30 Unique & Interactive Party Themes Perfect For Social Media

Whether it’s Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok or Twitter, creating a visually inspiring party theme will increase the likelihood of your guests sharing your event on their favorite social channels. We don’t need to tell you that social media is important and should be a part of any marketing strategy (link: social media marketing blog). But how exactly are you meant to organise the kind of event that lights up socials?

Below is a list of visually striking and on-trend party themes that’ll be sure to cut through the noise!

1. Outer Space

Mars Rover, Perseverance, has finally landed, making us a step closer to discovering life outside of our planet. How better to celebrate than with a space-themed event? Evening events work best for this type of theme. Be sure to include astronauts, twinkling stars and cosmic beverages to transport your guests into another galaxy.

2. Dream Travel Destination

After a year without travel, and some of our favourite places being further away than ever, why not bring the dream destination here? If you’re dreaming of an afternoon in Paris, lay out a blanket in the summer sun with baguettes, cheese and bubbles. Fancy a summer in Capri? Think about bringing a gelato stall to your event, ceramic-tiled plates and a healthy dose of limoncello. You could fill a room with inflatable palm trees and pool toys and pretend to be at an island getaway.

3. Anime and Superhero

A theme that’ll surely provide incredible photo ops is hosting a mini Comic-Con of your own. Have your guests dress up in their favorite cosplay outfits, with a best costume award show to provide your guests that extra incentive to join in on the fun!

4. Australian Reality TV

With most of the world stuck inside due to a pandemic, this past 12 months was the year we gobbled up all kinds of reality TV. With so many shows to choose from - from The Bachelor to The Masked Singer -  there’s plenty of ideas out there. Host a mini Masterchef food competition, an Australia’s Got Talent show. There’s plenty of ways to get all your guests involved in some good ole’ trashy reality TV.

5. Daft-Punk

Daft Punk announced this year that they have broken up, and we’re all pretty upset about it. So what better way to memorialise the iconic duo than by throwing a Daft-Punk themed event? Your event decor should be futuristic with lasers, helmets, complete with a Daft Punk tribute band that’ll be sure to blow away all your attendees.

6. Star Wars

Baby Yoda is the meme generator that keeps on giving, and with the Mandalorian having everyone talking, a Star Wars-themed bash is guaranteed to get everyone involved. Consider having some Storm Troopers stationed at the entrance to greet your guests, then treat your guests to some Star Wars-themed cocktails. Don’t forget to include the iconic Star Wars theme as your soundtrack for the evening!

7. The Weeknd Superbowl Half-time

Remember that bonkers half-time show and producer of some incredible memes? A “Weeknd Superbowl Halftime” themed event will sure to get your attendees laughing and dancing. There should be bandages on faces, red jackets, black gloves and music by the Weeknd all night long!

8. Australian Idol

Australian Idol is making a long awaited comeback, so let’s mark the occasion by throwing an idol-themed bash! Set up a karaoke machine in front of a row of judges featuring some Aus idol classics to encourage an almighty sing along of Guy Sebastian’s “Angels Brought Me Here”, Casey Donovan’s “Listen With Your Heart”, or even the Shannon Noll belter “What About Me”.

9. Music Festival: Coachella

Yes, Coachella was cancelled, but with festivals set to return in Australia and New Zealand, why not get the party started and throw a mini festival of your own? This theme works best for an outdoor event, and should feature some plastic cups, tents all over the place as well as a mini lineup with DJs and bands. Festival attire is most certainly required. To go full Coachella, throw in some palm trees and a lot of influencers!

10. Sex and the City

With a Sex And the City reboot on the horizon, let’s take your attendees on a trip to the Upper East Side. There should be a constant flow of cosmos all night with sushi being served amongst the decor of a high-end Manhattan restaurant. Get your guests joining in by setting up a prop station that’ll have them dressed up for the occasion. You could even have a quiz to determine if your guests are Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda or Samantha.

11. The Office

It was the most-watched TV show in the pandemic, so it goes without saying that an Office themed event would be a perfect fit for your next office party. Consider hosting your very own Dundie Awards night and make sure your event space is filled with Jims, Dwights, and Pams all ready to bring Dunder Mifflin’s Scranton branch back to its heyday. And don’t forget to put a few of your colleague’s staplers in jello.

12. Superhero

Superhero themes are always a winner for events and provide every guest to show off their favorites. Guaranteed to produce some classic Heroes vs Villains photo ops, you may want to plan your party around an upcoming movie release to add some extra relevance and excitement!

13. 80s Movies

Everyone always has a favorite classic 80s movie (even if you didn’t grow up in the era!) so it truly works amazingly as an event theme. With classic 80s tracks bringing the vibe, expect to see Top Gun’s Maverick interacting with Ferris Bueller all while dancing to Footloose for a night to remember.

14. Space Jam

Space Jam is back later this year and we’re so bloody excited! Get your guests outfitted in retro basketball gear and bring out the hoops for an incredible night with your favorite looney tunes characters. Space Jam also brought us an amazing soundtrack, so you’ll have no shortage of music with Busta Rhymes, Coolio, and Method Man at the helm!

