PRICE GUIDE · EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT · 2026–2027
Face Painter cost in the UK
£40–£100 per hour. Typically £45.
UK face painters usually charge £40–£100 an hour, with around £45 an hour a common rate for children's parties. Hours booked, the number of faces, glitter or detailed designs, events in London and travel move the hourly figure.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a face painter cost in the UK?
| Low end | £40 | a family party outside London |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £45 | what most people pay |
| High end | £100 | a busy corporate event or a London booking |
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
- Hours booked — most face painters set a minimum booking of one or two hours
- Number of faces — a busy fete needs quick designs, while a small party allows detailed full-face work
- Design style — full-face designs and glitter tattoos take longer per child than a simple cheek design
- Event type — corporate fun days and festivals are often priced above a family party
- Experience — a face painter with a strong portfolio and professional paints charges more
- Travel and London — face painters in London and those travelling far charge higher rates
WHAT YOU GET
What a face painter visit includes
Takes: Most bookings run one to three hours; a simple design takes a few minutes per child. Not included: Glitter tattoos, balloon modelling, extra hours, gazebo cover outdoors and travel beyond the usual area are usually charged on top.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common face painter jobs
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How to pay less
- Book the face painter for the busiest hour rather than the whole party
- Choose simple cheek designs at a large event so more children are painted per hour
- Book a face painter based near you to avoid travel charges
Before you book
- Check the face painter uses cosmetic-grade paints meant for skin and asks about allergies
- Ask whether the face painter has public liability insurance and a DBS check
- Provide a table, chairs and shade or cover for outdoor face painting
- Agree the hours and roughly how many children to expect
Face Painter cost: questions people ask
Usually £40–£100 an hour in the UK, with about £45 a common rate for children's parties. Busy corporate events and London bookings sit higher.
Roughly 10 to 15 with simple designs, fewer with detailed full faces. Larger events may need two face painters.
Professional face painters use cosmetic-grade paints made for skin, which in the UK must meet cosmetics safety rules. Mention any allergies or eczema before painting starts.
Many offer glitter tattoos, which last for days, at an extra cost or as part of a package.
Glitter tattoos, balloon modelling, extra hours, outdoor cover and travel are commonly extra.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, based on published UK face painting rates. They show the national range per hour, not a quote.
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