12 Corporate Party Themes for Galas, Team Building, and More

A well-executed corporate party is more than just a fun night out. It’s an investment in your company culture. These events help boost morale, show your appreciation, and foster camaraderie between colleagues and clients alike. But let’s face it, the same old dinner-and-drinks routine can get a little … boring. 

That’s why we’ve put together a guide to corporate party themes that are not only enjoyable but also strategically designed to enhance your company’s overall success. From fancy galas to team-building activities, there’s a corporate event theme to celebrate every moment.

12 Creative and Memorable Corporate Party Themes

These corporate party themes are designed to inject fun, build relationships, and leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re limiting the event to colleagues and company employees or hosting a party for clients, these theme ideas are the perfect place to start. Ditch the predictable, and discover ways to throw a corporate bash that guests won’t soon forget. Plus, we’ve included some of the top corporate party invitation designs to help make your event planning easier.

1. Hollywood Party

Design: Bonjour Berry | Award Statue Invitation

If you’re planning an awards ceremony or fundraiser event, a Hollywood-themed party is the perfect way to set the tone for the evening. Greet guests with a red carpet, and include fancy backdrops where attendees can get their photo taken as they arrive. 

Create an upscale ambiance with metallic decor in gold and silver hues. Ask guests to attend in their best old Hollywood glam, and hire speakers to announce the award winners or host the fundraising portion of the evening.

2. Murder Mystery Party

Design: Colin Cowie | Vintage Mystique Invitation

Pair teamwork with a little friendly competition by hosting a murder mystery dinner party. This party idea is perfect for team-building activities and fostering a fun company culture. Choose from online murder mystery games or work with an event planner to host one at a local restaurant or venue. The winner can take home a special prize like early access to a new product or a trophy.

3. Carnival Celebration

Design: Owl and Toad | In Good Company Invitation

For a fun, lighthearted celebration, a carnival party is the ideal corporate event. Set the tone by hiring magicians, acrobats, and clowns as the event entertainment. Choose an event space like the local fairgrounds or turn a meeting room into a carnival with DIY decor like colorful balloons, red and white striped tablecloths, and Ferris wheel centerpieces.

Set up carnival games like ring toss, balloon pop, and fish bowl ping pong. Serve fair food including cotton candy, popcorn, and hot dogs. Don’t forget other favorite treats like deep-fried Oreos, funnel cakes, and caramel apples.  

4. Great Gatsby Party

Design: Claudia Owen | Deco Diamond Invitation

If you’re looking for a sophisticated and fancy affair, a Great Gatsby party is a suitable corporate party theme. Ask guests to don their best flapper attire, and incorporate the speakeasy style into your decor for an unforgettable experience. 

Create a cozy lounge space with velvet sofas and geometric tables with gold and silver metal frames. Incorporate art deco elements, and liven things up with glitter balloons, streamers, and confetti. For this festive event, create space for a dance floor where guests can show off their skills doing the Charleston, Foxtrot, or Shimmy.

5. Winter Wonderland

Design: Owl and Toad | Foraged Invitation

Whether you want to host a holiday party or an event in the colder months, a winter wonderland theme is a great option for a company party. Work with an event planner or DIY the event by setting up blue, silver, and white decor, including balloons and backdrops. Accent the space with snowflakes, and elevate the look with silver platters featuring themed foods like stews and casseroles. 

For an aprés feel, kick off the event with apertifs like an Aperol Spritz and Negroni. As guests start to mingle, you can serve hors d’ouevres and charcuterie platters. For something more substantial, consider serving fondue or raclette as the main course.

6. Around the World

Design: Vera Lim | International Cheers Invitation

This idea is great for companies that value international cultures and foster a diverse work environment. Decorate the venue with themes from across the globe, featuring things like the romantic pink and white palette associated with Paris and the vibrant neon hues famous in Peruvian textiles. 

Choose countries and regions based on where your employees are from, where you have offices,  or where you work with clients. Serve cuisines from each locale and incorporate special cultural touches into your decor.

7. Enchanted Forest

Design: Stacey Meacham Design, llc | Monochrome Forest Invitation

For a whimsical and elegant corporate theme, an enchanted forest is a great choice. Select an outdoor event venue like a woodsy retreat or a national park. Set the ambiance with fairy lights and lanterns that soften the mood. Use this event to build corporate sponsorships or to spend a weekend camping out with colleagues to build better rapport.

8. Casino Night

Design: Jackie Crawford | Casino Night Accents Invitation

If you’re looking to raise money from clients and supporters, a casino night can help you reach your corporate goals. Choose a fancy dress code, like black-tie or cocktail attire, and ask guests to attend an elegant evening at the casino. Set up popular Vegas casino games like roulette and blackjack. Dress up the event space with fancy, glimmering chandeliers and red, black, and white-themed centerpieces. 

9. Hawaiian BBQ

Design: Robinson Creative House | Chic Tropics Invitation

For a casual corporate gathering, you can’t go wrong by hosting a Hawaiian BBQ. Ditch the simple hot dogs and roast a Kalua pig instead. Serve traditional luau foods like poke, huli-huli chicken, and macaroni salad.

 As guests arrive, give each one a real flower lei to welcome them to the special event. Hire live music for entertainment, and plan to spend the afternoon soaking in the sunshine and building relationships with colleagues.

10. Masquerade Ball

Design: Signature Greenvelope | Masquerade Ball Invitation

Planning an elegant corporate evening? Host a masquerade ball to add a little mystery and glamour to the big night. This theme is perfect for holiday parties, galas, and fundraisers. Choose a formal invitation and ask guests to attend in their best attire and mask. 

Book an event space with a large dance floor, and hire a band or musician as the entertainment for the evening. Set up a photo booth with props — including gold masks, top hats, and mustaches — where guests can snap memorable pictures of the evening. 

11. Sporting Events

Design: Ashley DeMeyere Design | Golf Greens Invitation

If you’re looking for a creative corporate event idea, consider planning a sports-themed outing. Golf classics, fundraising baseball games, and Olympic field days are all excellent ways to get colleagues and clients in on the fun for a good cause or relationship-building. If you want a tech-forward approach, make it an immersive experience by incorporating virtual reality games into the mix.

12. Wild West

Design: Ashley Ottinger | Northern Woods Invitation

Another unique corporate party theme for family fun days, product exhibitions, and company conferences is a retro Wild West gathering. Use a rustic invitation to invite guests to the event, and ask them to wear cowboy attire to match the theme. 

Choose an antique-inspired venue like a barn, farm, or saloon. Hire a country jazz band or incorporate a petting zoo if the event includes guests’ families. Don’t forget themed cuisines like brisket, barbecue ribs, chili, and casseroles.  

Invite Guests to an Unforgettable Corporate Event

These corporate party themes are sure to make for a memorable celebration. Choose the perfect one for your event, and select matching invitations to ask guests to attend.

With Greenvelope, finding digital invitations for your next corporate event is easier than ever. With our collection of business invitations, you’ll find formal and fun ways to share the details of your corporate gathering with your guests. You can put your own spin on each design by changing the color scheme to match your brand hues and using typography that reflects your company lettering. 

Plus, sending your invites is easier than paper invitations. Simply upload your guest list with contact information, and send the invites out via SMS and email with just a few clicks. No worrying about putting stamps on each card and handing them off to the mail carrier. With those time savings, you can spend more time focusing on making your corporate event as memorable as possible.