Theme parties are extremely popular alternatives to classic parties: they are a great way to have fun and spend quality time with friends. Everyone dresses up in a certain theme and the party decorations match the theme, creating a fun and entertaining atmosphere. The fun factor is guaranteed here! A theme party also allows you to get creative and express yourself. You can design and make a costume or choose a unique outfit that fits the theme. Let your guests surprise you! The memory of an unusual theme party also tends to last longer than usual parties where there is no specific dress code or decoration.

Overall, a theme party is a fun and unique experience that is worth trying. Read our blog post to find out what creative or even crazy themes you can choose that not everyone expects!

Themes for theme parties by country

English Tea Party - the stylish theme party

It's tea time! - an English-style theme party becomes an elegant and stylish event. The famous English tea time can be duly celebrated with different decorations and, above all, the appropriate outfits. Elegant dresses or skirts with blouses are suitable for the ladies. Both can be kept in a classic or vintage look. If you want to be even more stylish, wear matching (lace) gloves and a hat. A dotted or flowered dress is also suitable. For the gentlemen: a suit, preferably in 20s style. Gloves and a top hat can also be worn. Alternatively, a shirt with tie or bow tie is also suitable.

Of course, napkins in the English colours or with the English flag are suitable as decoration. A large teapot can be placed in the middle of the table, which itself is covered with a lace tablecloth or an elegant tablecloth. Use great floral arrangements of roses for a stylish backdrop. If possible, you can set up an area of the room as a lounge corner with comfortable armchairs or sofas to invite guests to relax. You can also set up a tea station with a variety of teas. The most important tea is Earl Grey tea, a black tea that is practically a staple in every household in England. Other typical black teas are Lady Grey, Yorkshire, Prince of Wales, Darjeeling or the English Breakfast Tea. But not only black tea, but also flavoured teas such as orange or lemon tea are very popular in England. Served on beautiful china (or the good crockery from your kitchen), it can also be accompanied by crispy biscuits or Scottish shortbread, which has a wonderfully sweet note.

Although alcoholic drinks are not served at a traditional English Tea Party, they are of course still possible at your theme party. In addition to sparkling wine or champagne, the iconic English gin and tonic or cider, it is also possible to serve Pimms Cup. This is a popular alcoholic drink in England and is often served at outdoor events. The drink consists of Pimms No.1, lemonade, cucumber, mint and fruit. Sherry is also a traditional English drink, often served as an aperitif. Sherry also goes well with small snacks such as cheese, olives or nuts. Light and refreshing - these are suitable alcoholic drinks for the English theme party!

Aloha - welcome to the Hawaii theme party.

Now it's time to get colourful, relaxed and dreamy: a Hawaii theme party can create the feeling of beach, sun and happiness. For the female guests, airy dresses printed with flowers or a skirt and top in bold colours are suitable. If you have a raffia skirt, you can wear that too. Flowers in the hair or as hair accessories are a must, as are sandals or flip-flops. Alternatively, shorts or an airy beach dress can be worn. For men, classic Hawaiian shirts with floral patterns or alternatively loose T-shirts and shorts are suitable. Flip-flops or sandals are also possible.

For an authentic beach feeling, hang flower chains, palm leaves and colourful lanterns. Hula hoops and surfboards on the walls add to the atmosphere. Tablecloths and napkins with floral patterns are just as welcome on the tables, and fresh flowers and coconuts make ideal table decorations. Depending on how much effort you want to put in, a classic Hawaiian tiki bar or lemonade station is a good idea. Offer exotic cocktails such as Pina Colada, Mai Tais or non-alcoholic soft drinks. It is also possible to set up a photo corner with a beach chair, beach backdrop, beach hat, sunglasses, Hawaiian necklaces and other props so that great souvenir photos can be taken. If you like, you can also sprinkle sand on the floor of the photo corner, but be careful, it will most likely spread all over your home during the evening.

Safari - the African savannah

Motto parties with this theme don't come along very often. If you want to feel like you're in the African savannah for once, this theme party is just right. Earthy colours dominate here, khaki and beige are also possible. The ladies can come in long, flowing dresses that are orange-brown, leopard or zebra patterns are just as suitable. Accessories can be jewellery made of wood or feathers, belts and bags made of leather or in animal fur look are also possible. For men, shirts in earthy colours are suitable for the theme party, long trousers in similar colours and comfortable shoes or boots round off the outfit perfectly. Add a safari hat or cap - and you're done!

For an African savannah feel, decorate your room with wooden animal figures and palm trees. Almost anything rustic will do - place wooden crates for seating, blankets and cushions will work just as well. If you're having the theme party outdoors, you can also set it around a campfire. The food will be grilled and you can choose the African braai, a traditional South African barbecue with beef, pork, chicken or ribs. Also available are juicy watermelon halloumi skewers, corn on the cob, bread, salads or jollof rice (rice cooked in a spicy tomato sauce) as side dishes. To drink, rooibos tea or hibiscus iced tea are possible. Amarula is a well-known African liqueur that has a rich, creamy taste with notes of caramel and chocolate. Ginger beer and palm wine, which tastes more sweet and sour, also make authentic African drinks.

Suggestions for theme parties by style

Bad Taste, princes and princesses, evening dress or fairy tale and pyjama parties are already familiar to many. How about a more creative and unusual theme party?

Steampunk theme party

Steampunk is a mixture of Victorian style and futuristic elements, creating a retro look of technology. The basis of costumes for women are Victorian dresses with corsets. They can combine this with pocket watches; leather jackets, boots and aviator caps are also possible. For men, tailcoats, waistcoats, aviator caps and vintage-style trousers as well as leather boots are suitable. Suitable accessories for a steampunk theme party include in particular pocket watches, aviator glasses, leather gloves, Victorian-style bags, top hats and belt bags. Depending on the occasion, gear wheels can be added to the costumes.

