Holiday Party Entertainment

Holiday party entertainment, booked and managed.

Lock in your act before the December rush.

Onstage books entertainment for company holiday parties, client events, and club and community celebrations. Tell us the date, room, and budget, and we send a shortlist of bands, DJs, musicians, and specialty acts, then handle contracts and logistics through the night. Planning from scratch? Read our guide to booking corporate holiday party entertainment.

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In short

Onstage is a Phoenix-based entertainment agency that books holiday party entertainment nationwide, including dance bands, DJs with hosting, cocktail musicians, and specialty acts, from 1,500+ vetted performers. Most corporate holiday parties spend $2,500 to $25,000 on entertainment. The peak booking window runs mid-September through mid-November.

What we book

What holiday party entertainment can Onstage book?

Dance bands

Five to ten pieces for dinner-and-dancing parties. See corporate party bands.

DJs with a host

One act that covers cocktails, announcements, and dancing.

Cocktail musicians

Solo pianists, guitarists, and trios for receptions and dinners.

Specialty & cirque acts

A memorable opening moment or a feature between sets.

Magicians & caricature artists

Table-side entertainment for luncheons and mingling crowds.

Holiday photo experiences

A themed photo setup guests line up for.

Timing

When should you book holiday party entertainment?

Book 90 to 120 days out for the best selection, which means August or September for a December party. October bookings still have good options. From November on, choices narrow fast. The peak booking window runs mid-September through mid-November every year.

If your date is close, call (480) 681-0444 and we will check what is still open.

Budget

How much does holiday party entertainment cost?

Most corporate holiday parties spend $2,500 to $25,000 on entertainment, and most mid-size company parties land between $5,000 and $15,000. A DJ with a host runs $1,200 to $4,500. A full dance band runs $4,500 to $18,000.

The full holiday party guide covers every category, budgets by event size, themes, and the logistics planners forget.

Who we book for

Which holiday parties does Onstage book?

Company holiday parties

Office parties from small teams to full ballrooms. More on corporate event entertainment.

Client & customer events

Appreciation nights and open houses where the entertainment reflects on your brand.

Club & member parties

Country club and member holiday events, from brunch to the dinner dance.

Senior living holiday programs

Resident and family celebrations. See senior living entertainment.

How it works

How does holiday party booking work with Onstage?

See the full process.

01 · Discovery

We learn your date, venue, guest count, format, and budget.

02 · Curation

We shortlist acts that fit the format of your party.

03 · Private preview

You review options with video in a private client portal.

04 · Booking & logistics

We manage contracts, riders, travel, and set times.

05 · Event-day support

We are on call through the last dance and teardown.

Related

Keep reading.

Holiday party booking guide

The long version: timelines, budgets by event size, themes, and logistics.

Corporate party bands

Dance, variety, cover, and cocktail bands for company events.

Corporate event entertainment

Conferences, galas, retreats, and every other act we book for companies.

Entertainment categories

Preview the kinds of performers in our 1,500+ vetted roster.

FAQs

How booking with Onstage works, from first call to show day.

Frequently asked questions.

Who can book holiday party entertainment through Onstage? expand_more
Companies, event planners, venues, country clubs, and senior living communities. Onstage books holiday entertainment for office parties, client events, member parties, and resident celebrations nationwide.
Is it too late to book entertainment for a December holiday party? expand_more
Not always. Booking 90 to 120 days out gives the best selection, and October bookings still have good options. From November on, choices narrow, and by early December the strongest acts are usually taken. Call (480) 681-0444 to check what is still open for your date.
What budget should we plan for holiday party entertainment? expand_more
Most corporate holiday parties spend $2,500 to $25,000 on entertainment, with most mid-size company parties between $5,000 and $15,000. A DJ with a host runs $1,200 to $4,500, and a full dance band runs $4,500 to $18,000.
Can one company book the band, DJ, and specialty acts for the same holiday party? expand_more
Yes. Onstage books every act for the night through one contact and manages the set times and handoffs between them.
What do you need from us to start booking holiday entertainment? expand_more
Your date, city and venue, guest count, party format (cocktails, dinner, dancing, or a daytime luncheon), and an entertainment budget. Send them through the contact page or to hello@onstage.biz.

Get your date on the calendar.

Send your date, venue, guest count, and budget. We will come back with a shortlist of acts that fit.

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