10 Ideas for Corporate Event Entertainment
When planning a corporate party, entertainment is often seen as the cherry on top. Yet, it plays a much more strategic role than it seems. The right activity doesnât just entertain: it encourages interaction and strengthens group dynamics.
Such events often bring together very different profiles: employees, managers, service providers, clients, even partners or investors. And not everyone is naturally comfortable chatting over a buffet. Well-designed activities help relax the evening: they break the ice, create shared memories, and leave a much more lasting impression than a simple speech.
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How to Choose the Right Entertainment for Your Event đŻ
Before making your choice, ask yourself a few key questions:
- Whatâs the goal of your event? Product launch? Afterwork with colleagues? Partner appreciation? Depending on the objective, the activity wonât serve the same purpose: relaxed atmosphere, wow effect, delivering a strong message, etc.
- Who are your guests? Only employees? Or do you also need to consider external profiles (clients, journalists, investorsâŠ)? The expected level of engagement and participation wonât be the same.
- How much time do you have? Some activities last 10 minutes, others require 1.5 hours with logistics and a host. Be realistic with timing so you donât slow down the evening.
- Whatâs your budget? You donât need to spend a fortune to make an impact, but you do need to anticipate human and material costs.
- Are there venue constraints? On a rooftop, in a restaurant, a gallery, or a hotel⊠the setting can enable or limit certain formats.
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10 Original Entertainment Ideas
1. Board Game Tournament đČ
Board games arenât just for friendsâ nights. They spark natural conversations, refocus attention after a cocktail or dinner, and showcase group dynamics in a fun way.
Audience: employees or close clients
Duration: 45 min to 1h
2. The Story Box đ”ïžââïž
Each participant writes down a professional or personal anecdote. The host reads them as riddles and the group must guess who it belongs to. Guaranteed laughter and surprises! Add a scoring system for extra fun.
Audience: employees only
Duration: 15â30 minutes depending on group size
3. Photobooth đž
Set up a creative backdrop with props and customized design. Bonus: create a dedicated hashtag to gather all photos online or project them as a virtual wall at the end of the night.
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: throughout the evening
4. Mixology Workshop đž
Learn the art of cocktails with a mixologist: each participant prepares 2â3 recipes, with or without alcohol. You mix, taste, share tips⊠a fun and relaxed activity that makes conversation flow naturally.
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: 45â60 minutes
5. Speed Quiz đ§
A quick 10-question quiz (about the company, its industry, or fun facts) with a small prize. Perfect for energizing a break between key moments or catching attention.
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: 20 minutes
6. Astrology / Tarot Corner âš
An original and social idea: everyone leaves with a reading, an inspiring word, or a small personalized item. It always draws a crowdâeven skeptics!
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: 5â10 min per person
7. Karaoke đ€
Often forgotten, but a good karaoke can transform an evening. All you need: a strong playlist, wireless mics, and an MC to cheer on the first brave singers.
Audience: employees or close clients
Duration: 2h or free access depending on the vibe
8. Memory or Message Wall âïž
Invite guests to write a note, a professional memory, an anecdote, or a wish for the year ahead. Collect them on a wall, in a golden book, or even repurpose them as decor later.
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: throughout the evening
9. Award Ceremony đ
Create your own awards: âBest video call punchlineâ, âSlack reactivity of the yearâ, âCoffee king/queenâ⊠Personalized and funny awards are always a hit. Add epic music, applause, and photos for each winner.
Audience: employees only
Duration: 30â60 minutes depending on number of awards
10. Music Blind Test đ”
This classic is back in corporate events. It reboots energy between dishes or after a speech and sparks interaction. Bonus points if you mix styles: top hits, ads jingles, movie soundtracks, childhood songsâŠ
Audience: employees, clients, partnersâŠ
Duration: 30â45 minutes