Remember: your guests will partly dictate the theme of your event. For example, if you\u2019re inviting families and kids are attending, choose a theme they can play along too.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re looking specifically for kids’ party themes<\/a>, we\u2019ve created a dedicated article for them.<\/p>\n Hosting a decade-themed party has become a bit of a classic. There are some great years to choose from.<\/p>\n For a bit of old school panache, host a 1920 themed party. For costume ideas, look at images of the great Gatsby (or watch the movie). As a rule of thumb: black tie for men and hairbands for women.<\/p>\n At that time, swing dancing was also exploding in popularity. So ramp up your playlists accordingly! It\u2019s also the golden age of speakeasy as the prohibition has just started\u2026 i.e. when the US suddenly decided not to import Irish whiskey anymore.<\/p>\n You can find some easy decoration ideas in this video by popsugar<\/a>. You can also find some nice ideas in this article by the telegraph<\/a> (Just be aware there are no pictures). For some crazy decoration ideas, you can read this article by PartyWithBeistle<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 1930s tend to be a less popular decade for parties. However, if you need to \u201cmatch\u201d the decade to the party, you can apply most of the previous ideas to this decade. The major difference is at that time; the Great Depression has hit the US and Europe. A lot of the glamour and the extravagance is gone.<\/p>\n Out of all the party decades, this one tends to fly under the radar the most. It\u2019s the area of flashy cars and American diners (Eddie Rockets would definitely approve of this theme).<\/p>\n You will find some great ideas in this article by The Vintage Inn<\/a>. Another great resource is this 1950s Glam website<\/a>.<\/p>\n With loads of colour and easy party costumes, the 60s make for a great party theme. It\u2019s the decade of the hippie\/peace & love movement. These are easy and fun costumes to make.<\/p>\n You can find some ideas for this theme in this article by Holidappy<\/a> and this article by EzPzParties.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s disco time. At least, when it comes to party themes, that\u2019s what the decade is remembered for. Costumes are easy to come by or make. Crazy collars, flashy colours and high heels for everyone.<\/p>\n For some decoration ideas (and for a general 70s vibe), check out this article by The Great 70th<\/sup><\/a>. For some more ideas check out this article by The Back Yard Gnomme<\/a>. The author breaks down into \u201cearly\u201d 70s and late 70s.<\/p>\n The 80s is iconic for its music. Michael Jackson, the Police, Madonna, U2\u2026 the list just goes on and on. Clothing was still extremely colourful. Think of bold coloured leggings, parachute pants.<\/p>\n You can find some fun ideas on this prebble.com article<\/a>. You can also watch this video for some easy theme ideas<\/a> (Starts at 0\u201940).<\/p>\n Hosting a \u201cYear 2000\u201d party has the unfortunate downside of reminding us that we’re all getting old\u2026. But the theme itself is hilariously retro. The perfect opportunity to wear your double denim outfit or fluorescent colours.<\/p>\n You can find some great ideas in this article by Lemon<\/a>. You can also find some more ideas, based on Drakes 2000 theme party, in this article by mandatory.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n With so many classic movies, this is a great option but it doesn\u2019t make decorating your house, or venue, easier. Here are a few classic movies to choose from.<\/p>\n Image Source: BuzzFeed<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n A lot of adults will argue that no one is ever too old for a Harry Potter party. If your guests are prepared to geek out for the evening, then don\u2019t miss the opportunity.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for some great Harry Potter party ideas, check out the Pottermore website<\/a> as well as this article from The Spruce<\/a> and this Buzzfeed article<\/a>.<\/p>\n If your guests are up for a bit of a sci-fi challenge, this can be a fun theme. It\u2019s a great opportunity to go crazy on the DIV decorations.<\/p>\n Great opportunity to play the Star Wars cantina song<\/a>… it most likely will get on your guests’ nerves.<\/p>\n James Bond parties are an easy and fun option. If you want to give your guests a few pointers, choose a specific James Bond movie\/actor that they should reference.<\/p>\n For some fun decoration ideas and party planning tips check out this article by Celebmix.com<\/a> and in this article by The James Bond Dossier<\/a>.<\/p>\n This is basically the same thing as the 1920\/1930 party theme, but it gives you the movie twist.<\/p>\n Simply ask everyone to dress up as an animal ( or just the kids if it’s a family event). It\u2019s always hilarious to see what your guests will come up with. If you have guests who don\u2019t want to go all out, they can always just draw a few whiskers.<\/p>\n Get all your guests to dress up as a famous person or dress as if they were a celebrity. Singers, Actors, TV characters\u2026 the list goes on and on. This is another classic party theme that people enjoy playing along with.<\/p>\n You can find some ideas in this article by Our Every Day Life<\/a>, The Party Theme<\/a> and this article by Thrifty Little Mom<\/a>.<\/p>\n Relaxing by the pool followed by a nice barbecue and a cold drink. Sounds great. Unfortunately, in UK and Ireland we don\u2019t have the best weather for this party theme\u2026 If the weather is going to be nice, don\u2019t miss the opportunity. If you don’t have your own pool you can hire inflatable versions.<\/p>\n An easy one for couples and families\u2026 and hilarious for two friends to do. You can either give your guests a theme or just let them choose how their costume will match. When it comes to decorating the venue, try matching everything in pairs.<\/p>\n This is an easy theme for everyone to play along. You can keep it as simple as you want or go all out. You\u2019ll be surprised at the crazy hats your guests will be able to find.<\/p>\n Give your Halloween costume a second (and most likely last) chance by getting your guests to wear what\u2019s left of their costume. This is a great party theme to organise in November right after Halloween. It also gives you the chance to catch up with your friends that were caught up at a different party on the actual Halloween Night.