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Noticed less bottles in the recycling bin after the family have been over for Christmas Day? There’s a reason for that. Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett highlighted recently the huge shift in attitude and behaviours towards alcohol among young people.
Did you know? 36% of 18-24-year-olds now identify as teetotal, a notable increase from 2022. Event agencies are seeing a huge influx of requests for low or no alcohol corporate events because of this changing landscape and in order to encourage better employee wellbeing.
So what work Christmas party ideas are there for low or no alcohol consumption?
GPS Treasure Hunts: Get teams outdoors, getting that all important movement and fresh air in whilst partaking in some festive fun and challenges as they explore their chosen city at this magical time of year. Win points and prizes for creativity on photo and video challenges or for your knowledge when solving quizzes and puzzles. Don’t forget to grab a mulled wine or hot chocolate on route as this outdoor team building option provides low or no alcohol options.
Gameshows: Bring your audience alive with some high energy interaction and gamification. Bring nostalgia, laughs and connection with entertainment inspired by the UK’s favourite and most loved gameshows. Entertainment options like gameshows at your Christmas Party allow for audience participation which in turn results in fun outside of alcohol.
Wellness Fun: That’s right wellness can be fun for all, even those who don’t usually take part in it in their spare time. Most of us that haven’t tried wellness may just not know where to start as the industry becomes more complex. Incorporate some inclusive wellness activities to your end of year Christmas party or conference. Break up your conference agenda with a dash of post lunchtime Disco Yoga to your favourite festive anthems or bring guests together the morning after your Christmas party to rejuvenate with some calming activities such as Stretching or Tai Chi.
Most Christmas parties require some form of entertainment but with the event entertainment sector innovating by the minute, it’s hard to know where to begin especially when you as the event organiser is faced with the worry of pleasing everyone. We advise a mixture of entertainment options within budget that tackle several objectives for your business. We think of entertainment as an opportunity to drive your event objectives, for example you could:
- Use a comedian to send important messages and information to your audience in a fun and interesting way. This option is particularly good when talking about a less fun topic.
- Use free play games such as Casino Tables or Retro Arcade Games to encourage people to connect and laugh without the forced fun feeling that some team building events can bring.
- Combine grand shows and performances with eye-catching Christmas Party event theming and décor to provide a fully immersive experience and a celebration that makes attendees feel rewarded and valued.
Take your team away from the meting room and into a new environment for a festive team experience. Go for gold standard cocktail making with Shakespear Distillery – a sustainable and multi-award-winning experience based in the heart of the midlands or visit one of the many new gaming experiences such as The Squid Games Experience or Boom Battle Bar if you are based in Manchester or London.
For help organising your 2025 Christmas Party speak with our event management team today.
If you found that interesting here are some suggestions from us to find out a bit more about Blackberry Events and our events management services.
Noticed less bottles in the recycling bin after the family have been over for Christmas Day? There’s a reason for that. Entrepreneur Steven Bartlett highlighted recently the huge shift in attitude and behaviours towards alcohol among young people.
Did you know? 36% of 18-24-year-olds now identify as teetotal, a notable increase from 2022. Event agencies are seeing a huge influx of requests for low or no alcohol corporate events because of this changing landscape and in order to encourage better employee wellbeing.
So what work Christmas party ideas are there for low or no alcohol consumption?
GPS Treasure Hunts: Get teams outdoors, getting that all important movement and fresh air in whilst partaking in some festive fun and challenges as they explore their chosen city at this magical time of year. Win points and prizes for creativity on photo and video challenges or for your knowledge when solving quizzes and puzzles. Don’t forget to grab a mulled wine or hot chocolate on route as this outdoor team building option provides low or no alcohol options.
Gameshows: Bring your audience alive with some high energy interaction and gamification. Bring nostalgia, laughs and connection with entertainment inspired by the UK’s favourite and most loved gameshows. Entertainment options like gameshows at your Christmas Party allow for audience participation which in turn results in fun outside of alcohol.
Wellness Fun: That’s right wellness can be fun for all, even those who don’t usually take part in it in their spare time. Most of us that haven’t tried wellness may just not know where to start as the industry becomes more complex. Incorporate some inclusive wellness activities to your end of year Christmas party or conference. Break up your conference agenda with a dash of post lunchtime Disco Yoga to your favourite festive anthems or bring guests together the morning after your Christmas party to rejuvenate with some calming activities such as Stretching or Tai Chi.
Most Christmas parties require some form of entertainment but with the event entertainment sector innovating by the minute, it’s hard to know where to begin especially when you as the event organiser is faced with the worry of pleasing everyone. We advise a mixture of entertainment options within budget that tackle several objectives for your business. We think of entertainment as an opportunity to drive your event objectives, for example you could:
- Use a comedian to send important messages and information to your audience in a fun and interesting way. This option is particularly good when talking about a less fun topic.
- Use free play games such as Casino Tables or Retro Arcade Games to encourage people to connect and laugh without the forced fun feeling that some team building events can bring.
- Combine grand shows and performances with eye-catching Christmas Party event theming and décor to provide a fully immersive experience and a celebration that makes attendees feel rewarded and valued.
Take your team away from the meting room and into a new environment for a festive team experience. Go for gold standard cocktail making with Shakespear Distillery – a sustainable and multi-award-winning experience based in the heart of the midlands or visit one of the many new gaming experiences such as The Squid Games Experience or Boom Battle Bar if you are based in Manchester or London.
For help organising your 2025 Christmas Party speak with our event management team today.
If you found that interesting here are some suggestions from us to find out a bit more about Blackberry Events and our events management services.
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