PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Children's Entertainer cost in the UK
£100–£300 per party. Typically £150.
A children's entertainer in the UK usually costs £100–£300 per party, with about £150 typical for a one- or two-hour show with games. Party length, the type of act, the number of children and travel set the fee.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a children's entertainer cost in the UK?
| Low end | £100 | a short show outside the weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £150 | what most people pay |
| High end | £300 | a two-hour party with extras |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the event suppliers near you.
What moves the price
- Party length — a two-hour party with games and a show costs more than a 45-minute magic show
- Type of act — clowns, magicians, puppet shows and princess parties are each priced differently
- Number of children — a large class party may need a second entertainer or a bigger sound system
- Extras — balloon modelling, face painting or a disco added to the party raise the fee
- Weekend demand — Saturday and Sunday afternoons are the busiest slots for children's entertainers
- Travel — entertainers charge for distance beyond their usual area
WHAT YOU GET
What a children's entertainer booking includes
Takes: Most parties run one to two hours, with setup about 20 minutes before. Not included: Party food, hall hire, party bags, extra time, balloon modelling or face painting beyond the package and long-distance travel are usually extra.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common children's entertainer jobs
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How to pay less
- Book a one-hour children's entertainer show and run the food and games yourselves
- Choose a weekday after-school party instead of a weekend slot
- Pick a children's entertainer based near you to avoid travel charges
Before you book
- Ask whether the children's entertainer has a DBS check (Disclosure Scotland or AccessNI outside England and Wales)
- Check the entertainer holds public liability insurance, which most halls require
- Tell the entertainer the number and ages of the children and any additional needs
- Confirm the start time, room layout and space for the show
Children's Entertainer cost: questions people ask
Usually £100–£300 per party in the UK, with about £150 typical. Short shows sit at the bottom and two-hour parties with extras sit at the top.
Most book one or two hours, including games, a show and the cake moment. Setup takes about 20 minutes.
It is not a legal requirement for every self-employed entertainer, but most reputable ones hold a DBS check in England and Wales, a Disclosure Scotland check or an AccessNI check, and many schools and venues ask for one.
Many offer face painting or balloon modelling as add-ons, which can be cheaper than booking another entertainer.
Party food, hall hire, party bags, extra time and long-distance travel are commonly separate.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK children's entertainment price guides. They show the national range, not a quote.
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