<\/p>\n Ready too put on a cowboy hat and some country music? Hosting a western-themed party can be a lot of fun. It\u2019s also a fairly easy theme to organise.<\/p>\n You can find some great western party planning tips in this article by Golden Carers<\/a> as well as this article by PartyCurrent.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s pretend we live somewhere sunny by throwing a tropical party.<\/p>\n You can find some fun party planning do’s and don\u2019ts in this article by Rachael Ray<\/a> and some fun party decoration ideas in this article by GingerRay.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n For some \u201cFrench chic\u201d, why not host a Paris-themed party. You can omit the snails from the menu if you don\u2019t think your guests will be up for it. You can find some fun party decoration ideas in this article by Party Delight<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pro-tip<\/strong>: If you\u2019re based in Ireland or in the UK & you aren\u2019t a huge fan of cooking, with just a bit of shopping around you can find some (almost) authentic French products that will cut down on your preparation time.<\/p>\n Seven Deadly Sins has become another classic party theme. It\u2019s open-ended which leaves room for creativity. However, costumes may be tricky to come by.<\/p>\n For some in-depth party planning ideas, check out this article by Party Ideas By A Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n A baking party is very commonly done for kids. However, it also works really well for adults; It\u2019s the perfect activity for smaller intimate parties. It gives people a chance to spend time together.<\/p>\n Unfortunately, these parties can be a surprising amount of work as you need to prepare all the ingredients beforehand. You can also search in your area to see if venues host these parties. They will eliminate a lot of the hassle.<\/p>\n You can find some great baking party (and food) ideas in this article by Plum Delux<\/a> and this article by Mindful Living Network<\/a>.<\/p>\n Technically this is also a baking party but it\u2019s worth mentioning on its own. This is a great activity if you have a smaller group go guests. You can rotate the \u201cSuchi markers\u201d throughout the preparation. If you plan these groups ahead of time, it\u2019s a great way to break the ice, and to get people to know each other.<\/p>\n You can find some great sushi party ideas in this article by the Spruce Eats<\/a> and this article by Just One CookBook<\/a>.<\/p>\n We have an 80s section\u2026 but we felt it was worth mentioning twice!<\/p>\n If people are in the mood, karaoke is a hilarious thing to do. Just make sure you have the right equipment for it. You can usually buy or rent it in your area. Also, you might want to plan a few activities for those who categorically won\u2019t sing.<\/p>\n This article by Lifewire<\/a> has some nice ideas on how to host a karaoke night with just the equipment you have at home. You can also check this article by HerCampus.com<\/a> and theSpruce.com<\/a> for some more ideas.<\/p>\n This is an obvious one (especially after listing so many party themes) that you can choose to combine (or not) with any other theme. Costumes are a great ice breaker as no one can resist asking about each other’s costumes. However, make sure your guests are up for it; Don\u2019t impose something they dread doing. If dressing up isn\u2019t their thing, opt for a theme where they don\u2019t need too.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re up for some social gambling, why not host a casino themed party? The tricky part of this theme is to learn the rules of all the different games. However, most classic carnival games can be made into betting games. This also allows you to choose\/create some more casual games.<\/p>\n You can find all the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of hosting a Casino Themed party in this article by 4sCasinoParty.com<\/a> and this article by BestCasinoSites.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Pro-tip<\/strong>: if you don\u2019t want to make the evening about winning money, give a prize to the winner(s) and then donate the money to your favourite charity. Everyone is happy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It\u2019s time to plan your next party\u2026 but you want to give it a twist. But you don\u2019t know what. To help you out, we\u2019ve listed many of the popular party themes for adults. Party Themes By Decade Party Themes By Movies Party Themes By Category Party Themes By Activity Remember: your guests will partly […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1558,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1555","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","category-themes-party-ideas","entry","has-media"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/a>Party Themes by Decade<\/h2>\n
1920 Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n1930s Party<\/h3>\n
1950s Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n1960s Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n1970s Party<\/h3>\n
1980s Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\n2000 Party<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Party Themes by Movies<\/h2>\n
Harry Potter Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nStar Wars Party<\/h3>\n
James Bond Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nThe Great Gatsby<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Party Themes By Category<\/h2>\n
Animals<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHollywood<\/h3>\n
Pool Party<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nMatching outfits<\/h3>\n
Hats Required<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nHalloween Leftovers<\/h3>\n
Western<\/h3>\n
![\"Cowboy](\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313084328\/jason-blackeye-IShAuJTJIE4-unsplash-300x216.jpg\")
<\/p>\nTropical party<\/h3>\n
Paris<\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nSeven Deadly Sins<\/h3>\n
<\/a>Party Themes by Activity<\/h2>\n
Baking party<\/h3>\n
![\"Cooking](\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313084328\/cooking-300x200.jpg\")
<\/p>\nSuchi party<\/h3>\n
Disco Party<\/h3>\n
Karaoke Night<\/h3>\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/assets.partywizz.com\/blog\/20230313084327\/karaoke-300x186.png\")
<\/p>\nCostume Party<\/h3>\n
Casino Night<\/h3>\n
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