15. Bond, James Bond!

We hope you’re as excited for the new James Bond movie coming out this year as we are, so why not add a Bond theme to your black-tie event? The bar should be filled with all the essentials to make an excellent martini, while no Bond could be complete without blackjack and roulette tables to keep your guests entertained. Your event’s vibe should ooze classy and sophisticated which should extend into the decor and music. You may even want to spice up the event by throwing in some Bond villains to greet your guests.

16. Lord of the Rings

With a new Lord of the Rings show set to be launched later this year, it might be time to bring back your best Gandalf and Gollum for a night in The Shire! We’re thinking green pastures as decor and the occasional visit by elves, this event theme is great for families who no doubt will have a very excited child who can’t wait to meet Bilbo Baggins.

17. 90s Sitcom

With the news of a Friends revival right around the corner, it seems like we’re in the middle of a constant stream of 90s reboots. With that added relevancy, your space should be filled with Rachels, Fresh Princes, and Frasiers to give your guests a night of nostalgic fun! (But, whatever you do, don’t come dressed as Ross).

18. Disco

If you’ve been missing the dancefloors like a lot of us have, then it’s definitely time to hang up the mirror balls, fire up some 70s disco tunes, and get your guests dancing in retro disco outfits. Think Studio 54 in its heyday (maybe without the surprise horse in the middle of the dancefloor)!

19. Favorite Pixar Movie

With Soul taking the world by storm, hosting a Pixar character-inspired event theme is another amazing family-friendly event theme that’ll engage guests young and old. Be sure to create some custom character giveaways, alongside some interactive spaces that will immerse little guests into the wide variety of the Pixar universe, there’s plenty of ways to make this theme a show-stopping event.

20. MTV Classics

The iconic MTV Unplugged is returning after a long absence, let’s get stuck into a classic MTV theme party! Think about building an Unplugged-inspired stage to host musical guests for the evening alongside the memorable MTV logo and Rubik's cube. There’s also plenty of MTV characters to draw upon for inspiration, from Beavis and Butthead to Daria, all the way to Jackass or Real-World inspired costumes.

21. Health & Wellness Retreat

If the pandemic taught us anything, it’s that all of us could be healthier. Your guests will appreciate a day to focus on their health and wellbeing, so consider programming the day with a mix of exercise classes and workshops designed to get their bodies moving. A kombucha or smoothie bar would be a treat alongside a make-your-own salad station so that your guests leave the day feeling better than ever.

22. Red Carpet

We all love an excuse to get dressed up once in a while, and the red carpet theme will give you just that chance! With a flock of tuxedos and evening gowns, consider rolling out the red carpet (literally) with fake reporters and their camera crews to give your guests the celebrity treatment.

23. Olympics

The 2020 Olympics was sorely missed, but with the 2021 Tokyo Olympics right around the corner, why not throw an Olympics-style event of your own to celebrate? Splitting up your attendees into teams with competition-style games is great for a corporate retreat. Throw on some retro athletic outfits and you’ve got a day to remember!

24. Fairytale

A fairytale-themed event is always a winner, especially in a year when we could all use some escapism. If done well, events like this provide amazing photo opportunities and buzz around your event. There are plenty of ways to execute this theme, but as long as you’re focused on transporting your guests into a fairytale world that’s touched with a bit of magic, your guests won’t be able to stop talking about it.

25. Oktoberfest

With everyone’s favorite German festival canceled in 2020, attendees will love being transported to a lederhosen and beer-filled event we can all get behind. The food should include pretzels and sizzling sausages served on top of Bavarian blue and white table decorations. There should also be plenty of ice-cold beer flowing with plenty of regular breaks to sing German drinking songs, while there should be plenty of ice-cold beer flowing, complete with regular breaks to sing German drinking songs! Prost!

26. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Host your own Hall of Fame induction in celebration of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame bringing back their in-person ceremony this year. This type of theme would work well if you’re throwing an event that included awards, and not to mention, there’s plenty of iconic Hall of Fame inductees that your attendees can memorialise in their costumes.

27. Speakeasy

Who doesn’t love a mysterious bar behind a hidden door? Speakeasies feel like you’ve stumbled upon a place that only you know about, so try adding a password to gain entry and staffing the bar with some expert mixologists along with dim lighting to get the vibe just right.

28. Lights, Camera, Action!

Invite your guests to a night at the movies! This theme is best timed around an anticipated film release and should have a premiere feel to it (consider making custom tickets for the occasion!) Everyone should get dressed up for this one, featuring champagne and canapes upon entry as well as vendors walking up and down the isles with concessions as a nice touch to the evening.

29. Graffiti Block Party

This theme requires setting up blank walls around the place but is loads of fun and gets everyone involved! Bring all kinds of spray can colours and let everyone create their own graffiti art throughout the day or evening. Sprinkle in some DJs spinning vinyl and BBQs grilling and you’ve got yourself a block party fit for all ages!

30. Fortnite Party

Fortnite is taking over the world. It's a very fun game that has captured the hearts of all generations. Have a "floss dance party" and play the song "Flossin'" by Childish Gambino- it's one of the most popular songs in Fortnite right now and everyone knows it! Serve pizza as an appetizer: just like in Fortnite, people love to collect pizza slices as they go along their journey through various stages of gameplay.

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