Figuring out a birthday party theme for adults that hasn’t been done before can feel nearly impossible. But it doesn’t have to be! With a little creativity and thoughtfulness, birthday celebrations can be fun for both you and your guests.
To help inspire you, we’ve compiled a list of 10 creative birthday party themes for adults.
1. Casino Night
Gamblers rejoice! Why not host a birthday party with all of the fun and excitement of Vegas, without ever having to leave your home? Provide guests with chips for games like poker, roulette, and blackjack.
Add some fun prizes that can range from low-cost items like popcorn or candy up to more expensive items like champagne or gift certificates.
2. Roaring 20s
Take a step back in time to the era of prohibition and speakeasies. Embrace vintage style with flapper dresses, fedoras, suspenders, and jazz music. Get your guests in the spirit by offering ’20s-style drinks like gin gimlets or old fashioned.
There’s nothing that screams a fantastic party more than a good ol’ dress-up experience.
3. Game Night
Take the “old school” approach with this birthday party theme for adults and break out the board games to create a birthday party that’s all about competition! You can provide snacks like popcorn, potato chips, and pretzels while guests battle it out with classics like:
- Monopoly
- Clue
- Pictionary
- Uno
- Jenga
4. Wine Tasting
Host a wine tasting for your guests. You can pick out various bottles of wines to sample and pair with cheese, crackers, or fruits. To add an extra element of fun, you can have guests provide their own bottles which gets voted on at the end of the night.
5. Starry Night
Make birthday wishes come true with a star-themed birthday bash. Transform your home into a private planetarium complete with twinkling stars and planets hung from the ceiling, string lights, and space-inspired decorations. Serve up delicious treats like moon pies and star-shaped cookies. You can spend the night looking up in awe.
6. Hawaiian Luau
Bring a little bit of the tropics to your birthday with a luau-themed party. Dress with the theme in island-inspired attire, set up tables with vibrant flower arrangements, and provide leis for everyone who arrives.
For food, enjoy some traditional Hawaiian dishes like Kalua pork and poi. And for drinks, you can never go wrong with offering up refreshing tropical cocktails like Mai Tais or Pina Coladas.
7. Music Festival
Invite your friends to a birthday celebration that doubles as a music festival! Create a concert-like atmosphere with colorful decorations, bright lights, and good vibes all around. Have guests dress in their favorite band t-shirts while grooving to their favorite songs.
This is a great excuse to create that perfect playlist everyone can boogie to.
8. Murder Mystery
Take birthday parties to the next level with a murder mystery-themed party. Assign each guest a character and provide them with clues throughout the night as they try to solve the case! Have fun with decorations like fake police tape, chalk outlines, and “Wanted” signs. Get to solving!
9. Karaoke Night
Have an unforgettable birthday bash with a karaoke night. Set up the stage and provide microphones for guests to belt out their favorite songs while enjoying refreshments like beer, cider, or even mocktails.
You can also supply props like hats and sunglasses to get everyone in the singing spirit. There’s nothing like singing your favorite songs to set the birthday mood!
10. Stars and Strikes
Make birthday celebrations even more exciting with an adult bowling party at Stars and Strikes! It’s a great way to get out of the house, have some fun, and enjoy birthday-exclusive deals like free games or discounts on food. Plus, there are plenty of options for other activities like laser tag, an arcade, and more!
Celebrate your birthday the right way with Stars and Strikes where we offer a flurry of birthday party themes for adults. Book your birthday party today!
