17 Kids’ Party Entertainers in London: Fun Ideas for Your Child’s Birthday Party
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Trying to find a kids’ party entertainer in London can quickly turn into opening 15 tabs, comparing completely different packages and wondering whether your child would prefer a magician, gaming party, princess, Nerf battle or something completely different. So, we’ve done some of the searching for you.
We’ve put together 17 kids’ party entertainers and entertainment ideas in London, covering everything from traditional party entertainers and magic to gaming, pamper parties, science, sports, soft play and creative activities.
There isn’t one entertainer that’s right for every child. Start with what your child actually enjoys, consider the ages of the guests and then work backwards from your budget and venue.
Quick note: Prices and packages can change, and some companies charge additional travel or location fees. Always confirm the current price, availability, what’s included and any travel costs directly with the provider before booking.
17 Kids’ Party Entertainment Ideas at a Glance
| Company | Type of Entertainment | Great For Kids Who Love |
|---|---|---|
| Fizzy Entertainment | Traditional kids’ entertainment | Magic, balloons, games & dancing |
| Rico Kids | Themed party entertainment | Characters, magic & party games |
| Gaming Parties UK | Gaming parties | Consoles & multiplayer gaming |
| Professor Palmeroff Magic Show | Magic show | Magic, comedy & interactive tricks |
| Carnivelle | Face painting & tattoos | Face painting |
| Brielle Events | Balloon decoration and bouncy castle and soft play set ups | Balloon decoration |
| Mr Magic Bubbles | Bubble & balloon show | Bubbles, balloons & visual entertainment |
| Childsplay Hire | Party equipment hire & activities | Bouncy castles, soft play & party games |
| Ballsportz | Sports parties | Football & active games |
| HappyNerfDay | Nerf parties | Nerf battles, action & team games |
| Dancing Cubs | Soft play & equipment hire | Soft play, ball ponds & active play |
| All About Costumes | Character costume hire | Characters, mascots & themed parties |
| The Peoples’ Princess Parties | Princess entertainment | Princesses, singing & fairytale fun |
| Pampered Perfectly | Pamper parties | Glam, beauty & pampering |
| Let’s Art It! | Art parties | Painting, crafts & creativity |
| Dynamic Play | LEGO & robotics parties | LEGO, robots & technology |
| Science Boffins | Science parties | Experiments & hands-on science |
1. Fizzy Entertainment
If you’re looking for a more traditional children’s entertainer who can take control of a chunk of the party, Fizzy Entertainment is worth looking at.
Their entertainment includes magic, balloon modelling, party games, disco parties and dinosaur/Jurassic-themed entertainment, giving you quite a few options without having to arrange several separate activities.
Best for: roughly ages 4 to 14
Prices: from around £245
Party length: options start from around 1 hour
Serves: London and surrounding areas
This could work particularly well if you have a mixed group and want plenty happening rather than one single activity.
2. Rico Kids
Rico offers one of the broader selections on this list, with classic parties alongside princesses, superheroes, pirates, clowns, dinosaurs, magicians, balloon modelling and more.
Their website currently advertises entertainment for children roughly 1 to 11 years old, with different themes aimed at different age groups. Rico Kids also states that its entertainers are DBS checked and covered by Public Liability Insurance.
Best for: ages 1 to 11
Prices: check the current package for your chosen theme
Party length: multiple options available
Good for: parents wanting one entertainer to lead several activities
3. Gaming Parties UK
Got a child who would happily choose a controller over a party hat?
Gaming Parties UK offers mobile gaming experiences using consoles and multiplayer games. The gaming setup comes to your location, making this a very different option from the traditional magician and balloon type of party.
This is one we’d consider particularly for older primary school children, tweens and gaming-mad groups.
Best for: gamers
Entertainment: console and multiplayer gaming
Good for: children who aren’t interested in traditional party entertainment
4. The Professor Palmeroff Magic Show
For children who love trying to work out “How did they DO that?”, a dedicated magic show can be a great alternative to a general entertainer.
The Professor Palmeroff Magic Show is one of our magic-focused picks to investigate if you’re planning a London children’s party.
Best for: children who enjoy magic and interactive shows
Good for: making the entertainment itself the main event
Before booking, ask how interactive the performance is, how long the show lasts and what age group the particular show has been designed for.
5. Carnivelle
Carnivelle is a particularly useful option if you’re looking for face painting rather than somebody running the entire party.
They provide party services across London and the South East, including face painting, tattoos, glitter tattoos and party hosts. Current packages include one hour and two hour options, with services available London wide.
