Outdoor Entertainment for Hire in Durham

Discover professional outdoor entertainment in Durham, England, United Kingdom with 167 acts available for your open-air celebration. Browse garden party entertainers and outdoor performers with 402 reviews from real clients, averaging 5 out of 5 stars, with prices starting from £75 and averaging £250.

Of the 167 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Durham. The other 164 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Middlesbrough and Newcastle upon Tyne.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 402 reviews of Outdoor Entertainment

Based near Durham

Magician

Durham

England

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Unique close up magician - will amaze and make you laugh with his personality

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 14 miles away

(11)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Magical entertainment for Weddings, Corporate Events and Parties

Middlesbrough

England · 19 miles away

(21)

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Willing to travel to Durham

Based more than 30 miles from Durham, nearest first

A long established international Tribute to the Great Neil Diamond

York

England · 60 miles away

(1)

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Bellydance in many styles

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

(11)

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Childrens craft activities & glittet station

Leeds

England · 68 miles away

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Book from £50 (GBP)

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Premier corporate solo tribute 1950s-1970's

Huddersfield

England · 78 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Award winning Mind Reader & Magician

Hull

England · 87 miles away

(15)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Entertainment for all events

Sheffield

England · 96 miles away

(29)

Book from £175 (GBP)

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We are Laurel and hardy lookalikes who perform close up magic

Southport

England · 97 miles away

(3)

Book from £550 (GBP)

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Fun Art, Fan Art, Fine Art and Live Caricatures

East Kilbride

Scotland · 123 miles away

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Book from £390 (GBP)

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Member of The Magic Circle - Sharing Meaningful Magical Experiences

Nottingham

England · 127 miles away

(2)

Book from £595 (GBP)

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Multi Award Winning Magician

Derby

England · 128 miles away

(9)

Book from £295 (GBP)

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Live caricatures for your event

Glasgow

Scotland · 129 miles away

(5)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Robot Meet, Greet and Walkabot

Boston

England · 139 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Professional Football Freestyler

Birmingham

England · 159 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Your event will be remembered for a long time with guests left amazed by magic

Coventry

England · 164 miles away

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Book from £265 (GBP)

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Solo musical variety entertainer and freelance trumpeter

Norwich

England · 189 miles away

(5)

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How much does it cost to hire Outdoor Entertainment in Durham?

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Rates for outdoor entertainment in Durham currently range from about £75 to £700+, with most garden party entertainers and open-air performers averaging £250. Garden parties, outdoor weddings and festival-style celebrations all benefit from live performers who can engage crowds in open settings. Many acts carry portable sound equipment suited to outdoor venues, and experienced performers know how to project their energy across larger spaces without walls to contain the sound. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 106 enquiries for Outdoor Entertainment at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
40% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to October
52% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 89% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Outdoor Entertainment available in Durham

5/5 from 402 reviews
Photo of Glenn Ward's Magic Glenn Ward's Magic "Absolutely fabulous, All guests young and old were mesmerised by the various tricks performed as Glenn wandered round. A day later I have a lot of puzzled friends wondering what happened. Well done Glenn and thank you very much." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England (14 miles from Durham) Jill Armstrong Photo of Chris Cowl - Wedding & Corporate Magician Chris Cowl - Wedding & Corporate Magician "Chris absolutely made our day! He was absolutely amazing and all the guests LOVED it. The first thing people talked about was the magician! I would recommend him to anyone! Thank you Chris for making our big day even more magical 🪄" Based in Middlesbrough, England (19 miles from Durham) Ruth Parkin - Wedding Entertainment Photo of Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute Ultimate Neil Diamond Tribute "Ive Known This Show and used him for a good few years at my exclusive restaurant, and he is one of the Best shows we have here all the clients rave about his performance and his personality is second to none, he reacts well with the audience and we get asked over and over again when he is back, this year he is here 17th October 2025. I cannot recommend him highly enough the absolute Best. Regards Giacomo." Based in York, England (60 miles from Durham) Giacomo (restaurant owner) - Giacomo italian restaurant tunbridge wells kent England Photo of Athina-Maria Athina-Maria "Absolutely fantastic performance. From start to finish you brought incredible energy, professionalism, and presence. You created a great atmosphere and engaged everyone effortlessly, making the whole experience memorable and enjoyable. The timing, movement, and overall performance were excellent, and it really elevated the event. Thank you for your hard work and for making the night so special — would highly recommend." Based in Leeds, England (68 miles from Durham) 6th April 2026 Max Taylor - Birthday party Photo of Karl Hemmingway - Magician & Mind Reader Karl Hemmingway - Magician & Mind Reader "Attended a wedding were Karl was part of the entertainment. I have never been so gobsmacked and was left scratching my head on how he knew what he did. Absolutely amazing!! Highly recommended!!" Based in Hull, England (87 miles from Durham) Scott Sims Photo of Blooming Circus Blooming Circus "If you are looking for a children’s entertainer in Sheffield look no further! Jay from Blooming Circus is an amazing magician and his circus workshops went down a treat with all the kids. I can’t recommend these guys highly enough" Based in Sheffield, England (96 miles from Durham) 1st December 2025 Tim Marston - Family Party

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for outdoor entertainment on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates from £75 to £700+. Cost varies based on the type of entertainment, the number of performers and the duration of the booking. Outdoor entertainment covers a broad range of acts including stilt walkers, living statues, roaming performers and interactive games.

The outdoor acts include a wide range of acts suited to outdoor settings, such as stilt walkers, living statues, fire performers, roaming musicians, circus acts, carnival entertainers, face painters, balloon artists and mobile DJs with outdoor-ready equipment. Many are experienced at adapting to weather conditions and performing on uneven or unpredictable surfaces.

Typical bookings for outdoor entertainment include garden parties, festivals, fairs, corporate summer events, outdoor weddings, sporting events, product launches and community celebrations. Outdoor acts add atmosphere and energy to open-air spaces where indoor entertainment may not be practical.

Most outdoor acts are experienced at performing outdoors but may need shelter in the event of heavy rain, high winds or extreme temperatures. Some acts have specific weather-related safety requirements. It is advisable to discuss contingency plans with the performers and to have a backup indoor option where possible.

Most outdoor acts bring their own props, instruments and equipment. For acts requiring sound systems, a portable power supply or generator may be needed in locations without mains electricity. For the best experience, confirm all power and technical requirements with the performers.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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