CoCo Events provides professional entertainers for corporate events, bar and bat mitzvahs, weddings, and private celebrations throughout NYC. From strolling performers who work the crowd during cocktail hour to headline acts that command attention, we book talent that elevates your event.
Every entertainer in our roster is vetted, experienced, and professional. We don’t hand you a list and wish you luck—we recommend the right talent for your event type, guest count, and vibe, then handle all booking, logistics, and day-of coordination.
Performers who move through your event, engaging guests one-on-one or in small groups. Perfect for cocktail hours, mingling periods, and keeping energy high throughout celebrations.
Live portrait artists who create fun, exaggerated drawings guests take home as keepsakes. Traditional pen-and-paper or digital tablets with instant printing. Artists work quickly—typically 3-5 minutes per portrait—keeping lines moving while producing quality work guests actually want to keep.
Custom t-shirts, hats, bags, and accessories airbrushed on-site. Guests choose designs, colors, and personalization—their name, event date, or custom graphics. Popular for mitzvahs where kids leave with wearable keepsakes.
Close-up magic that happens right in guests’ hands. Card tricks, coin manipulation, mind reading, and sleight-of-hand that creates genuine amazement. Strolling magicians work the room; stage magicians deliver headline performances.
Mystical entertainment that draws guests in for personal readings. Palm readers, tarot card readers, and psychics who create intimate, memorable moments. Popular for adult parties and corporate events where guests want conversation starters.
Beyond basic balloon animals—sculptors who create elaborate hats, characters, and designs. Fast enough to serve high-volume events, skilled enough to impress adults as well as kids.
Costumed performers who stand motionless, surprising guests when they move. Elegant additions to themed events, galas, and upscale celebrations. Available in various characters and costumes to match your theme.
Headline entertainment that commands attention. Scheduled performances that become event highlights.
Towering performers who create visual impact and photo opportunities. Costumed to match themes—elegant characters for galas, whimsical creatures for family events, branded costumes for activations.
Dramatic fire dancing, fire breathing, and flame manipulation. Trained professionals with safety protocols and insurance. Best for outdoor events or venues with appropriate clearance and permissions.
High-tech visual entertainment with illuminated costumes, LED props, and light-based choreography. Dramatic impact for evening events without fire safety concerns. Perfect for corporate events and indoor venues.
Acrobatic performers on silks, hoops, or trapeze. Elegant, athletic performances that create “wow” moments. Requires rigging points—we’ll assess your venue’s capabilities.
Flexibility and strength performances that amaze guests. Solo acts or ensemble performances depending on your event scale.
Artists who create large-scale paintings in minutes, often to music, revealing portraits of celebrities, logos, or custom images. The creation becomes a performance; the finished painting becomes a keepsake or auction item.
Themed dance performances from ballroom to hip-hop to cultural styles. Flash mobs, choreographed numbers, or interactive dance instruction for guests.
Performers who serve food or drinks as part of their act. Functional service combined with entertainment value.
Hand-spun cotton candy in colors matching your event palette. Oversized, sculptural cotton candy creations that photograph beautifully. More entertainment than concession stand.
Costumed servers with creative delivery—champagne dresses, LED trays, themed costumes. Functional beverage service elevated to entertainment.
Live cigar rolling demonstration with fresh cigars for guests. Popular for corporate events, galas, and celebrations with cigar lounges.
Staffed carts serving specialty items—espresso, gelato, crepes, pretzels—with theatrical presentation. Food service as entertainment.
Costumed entertainers for themed events and family celebrations.
Professional performers in costume as popular characters for kids’ events, themed parties, and brand activations. Trained to stay in character and engage appropriately with guests of all ages.
Santa Claus, elves, Easter Bunny, and seasonal characters for holiday events. Professional performers who create magic for family celebrations.
Themed characters who welcome guests at entry points. Set the tone immediately as guests arrive. Matched to your event theme.
Performers who look and act like famous personalities. Meet-and-greet photo opportunities or full performance acts depending on the impersonator.
Live music and DJ services for events of all sizes.
Full bands for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations. Jazz ensembles, Top 40 cover bands, specialty genres, and custom configurations based on your event needs.
Acoustic guitar, piano, violin, harp, and other solo performers for cocktail hours, ceremonies, and ambient entertainment.
Professional DJs with emcee capabilities for mitzvahs, corporate events, weddings, and parties. Full sound and lighting packages available.
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Tell Us About Your Event Share your event type, date, guest count, venue, and vibe. What role should entertainment play? Background ambiance or headline attraction?
We Recommend Talent Based on your needs, we suggest entertainers from our roster. We’ll explain why each is a good fit and share videos or examples of their work.
We Handle Logistics Once you approve, we book the talent, coordinate arrival times, manage day-of logistics, and ensure performers have what they need. You don’t chase down vendors—we deliver ready-to-perform entertainers.
Day-Of Coordination We confirm arrival, ensure performers are set up correctly, and troubleshoot any issues. Your entertainment runs smoothly because we’re managing it.
Corporate Events Caricature artists and airbrush stations for company parties. Strolling magicians for client entertainment. LED performers for product launches. Live bands for holiday celebrations. See corporate entertainment options →
Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Airbrush artists creating custom keepsakes. Caricature artists capturing guests. Dancers and motivators keeping kids on the floor. Stilt walkers and balloon artists adding visual excitement. See mitzvah entertainment options →
Weddings Live musicians for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Photo entertainers capturing candid moments. Specialty performers for reception surprises.
Brand Activations Costumed brand ambassadors. Interactive performers driving engagement. Specialty acts aligned with campaign messaging. See activation entertainment options →
How far in advance should I book entertainers?
For popular dates and in-demand talent, we recommend 4-6 weeks minimum. Standard bookings can often be confirmed 2-3 weeks out. Holiday season and peak mitzvah months book earlier. Contact us with your date and we’ll confirm availability for specific entertainers.
Can entertainers match our event theme?
Yes. Many performers offer costume options or can tailor their presentation to your theme. Stilt walkers can dress as elegant masquerade characters or whimsical circus performers. Caricature artists can incorporate event logos. We’ll discuss theming options when recommending talent.
How long do entertainers typically perform?
Most strolling entertainers book in 2-3 hour blocks. Performance acts range from 10-minute sets to 45-minute shows depending on the act. We’ll recommend appropriate timing based on your event schedule and guest count.
What do entertainers need from us?
Requirements vary by performer. Caricature artists need a table and chairs. Magicians need nothing but space. Aerialists need rigging points. We provide a complete rider for each entertainer so you know exactly what’s needed before booking.
Can we see entertainers before booking?
We share videos and photos of entertainers so you can see their style and quality before committing. For major bookings, live auditions or meet-and-greets can sometimes be arranged.
What if an entertainer cancels?
It’s rare, but we have backup plans. Our roster has depth, and we’ll find a replacement of equal quality if an emergency arises. We handle the scramble—you don’t.
Tell us about your event and we’ll recommend the right entertainment mix from our roster.
Tell us about your event and we’ll recommend the right entertainment mix from our roster.