20 Corporate Event Entertainment Ideas (and How to Pick One)
Game show hosts, trivia, music bingo, magicians, comedians and more, with who each suits and real prices for the ones we host. Plus a quick way to match the act to your crowd.
The best corporate entertainment gets people playing, not just watching. A work crowd mixes extroverts, introverts, executives and new hires, and a band or a stage act only reaches some of them. An interactive host reaches everyone, because every guest is on a team with a reason to talk.
Corporate entertainment we host
Each one is about an hour with a live host. The in-person ones run at your office or venue in 17 US cities; the virtual ones run on Zoom by default, or Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request.
1. Game show host
A host runs a Family Feud-style game with teams, survey answers and a scoreboard. It's the easiest way to get a whole room competing and laughing within five minutes. Virtual game shows. Book it hosted: Feud Night (in person), Your Favorite Game Shows! or Fun-Filled Feud.
In person or virtual · works for mixed crowds
2. Live trivia host
Teams play rounds of questions while the host keeps score and the banter going. Ask for a round about your company. Virtual trivia. Book it hosted: Team Trivia (in person), Blitz-Speed Trivia (in person) or Trivia with a Twist!.
In person or virtual · good for teams that like to think
3. Music bingo
The host plays song clips instead of calling numbers, and players mark the artist or title on their card. By round three the room is singing along. Virtual bingo. Book it hosted: Music Bingo (in person), Music Bingo or Musical Bingo.
In person or virtual (Zoom only) · great after dinner
4. Interactive magician
A professional magician performs mind reading and sleight of hand live on screen and pulls guests into the act. Our magicians have appeared on Penn & Teller: Fool Us. Virtual magic shows. Book it hosted: The Actual Virtual Magic Show or Illusionist.
Virtual · strong for client events and big groups
5. Music quiz show
A music-filled quiz streamed live from London, with players answering on their phones. Results are revealed at the end, so the tension holds all hour. Book it hosted: Mystery Mixtape.
Virtual · good for global teams
6. Improv comedy workshop
Instead of watching a comedian, the team plays improv games built on "yes, and" with a facilitator. Everyone laughs and nobody has to perform alone. Book it hosted: Improv or Christmas Comedy Workshop.
Virtual · good for leadership groups
7. Live painting session
An artist guides everyone through the same painting step by step, with every supply provided. Guests leave with something they made. Virtual paint night. Book it hosted: Canvas Painting (in person), Watercolor Card Decorating (in person) or Painting.
In person or virtual with kits · calm and social
8. Mixology class
A bartender teaches two or three cocktails, with kits shipped to every guest. Non-alcoholic kits are available. Virtual mixology. Book it hosted: Mixology Cocktail Trio.
Virtual with kits · good for celebrations
9. Sommelier-led wine tasting
A sommelier walks guests through each wine's grape, region and tasting notes, with pairings. It suits client audiences who would rather talk than compete. Virtual wine tasting. Book it hosted: Wine Tasting.
Virtual with kits · good for clients
10. Murder mystery
Guests turn detective and work through clues in teams to name the weapon, the room and the culprit. The reveal is the best moment of the night. Virtual murder mysteries. Book it hosted: Clue with a Twist: Winter Fun!.
Virtual · good for teams that love a story
11. Escape room game
Small teams solve puzzles and mini-games against the clock, guided by a host. Good for engineers and anyone who likes a challenge. Virtual escape rooms. Book it hosted: Beach Vacate-tion Escape Room.
Virtual · good for problem solvers
12. Dance party workout
Upbeat hip-hop, funk and pop choreography that needs no dance background. A fun energy reset in the middle of a long conference day. Book it hosted: Beatz.
Virtual · high energy
Two ways to start: a game show at your venue, or a magician on screen.
More corporate entertainment ideas
Acts we don't run ourselves, with what to watch for. Prices vary by city and performer, so get an all-in quote.
13. Stand-up comedian
A short set can open a dinner or awards night well. Insist on a clean set, share names and topics to avoid, and keep it to 20 or 30 minutes.
