The 5 Best Entertainers in Melbourne You’ll Want at Your Next Event
Getting a group of people together for an event is one thing. Keeping everyone entertained is a whole other story. Good food, great music, and even mobile bars can help set the mood, but they don’t always guarantee the party stays lively all night
Everyone has their own idea of fun, so calling in the pros to handle the entertainment is usually worth it.
There’s no shortage of options out there, but we took the guesswork out of it and hunted down the best entertainers in Melbourne. We checked out their range of acts, how they read the crowd, and just how professional they are.
These are the ones we’d happily book for our next event.
How much does it cost to hire an entertainer in Melbourne?
Hiring an entertainer in Melbourne can cost around $250–$800+ for a basic set of solo musicians or roving performers. Bands and higher-end live acts often range from $1,000 to $3,500+ for a standard 3–4 hour performance.
1. Melbourne Entertainment Company
Address: 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
Phone: 10 Oxley Rd, Hawthorn
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: Closed
Melbourne Entertainment Company really is THE entertainment company in Melbourne. They treat entertainment like a full ecosystem, and their catalogue is very broad.
They’ve got the usual crowd-pleasers like DJs and live bands, but the combos are where things get interesting. DJs who can play saxophones, trumpets, or other acoustic instruments are a popular option, especially for weddings.
We liked that they have jazz groups, pianists, and singers for those who want classical. For those who want more, there are magicians, aerial performers, and even fire twirlers.
What stood out to our team is how great they are at reading the room. For us, good entertainers follow a playlist, but great ones adapt. They adjust based on the crowd’s energy.
Booking is flexible because they quote based on the event. They can accommodate negotiation for those trying to budget wisely.
Lighting, for example, is optional rather than bundled. They also have high-quality sound equipment for those who need it.
We noticed that they’re often booked out. Even with a large talent pool, this means certain performers get snapped up quickly. Among the options, we found the DJ-sax combo often booked out for weddings.
That’s why we suggest booking in advance. And we meant months before the event.
Nathan knows how to read the room and matches their level
“Booked my wedding around Nathan’s availability as he is the best in the business!! Nathan is absolute rockstar, he was the DJ & Sax at our wedding and was phenomenal. He also did my brothers wedding and he just gets better every time. Nathan knows how to read the room and matches their level. We had absolutely everyone on the dance floor before entrée & again before main course. His energy elevated the whole night and everyone raved about him and continue to after the event! We are so grateful for Nathan and would highly recommend him to elevate any event!”
– Sarah White, Google review
Kim absolutely nailed it — the music, the energy, and the vibe
“We booked DJ Kim for our wedding reception, and we couldn’t be happier with our choice! I was quite nervous about finding the right DJ since we were having a cocktail-style wedding, and it was important to me that the music kept everyone on the dance floor all night. Kim absolutely nailed it — the music, the energy, and the vibe. His open communication and professionalism made the whole process so easy and stress-free. Thank you so much for being such a big part of our special night, Kim!”
– Tayla, Google review
2. Fly By Fun
Address: Level 1/222 Johnston St, Collingwood
Phone: +61 1800 359 293
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 8 AM – 11 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: 8 AM – 8 PM
One thing was obvious while we looked into Fly By Fun. It’s a company that leans heavily into the theatrical side of children’s entertainment.
The biggest hook is their range of themes. They offer more than 100 different party concepts. It’s a lot compared with most children’s entertainers who tend to stick to a handful of characters.
Parents can book princess visits featuring characters like Elsa, Cinderella, or Rapunzel. They can also go in a completely different direction with superheroes, pirates, or fairies.
They really strive to create an immersive experience. A parent said a Rapunzel character kept a large group of kids engaged during her daughter’s party. She did a lot of games, face painting, balloon twisting, and music.
It seems like their entertainers have a lot of tricks up their sleeves. They really take charge of the entertainment so adults can actually relax.
We also heard about an instance where an entertainer called two days before the party. He asked the mother about her child’s personality to plan how to greet him, which we found thoughtful.
That said, we think the experience depends a lot on the entertainers that parents will be getting during the party itself.
There’s a report where a Spider-Man entertainer started strong until the activities felt repetitive.
She was incredibly endearing with the children
“We absolutely loved the entire experience! We booked a female artist, Kate, to play Emma, and she was stunning. She displayed a highly professional attitude, was incredibly endearing with the children, and created a cherished birthday memory. We will definitely return next year. Thank you, Fly by Fun team!”
– Renata Oliveira, Google review
The entertainer did amazing handling so many kids
“Amazing service! My daughter had the best time with Rapunzel attending her birthday party. The entertainer did amazing handling so many kids (she was really nice dressed as well) and the kids were just amazed with her. They played so many games, then facepainting, she gave them lollies and she also brought music and did balloon twisting for them. The hiring process through the phone was fast, the price was fair and the payment very easy to make. Thank you so much guys! Looking forward to hire your services again.”
