A Christmas lunch for an older group is a different booking from an office party. Guests come for company, a good meal and songs they know, and many will want to be home before dark.
Choosing the act
- Wartime and 40s songs: Keep Calm and Carrie On brings Vera Lynn, the Andrews Sisters and singalong medleys.
- 60s favourites: the Dusty Springfield tribute can follow the Dusty set with 60s hits.
- Festive shows: the Karen Carpenter tribute and the Michael Bublé tribute both list a Christmas show.
- Experienced all-rounders: Taff Tenerife has entertained audiences for 50 years.
Timing a lunchtime show
Lunchtime shows usually start after the main course or during coffee. One 45 or 60-minute set is often enough. Midweek lunches in December can have better availability than weekend evenings.
Make it comfortable
- Volume: ask for a lower level, and avoid putting speakers right next to tables.
- Seating: leave space at the front for anyone who wants to dance, and keep walkways clear for walking aids.
- Hearing loops: if the venue has one, ask whether the performer's PA can feed it.
- Song sheets: printed lyrics for singalongs help everyone join in.
Quick answers
Do acts perform at lunchtime?
Many do, and daytime dates in December are often easier to secure.
Which songs work best?
Christmas classics, wartime favourites and 50s and 60s hits are safe choices.
Next steps
Ask for a quote with your date, venue and group size.
Ready to find your act?
Flair Entertainments has been booking entertainers for clients across the UK since 1984. Send us your date, venue and the kind of night you want and we’ll come back with acts that suit.
