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Planning a Birthday Celebration

How to plan the perfect adult birthday party, guest lists, budgets, venue ideas, milestone celebrations and format tips. Whether it is a 21st, 30th, 40th or just another fabulous year.

Birthday Planning Checklist

01

Pick Your Date

Weekend birthdays are ideal for larger groups. If your birthday falls mid-week, consider the Saturday before or after.

02

Set Your Guest List

Start with the birthday person’s must-have guests. Then expand to friends, family and +1s. Keep a rough headcount before booking anything.

03

Decide the Format

Show-style celebration, dinner out, club night, weekend away or house party? Our show works well because it combines entertainment, food and drinks in one package.

04

Book the Main Event

Book your venue or activity first. Everything else (pre-drinks, dinner, after-party) fills in around it. Saturday shows book up 4–6 weeks ahead.

05

Send Invitations

Digital invites 4–6 weeks ahead. Include date, time, location, dress code, ticket link and whether partners are invited.

06

Plan the Flow

Pre-drinks → main event → dinner → after-party. Or keep it simple with our all-in-one show format, no coordinating multiple venues.

07

Collect Payments

If guests are paying their own way, share the booking link and set a deadline. Our Party Bundle (10 for 9) helps reduce costs.

08

Enjoy Your Birthday

On the day, relax and enjoy. You have done the planning. Let the entertainment team take it from here.

Milestone Birthday Tips

21st

Focus on fun and energy. Large guest list expected. Entry Only ticket at £16.25 keeps it affordable for everyone.

30th

Mix of friends and couples. Food Only or Full Bottomless Brunch works well. Group seating keeps everyone together.

40th

Mixed-age group. Food Only ticket (£31.45) suits older guests. Personalised drag queen shout-out makes the birthday guest feel special.

50th+

Comfort and class. Full Bottomless Brunch for a luxury feel. Butler service and seated show suit all ages.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I plan an adult birthday party?
Choose a date 4–8 weeks ahead. Set guest list and budget. Book a venue or activity. Our show includes entertainment, food, drinks and dancing in one venue.
How many people should I invite?
Intimate dinners: 6–12. Shows: 10–50. Large parties: 50+. Our venue works for groups of 2 to 200.
What is a good budget?
£30–100pp typical. Our Entry Only at £16.25 is very affordable. Full Bottomless Brunch at £59 includes food and unlimited drinks.
How far in advance?
4–8 weeks for regular birthdays. 2–3 months for milestone celebrations (21st, 30th, 40th).
What makes a great birthday format?
Clear structure: welcome, main activity, food, social time, wind-down. Our show provides this automatically.
Do I need ID for entry?
Yes, all guests must be 18 or over and valid photo ID (passport, driving licence or PASS card) is required for entry. If you look under 25, please bring ID.

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