EventsParties and functions
Bands, DJs, hosts, food trucks and photo booths for Christmas parties, birthdays, awards nights and company events at your venue.
The nights that fill your function room. Book every act for them in one place, up to 6 months ahead.
What are you hosting?
Tell the act about the night
When you post a party, say what kind of night it is. Only acts who play private parties see it. They see the details before they offer.
- 01What it’s for
- 02Roughly how many guests
- 03Any requests from the host
- 04The contact on the night
Everything you can book for the night
Hover or tap to explore. Every act is checked and booked in Packed Out.
Paying for a party
Pay by card or Pay by Bank when you book. Stripe holds the money until the night has gone ahead.
- When you bookThe act’s price and travel, plus our fee. Bookings over £1,000 are paid by Pay by Bank.
- The nightThe act confirms they’re coming from 48 hours before. Their number shows on the booking once they have.
- After the nightTap “The night happened” and the act is paid. Something wrong? Report it within 24 hours.
If you need to cancel
| If you cancel | You get back | The act gets |
|---|---|---|
| More than 7 days before | The act’s price and travel | Nothing |
| 7 days to 48 hours before | Half the act’s price and travel | The other half |
| Less than 48 hours before | Nothing | Their full price and travel |
Our booking fee isn’t refunded, except when you cancel within an hour of booking a night that’s more than 48 hours away. Then you get everything back.
Questions
How far ahead can we book?
Parties and functions can be booked up to 6 months ahead.
When should we book for December?
As soon as you have your dates. Fridays and Saturdays in December go first.
Who sees our party?
Only acts who say they play private parties. They see what it’s for and the guest numbers before they offer.
Can the host pay the act directly?
No. Your venue books and pays through Packed Out. Your arrangement with the host is your own.
Can we book more than one act for the night?
Yes. Book a band, a DJ and a booth for the same night, all in one place.
What does it cost?
Each act sets its own price. Our fee is 15% on top, never more than £50.
What if an act cancels?
You choose: we find you someone at the same price or less, you pick from new offers, or you get everything back, fee included.
Are the acts checked?
Yes. Every act is checked before they can take a booking.
Hosting a party?
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