10 Tips on How to Throw a 60s Theme Event
Throwing a 60s themed event is a groovy way to infuse nostalgic and retro vibes into any corporate party. With bright neon colours mixed with iconic pop hits, the 60s is still one of the most iconic eras in pop culture history.
As an event management company based in the UK, we have the capabilities of designing and delivering you a bright and bold 60s themed event for any occasion. Our team has carefully devised a list of 10 tips on how to throw the most iconic 60s themed event. Whether it be extravagant room décor, or creating the perfect 60s playlist, our tips will ensure your guests will experience the magic of the 60s in the most unforgettable way.
Set the Scene with 60s themed Decor
Travel back 60 years and transform your chosen uk venue into a vibrant hippie inspired wonderland. Think Barbie dolls, Lava lamps and the iconic 60s fashion. The venue can be covered in neon decor with 60s themed living walls and photo opportunity spaces. At Eventologists, we have a vast range of themed decor, from living walls to table centres, we have you covered.
Have the Perfect Photo Backdrop Opportunities
Have different photo opportunities around your chosen venue. From vibrant and bold living walls featuring the most iconic items of the 60s, to lightboxes of 60s icons, make sure your guests have plenty of opportunity to snap the perfect instagrammable photos.
Set A Funky Dress Code
Imagine your colleagues and clients dressed head to toe in iconic 60s fashion. From miniskirts to bell-bottomed jeans, having an established dress code with help set the 60s mood. Having all your colleagues dressed for the occasion will also add to the instagramibility of photos! You could even add a prize for the best dressed costume to encourage guests to go all out!
Incorporate A 60s Themed ‘Chill Zone’
Having a themed chill out zone will give your guests a place to relax in between dancing the night away. Use LED furniture or bright and bold colours throughout so the 60s theme is still captured!
Have An Iconic Groovy Playlist
Dance the night away to a perfectly created playlist filled with ‘The Beatles’ ‘The Rolling Stones’ and other iconic musicians from this unforgettable decade.
Have a 60s Themed Meal
Create the perfect food and drinks menu that reflects the flavours of the 60s. Use themed table centres and decor that will enhance the dining experience for your guests, such as hippie flowers and vibrant colours!
Use Disco Lighting
Have different coloured lighting throughout the venue will add to the hippie vibe. Think of disco ball lighting and lava lamps!
Involve 60s Entertainment
From 60s themed singers or dancers to having a retro games area filled with Twister and hoola hoops, entertainment is an amazing way to liven up the event and get guests involved!
Have an LED Dancefloor!
There’s nothing better than being able to let loose and have guests dancing to the beat of peace and love! Having a dancefloor will not only keep guests entertained, It will also help guests interact with one and other in a fun and nostalgic way.
Partner with an Events Design Agency
To really bring your 60s themed event to life, consider partnering with an experienced team of event planners like Eventologists. Our professional events management ensures every detail of your event is designed and delivered to the highest standard. Whether it be the venue décor, table centres or even entertainment, working with us, you can guarantee a spectacular event!
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We have just had our annual awards event and used Eventologists for the venue décor and evening's entertainment, and I can't express how grateful I am. The evening was a huge success! Eventologists did an amazing job in making it what it was and creating the vibe! Jen was lovely and hugely supportive. She captured everything we wanted and communication was exceptional - we know this is key, so I can't thank you enough. We look forward to working with you again!
Emily Brocklehurst
July 15, 2025 -
Eventologists were easy to communicate with, incredibly professional on the setup day and really helpful during pack down. I'd definitely use them again in future.
Social Marketing
July 5, 2025 -
This was my first time working with an event management company, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Rita and her team were exceptional—everything was executed beautifully and exactly as I had envisioned. The decorations received so many compliments, and all our guests had a wonderful evening. Thank you for making the event so special!
Hind Elyas
June 5, 2025 -
We recently worked with Eventologists for our Greene King & Belhaven event and they were absolutely fantastic from start to finish. The bespoke venue dressing they provided was spot on and really brought our vision to life. Their team was incredibly helpful, friendly, and nothing was too much trouble, they truly couldn’t do enough to help. They were more than happy to go above and beyond and their attention to detail played a big part in making the event a great success. Highly recommended!
Claire Bates
June 5, 2025 -
We had the absolute pleasure of working with Eventologists for our Congress gala dinner, and they were nothing short of exceptional. From the beginning, they embraced our Bridgerton theme with creativity, enthusiasm, and incredible attention to detail - transforming the venue into a breathtakingly elegant space, complete with a stunning floral tunnel that truly wowed our guests. Despite several last-minute changes and back-and-forths with the venue and room location, Rita and her team remained patient, professional, and kind throughout. Their flexibility and calm under pressure made the process so much easier and more enjoyable for us. They didn’t just meet our expectations - they went above and beyond anything we had imagined, bringing our vision to life in the most magical way. We can’t thank them enough and would highly recommend Eventologists to anyone looking to create a truly unforgettable event.
Calendar ADI
June 5, 2025 -
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Eloisa Bustos
May 5, 2025 -
Whatever my vision is for an event, Eventologists always deliver and then some! I've worked with them on three events, one of them was transforming our plain office to an 80s wonderland with a Speakeasy bar! Andrew and the team are a dream to work with and they're SO good at what they do and nothing is ever too much trouble, and if it is - they never make you feel like it is! Would highly recommend!
Natalie Searcey
April 5, 2025 -
Eventologists absolutely transformed our venue; it looked even better than we imagined, and I really appreciated their creative input. Thank you
Hollie Madgwick
April 5, 2025 -
We have used Eventologists numerous times over the years, and each time they exceed our expectations. Rita and the team have a keen eye for detail and ensure a seamless experience from ideation to execution. Given the scale of our events, the demand for dressing three large rooms in individual themes is always a challenge, however, the feedback from our guests is always very positive, praising what Eventologists have delivered.
Pall-Ex Group
April 5, 2025 -
Just wow! We used Eventologists Ltd for our staff awards weekends and what an amazing job they did. From start to finish, Andrew was always there to offer support, advise and reassurance. You guys really did bring our vision to life! Thank you!
HR Linaker
March 5, 2025
