Manchester Costume Characters For Hire at Alive Network

Hire The Best Costume Characters In Manchester.

Discover local Costume Characters available to hire for weddings, corporate events & parties in Manchester, hand-picked by our entertainment experts. With 201 verified reviews from previous customers, you can book with confidence, backed by secure contracts and 24/7 emergency support. With 26 years experience booking for over 186,000 events to date, we're the most trusted entertainment agency for hiring Costume Characters in Manchester.

Royal Footmen

Number of members: 1
Entertainment fit for Royalty! Our Royal Footmen are the perfect meet and greet act who will have guests laughing out loud with their top-notch comedy, razor-sharp wit and slapstick tomfoolery! With over 15 years experience, the Royal Footmen have performed at some incredible events and locations including Buckingham Palace, Downing Street, Disney World Florida, The UEFA Champions League Final and more....

From £1,179 +VAT
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Magical Mermaids

5 stars - Magical Mermaids are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 3
Let myth become reality with our magical mermaids! This visually spectacular show features everything from a 10,000 litre aquarium, contemporary dance, circus arts, acrobatics & immersive, interactive theatre! Also available for meet & greet/photo opportunities, this unique act is unlike anything you've seen before!...

£POA
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Elf Impersonator

Number of members: 1
Our Elf Impersonator, inspired by the iconic Will Ferrell film, dons a bright green jacket and yellow tights, spreading Christmas cheer and joy. Perfect for mingling, entertaining, and photo ops, this cotton-headed ninny muggins is sure to be the life of your event!...

From £1,158 +VAT
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The Show Globe

Number of members: 2
The Show Globe is a unique, mobile attraction that immerses audiences in a range of vibrant worlds. This enchanting micro-theatre glides through crowds, offering intimate performances with captivating characters, interactive special effects, and beautifully curated music and LED lighting!...

From £2,755 +VAT
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LED Drummers

Number of members: 5
Kitted out in luminous glowing costumes plus drums lined with dazzling blue and white lights, the LED Drummers are a visual spectacle that won’t be forgotten! A must-have act for any occasion needing the wow factor, the LED Drummers have entertained at street parties, night-time celebrations, corporate events and more!...

From £6,624 +VAT
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Booking A Costume Character In Manchester

What You'll Need To Know

Costume Characters in Manchester cost from £213 to £6208. The average price in 2025 was £645. Prices vary depending on experience, demand, size of act, travel costs and the specs of the equipment provided. Artists travelling into Manchester from further away will usually charge more than a local act due to travel time and fuel costs.

We will always do our best to help you find Costume Characters within your budget, so please give us a call if you can't find what you're looking for.

Alive Network represents Costume Characters throughout Manchester, with acts available for events in Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

On the rare occasion that we don't have an artist based within your area, we will always have artists in the neighbouring regions willing to travel.

To see the most local acts, enter a search using your event date and location, then use the 'nearest me' sort option.

Aside from representing some of the best Costume Characters in the UK, one of the main reasons to hire with Alive Network is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up.

If your Costume Character is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice.

Benefits of booking with us

Reliable, hand-picked Costume Characters
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Advice and support whenever you need it
Free cancellations within 5 days of booking
Easy enquiry and booking process
Trusted brand with over 186,000 previous clients
Instant online prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the most trusted entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 186,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here where you will also find our online application forms.

There is no cost to join Alive Network but we are not a directory, so every application is individually assessed and we hand-pick the Costume Characters we want to represent.

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If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Events In Manchester

Featured reviews from customers who booked our Costume Characters for events in Manchester.

Dazzling Disco Ball Heads Costume Character Review Private Party

5 stars - Dazzling Disco Ball Heads are Highly Recommended

“The artists were great. Advising me when they arrived and where they were. They were open to having fun and going with the flow and were just what the party needed. Thank you ladies for being so lovely and of course amazing dancers!”

