A balloon artist fits a Christmas party in Singapore of any size: a family party at home or in a condo function room, a children's corner at a company year-end party, a festive weekend at a mall, or a Christmas carnival at a school or a club. The artist twists pieces in festive colours while the children watch, and every child leaves with something red, green or gold. The thing to know is the calendar: December is one of the two tightest periods of the year, so the best dates go first.
Price: a balloon artist for a Christmas party in Singapore usually costs SGD 250 to 320 for 1 hour and SGD 380 to 480 for 2 hours. A 2 hour company event with 1 to 2 artists usually costs SGD 500 to 800. December dates can carry a small surcharge. See the balloon artist price guide.
Festive shapes
Tell the team when you book that you want festive shapes and colours. Pieces in red, green, white and gold fit the season, and an early brief lets the artist plan the designs. A specific character, such as a branded Santa or a film character, is a custom design: ask in advance, expect it to take longer, and expect an extra SGD 50 to 150 per design. Licensed characters may be declined for copyright reasons.
Company Christmas parties
At a company year-end party with families, the children's corner needs to keep running while the adults eat and talk. One artist works for a small corner. If 60 to 80 or more children will want a balloon during the party, book two or more artists. A roving artist can also walk between tables during dinner. For larger events, see balloon artists for corporate family days.
Family Christmas parties
At a home or condo party, one artist for 1 to 2 hours is enough for most groups of children. Put the balloons in the middle of the party, between arrival and the gifts, or run them alongside the gift opening to keep the younger children busy. The planning is the same as for a birthday party.
Malls and festive weekends
For a festive weekend at a mall or a Christmas market, a sculpting station by the tree or the stage gives shoppers a reason to stop. Malls often need vendors registered in advance, so confirm 4 to 6 weeks ahead.
Book early for December
December and Chinese New Year are the tightest periods for balloon artists in Singapore. Book even earlier for a weekend in the December school holidays. Send the date, the venue, the hours and the number of children or guests on WhatsApp or through the quote form, and you get artists who are still free and a price within one working day.
