At the end of a hard year of work, there is nothing employees look forward to more than the work Christmas party. It is an opportunity to relax, let their hair down and mingle with their co-workers.
We know that planning a work Christmas party is a big job. You want to make sure it is fun for the employees, but you are usually operating on a limited budget. So how can you find the balance between epic and cost-effective?
You can also choose à la carte from the different games for events and Christmas dinners.
Here is our simple advice: find the right entertainment !
We do not deny that you need good food and plenty of drink, but the entertainment at Christmas parties is what will make the event truly memorable. Our experts at JD Parties prioritise finding the best party entertainment ideas before we plan the menu or look for venues.
Not sure what will work for your company in Barcelona? Check out our Christmas party entertainment ideas below and see if any of them seems like the kind of thing your employees would love for a Christmas dinner:
1) STAND-UP COMEDIAN
What could be better for relaxing than laughing at jokes? If you want to give your employees a great time, a comedian is definitely the way to go!
Comedians can be found in almost every city or town, and many of them are happy to do the corporate party circuit. In fact, many of them specialise in corporate entertainment, writing jokes and creating material specifically for your company and party.
Comedy is one of the best corporate entertainment ideas for Christmas parties in Barcelona, Madrid and throughout Spain, simply because everyone loves to laugh. After a busy year of work, it is a wonderful way to help your employees unwind. Plus, it ends the year on a positive note.
Your guests will leave your corporate Christmas party smiling and still laughing at the jokes. That makes a positive impression, one that will translate into more positivity when the Christmas holidays are over and they have to go back to work.
2) CIRCUS CHRISTMAS DINNER
There are very few things that reduce stress more than enjoying yourself in a circus setting, with different kinds of games for events such as the funfair strongman hammer, the dance machine while you eat a hot dog or popcorn!
Ideas to include in this pack
- Popcorn machines
- Candy floss machines
- Plush toy machines
- Strength hammer
- Giant CIRCUS letters
- Hot dog stand
- Dance machine
- Reflex game for events
- Pinball machines
- Arcades
- Minigolf
- Giant table football
This is an opportunity for your employees to have fun, laugh and let off steam.
If done in the right spirit, this could be one of the most fun party ideas ever. We all love competition!
3) PHOTO BOOTHS AND INTERACTIVE VIDEO BOOTHS
Everyone has come to the Christmas party dressed in their finest, so why not give them the chance to capture their finest in a photo or video?
The mirror photo booth hire can be an excellent way for your employees to take home a memento of their Christmas party. They will also have something to look forward to next year. Plus, it provides great photos to share on social media.
Video booths are a little more complex, but no less fun. Everyone can get the chance to say something short, which will be included in the company's Christmas video.
Play the video on the first day back at work and it will remind your employees of the fun they had at the Christmas party. It will be a boost to beat the "back-to-work blues"
4) CASINO TABLES FOR CORPORATE CHRISTMAS DINNERS
A little gambling can always be a fun way to get your employees having a great time.
One of our favourite party themes involves the setting up of a casino, with Blackjack tables, a roulette wheel and a poker tournament. They get the chance to take part in an epic tournament and their entry fee goes to charity.
For those with more competitive employees who enjoy a little gambling (all legal, NO REAL MONEY IS PLAYED), we recommend it as one of the best entertainment ideas. After all, your employees get the chance to try their luck at casino games while competing for a good cause.
5) CHRISTMAS DINNER WITH BAR GAMES
Darts, pool, the foosball table and ping-pong are an excellent way to bring a spirit of fun and competition to the corporate Christmas party.
Bar games can be laid-back and relaxed, or they can turn into championships in no time. You can set up tournaments in advance or simply let your employees organise themselves. All you have to do is make sure the venue is full of games!
6) BALLOON MODELLING
A little silly, but a lot of fun. You can get involved with balloon modelling anyway, and it is an opportunity to give your guests a prize for the most impressive (or imaginative) balloon model.
Our balloon modelling party is one of our themes! Everyone loves to compete to see who comes up with the most elaborate creations.
7) DANCE COMPETITIONS FOR CHRISTMAS DINNERS
What could be more fun than showing off your dance skills?
It is great fun to include dance contests as one of your Christmas party ideas, which is why it is an important part of all our Christmas parties we can set up 10 professional dance machines for people to play in pairs, thus creating an icebreaker competition among employees.
Our guests get the chance to show off their skills in almost every dance style, and the winners take home a trophy or a bottle of champagne to enjoy that night.
You can find amazing dancers among the most surprising employees! The quiet colleague who always sits in the corner may be hiding some serious dance moves, and now they have the chance to let them loose on the dance floor. What a great way to end the year!
8) CHRISTMAS DINNERS WITH MAGIC
You may think magic is for kids, but magic can be one of the best entertainment ideas for an adult Christmas party. Adults like to be surprised and amazed just as children do.
If you can find the right magician, you can turn your Christmas party into an unforgettable night!
You do not even need a world-class stage illusionist, but a good street magician can do incredible things with very little. Close-up magic can be really great fun, and your employees will be amazed by the feats of “magic”. It is a good way to keep the party relaxed, the perfect complement to a formal dinner or a cocktail reception.
Our experts at JD Parties have found that these are some of the best corporate entertainment ideas for Christmas parties.
We have had great success organising Christmas parties that make your employees laugh, smile, talk and relax. And that is what the end-of-year party is all about, right?
If you want help organising an epic party, let us do the work for you! We are not just party organisers, we also have access to some of the best venues in the United Kingdom, top-level catering and quality entertainment. We are here to make your party dreams come true!