Character Hire for Your Perfect Party
Bring your child's favourite character to the party. Compare verified party character performers, from princesses and superheroes to fairytale friends and mascots, then book the entertainer who suits your theme. Tell us about your event once and get matched with performers who service your area across Australia.
- Verified professionals
- Free to submit
- No obligation to book
- Australia wide
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The My Event Match Difference
Why Customers Choose My Event Match
Submit one event request and let verified event professionals come to you.
One Simple Request
Tell us about your event once. No repeating your details to multiple businesses.
Matched with Verified Professionals
Your event request is shared with trusted local businesses that specialise in exactly what you need.
Receive Quotes
Interested event professionals respond with pricing, availability and information for your event.
Book with Confidence
Compare portfolios, reviews and quotes before choosing the business that's right for you.
Party characters you can be matched with
Performers bring beloved, generic characters to life. Pick a type and we will match you with a suitable independent entertainer.
PopularPrincess characters
Snow queens, classic princesses, mermaids and fairies who sing and play.
ActionSuperhero characters
Caped heroes running missions, games and training for little recruits.
FunFairytale & storybook friends
Gentle storybook and cartoon-style characters for younger children.
Walk-aroundMascot characters
Full walk-around mascot costumes for photos, waves and hugs.
IncludedGames & storytelling
Interactive games, story time and sing-alongs woven through the visit.
IncludedPhotos with every child
Photo moments and a special birthday spotlight for the star.
What to check when hiring a character
The performer makes the magic. When entertainers reply through My Event Match, these are worth checking.
- Character match. Confirm the performer portrays your child's favourite generic character convincingly.
- What's included. Ask about games, songs, storytelling, photos and run time.
- Age suitability. Check the visit is pitched at your group's ages.
- Costume quality. Ask to see recent photos of the actual costume and performer.
- Working with children. Ask about a current Working with Children Check and insurance.
Party character performers on My Event Match
Verified, independent professionals appear here once matched to your event. Below is how a listing looks.
Provider name
Listing slot — populated by matched, onboarded professionals. Do not hard-code a business here.
Provider name
Listing slot — shows service area and range once live.
Provider name
Listing slot — links to the professional's profile. No fabricated names or ratings.
The Process
How It Works
Tell us about your event
Share your location, date, style and budget. It takes less than two minutes and it's completely free.
Get matched
We connect you with verified professionals in your area who specialise in exactly what you need.
Book with confidence
Compare portfolios, read reviews, message directly and confirm your booking, all in one place.
Character hire for every celebration
From a home birthday to a community event, we connect you with performers experienced in your type of celebration.
Party characters near you, right across Australia
My Event Match lists independent character performers nationwide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, the Gold Coast, Canberra and Hobart, plus many regional areas. Enter your suburb and we will match you with performers who cover it.
Explore character options
Browse a specific character type, or ask for a mix on My Event Match.
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