– Daniela Aguayo, Google review
3. Kiddly-Winks Children’s Entertainment
Address: 168 Power St, Hawthorn
Phone: +61 3 9067 8099
Business hours: Monday to Sunday: Open 24 hours
Kiddly-Winks’s offering is a mix of activities that can be bundled into different packages. The typical lineup includes 20–40 minute magic shows, painting, balloon twisting, and group games.
We also stumbled upon a unique activity they offer: giant bubbles. Other providers don’t offer this.
We’ve heard that their magic shows are great. The birthday child is often brought into the spotlight as part of the performance.
Parents can keep an event flowing without needing to coordinate multiple entertainers. For example, one package combines a magic show with interactive games, while another pairs the show with balloon creations for each child.
Some packages layer on extras like face painting, which can make the whole party feel like a mini festival.
Keeping a group of kids entertained isn’t the easiest trick, but they seem to do it well.
That said, some parents mentioned difficulty getting a response after leaving messages and emails.
She was fun, exciting, and captivating
“I could not be happier with the service and entertainment from Kiddly Winks. Our entertainer Dani was absolutely amazing.. she did a magic show and balloon animals for every child at our Annual Family Daycare Xmas Party. She was fun, exciting, captivating. Our 12 children were aged 1.5yr – 13yrs and she had them all engaged with shock and laughter. We were only a small group so at the end she did some extra balloons and showed the older children how to do some slight of hand.. they were so appreciative and happy. 100% recommended these guys and will remember them for future events!”
– Kacie, Google review
Everyone I talked to had a great time and spoke really highly of them
“We had an awesome entertainer who came out to our daughter’s daycare in Ivanhoe. They were stunning. Everyone I talked to had a great time and spoke really highly of them. Sorted everything out. Great communication from the admin team also given the long weekend numbers were hard to lock down. So professional. Highly recommend. All the kids loved taking home their balloon friends.”
– Samuel Mackenzie, Google review
4. Entertainment World
Address: 9 Tanoa Cres, Point Cook
Phone: +61 432 080 901
Business hours: Monday to Sunday: 9 AM – 9 PM
Entertainment World is great at combining entertainment with coordination. This means their emcees, live music, and themed acts are woven into the structure of the event itself.
We heard a lot of great feedback about their emcee service. At one event, Sharad (one of their emcees) carried the night with confidence and an approachable style.
According to the client, his presence quickly energised the room. He guided the event smoothly from one act to another, thanks to the customisable segments and scripts.
We also found out they’re very professional, even behind the scenes. Someone who actually provided the sound system for one of their events mentioned how smoothly the coordination worked.
With their offerings tending to revolve around singing, hosting games, and emcee-led programming, we find them ideal for corporate shows or weddings.
On the flip side, their entertainment options aren’t very broad. They don’t offer a spectacle-style entertainment unlike other entertainers in Melbourne.
Wonderful, full of entertainment group
“Wonderful, full of entertainment group engaged in the promotion of artists, young and seniors.Promoters are caring,energetic and well experienced in their line of activity and holding programs for the promotion of music and entertainment .”
– Satish Prabhakar, Google review
They are truly awesome and full of entertainment
“They are truly awesome and full of entertainment.I attended many programs of entertainment world and loved each and every one of them. Highly recommended”
– Aruna Parashar, Google review
5. XLENT Events Entertainment
Address: 66 Brunswick Rd, Brunswick
Phone: +61 452 259 770
Business hours:
- Monday to Friday: 9 AM – 5 PM
- Saturday to Sunday: Closed
XLENT Events Entertainment is a great choice for kids’ parties. They offer a variety of characters, with more than 100 options.
They cover superheroes, princesses, and large-scale characters like Transformers. They also provide giant inflatables and premium options such as Hulk-buster.
Based on feedback, performers tend to go beyond simply wearing a costume. They really commit to the role. They stay in character the whole time, lead games, dance, sing, and keep everyone engaged (yes, even the adults).
Even in tough conditions (like hot weather in a full leather Deadpool suit), the energy stayed high, and the interaction never dropped off.
We also loved how they can personalise the experience. One parent shared that an entertainer did a custom song for the birthday child. It included some of the names of the kids.
However, there were a few mentions of issues with communication during the booking process. One client received different price details through phone and email, which created some confusion.
They were so engaging and funny
“We booked Hulk and Iron Man over the weekend for my son’s 5th bday and he had the most unforgettable time! They were so engaging and funny, and had the whole audience (adults and children) captivated from start to end! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for top-notch party entertainment!”
– Linda H, Google review
Everyone had a fantastic time!
“We had a wonderful experience with Xlent Entertainment for my 3-year-old son’s birthday party! 🎂 Due to a last-minute change of time and location, they handled everything perfectly and made the whole process stress-free. The entertainer（Captain America）was amazing and brought so much joy to the kids — everyone had a fantastic time! I’m super grateful for their help and will definitely book Xlent again next year. Highly recommended!”
– Cassie, Google review