Best for: colourful and creative parties
Prices: services currently start from around £110 for selected packages
Good for: face painting, and adding an extra activity to a larger party
6. Brielle Events
Brielle Events gives parents another option when looking for balloon decoration displays in London.
Rather than choosing purely on price, compare exactly what balloon design you’ll get for your event. With hosted children’s parties, a well designed balloon structure can seriously bring the wow to your event.
Good for: balloon decoration displays
Before booking: confirm your balloon design and they will bring the magic
7. Mr Magic Bubbles
This one is quite different. Mr Magic Bubbles combines a bubble show with balloon modelling, including giant bubbles, bubble tricks and interactive moments involving the children.
For younger children especially, this can create that moment were everyone suddenly stops and watches in awe.
Best for: children who enjoy visual and interactive entertainment as well as great for adult events
Entertainment: bubble magic and balloon modelling
Good for: birthdays, family events and mixed audiences
8. Childsplay Hire
And, yes, we’re putting ourselves on the list, but for a slightly different type of entertainment. Childsplay Hire provides party equipment and activities rather than a traditional entertainer. Options include bouncy castles, soft play, ball pits and children’s party games, allowing parents to build entertainment around their own venue and party schedule.
Prices start from around £80, depending on the item hired.
Best for: toddlers through to older children and family events
Prices: from around £80
Public Liability Insurance: £10 million
DBS: Yes
Good for: parents who want children to play throughout the party rather than watch one structured show
9. Ballsportz
If sitting still for a magic show would last approximately 37 seconds with your group, have a look at something more active.
Ballsportz provides football themed parties and sports activities. Its football party options are designed for ages 5 to 16 and can run for approximately 60 to 120 minutes.
Best for: ages 5 to 16
Good for: football fans and energetic groups
Party length: approximately 60 to 120 minutes
One important point: some packages involve equipment hire rather than a fully staffed party, so check whether manning/hosting is included in the option you’re considering.
10. HappyNerfDay
This is for the child who wants their birthday to feel more like a mission. HappyNerfDay runs structured Nerf battles and games, supplying Nerf blasters, unlimited darts, inflatable props and safety glasses. Their current packages run from 60 to 120 minutes, with packages for up to 20 players advertised from £225.
Best for: active children and older primary-school groups
Current prices: from £225
Duration: 60 to 120 minutes
Good for: teamwork, energetic games and children who want plenty of action
11. Dancing Cubs
For toddlers and younger children, you don’t necessarily need an entertainer telling them what to do every five minutes. Sometimes a great play setup is enough.
Dancing Cubs specialises in mobile soft play, ball ponds, bouncy castles, ride-on toys and other play equipment across London. Their website currently shows individual options and packages at a range of prices, with a minimum equipment hire value stated on their booking information.
Best for: babies, toddlers and younger children
Good for: free play and parties where children can move between activities
Serves: London
12. All About Costumes
Want the character appearance without necessarily booking a full character entertainer?
All About Costumes is based in Croydon and provides adult-size character and mascot costumes for self-hire. Their current range includes numerous familiar children’s character styles, with many costumes advertised from around £45.
That means someone from your party wears the costume rather than paying for a traditional entertainer. There is the options for staff to wear the costumer which starts at £110
Best for: character-themed birthdays
Prices: start from around £45
Good for: surprise appearances, photos and themed parties
Just remember: somebody has to volunteer to get inside the costume. Choose wisely! There is the option to hire staff to wear the costumer at an additional cost.
13. The Peoples' Princess Parties
For the child who would be absolutely delighted to see a princess walk through the door, The Peoples’ Princess Parties specialises in character-led princess experiences.
Their parties include activities such as sing-alongs, games and character entertainment, and they currently serve London alongside several surrounding counties.
Best for: princess and fairytale fans
Good for: immersive character parties and children who love imaginative play
Serves: London and surrounding areas
14. Pampered Perfectly
For older children who have moved beyond traditional party games, a pamper party can feel like a real treat.
Pampered Perfectly offers pamper experiences including mini manicures, glitter tattoos, face gems, hair styling, makeup and other treatments, depending on the chosen package and age restrictions.
Their current mobile Pamper Bus packages start from £350 for up to six children, with larger packages and additional children available.
Best for: children who love pampering and glam
Current mobile packages: from £350
Good for: smaller groups and experience-style birthdays
15. Let's Art It!
If your child would rather paint than play musical statues, take a look at Let’s Art It! They specialise in hosted children’s art parties, bringing the creative experience to the chosen venue and handling the setup and clean-up.
The nice thing about an art party is that the activity is the entertainment, and children get the satisfaction of creating something themselves.
