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Live Event Painters for Hire in East Ham
Planning an event in East Ham? Live event painters who capture your wedding, gala or launch on canvas as it happens, finishing a painting you keep. We regularly work in hotels and event venues like the ones around East Ham.

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- Stilt walkers
- Champagne walkers
- Aerialists
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- Giant martini glass
- Can-can
- Mermaids
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- Jazz & swing
- Gatsby nights
- Winter wonderland
Live Event Painters in East Ham at a glance
Booking live event painters in East Ham
WowActs books live event painters in East Ham, East London, 8 miles east of central London, covering the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Intercontinental O2 for up to 2200 guests.
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- County
- East London
- Postcodes
- E6, E7, E13, E16, SE18
- Location
- 8 miles east of central London
- Venues on our list nearby
- 12
- Largest nearby venue
- Intercontinental O2, up to 2200 guests
Planning live event painters in East Ham
Within reach of East Ham there are 7 hotels and 5 event venues on our list, including 4 that can take 400 guests or more. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how live event painters fit the room.
Bookings from Barking, Ilford and Canary Wharf and the rest of East London are just as easy. Travel for live event painters is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.
One thing we always check for events in East Ham: agree the scene in advance. Decide which moment you want captured, so the painter can plan the composition.
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From real events
Some images are illustrative stock photos. Ask us for photos of the performers available for your date.
Picture this at your event
Free, no-obligation quotes. Most enquiries take about a minute.
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 live event painters in East Ham: the complete guide
Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists
· Last updatedThe short answer
WowActs books live event painters in East Ham, East London, 8 miles east of central London, covering the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Intercontinental O2 for up to 2200 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
East London
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 is live event painting?
A live event painter sets up an easel at your event and paints the scene as it unfolds: the first dance, the room at its best, the speeches or a key moment at a launch. Guests can watch the painting take shape through the evening.
The finished piece is a one-off keepsake. Painters often block in the background before the event and add people and details live, then finish any final touches afterwards if needed. Live illustrators can also sketch guests or capture a conference in quick drawings.
Where it works best
Gala dinners
A painting of the room for the host.
Weddings
The first dance or ceremony on canvas.
Conferences
Live illustration of the key ideas.
Charity auctions
A painting created on the night, ready to auction.
Milestone birthdays
A family keepsake of the celebration.
Launches
Your product or venue captured live.
Tips from our team
- 1
Place the easel well
The painter needs a clear view of the scene, good light and a protected spot away from busy walkways.
- 2
Agree the scene in advance
Decide which moment you want captured, so the painter can plan the composition.
- 3
Share photos of the venue
Photos before the day help the painter prepare the background.
Frequently asked questions
Which venues near East Ham can host a large event?
On our list, Intercontinental O2 (up to 2200 guests), The City Pavilion (up to 1200 guests), The Brewery (up to 1000 guests) and Guoman Tower Hotel (up to 450 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan live event painters around the space.
Do venues around East Ham 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 live event painters cost in East Ham?
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 East Ham is 8 miles east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.
Which postcodes around East Ham do you cover?
All of E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18, including Woolwich, West Ham and Leyton, plus the rest of East London and nearby Barking, Ilford, Canary Wharf and Greenwich.
Is the painting finished on the night?
Often, yes. Some painters add final details afterwards and deliver the finished piece later. We confirm this with you.
What size is the painting?
Sizes vary by painter and the time booked. Tell us where you plan to hang it and we will suggest a size.
What does the painter need on site?
A small floor area with a clear view, good light and protection for the floor if needed.
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.
Local to East Ham
Live Event Painters across East Ham and nearby
Postcodes we cover
- E6
- E7
- E13
- E16
- SE18
We book live event painters in East Ham and every address in the E6, E7, E13, E16 and SE18 postcode districts, including Woolwich, West Ham and Leyton. We also travel across East London and the rest of London.
Also covering nearby
Venues near East Ham
12 venues on our list are in or near East Ham, 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.
Prince Regent Hotel Woodford
Hotel
View on mapIntercontinental O2
Hotel up to 2200SE10 0TW
Riverview Suite, Peninsula Ballroom, Arora East, Arora West, Full Arora Suite
View on mapLondon Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf
Hotel
View on mapCCT Venues Bank Street
Event Venue
View on mapHilton London Canary Wharf
Hotel up to 270E14 9SH
Ballroom
View on mapCutty Sark
Event Venue up to 300SE10 9HT
Whole Ship
View on mapHilton London Docklands Riverside
Hotel up to 220SE16 5HW
Ballroom
View on mapQueen’s House
Event Venue up to 120SE10 9NF
Great Hall
View on mapGuoman Tower Hotel
Hotel up to 450E1W 1LD
Tower Suite
View on mapHilton Tower Bridge
Hotel up to 270SE1 2BY
Ballroom
View on mapThe City Pavilion
Event Venue up to 1200RM5 2BH
Ballroom, Manhattan Suite
View on mapThe Brewery
Event Venue up to 1000EC1Y 4SD
Main Hall
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