Donna B booked Dazzling Disco Ball Heads for their party in Manchester

Pixellent LED Show Costume Character Review Corporate Event

5 stars - Pixellent LED Show are Highly Recommended

“In the run up to the event Roo & the team were amazing to work with - the communication and professionalism was excellent. On the night, the performance was exactly what we had pictured. Surprising our guests and getting everybody up on the dance floor. The personalisation on the costumes with t...”

Amie C booked Pixellent LED Show for their event in Manchester

LED Skiers Costume Character Review Private Party

5 stars - LED Skiers are Highly Recommended

“We loved the costumes! What a fun act!”

McVitie's booked LED Skiers for their party in Manchester

Dani B as Ali G Costume Character Review Private Party

5 stars - Ali G (Dani B) are Highly Recommended

“So glad we booked, honestly wouldn’t have known it wasn't the original Ali G, our guests loved it, highly recommended! Dani is a top guy, great communication leading up to the event and very funny! Made it a great party to remember”

Darren M booked Dani B as Ali G for their party in Manchester

Manchester Venues We Love Working With

We've helped thousands of customers in Manchester to find their perfect entertainment fit, working closely with local venues to ensure each event runs to plan. Check out a small selection of the incredible venues we love working with in Manchester.

The Midland Hotel M60 2DS
Rivington Hall Barn BL6 7SB
Victoria Warehouse M17 1AB
Didsbury House Hotel M20 5LJ
Great John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Hilton Manchester Deansgate M3 4LQ
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel M60 7HA
Hyde Bank Farm SK6 4DZ
The Castlefield Rooms M3 4LZ
Ashfield House WN6 0EQ
Haigh Hall WN2 1PE
Manchester Hall M3 3BT
K&M Global OL3 5GS
King Street Townhouse Hotel M2 4AW
Radisson Edwardian Hotel M2 5GP

The Lowry M50 3AZ
Albert's Standish WN6 0TD
King Street Townhouse M2 4AW
Lancashire County Cricket Ground M16 0PX
Didsbury Sports Ground M20 2RU
Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel WN1 2XN
Saddleworth Hotel OL3 5LX
Stables Country Club BL8 1PU
Grat John Street Hotel M3 4FD
Last Drop Village Hotel & Spa BL7 9PZ
Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Airport M90 3RA
Science and Industry Museum M3 4JP
The Monastery M12 5WF
Worsley Park M28 2QT
Albert Hall M2 5QR

De Vere Whites BL6 6SF
Etrop Grange M90 4EG
Hilton M3 4LQ
intu Trafford Centre M17 8AA
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel M1 4PH
The Ivy Spinningfields Manchester M3 3HG
The Monastery Manchester M12 5WF
The Old Grammar School M24 6BR
Victoria Baths M13 0FE
Village Hotel Bury BL9 7BQ
Albert's Worsley M27 0AA
Cloud 23 M3 4LQ
Dunham Massey Village Hall WA14 4SE
Freight Island M1 2PZ
Monastery Of St Francis & Gorton Trust M12 5WF

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Local Costume Characters Near Manchester

Looking for the best local Costume Characters in Manchester? Alive Network covers the whole area including Abram, Altrincham, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Atherton, Bolton, Bramhall, Buckley, Bury, Chadderton, Cheadle, Cheadle Hulme, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Eccles, Failsworth, Farnworth, Gatley, Golborne, Hale, Hazel Grove, Heywood, Hindley, Horwich, Hyde, Ince in Makerfield, Irlam, Kearsley, Leigh, Little Lever, Littleborough, Manchester, Marple, Middleton, Milnrow, Mossley, Oldham, Pendlebury, Prestwich, Radcliffe, Ramsbottom, Rochdale, Romiley, Royton, Sale, Salford, Shaw, Stalybridge, Standish, Stockport, Stretford, Swinton, Tyldesley, Urmston, Walkden, Westhoughton, Whitefield, Wigan, Worsley.

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