Family Friendly Entertainment Ideas
Music and Performers For Family Fun Days
Ashton Carts
A family-run business that has been making fresh popcorn and candyfloss since their original 1895 wagon first rolled into Manchester's Trafford Centre in 1999. A perfect treat for you and your guests for any special occasion!
From £399
Freestyle Face Painting
Freestyle Face Painting injects boundless creativity into special occasions! With a focus on tailor-made designs and the use of premium, safe paints, Freestyle Face Painting has infused joy into numerous private parties, school events, and craft fairs across Hertfordshire.
From £160
“Organised, Creative and Lovely to deal with!”
Event Stilt Walkers
Event Stilt Walkers are interactive and mesmerising performers with a wide range of stunning costumes to suit any theme. From showgirls to pirates, they roam your event, creating a magical atmosphere. Perfect for all ages, they greet guests, pose for photos, and make lasting memories. With over a decade of experience, their passionate team ensures a spectacular celebration.
From £378
“Literally designed costumes to fit our events, the crowd LOVE them!”
Mini Digger Experience
Create a unique experience for children to operate a micro digger. Watch them knock down skittles and hook ducks in water. Fully supervised and a great photo opportunity for all!
£POA
“Lots of fun at the Party”
Artistic Face Painters
Artistic Face Painters, a professional face painting company since 1994, offers top-tier artistry for both private and commercial events. Specialising in intricate designs and personalised themes, their skilled artists cater to all ages, making any event unforgettable!
From £266 +VAT
“Super high quality face paint with fantastic attention to detail!”
Brass Patrol
Performing popular songs, classics, theme tunes, marches and almost any kind of tune you can imagine, Brass Patrol are a brass quartet suitable for every occasion from sports events to shop openings, corporate events, weddings and more!
From £1,065
“They were fantastic.”
The UkeBoys
Four talented young musicians are taking the world by storm...After being invited to perform at prestigious events like the G7 Summit and The London Palladium, and having toured globally twice, they continue to captivate audiences everywhere with their high-energy, all-live performances. These four string virtuosos bring fresh energy to the stage with creative renditions of your favorite hits, humor, and a few unexpected surprises along the way.
From £1,800
“A perfect night of live entertainment!”
Funfair Stalls
From Hook a Duck through to Coconut Shy, these modern takes on the traditional side stall activities are a must for your event.
From £583 +VAT
“Creating a True Festival Buzz”
Michael The Artist
Michael The Artist is an award winning Milton Keynes based caricaturist. You can book him to draw at corporate events, weddings, parties, exhibitions conferences. Michael draws on average 15 people an hour.
From £373
“I can't recommend Michael enough”
Roaming Free
Roaming Free are a superb wandering acoustic band, available as a trio, four piece or six piece line up. The trio features three-part vocal harmonies, saxophone & 2 acoustic guitars. Their incredible interactive performances are always a big hit with guests, and include hits from the 50's to the present charts.
From £1,984 +VAT
“Great addition to our wedding!”
Rambling Band
With inventive mash ups, four-part harmonies and un-ignorable grooves, Rambling Band are an exciting portable roaming band. The perfect ice breaker for your event, Rambling Band will get your guests singing, bums shaking and feet tapping!
From £4,188 +VAT
“Out of this world!!”
Quite Frankly
Quite Frankly, a BAFTA-nominated actor and singer, is widely recognised for his role as Gray Atkins in BBC's 'EastEnders.' Beyond his television success, Toby-Alexander boasts extensive experience on the stage, gracing many renowned venues in London's West End. Before his acting career took off, Toby's initial exposure to a live audience was through singing Rat Pack favourites. Now, drawing on his extensive experience in front of crowds, whether performing, speaking, or hosting events, Toby-Alexander is available to be booked as a Jazz & Swing singer,
From £1,145
“Amazing!”
Top Kids Parties
Are you ready to host the ultimate party? Look no further! I’ve got you covered from start to finish, so you can sit back and enjoy the celebration without a care. I’ll even arrange the perfect moment for that special song as the birthday cake is brought out! All you need to do is relax while your child and their friends have an unforgettable experience.
From £266
Over 60,000 Customer Reviews
“Great band to book! Awesome setlist if you want a wide range of music tastes covered. Especially loved the indie/emo/pop punk themes we asked for! Great group of lads to deal with as well, quick and accommodating! Highly Recommend!”
Jon A booked Happy Hour for their event in London on 20th November 2024
“Hi Rob Thank you for last Thursday, you and your drawings were brilliant!”
Richard B booked The Super Caricaturist for their event at Hare & Hounds Hotel in Berkshire
“We booked Happy Hour for our wedding in Nottingham. They played 3 sets and laptop DJed between sets. Their energy was great, they played a great mix of music and people were on the dance floor all night! Thank you!!”
Laura C booked Happy Hour for their wedding in Nottinghamshire
“These guys!!! AMAZING!!! Everyone has commented on what a fantastic night it was and the dance floor was packed from the moment they started. Highly recommend for me a definite 5 stars. The atmosphere was electric. Rebecca.”
Rebecca A booked Live Wires for their party in Staffordshire on 26th July 2025
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