Best for: creative children
Good for: smaller groups, indoor parties and children who enjoy hands-on activities
16. Dynamic Play
Here’s another one for children who want something completely different. Dynamic Play offers LEGO and robotics birthday parties in London for children aged approximately 6 to 14. Their robotics experience includes building, programming and experimenting with mini robots. Current party pricing is advertised around £190 to £210, depending on duration.
Best for: ages 6 to 14
Prices: around £190 to £210
Good for: LEGO fans, technology-loving children and kids who enjoy solving problems
Dynamic Play also states that its crew are DBS checked and the business is insured.
17. Science Boffins
Finally, how about turning the birthday party into a mini science lab?
Science Boffins provides interactive children’s science parties involving experiments, demonstrations and games. They advertise UK-wide coverage and describe their children’s science events as primarily aimed at ages 5 to 12.
Best for: ages 5 to 12
Good for: curious children, science fans and something educational without making the birthday feel like school
Coverage: UK-wide, including London
Current pricing information indicates packages can start at approximately £10 per child, based on a larger group, but you’ll need a quote for your actual party.
Which Type of Kids' Party Entertainment Should You Choose?
Still staring at the list?
Try starting here:
| If Your Child Loves… | Party Entertainment to Consider |
|---|---|
| Magic & silly fun | Fizzy Entertainment, Rico Kids or Professor Palmeroff |
| Gaming | Gaming Parties UK |
| Princesses & characters | The Peoples’ Princess Parties, Rico Kids or All About Costumes |
| Running around & action | HappyNerfDay or Ballsportz |
| Science & technology | Science Boffins or Dynamic Play |
| Arts & crafts | Let’s Art It! |
| Pampering & glam | Pampered Perfectly |
| Bubbles & balloons | Mr Magic Bubbles |
| Face painting | Carnivelle |
| Soft play & bouncing | Childsplay Hire or Dancing Cubs |
Questions to Ask Before Booking a Kids' Entertainer
Before paying a deposit, we’d ask:
- Is my child’s age suitable for this package?
- How many children can participate?
- What exactly happens during the entertainment?
- How long does the session last?
- Is setup and pack-down time included?
- Are there additional travel, parking or congestion charges?
- What space does the entertainer need?
- Do I need to provide tables, power or other equipment?
- Does the entertainer/company hold Public Liability Insurance?
- Are entertainers DBS checked where applicable?
- What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?
- How much is the deposit and when is the balance due?
For venues in particular, also check whether they have their own requirements for external entertainers or equipment before you book.
Planning the Rest of the Party?
Finding the entertainment is only one part of the job. You’ve still got invitations, food, timings, decorations, games, the guest list and approximately 400 tiny things you’ll suddenly remember at 11pm. We’ve created party-planning resources to make that side easier too.
Use our free checklist to keep track of the jobs that need doing before, during and after the party.
Even when you’ve booked an entertainer, having a few games ready can be useful for the beginning of the party, gaps between activities or while you’re waiting for food.
Venue, entertainment, food, cake, decorations, and party bags. Those little costs have a habit of becoming one very large number.
If you’d rather have the party mapped out around your child, budget and requirements, take a look at our personalised planning service. Your plan can bring together ideas for the venue, entertainment, timings, budget and other parts of the celebration, without you having to piece everything together from scratch.
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Final Tip
Don’t book an entertainer purely because they’re popular. Check the age range, personality of your child, number of guests, venue and what the package actually includes.
A brilliant entertainer for a room of energetic eight year olds isn’t necessarily the right choice for ten toddlers, and that’s perfectly fine. The goal isn’t to create the biggest party. It’s to create one your child actually has fun at.
FAQ's
- What types of kids’ party entertainers can I hire in London?
London has a wide range of children’s entertainment including magicians, party hosts, princesses, gaming parties, Nerf battles, science parties, sports activities, art parties, pamper parties, bubble shows and face painters. - How much does a kids’ party entertainer cost in London?
Prices vary considerably depending on the entertainment, duration, number of children and location. Some activities cost under £200, while larger or specialist packages can cost £300 or more. Always check current prices and additional travel charges directly with the provider. - How far in advance should I book a children’s entertainer in London?
Popular weekend dates can fill quickly, so start checking availability once you know your party date and venue. Specialist entertainers may need to be booked several weeks or months ahead. - What should I ask a children’s entertainer before booking?
Confirm the recommended age range, maximum number of children, duration, activities included, space requirements, travel costs, deposit, cancellation terms and whether relevant insurance and DBS checks are in place. - Do I still need party games if I’ve booked an entertainer?
Not necessarily, but having a few simple games available can help fill the period before the entertainment begins, transitions between activities or time before food and cake.