Looking for something fun and exciting for prom night? The entertainment you pick for school prom night will largely make or break it – no pressure!
A school prom (or promenade dance, to give it its proper title) is a once in a lifetime event. Chances are you’ll have a committee, rather than one person, making all the arrangements, and the best thing you can do is take a look at lots of different entertainment options for your big party, because it will make a difference.
We’ve worked at many a prom over the years and have seen the good, the bad and the ugly of prom entertainment. We’re happy to help you figure it out, so much so that we’ve put together a collection of examples for you. After all, the more choices for prom entertainment you have, the more likely you’ll pick a winner or two.
Our Top Prom Entertainment Options (In No Particular Order)
- The live DJ – tried, tested and effective. Pick a professional with a good reputation, and not a random local guy who wants to kickstart a career.
- A live band – if the DJ won’t cut it, try the Back to the Future style of a live band that can take a few requests.
- A casino party – a bit of harmless (mock) gambling never did anyone any harm. Learn to play blackjack and roulette. Plus, you’ll see who could carve out a future career as a professional poker player!
- Comedians – everyone likes a joke or two, why not get a comedian to go through a whole routine? Just make sure they’ll have a broad appeal.
- Magicians – seriously, how DID he saw that girl in half? A good magician never reveals their secrets, but they’ll give one heck of a performance.
- Fortune telling – prom is that weird transition to the next chapter of life, so why not get your fortune read and see if you’re meant for rags or riches?
- Circus performers – It’s all fun and games until someone swallows a sword – but you can’t deny the comedic appeal of the act. Definitely got the wow factor!
- Karaoke – if this is going to be the last time some people get to have a good time together, the least they can do is belt out the lyrics to “Grease Lightning” before they go.
- Inflatables – it might seem a little childish, but you’d be surprised how quickly people will risk their rented tuxedos to go and bounce around for a bit and have fun
- Mocktail mixologists – why not add some fun drinks to the night? Just make sure there’s no alcohol on the premises, and you’ll be fine!
- A photo booth – this is going to be a night to remember, so get a photo or two to commemorate it. Plus, it’s always fun to see the selfies afterwards!
- Masquerade balls – for that element of excitement or intrigue, a masquerade ball is a harmless way to have fun and promote creativity – prizes for the best mask designs!
Final thoughts
As we can see, there are a bunch of fun prom entertainment options to consider. It’s worth taking a look at all the options to see what works for you and your guests – you’ve got plenty of them to play around with. If you’re not sure what people would like, do a poll and pick the top couple of choices. Prom entertainment can be a big hit if you do it right, so it’s worth taking a look at all the options before you make a decision. Just as important (arguably more important) than finding the right entertainment is finding the right suppliers. Make sure to speak with your preferred entertainers before booking them, and don’t be afraid to research their past work. A school prom is an important event and it’s important you work with trusted suppliers who won’t let you down or provide you with a sub-standard service.
And lastly…
Are you arranging a school prom? Why not get in touch with Red Casino Events for a free, no obligation, consultation? We don’t just do fun casino parties, you know!