The decorations for your steampunk theme party will be rustic: hang old clocks, use cogwheel designs on the table or walls, use Edison light bulbs for lighting and set up airship models. Other matching decorative elements include telescopes, globes, wooden crates, antique books and retro-futuristic sculptures. For food, you can choose between pies, fish and chips, chicken pie or scones with jam and cream. In keeping with the steampunk theme, drinks such as gin and tonic, whiskey sour or a Long Island Iced Tea are also available. But non-alcoholic drinks such as homemade lemonade or fruit juices in Victorian-style glasses or bottles can also be served. Cupcakes, puddings, cakes or cupcakes in Victorian style are suitable for dessert.

Colourful, more colourful, Care Bears: the rainbow themed party.

A rainbow theme party is a colourful and happy event where you and your guests have the opportunity to dress in bright colours. Of course, this is how the outfits should be designed - let your guests know that they should come in different colours (black and white are not one of them). Neon colours are also possible. Of course, they can also come directly in clothes with rainbow patterns, whether it's a tutu or a dress in rainbow colours. Matching, colourful accessories or colourful jewellery complete the outfit.

There are no limits to your creativity when it comes to decorations. Choose colourful tablecloths, colourful garlands, scatter confetti and hang up balloons. Flowers and candles make the atmosphere cosier. For food, you can put out rainbow-look vegetables, parrot cakes and cupcakes with pink cream are perfect with their bright colours. To drink, you can serve colourful cocktails or smoothies.

American High School Theme Party

No matter how old your guests are in reality, today they are all teenagers again. In American high schools, if the series and films are to be believed, there are many different groups: athletes, cheerleaders, nerds, musicians, artists, punks, outsiders, the rich or even nerds. Depending on which gang a guest is in the mood for, he or she can dress up accordingly. Sports jerseys, cheerleader outfits, varsity jackets, jeans and T-shirt with nickel glasses or colourful sneakers are all possible. Accessories such as baseball caps, pom-poms, backpacks, school books or binders go well with this.

When decorating for an American high school theme party, classic elements such as school lockers, trophy racks, cheerleader pompoms and school desks can be used. Also use typical American school motifs such as school logos or mascots. Balloons in the school colours or the American flag pattern go well with the decoration.

What kind of food should be served? Typical American hotdogs, hamburgers, French fries or popcorn and nachos are the best options. American soft drinks, which should definitely be drunk in the typical red and blue cups, are Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite or even lemonades. Alcoholic drinks like beer and wine, but also martini or whiskey also fit the theme party.

Party like in a madhouse - other theme parties

Circus theme party

Welcome to the colorful and exciting world of the circus, where people laugh, marvel and cheer. A circus themed party promises outlandish costumes, creativity and versatility. Outfits can range from ringmaster to artist and acrobatic attire to clown masks and animal costumes. Accordingly, accessories can be selected, such as gloves, top hats, clown noses or shoes with high heels.

When decorating for a circus theme party, classic circus elements such as a circus tent, posters, floats, balloons and circus props are possible. Also use typical circus motifs like a circus logo, animals or acrobats. Stripes in red and white or blue and white also go well with the decoration. For food, you can offer typical circus-inspired dishes and snacks, such as popcorn, cotton candy, hot dogs, pretzels and nachos. For drinks, lemonades, juices and non-alcoholic cocktails that are colorful and eye-catching are suitable.

Prison themed party - no one will get out of here

A prison theme party is a fun way to immerse yourself in a world of black and white stripes and clichés of prisoners and guards. Dress up in typical outfits with black and white stripes or even orange jumpsuits. Guard and police officer costumes are just as appropriate. Handcuffs, license plates, painted prison tattoos or even chain links are ideal as accessories. For decoration, it's best to use elements like bars, license plates or fences. For example, you can make a wire mesh fence and decorate the table with it. Make sure you keep the decorations in the typical prison colors of blue-gray or black and white. As for food, characteristic dishes and snacks suitable for the cell are possible, such as sandwiches, chicken nuggets, pizza, chips and dip. For drinks, alcoholic beverages and mixed drinks are suitable and you can serve them in disposable cups or on a serving cart.

The Viking theme party

Vikings usually wore long, flowing robes made of wool or linen, decorated with wide belts and metal plates or leather straps. For men, leather pants were sometimes considered, while women wore long dresses or tunics. Hides or furs were additionally worn as overgarments. You and your guests can definitely get creative here. To round off the outfit, Viking helmets, homemade axes or spears are suitable. Also use accessories like necklaces, bracelets, bangles and pins to complete the outfit. Viking jewelry is also often made of silver and features symbols like runes and knot patterns.

For decoration you can use typical Viking elements such as coats of arms, banners and flags decorated with dragons or other symbols. (Artificial) animal skins, hides and furs can also be used. Alternatively, you can line the floor with carpets. Wood as a material for decoration will make your theme party even more authentic. Consider building a barricade with logs or other obstacles to enhance the Viking feeling. You can also just gather small branches and place them on the table. Serve traditional Viking dishes such as roasted meat and fish, smoked cheese, roasted vegetables and berries. Beer, mead, red wine and brandy are ideal drinks.

Send invitations for your creative theme party now!

Whatever theme you choose, your theme party is sure to be a great success. If you want to attract the attention and anticipation of your guests, it's best to start by designing the invitations accordingly. At Infowerk, you can create your own save-the-date designs or choose from our extensive selection of themes. Then simply send them online! Alternatively, you can also design postcards with the theme of your party and send them by mail. Just have a look around and design your invitation yourself!