In person · best as a short opener
14. Caricature artist
An artist draws guests one at a time, and everyone takes a sketch home. Each drawing takes a few minutes, so book two artists for a big crowd.
In person · good for receptions and booths
15. Live band or DJ
Music sets the mood for a party, but it's background, not a shared activity. Pair it with a game so people do more than shout over the speakers.
In person · best for evening parties
16. Photo booth
Props, a backdrop and instant prints or digital copies. Cheap to run, popular with every age, and a good source of photos for your internal newsletter.
In person · good for parties and conferences
17. Casino night
Dealers run blackjack, roulette and poker tables with play money, and chips trade for raffle tickets at the end. Check your company's policy on gambling themes first.
In person · good for big evening events
18. Karaoke
A huge hit with some teams and a nightmare for others. Make it opt-in, start with group songs and never put anyone on the spot.
In person · best for small, close teams
19. Silent disco
Guests wear wireless headphones and switch between DJ channels. It works in venues with noise limits and lets quieter guests take the headphones off and talk.
In person · good for venues with sound limits
20. Close-up magician
A magician moves table to table during a reception, performing for small groups. Great icebreaker for client events where guests don't know each other.
In person · good for receptions
How to pick entertainment for your crowd
Start with who's in the room and where they are. Size and format rule out more options than budget does.
- Small team, in the office: Live trivia, music bingo, a painting session. Skip stage acts, too formal for a small room.
- Big party at a venue: Game show host, music bingo, then a DJ. Skip anything that needs quiet.
- Remote team: Game show, trivia, murder mystery, a kit workshop. Skip watch-only shows longer than 30 minutes.
- Clients and prospects: Magician, wine tasting, close-up magic at a reception. Skip heavy competition and inside jokes.
- Hybrid group: Trivia with office tables vs remote teams, a magician on screen. Skip room games remote people can only watch.
- Conference or kickoff: Game show to open, dance workout mid-day, music bingo at night. Skip long performances right after lunch.
One rule covers most cases: the bigger and more mixed the crowd, the more it should be split into teams. Watch-only acts work best as a short opener; save the main slot for something people play.
What corporate entertainment costs
Our prices, straight from the catalog. In-person game nights are packages for up to 50 guests and most virtual games for up to 25, so a few late RSVPs don't change the bill.
- Game show host · In person: Feud NightFrom $1,750 · covers 50 people
- Live trivia host · In person: Team TriviaFrom $1,750 · covers 50 people
- Music bingo · In person: Music BingoFrom $1,750 · covers 50 people
- Live painting · In person: Canvas Painting$55/person + $750 base fee
- Game show host · Virtual: Your Favorite Game Shows!From $975 · covers 25 people
- Live trivia host · Virtual: Trivia with a Twist!From $975 · covers 25 people
- Interactive magician · Virtual: The Actual Virtual Magic Show$3,200 flat rate
- Music quiz show · Virtual: Mystery Mixtape$1,400 flat rate
- Improv workshop · Virtual: ImprovFrom $950
- Mixology class · Virtual with kits: Mixology Cocktail Trio$99/person + $379 base fee
Kit workshops add a per-person kit price, with continental US shipping included. For acts we don’t run, ask whether travel, setup, sound and extra guests are in the quote.
Questions to ask before you book
- Is it interactive or a performance? Interactive formats keep a work crowd engaged far longer than a show they only watch.
- Who exactly hosts on the day? Ask for the host's name and a clip, not just the company's reel.
- What do you need from us? Room, tables, a screen, power, Wi-Fi, a microphone. Get the list in writing.
- Is the price all-in? Check travel, setup, equipment and extra headcount before you sign.
- Is the content work-safe? Say what's off limits. A good entertainer asks before you have to.
- What's the lead time? Book hosted games about 2 weeks ahead, kit events about 3 and anything custom about 4.
Want us to suggest the right act? Send your date, headcount and venue and get a free quote, with a plan back within 24 hours. Still choosing the event itself? See 35 corporate event ideas, in-person events or how to host a trivia night.
