Family Friendly Entertainment Ideas
Music and Performers For Family Fun Days
Rodeo Rides
Bringing you all the fun & excitement of the Wild West! Our Rodeo Rides are available in various designs, from a traditional Rodeo Bull, to a fun Beer Bottle, a festive reindeer, an alternative crocodile, a summery surf board & more! Bespoke branding available!
From £855 +VAT
“Everyone really enjoyed it.”
The Roaming Chimps
The Roaming Chimps are the ultimate in meet and greet entertainment, from performing acrobatic tricks, handing out bananas, climbing on furniture (not to mention all over each other) and even picking fleas off your guests! They are suitable for audiences of all ages making them perfect for almost any event!
From £1,331
Beat Boppers
Beat Boppers are the UK's multi-award winning live and interactive rock and pop band for kids and their families! Featuring awesome musicians performing a musical mash-up of current and classic chart hits, rocked-up action songs and funky nursery rhymes – brought to life with dance moves, colourful props, bubble blasts, confetti and more!
From £1,020
“So good - these guys really know how to boogie!”
Traditional Swingboats
Bring some vintage magic to your event with our beautiful, hand-painted swingboats! Suitable for day & night entertainment & enjoyed by children & adults alike, our swingboats are perfect for weddings, parties, village fetes & more!
£POA
Glitter Bar
Want to express your inner glitter monster? This cool & current alternative to traditional Face Painting will make your event sparkle! Using *BIODEGRADABLE* glitter, this will be an instant hit with kids & adults alike. Previous clients include BBC, Dreamland, Margate Pride & more!
£POA
“Glitter bar for our wedding best thing ever!”
Star Wars - Superhero Icons
From the Movie Set to YOUR next big event or celebration!! Providing an unparalleled edge plus an all important, TRULY AUTHENTIC event experience and WOW - FACTOR that has us a cut above!! Our Star Wars and Superhero Characters are primed and ready!!
From £666
“A wish come true”
Happy Hour
Our #1 best selling party band, you'll be blown away by the Happy Hour experience! With over 500 five star reviews, Happy Hour are available as a 4-piece line-up or a power trio. Experience high-energy, non-stop dance floor filling hits, with incredible vocal harmonies and face melting guitar solos. Previous clients include some of the world's biggest names including Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, Budweiser, ITV & many more.
From £2,197
“Amazing band!”
Luna Bubbles
Fun for all family, especially the little ones, Luna Bubbles has over 10 years’ experience entertaining crowds at weddings, family days, corporate events and even Glastonbury Festival! Creating unbelievable gigantic bubbles, colourful bubbles, bubble monsters, bubble tubes and more, this extreme bubble street performer is one of a kind!
From £312
“Professional, funny, pitched nicely for kids. The experience was perfect for children with extra needs, exciting and calming in equal measure”
Ultimate Adele
Paying special tribute to one of today's biggest stars, Ultimate Adele is the closest thing you'll get to the real Adele! Accurately imitating Adele's wardrobe, stage presence plus her rich and soulful voice, Ultimate Adele will wow you and your guests!
From £999
“Loved it”
Flower Stilt Walkers
Bright and colourful flower stilt walkers that will add a touch of spring to your event! Whether you have a festival, fair or an enchanting themed event, these stilt walkers will bring your special occasion to life.
From £402 +VAT
“Jess - the butterfly stilt walker was a delight!”
Funny Juggler Phil
As seen on Britain's Got Talent, Funny Juggler Phil is an in-demand children's entertainer with a wealth of professional experience. With over 20 years creating 'the best parties ever', Phil has previously worked for holiday parks such as Haven & Butlins, on luxury cruise ships and in many theatres & hotels throughout his career. Previous clients also include Bluewater, Mercedes-Benz World, Wembley Stadium and more.
From £300
“Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the show and the laughter and memories made were fantastic!”
The Virtual Reality Company
The Virtual Reality Company offers a large range of VR experiences that cater for all types of events, whether it's a corporate gathering, wedding, festival, party celebration or exhibition, the Virtual Reality Company brings the best VR entertainment to your location across the UK!
From £531
“The team was great, friendly and professional!”
“It was a WONDERFUL evening, everyone loved The Super Caricaturist”
The Amazing Bubble Show
Step right up and behold the wonder of The Amazing Bubble Show! Dive into a world where bubbles reign supreme, sparkling in the sun and swirling with the wind in sizes that'll make your jaw drop, even up to car-sized wonders! Imagine the infectious giggles of kids and the wide-eyed amazement of adults as these gigantic orbs take flight, followed by a swarm of delightful, dancing bubbles.
From £397
“The kids loved the bubbles”
BrassWerk
A brilliant & unique brass ensemble who mix classics hits, from Michael Jackson to The White Stripes, to make sure your event is raised to the next level. Full of energy and character, BrassWerk will guarantee to thrill and amaze your guests!
From £3,262 +VAT
“Party starters! Brasswerk were absolutely 10/10”
Holly And The Heels
A wandering acoustic act with the WOW factor. A live human jukebox!Quirky, spontaneous and interactive. Bursting with personality, talent and feel good factor. Holly and the Heels specialise in taking requests, playing outstanding versions of your favourite songs literally wherever you like.No wires, No electric, Just instant fun.
From £1,390
“Everybody loved them”
Draw A Crowd Caricatures
Draw A Crowd Caricatures is an award-winning caricaturist & an expert at keeping your guests thoroughly entertained. With a wealth of experience, Draw A Crowd has entertained at events for the Olympic Athlete's Village, Vauxhall, Arcadia Group & more!
From £333
“Really kind and genuine person that was great to have at the event”
Cyclone Exhibition Games
Grab everyone's attention with your very own Cyclone game! As seen on Dragon's Den and used by some of the biggest names in business, this interactive, crowd-drawing entertainment is perfect for exhibitions, corporate events and more! With bespoke branding and flexible hire times available, previous clients include Google, Deliveroo, Pandora, Arsenal FC, Adidas, The National Lottery and more!
£POA
“The cyclone was AMAZING!!!”
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Elaine B booked Bubbleologist for their party in Leicestershire on 6th June 2025
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Cath C booked Express for their party in Derbyshire on 21st September 2024
“Happy hour performed at our wedding reception and wow! They got everyone up and dancing for the entire evening! All of our guests commented on how good they were and asked for their name. They were really fun and engaging with the crowd. Best decision we made was booking them for the evening! They s...”
Jordan M booked Happy Hour for their wedding in Nottinghamshire
“He was such an engaging guy, the guests loved his banter. Meni was very professional, drew the most amazing pictures, people were blown away at his talented drawings…they loved having a momento of the evening to take away with them. He was brilliant”
Julie C booked Draw A Crowd Caricatures for their party in Surrey on 5th April 2025
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