Read some fun ideas for celebrating Christmas and New Year’s parties at GO Bermondsey co-working space below.
Theme Ideas for a Last-Minute New Year’s Party
1. Masquerade Ball
Transform your office space into a world of mystery with a Masquerade Ball. Encourage your team to don glamorous masks and formal attire, adding a touch of intrigue to the night. Amp up the excitement with a dramatic midnight reveal, perfect for a truly memorable New Year’s party!
2. Roaring Twenties
Turn back time with a Roaring Twenties theme that channels Gatsby-inspired glamour. Adorn your space with dazzling art deco decorations and bring the energy alive with jazz music. Your team will love this chance to dress up at the New Year’s Eve party and toast the New Year in vintage style!
3. Winter Wonderland
Transform your party venue into a magical Winter Wonderland! Think snowy décor, twinkling lights, and frosty accents to set the mood. Add to the festivities with seasonal cocktails and create a cosy atmosphere perfect for ringing in the New Year with warmth and cheer.
New Year’s Party Ideas for Office Employees
It’s time to relieve some stress and party….
Musical Chair
This is a well-known game that we have all played as children or adolescents. It will be an amazing experience to see everyone in the co-working space fighting for a chair.
Play all the Christmas-themed songs or the chartbusters of the year 2024 and have fun. The winner can get a ticket to a New Year’s Eve concert held in London. So, you have to first prepare a playlist of popular songs and shortlist music concerts taking place in London during the New Year.
The Holiday Trivia Quiz Contest
To organise this quiz contest, first of all, you need to prepare a question bank, divide these questions into various categories, get buzzers, and get t-shirts or badges for each team.
If you have divided the party into 4 teams, you can name them with elements from Christmas and social media, i.e., Trending Star, Secret Stocking, Viral Reindeer, and Gingerbread Feed.
Give them t-shirts or badges representing the team, and the categories of questions can be: “Famous Holiday Movies,” “Pop Culture,” “Round Up 2024,” “Who Said What?” (referring to famous quotes), “International Politics,” “Sports,” “Christmas Traditions,” “Food,” etc. The participants can choose a category and answer questions. The winner can get a relaxing holiday hamper consisting of a coupon to a spa, DIY cookie ingredients, cheese from around the world, etc.
Bring your Pet at work party
Organise a bring your pets to work day. To begin with, you must ascertain the number of employees who own pets and the varieties of pets they own. Keep in mind allergies of your employees. Following the preliminary steps, you must ask your staff if they are prepared for this. Some people might disagree. You can proceed with this plan if you can find at least 10 to 12 people who are ready to bring their pets to the office Christmas celebration at Go Bermondsey. Make sure the pets are adequately immunised because they will be interacting with people. You can provide your pet friends with holiday-themed snacks. Additionally, you can plan a pet fashion.
Murder Mystery Game Night
Some may have the opinion that a murder mystery game night would be more suited to Halloween, but don’t you think a little adventure and madness would be the perfect addition to your office’s New Year’s Eve party?
Choose a mystery, like who killed Santa or the murder at Go Bermondsey Villa. Hand out the roles to your employees, and depending on the mystery game, ask them to dress up. Participants will listen to the announcements made by the organiser while they search for hints to solve the mystery. That notion seems really fantastic, doesn’t it?
Honouring New Year Eve’s Traditions Worldwide
Every metropolis in every country is a cultural melting pot. Our London, too, has many nations and cultures living in it. For the New Year’s eve party at Go Bermondsey, you can honour all those cultures from around the world. It will send out a nice message that we are all co-dependent on one another.
Ask your employees to get dressed in their culture’s traditional wear. Follow the day with fun games, and at the food table, make sure every culture’s Christmas food is well represented. For example, KFC fried chicken for Japan, Stollen bread for Germany, or Tamales for Costa Rica, Feast of seven fishes for Italy, Roasted lamb and baklava for Greece, Kołaczki Cookies for Poland, etc.
Silent Night…Holy Night…
A cool concept that has gained popularity across the globe is silent disco. At your New Year’s Eve party year-end celebration, you can imitate it. Book a DJ, provide employees with headphones, and the DJ would broadcast music directly to the employees. This fun idea would help your employees to release stress, and it would also ensure that no guest has to sit through a Christmas carol they don’t want to hear. Let them enjoy themselves by dancing to their favourite tunes and listening to their favourite music.
Feels Like Home – Pajama Party
Decorate the party venue with a Christmas theme by using snowflakes, Christmas stars, Christmas trees, etc. To give it a feel of a home, arrange a fire place, ang some stockings, set comfy seats, bring blankets, and stock up on eggnog, popcorn, cookies, hot cocoa, and other holiday-themed snacks to make it feel more like a home. Ask your employees to be in pajama just like they would at home. There are many who won’t be visiting home or being around their friends and relatives. This theme will make them feel at home and full of fun. Also, arrange a giant screen to play Christmas-themed movies. For that, take votes from your employees and play the most popular one.
Fashion Show
A fashion show in the workplace! Sounds fun, right? As it is the season to be jolly, why not have more fun with fashion? Organize a ramp, and to give it a real feel, arrange the lighting. There should be a spotlight following the model as he/she walks the ramp.
Quick Tips for a Hassle-Free Last-Minute Party
Here are some tips to ensure your New Year’s Eve party goes off without a hitch:
- Keep the Menu Simple
Include finger food and platters into your party menu. A mix of sweet and savoury snacks ensures there is something for everyone. Further, it saves time and reduces the stress of last-minute hitches. Lastly, be sure to add vegetarian, vegan and allergy-friendly options in the menu.
- Delegate Responsibilities
Distribute tasks across your team to make tasks manageable. Assign roles like music, decoration, and catering to ensure no one person has to carry the load of the party alone. Doing this not only speeds up preparation but also makes team members feel involved and responsible for your New Year’s Eve party’s success.
- Select a Flexible Venue
Choose a venue that offers basic amenities and requires minimal setup. Ensuring this will allow you to eliminate logistical challenges and give you more time to have fun!
- Create a Simple Playlist
Curate a playlist of crowd-favourite, upbeat tracks to avoid on-the-spot DJing. Be sure to add a mix of popular tunes and festive hits to keep the energy high. You can always browse ready-made New Year’s Eve party playlists on streaming platforms to save time.
- Embrace Minimal Decorations
Choose versatile decor such as balloons, string lights, and themed centrepieces that don’t demand too much effort but still add to the New Year’s Eve party mood. Stick with a cohesive colour palette for an elegant look and focus on critical areas of the office, such as the entrance and break room, for maximum impact.