Theming Ideas

Theming Styles

There are hundreds of party themes you can choose from—whether you want something elegant, fun, silly, seasonal, or adventurous. Here's a list of different types of party themes, grouped by category to help inspire your next event:

Cultural & Travel Themes

  • Around the World

  • Parisian Night

  • Mexican Fiesta

  • Italian Wine Tasting

  • Japanese Tea Party

  • Greek Gods & Goddesses

Fantasy & Adventure Themes

  • Space / Galactic

  • Circus / Carnival

  • Alice in Wonderland

  • Fairy Tale / Enchanted Forest

  • Pirate Party

  • Superhero or Comic Book

Seasonal & Holiday Themes

  • Summer Pool Party

  • Winter Wonderland

  • Halloween Costume Bash

  • Valentine’s "Galentine’s" Day

  • Christmas in July

  • Spring Garden Party

Costume-Heavy Themes

  • TV/Film Characters (e.g., Harry Potter, Star Wars, Barbie)

  • Decade Dress-Up

  • Fantasy Creatures

  • Villains & Heroes

  • Anime/Cosplay

Elegant & Chic Themes

  • White Party

  • Boho Chic

  • Midnight Garden

  • Champagne & Charcuterie

  • Art Deco / Jazz Lounge

  • High Tea / Garden Soirée

Decade-Themed Parties

       

  • 80s Neon – Big hair, leg warmers, arcade vibes

  • 90s Throwback – Grunge, boy bands, slap bracelets

Fantasy & Sci-Fi Themes

  • Space / Galaxy / Sci-Fi – Aliens, astronauts, cosmic decor

  • Futuristic / Cyberpunk – Neon lights, holograms, techwear

  • Fairy Tale / Enchanted Forest – Magical creatures and woodland vibes

  • Harry Potter / Wizard School – House colors, potions, wands

  • Star Wars / Star Trek – Iconic characters and themed battles

Carnival & Festival Themes

  • Circus / Carnival – Clowns, games, striped tents

  • Mardi Gras – Beads, masks, New Orleans jazz

  • Oktoberfest – Beer, pretzels, lederhosen

  • Renaissance Faire – Knights, royalty, turkey legs

Cultural & Travel-Inspired Themes

  • Parisian Soirée – Eiffel Tower, pastries, chic style

  • Fiesta / Mexican Night – Tacos, sombreros, piñatas

  • Mediterranean / Greek Isles – Blue & white decor, olives, feta

  • Japanese Tea Party – Kimonos, sushi, paper lanterns

Pop Culture Themes

  • Superhero – Marvel/DC costumes, comic book backdrops

  • Movie Night – Projector, popcorn, themed decor

  • TV Show (e.g., Friends, Stranger Things) – Sets, props, quotes

  • Video Game Night – Mario, Fortnite, Minecraft setups

Glam & Luxe Themes

Seasonal & Holiday Themes

  • Halloween – Costume Bash

  • Winter Wonderland

  • Spring Garden Party

  • Fourth of July BBQ

  • Christmas Pajama Party

Classic Party Themes

  • Masquerade Ball

  • Black & White Party

  • Hollywood Red Carpet

  • Casino Night

  • Tropical Luau

  • Pajama Party

  • Animal theme

  • Toga Party

  • Meme or Vine Party

  • Ugly Sweater Party

  • Come as Your Favorite Celebrity