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Christmas party 2026: five acts that do more than Last Christmas
Somewhere in December, a room full of colleagues will be holding glasses of mulled wine again. The director has just given a speech that ran a little too long, the snacks are gone, and Last Christmas is playing through the speakers for the third time. Everyone is glancing around. Is this still going to turn into a party?
That is entirely up to you. And to whoever is on stage.
For the 2026 Christmas season we picked five acts we would happily put on any Christmas party. From a stylish welcome to a dance floor where nobody wants to go home at midnight.
First things first: don't wait too long
Fridays and Saturdays in December are always the first dates to go for good bands. Start looking in November and you are usually choosing from whatever is left. Already have a rough idea of when your Christmas party is? Put an option on a date now. It costs nothing and you are not tied to anything.
Useful to know in advance:
Roughly how many guests?
What is the venue like, and is there a sound system?
What kind of evening is it: drinks, a dinner, or a party that goes on until closing time?
What is the budget, roughly?
With those four answers we can send you a proposal within 24 hours.
1. Misstery: the welcome everyone remembers
The first ten minutes of a Christmas party set the mood for the rest of the night. Misstery makes sure that mood is right from the start. Joyce, Vera and Merel sing in close harmony, three voices locked together so tightly they sound like a single instrument. Jazz, soul and ballads, just right for the welcome or the drinks before dinner.
Your guests walk in, get a glass in their hand and can't help stopping for a moment to listen. That is how a Christmas party should start. Feel free to ask whether they can bring a few Christmas classics for you.
Great for: welcome, drinks and dinner. Starting at €1695,- ex 9% vat.
2. Plunck: a full band without blowing the Christmas bonus
A live band with horns at your Christmas party doesn't have to cost a small fortune. Plunck is five musicians, with a female lead singer and a trumpet player who lifts the whole room. They play soul and pop, from Kool & The Gang and Stevie Wonder to Bruno Mars and Dua Lipa.
The intern and the colleague retiring next year end up dancing to the same song. That is exactly why they work so well at a Christmas party.
Great for: Christmas parties where the budget matters but the atmosphere matters more. Starting at €1995,- ex 9% vat.
3. Rollingpiano: everyone gets to be the DJ
Rollingpiano doesn't use a setlist. Your guests write their requests on flyers and the band plays them on the spot. From ABBA to André Hazes, from Queen to today's hits. The best part at a Christmas party: everyone hears their own song at least once, and the department that requests All I Want For Christmas simply gets it.
The line-up is flexible, from a compact duo to a full band with drums, guitar and saxophone. With more than sixty shows a year, they know exactly how to get a room singing.
Great for: mixed crowds where everyone wants to hear something different. Starting at €2550,- ex 9% vat.
4. Party Trick: for the big room
Big staff party, large venue, hundreds of colleagues? Then you want a band that can handle it. Party Trick takes the stage with six musicians and two lead vocalists, playing everything from eighties classics to today's biggest hits.
Lightning-fast mash-ups, no dull moments, and energy that reaches the very back of the room.
Great for: big Christmas and year-end parties. Starting at €2995,- ex 9% vat.
5. Crazy House Collective: for the ones who party hardest
Every company has one: the department that is first on the dance floor at every party and last to leave. Crazy House Collective is for them.
This six-piece mash-up band puts hits side by side that nobody saw coming, with humour, spontaneity and a crowd that forgets to sit down.
Great for: Christmas parties where the roof is allowed to come off. Starting at €3500,- ex 9% vat.
An evening in three acts
You don't have to pick just one act. In fact, the best Christmas parties are often built in stages:
Welcome and drinks: Misstery sings your guests in.
Dinner and party: Plunck, Rollingpiano, Party Trick or Crazy House Collective takes over as soon as the plates are empty.
After the last song: a DJ who keeps the party going until the lights come on.
That way the evening builds, and there is a moment for everyone.
Lock in your 2026 Christmas party
Let us know when your Christmas party is, how many people are coming and what kind of evening you have in mind. You will hear from us within 24 hours with availability and a tailored proposal.
Still torn between a few acts? We are happy to help you choose. Email max@junglebookings.com or call +31(0)652106761.
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