Hampshire, South East

Face & Body Painters for Hire in Southampton

Planning an event in Southampton? 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 hotels and event venues like the ones around Southampton.

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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 Southampton at a glance

Booking face and body painters in Southampton

Last updated 6 October 2026

County: Hampshire
Postcodes: SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19 +5
Location: 69 miles south-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby: 2
Largest nearby venue: Southampton Guildhall, up to 600 guests

Planning face and body painters in Southampton

Our Southampton venue list covers 1 hotel and 1 event venue, and Southampton Guildhall can hold up to 600 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 Southampton itself and the SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18 and SO19 postcode districts, including Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth and Eastleigh, as well as nearby Romsey, Lyndhurst, Bishop's Waltham and Fareham.

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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Themes

Face & Body Painters in a themed package

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How it works

Booking is easy

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
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
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 Southampton: the complete guide

Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

· Last updated 6 October 2026

The short answer

WowActs books face and body painters in Southampton, Hampshire, 69 miles south-west of central London, covering the SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19, SO30 and SO31 and nearby postcode districts. There are 2 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Southampton Guildhall for up to 600 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
Hampshire
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

Festivals
Glitter bars and festival looks.
Under-the-sea themes
Mermaid scales and shimmer.
Family fun days
Classic face painting for children.
Masquerade balls
Painted masks for guests without one.
Gatsby nights
Gold glitter and gems for flappers.
Brand activations
Logos and colours painted on guests.

Tips from our team

1
Give them a station
A table, two chairs, good light and access to water make a proper painting station.
2
Mention skin sensitivities
Painters use cosmetic-grade products. Guests with sensitive skin can ask for a patch test or a lighter design.
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 Southampton can host a large event?

On our list, Southampton Guildhall (up to 600 guests) and Grand Harbour Hotel (up to 400 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 Southampton 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 Southampton?

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 Southampton is 69 miles south-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Southampton do you cover?

All of SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19, SO30, SO31, SO40, SO45 and SO50, including Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth, Eastleigh, Horton Heath and Warsash, plus the rest of Hampshire and nearby Romsey, Lyndhurst, Bishop's Waltham and Fareham.

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 Southampton

Face & Body Painters across Southampton and nearby

Postcodes we cover

SO14
SO15
SO16
SO17
SO18
SO19
SO30
SO31
SO40
SO45
SO50

We book face & body painters in Southampton and every address in the SO14, SO15, SO16, SO17, SO18, SO19, SO30, SO31, SO40, SO45 and SO50 postcode districts, including Rownhams, Nursling, Chilworth, Eastleigh, Horton Heath, Warsash, Locks Heath and Netley. We also travel across Hampshire and the rest of South East.

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Venues near Southampton

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