Oh, the Christmas carols… In August, Christmas feels ages away (basically still summer vacation), in September it’s high season (and maybe late summer?!), and in October there are a thousand other things on your mind. Then suddenly it’s mid-November, and you realize: We haven’t booked anything for the Christmas party or year-end conference!
Sound familiar? Take a deep breath—you’re not alone, and we’re here to help you pull it off.
Since Swedish Television hasn’t announced this year’s official Christmas Host yet, there’s actually still a chance to snag the prospective host for your own party… but you’ll need to act fast! And if that falls through, we have hundreds of other fantastic entertainers, speakers, magicians, and comedians ready to make your evening shine.
To make your planning as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a quick guide to hosting a holiday event that employees will look forward to—and talk about long after.
Step 1: Set the framework as soon as you can
- Determine the format: Is it an inspiring full-day holiday conference, a wonderful evening Christmas dinner, or a combination of both?
- Lock down the budget and date: Calendars fill up quickly in October and November.
- Secure the venue and tech: Will you have live music, magic, stand-up comedy, or a keynote speaker? Is everything happening at the same location, and will you serve a traditional Christmas buffet or something else entirely? Are you serving soda or rich red wines? Don’t forget to make sure the venue has great sound and lighting to maximize the experience, especially if you have a stage program.
Step 2: Establish the (festive) common thread and secure stage content
A great event isn’t just about the food and drink—it’s about what happens on stage. What message do you want to convey? That matters enormously, whether it’s clients or employees sitting around the tables.
- A host/MC who ties it all together: Book a professional MC who sets the tone right from the start, keeps the energy high, and ensures the schedule stays on track. That way, you as the organizer can lean back and enjoy the evening.
- A speaker who wraps up the year on a high note: An inspiring pre-dinner speaker is the perfect way to summarize the year, build team spirit, and send everyone off with fresh energy for the year ahead.
- Entertainment that raises the roof: Secure stand-up, music, or magic tailored specifically to you. A comedian who customizes their material to your industry creates inside jokes that people will still be laughing about well into January.
Step 3: The details that complete the picture
Send out invitations well in advance and collect dietary preferences.
Review the run of show with us at MySpeaker and your booked talent to ensure everything runs like clockwork when the day arrives.
Want to secure this year’s best holiday event?
The most popular speakers, comedians, and entertainers get booked quickly. Reach out to us at MySpeaker today, and we’ll help match the right talent to your event—whether you want to book a prospective Christmas host or create your own unique magic!