Creative Corporate Entertainment Ideas That Will Wow Your Audience
Think interactive feature walls, iPad magicians, and holographic storytelling. If you want your guests to rave about your event (and your brand) long after the lights go down, the right entertainment is essential.
Of course, if you’re planning a corporate event, budget will guide many of your decisions. But engaging, memorable event entertainment doesn’t have to break the bank, it just has to be chosen well.
The idea of investing in entertainment might not have even crossed your mind, or if it did, you may have discounted it fearing that the costs would be too prohibitive.
But the good news for you is that event entertainment is now more accessible than ever. The right option can transform your corporate event from something mundane into the must-attend event of the year.
The even better news is that event entertainment can be matched to your budget. So whether you have just a few hundred pounds to spend or you have significantly more, there is something for everyone. We love adding entertainment to corporate events, from conferences, exhibitions and award dinners to product launches or drinks receptions.
We live and breathe event entertainment.
But what excites us the most, is seeing how the right entertainers can motivate audiences and get your customers raving about you and your products or services long after your event has finished!
You’d be surprised by how creative event entertainment can be
When we talk about event entertainment for corporate events, we’re not just talking about hiring a musician or comedian.
While they are still popular choices (and we work with some fabulously talented performers), today’s entertainment is far more creative and engaging. Entertainment is now seamlessly intertwined with enhanced brand visibility. Thanks to interactive demonstrations and technical integration you can easily create bespoke entertainment designed specifically for your business.
Here are a few of our favourite options that we know you would love!
Live Sketch Artists
How much will it cost? £
Ideal for: Conferences, workshops, internal launches
We love a live sketch artist; they can create something truly magical for your guests to take away with them. In just a few minutes, an artist can create stunning artwork in a variety of mediums, from watercolours to colouring pens – even glitter! We know that you’re likely to hire an event photographer, but why not use that budget to hire an artist instead to draw pictures of your guests as an alternative to traditional event photography?
Other ways you can bring your branding into the entertainment is by supplying the artist with paper featuring your event date, or business logo. You could offer your guests the option to take their drawings home with them or even offer to digitise the image so it can be emailed or used on social media.
We love the idea of having a personalised drawing as an alternative to a traditional headshot or team photo!
Interactive Feature Walls
How much will it cost? ££
Ideal for: Product launches, drinks receptions
An interactive feature wall is guaranteed to wow your guests – they make the perfect solution for a product launch, particularly for small items such as make-up, perfume or jewellery.
Your guests might see a standard flower/foliage wall and think it’s just there for aesthetics. But, at the push of a button or the ring of a bell, a hand might emerge through the wall (as if by magic) handing out keepsakes to your guests. We don’t know about you, but we can’t think of a more exciting way to be handed that first welcome drink, or product sample!
Visually, the wall can be tailored to match your exact branding and create the perfect background for photos and videos. If you are launching something brand new, it’s a perfect way to kickstart your event with a buzz.
Technical Wizardry with iPad Magicians
How much will it cost? £££
Ideal for: Award ceremonies, gala dinners, technology launches,
If you think that magic is just for kids, you’ve clearly never seen a digital magician at work! The latest innovation in magic comes through your tablets and mobile phones. Digital magicians can work with your guests to use their own phones or iPads to create digital illusions that will blow their minds.
We love seeing these cyber magicians at work – they offer something genuinely new and exciting and are perfect for events related to digital companies or tech launches. Blending sleight of hand with tech integration is always going to be memorable for guests and will keep their excitement and energy levels up during a drinks reception or dinner.
Holograms and AI
How much will it cost? ££££
Ideal for: Centenary events, legacy storytelling
If you’ve seen the incredible Abba Voyage show, you’ll be aware of how effective technology can be at bringing events to life. There’s something to be said about the potential of using similar holographic technology to bring your brand story alive, particularly if your event is focusing on a centenary celebration or other legacy storytelling.
Your entertainment needs to align with your event and your brand messaging
If you are seriously thinking about adding entertainment to your corporate event, then think carefully about what type of event you are hosting, and what your audience expectations might be.
At The Entertainment Fixers, our service isn’t just to hire a performer. We want to collaborate with you and your team to recommend the right artist who understands your event, your audience and your goals.
In an ideal scenario, everything will align perfectly – but if there’s a mismatch, that can cause problems for your event.
For example, if your business prioritises sustainability, you may prefer to choose a local performer or entertainer to reduce travel emissions. Similarly, if your business is about to reduce budgets or make redundancies, you may need to lower your event budget to prevent reputational damage.
However, the good news is that entertainment can transform your event into something spectacular.
- Your guests will have a great time, they’ll remember you positively, and they’ll be more attuned to your brand and any upcoming news.
- You can use images and videography of your entertainment to aid with your social media or content.
- Your audience will be more engaged, and you’ll potentially generate a better long-term ROI
Allow us to help you find the right entertainment to capture your guests’ imaginations
We hope we’ve given you an insight into how creative and engaging different types of entertainment can be.
The sheer imagination of some of these activities is something that needs to be seen to be believed. We never stop being wowed by what some of our performers and artists are capable of and we want you and your guests to have that same feeling of excitement and magic.
In 2025, there’s no need for corporate events to be dull and boring. There are so many ways to add life and vibrancy to your event, and they don’t always need to cost £££. We’re mindful that different events will have different budgets, which is why we always encourage people to make contact with our team.
We love working with small businesses as much as we love working with bigger brands – all you need to do is tell us how much you can afford to allocate towards entertainment, and we can handle the rest.
If you’re still not sure, why not head over to our Instagram page to get some inspiration for what we can do for you?
Looking to book creative, interactive entertainment for your next corporate event? Get in touch with The Entertainment Fixers today.