Hire from 26 professional Santa Claus performers ready for your Christmas celebration. These experienced Father Christmas acts bring festive magic to family parties, corporate events and community celebrations, with ratings averaging 5 out of 5 from 24 reviews from real clients.
Bookings cover gift distribution, story-telling sessions and meet-and-greet appearances, with experienced performers creating lasting Christmas memories. Prices start from $30 for basic appearances and average $150, with premium packages including props, gifts and extended interaction time. Use the filters below to find the right Christmas entertainer for your festive event.
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Santa Claus performers (also called Father Christmas) provide costumed character appearances during the festive season. The best Santas combine a convincing look, an in-character voice and the ability to interact warmly with children of different ages, including shy or wary ones. Most professional Santas arrive with a full traditional costume (red suit, beard, boots, sack and gift props) and stay in character throughout the booking.
The standard format is a meet-and-greet with photos, a short story or chat with each child, and a small gift handed out from Santa's sack (gifts are usually supplied by the host). Longer bookings can include reading a Christmas story, leading a singalong, or playing a more central role at a corporate or community event. For larger family events, many Santas pair with other festive entertainment such as face painters, balloon twisters or carol singers for an extended programme.
Family Christmas parties at home, corporate family days, office Christmas parties with employees' children, school and nursery events, shopping centre grottos, community fairs and charity events all book Santa performers. December weekends fill up first, so early booking is worthwhile. For events expecting large numbers of children, two Santas working in shifts or alongside an elf assistant keep queue times manageable.
Rates for Santa performers typically range from $30 for a short home or office appearance to $290+ for full-day grotto bookings or events requiring multiple Santas. The average sits at $150. Pricing depends on appearance length, travel distance, whether props and gifts are supplied, and the date (weekends and the final week before Christmas command premium rates).
The average price for Santa Claus is $150 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 25 enquiries for Santa Claus at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Busiest months from all 297 enquiries for Christmas parties in that time. Updated 10 October 2026.
Real Bearded Santa Claus
"Fantastic!
Santa John is the real deal. He has such a special way of interacting with children. When he reads to them they sit in complete awe. He listens to what every child says to him and doesn’t rush them a long. He’s definitely a sweet, jolly Saint Nick!"
Santa Joe
"Santa Joe is fantastic 👏👏👏
He made our family Christmas party a great experience and wonderful memory. He was punctual and IS Santa head to toe, crazy wonderful Santa suit and gear ....I will have him back next year!!! Thank you, Joe... Merry Christmas. Thank you for making it special for the little ones in our family."
Real bearded Santa Claus "Santa Daniel"
"Daniel is a terrific Santa! Very authentic with beautiful costumes & a pleasure to work with!!"
Santa Barney
"Santa Barney and Mrs. Claus were just incredible for our preschool Christmas party! Santa Barney is so tall, which adds to the magic, and Mrs. Claus is his perfect, sweet-as-sugar counterpart. They were so great with the children and had the most peaceful presence. They seemed to truly enjoy being with everyone and added so much joy to our event. My favorite part was when Santa walked in and I introduced him to one of our teachers. I told him that she had been good all year, and with a gentle shake of his bells he simply said, "I know." Santa is as real as real can be, and we're convinced that Santa Barney is THE guy! Thank you both for being so amazing!"
Happy Entertainment Party Productions
"Diane D. - "Hi there! I am sorry that I am just getting this sent, but I wanted to let you know that my husband LOVED the Comedy Chicken (and so did his entire office staff)! He is a very shy man and being the center of attention like that is not in his comfort zone - but he told me countless times that it was awesome!!!! I saw the video and I LOVED it. He also loved the caricature!! You guys are the best - so talented and so professional. I will be reaching out to you again for sure (as I am sure many in his office will do as well)!!! Thanks so much for making my husband's big day so fun!!!""
