The Ultimate Guide to Walkabout & Welcome Entertainment
22/07/2025
Make your event unforgettable with walkabout and welcome entertainment from the very first moment.
Not all events have the luxury of a stage area. Moreover, some events are based across different separated areas or are outdoors with guests arriving at different times. At first look this certainly seems like a problem when you come to consider entertainment. This, however, is where walkabout and welcome entertainment really shines. Not only that, but it really enhances mix and mingle or networking events. These are the performers who meet your guests at the door, mingle through the crowd, and spark the kind of joy, surprise, and Instagram-worthy moments that everyone remembers long after the lights go down.
At Electric Cabaret Company we know that first impressions matter. Let’s dive into some of our most-loved walkabout and welcome acts and how to utilise them for the very highest impact at your event.
Why Walkabout and Welcome Entertainment?
Walkabout acts bring energy, interaction, and visual impact — and they don’t need a stage! Whether roaming around during a drinks reception or creating magical first impressions as your guests arrive, these performers are mobile, versatile, and incredibly fun.
They’re ideal for:
- Corporate parties
- Weddings
- Award ceremonies
- Private celebrations
- Fundraisers
- Placemaking events
- Brand launches
- Festivals, fetes and immersive events
Best of all, walkabout performers are scalable. You can have one standout character to add sparkle, or an entire themed troupe to create a fully immersive experience.
A Small Selection of Our Top Walkabout & Welcome Acts London, Brighton and the South East
At Electric Cabaret Company we always pay extra attention to any problems your venue may present and actively work to find solutions. Moreover, our performers are specially trained to lead guests to important areas, highlighting special activities and food stations etc. They are excellent at keeping the flow of guests moving and preventing bottlenecks.
Pop-Up Games
Pop-up games masters and walkabout quiz challenges to win silly, comedy prizes or indeed big value prizes – you decide! There’s nothing more exciting than a glittering game show complete with cheesy, retro game show hosts and glamorous assistants. So let us spin the wheel and let the fun commence
Perfect for: Corporate staff team building, product launches, ice breakers, brand activations
Magicians, illusionists and Fortune Tellers
These performers don’t just put on a show, they mingle through the crowd, sparking spontaneous laughter, gasps, and unforgettable “how did they do that?!” moments. Whether it’s close-up sleight of hand with cards, mind reading, or a whimsical tarot reading this type of entertainment is totally engaging.
Perfect for: Corporate parties, ice-breakers, immersive events.
Walkabout Juggling, Acrobatics and Circus Skills
Unicycle acts, high-impact jugglers, balance artists, acrobatics, pop up circus contortionists walking backwards on their hands! Adding thrills and surprises to all manner of events.
Perfect for: Festivals and fetes, fundraisers, placemaking events, corporate events
Roaming acoustic musicians
Unlike a fixed stage act, these musicians move through the crowd, serenading small groups with feel-good tunes and heartfelt harmonies. It’s like having a private concert pop up right next to you. We have everything from acoustic duo acts to roller skating, acapella opera singers.
Perfect for: Garden parties, drink receptions, elegant weddings.
Mime Artists and Living Statues
Guests do a double take when a seemingly lifeless statue suddenly winks, waves, or hands them a flower. Our Living Statues and mime artists are beautifully costumed and brilliant at building playful, unexpected interactions.
Perfect for: Garden parties, corporate receptions, fun weddings.
Stilt Walkers
There’s something undeniably magical about towering performers gliding through a crowd. From fairies and steampunk inventors to LED robots and elegant showgirls, our stilt walkers come in every theme imaginable. Want something more high-energy? Ask about our bouncy stilt acrobats — they jump, flip, and bring WOW moments wherever they go.
Perfect for: Festival entrances, product launches, placemaking events, large-scale parties.
LED & Glow Performers
Add dazzle with LED hula-hoopers, pixel poi artists, and glowing giant Isis wings dancers. Many of our LED performers can even display custom messages or logos in their props — a brilliant brand activation idea or surprise shoutout for a special guest.
Perfect for: Evening events, product activations, club nights, Christmas parades.
Champagne Greeters
Why hand guests a drink when you can wow them with it? Picture this: a dazzling showgirl pouring bubbly while suspended from an aerial hoop, or a performer offering flutes of fizz from an elaborate, wearable hoop skirt or a giant martini glass.
Perfect for: Glamorous galas, weddings, luxury launches.
Interactive Characters
Our character actors blend seamlessly into the crowd, delivering themed improv and cheeky banter. Whether it’s Victorian butlers, retro air hostesses, mythical creatures or Gatsby-style party starters, these characters keep the energy high and the laughter flowing.
Perfect for: Themed parties, ice-breakers, immersive events.
Fire & Spark Acts
Create real heat with our roaming fire performers! Fire-eaters, spark shooters, and flame dancers bring spectacle and skill to any outdoor (or safely controlled indoor) event. Want to go even bigger? Ask us about our fire special effects and pyrotechnics!
Perfect for: Night-time parties, outdoor receptions, landmark celebrations, New Year’s Eve.
LED Robots & Giant Creatures
Think beyond the usual with towering LED robots, giant glowing aliens, or even interactive zoo keepers with lifelike giraffes and even dinosaurs! These walkabout creatures are epic in both size and impact — amazing for selfies and great for keeping guests talking.
Perfect for: Family-friendly events, nature themes, high-impact entrances.
Contact us for Even More Walkabout and Welcome Acts for Hire – or Let Us Create Something New Just for You!
How to Hire the Right Walkabout and Welcome Act
When choosing your welcome or walkabout entertainment, ask yourself:
- What’s the vibe of your event? Elegant? Playful? High-energy? Themed?
- Is the entertainment indoors, outdoors, or both?
- Do you want interaction, visual impact, or both?
- How many guests are attending? A larger audience might benefit from multiple performers or roaming troupes.
Our team at Electric Cabaret Company is here to help match the perfect performers to your event — and we love creating bespoke combinations if you want something completely unique.
Pro Tips to Maximise Impact
Timing is everything: Have walkabout acts greet guests as they arrive or perform during transition moments (e.g., while dinner is cleared or a room change happens).
Layer the experience: Combine different roaming acts. For example, LED performers + living statues + an interactive host creates a multi-sensory welcome.
Use your theme: If your event is themed (Great Gatsby, Carnival, Futuristic, Masquerade, etc.), we’ll help match the look and style, so the entertainment feels fully immersive.
Walkabout and Welcome Entertainment Q&A
Q: How long do performers roam for?
A: Most walkabout sets are 3 x 30 minutes over a 3-hour period, but we can tailor this to your schedule.
Q: Are costumes customisable?
A: Absolutely! We have a huge wardrobe, and we can tweak colours, accessories, or even create bespoke costumes to match your event.
Q: What kind of space do they need?
A: Very little! Most walkabout performers are completely self-contained and don’t need staging. We’ll flag any exceptions (e.g. fire acts) ahead of time.
Q: Can they interact with guests?
A: Yes! Our performers are trained in character improv, meaning they mingle, chat, and engage in a way that’s always fun and appropriate for your crowd.
Final Thought, Walkabout and Welcome Entertainment
In conclusion, walkabout and welcome entertainment is more than just decoration — it sets the tone, breaks the ice, and elevates the experience. Whether you want elegance, eccentricity, or edge, the Electric Cabaret Company has the perfect act to help your event start strong and stay unforgettable.
Ready to chat ideas or see some of our amazing performers in action? We’d love to help you make magic happen.