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Derbyshire, East Midlands

Face & Body Painters for Hire in Derby

Planning an event in Derby? Face and body painters adding glitter, gems and themed designs to your guests, from Gatsby sparkle and painted masks to festival looks. We regularly work in event venues and country houses like the ones around Derby.

Face & Body Painters
  • Living statues
  • Stilt walkers
  • Champagne walkers
  • Aerialists
  • Fire shows
  • Giant martini glass
  • Can-can
  • Mermaids
  • LED performers
  • Jazz & swing
  • Gatsby nights
  • Winter wonderland

Face & Body Painters in Derby at a glance

Booking face and body painters in Derby

WowActs books face and body painters in Derby, Derbyshire, 14 miles west of Nottingham, covering the DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65 and DE73 postcode districts. There are 6 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Pride Park – Derby County F.C for up to 1000 guests.

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County
Derbyshire
Postcodes
DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24 +2
Location
14 miles west of Nottingham
Venues on our list nearby
6
Largest nearby venue
Pride Park – Derby County F.C, up to 1000 guests

Planning face and body painters in Derby

Our Derby venue list covers 4 event venues, 2 country houses and 1 estate, and Pride Park – Derby County F.C can hold up to 1000 guests. We plan face and body painters around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover Derby itself and the DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23 and DE24 postcode districts, including Little Eaton, Hilton, Hatton and Etwall, as well as nearby Belper, Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Beeston.

Mention skin sensitivities. Painters use cosmetic-grade products. Guests with sensitive skin can ask for a patch test or a lighter design.

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Free, no-obligation quotes. Most enquiries take about a minute.

How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your line-up and quote

    We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.

  3. 3

    We bring the wow

    We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking face and body painters in Derby: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books face and body painters in Derby, Derbyshire, 14 miles west of Nottingham, covering the DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65 and DE73 postcode districts. There are 6 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Pride Park – Derby County F.C for up to 1000 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

  • Hand-picked

    professional performers only

  • Fully themed

    costumes styled to your event

  • Derbyshire

    every postcode covered

  • Corporate ready

    briefed to your run of show

  • Single act or package

    mix and match freely

  • One clear quote

    usually the same day

What can face and body painters do at an event?

Event face painters create quick, eye-catching designs for adults and children: glitter and gems, painted masks, festival looks, mermaid scales and winter frost. Body painters can also paint performers or models in full designs as a living centrepiece.

Face painting works as an interactive station where guests queue for a look, which suits family days, festivals and themed parties. For adult events, glitter bars and quick themed designs are the most popular choice.

Where it works best

  • Family fun days

    Classic face painting for children.

  • Gatsby nights

    Gold glitter and gems for flappers.

  • Brand activations

    Logos and colours painted on guests.

  • Festivals

    Glitter bars and festival looks.

  • Under-the-sea themes

    Mermaid scales and shimmer.

  • Masquerade balls

    Painted masks for guests without one.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Give them a station

    A table, two chairs, good light and access to water make a proper painting station.

  2. 2

    Mention skin sensitivities

    Painters use cosmetic-grade products. Guests with sensitive skin can ask for a patch test or a lighter design.

  3. 3

    Choose quick designs

    At busy events, simple designs keep the queue moving so more guests get a look.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Derby can host a large event?

On our list, Pride Park – Derby County F.C (up to 1000 guests), East Midlands Conference Centre (up to 1000 guests), The Empire Conference & Banqueting (up to 800 guests) and The Derby Conference Centre (up to 650 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan face and body painters around the space.

Do venues around Derby have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do face and body painters cost in Derby?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and Derby is 14 miles west of Nottingham. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Derby do you cover?

All of DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65 and DE73, including Little Eaton, Hilton, Hatton, Etwall, Willington and Repton, plus the rest of Derbyshire and nearby Belper, Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Beeston.

Are the paints safe for skin?

Painters use cosmetic-grade face and body paints designed for skin. Guests with sensitivities can ask the painter on the day.

How many guests can a painter see?

It depends on the designs. Quick glitter looks take a few minutes, detailed designs take longer. We advise on numbers.

Can a painter create a full body paint showpiece?

Yes. A painted performer or model can be prepared before the event as a living centrepiece.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to Derby

Face & Body Painters across Derby and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • DE1
  • DE3
  • DE21
  • DE22
  • DE23
  • DE24
  • DE65
  • DE73

We book face & body painters in Derby and every address in the DE1, DE3, DE21, DE22, DE23, DE24, DE65 and DE73 postcode districts, including Little Eaton, Hilton, Hatton, Etwall, Willington, Repton, Melbourne and Breedon on the Hill. We also travel across Derbyshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Derby

8 venues on our list are in or near Derby, mostly event venues, country houses and estates. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.

  • Osmaston Park

    Country House up to 250DE72 3EP

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  • Pride Park – Derby County F.C

    Event Venue up to 1000DE24 8XL

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  • The Derby Conference Centre

    Event Venue up to 650DE1 1TJ

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  • The Empire Conference & Banqueting

    Event Venue up to 800DE1 1DL

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  • Locko Park Estate

    Estate up to 500DE21 7BW

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  • Eastwood Hall

    Hotel up to 400NG16 3SS

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  • The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club

    Country House up to 250NG8 4BH

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  • East Midlands Conference Centre

    Event Venue up to 1000NG7 2RJ

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