jazz session players in London. Playing swing, trad jazz & contemporary songs. Bespoke line up to suit your event!
Max is a multi talented pianist, singer, saxophonist and loop pedal artist. Perfect for bars and restaurants across London he offers a whole live band sound from just one musician.
Pure musical and comedy genius. String Quartet Querky are by far the most entertaining string ensemble you can ever hire for your event. Their musical talent is impeccable and their ability to entertain your guests is just fantastic. Highly recommended. Triple Yes act!
The Blues Brothers Tribute Band are a fully professional full time Authentic Blues Brothers Tribute, who,ve been working for many of the Major Agents and clients in the UK and overseas for the past 10 years.
Go back in time to swinging age and fall in love with the music again with The 60s Experience.
Imperial Soul is the finest corporate party band in the country. A line up of top session players their delivery of classic soul and pop is pure perfection.
Quite simply the UKs best Michael Bublé tribute act available solo with high quality backing tracks or live options from pianist through to 7 piece band.
Oriana’s Vintage Function Band are a London-based vintage jazz band who deliver a mix of classic American jazz, French, and Latin music.
The Sonics are a multi genre Essex party band leaning towards the soul & funk spectrum. Really great singer! Definite Yes.
With outrageous make up, wild costumes (including the platform boots) and all things glitter, the Glam Rocks will definitely will make sure they are the most talked about act at any event.
MIB are a high class function band available in line ups from 4 piece to 12 piece. Available for crowds from 100 to 300,000!
If you are looking for a Christmas party jazz band, or a jazz band for any party then Jazzy Josephine & her band are the act for you!
Lost In Music are a fully professional live party band, comprising the absolute cream of British singers and musicians. Totally versatile, they are able to play any music required.
Fronted by the delightful Dawn the JJs are one of the most versatile live party bands on the circuit.They can rock Guns&Roses tracks, they can turn on the soul with Aretha Franklin.
The Hoedown Band is one of the few bands in the country that can supply a full country music, hoedown and line dance experience.
Are you a child of the 80’s? Remember seeing ‘Dirty Dancing’ or ‘Back To The Future’? Back To The 80’s are a live (and very lively) band, all dressed in completely over-the-top 1980’s costumes who will take you right back to those times.
Playing funk, soul and pop from the 1960s to present day this band is guaranteed to fill the floor whatever the event, whoever the crowd.
Disco Inferno perform all the classic disco party songs the way they were meant to be heard, and are guaranteed to produce party fever with their infectious energy-ridden performance.
If you’re looking for an amazing band to hire for your wedding, Christmas party or event look no further than Funk City.
Hitlist perform a very large range of classic hits from the past five decades of amazing popular music with a very high level of professionalism and enthusiasm.
Ideal for those looking for a rock band for corporate events & weddings. Century are a guitar based 4 piece playing rock classics up to the modern day.
The Zoots are the most sought after function band in the UK. With more than 250 hits in their repertoire spanning 7 decades they are guaranteed to please any crowd.
Other Christmas party entertainment
From casinos to photo booths, rodeo reindeer to ride on arcade games. If you are looking for some extra fun, we’ve got plenty.
Proper pop corn from a professional staffed popcorn cart.
Have your picture taken in the back of a British icon. The Mini photobooth.
A photobooth with a bit more fun. London taxi photobooth for hire, no tip required!
Turn any venue into Monte Carlo or Casino Royal with our fun casinos! Fun money, prizes and professional croupier for the evening included.
Classic photobooths for hire for some classic pictures! Run by professional booth butlers!
The Chocolate Kebab is delicious chocolate shaved into a sumptuous warm crepe made in front of the guests.
Three tiers of pure chocolate indulgence cascading down the fountain ready for your guests to dip into!
In this series of blogs, we will explain intricate behind-the-scenes workings of audio-visual production and how the various components together deliver the visual elements that captivate an audience.
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