For us, it's the best Christmas party by far... From the friendly ladies who take your booking to the venue, atmosphere, entertainment, food and the staff who cannot do enough to make your night special! This is the reason we have been coming back for the last five years!

Gregory Grilled Socks

A CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR THE AGES

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN STYLE AT THE GRAND SHOWMAN’S GALA!

Following another year of spectacular Christmas parties, we’re back at the newly re-designed Astoria in Wolverhampton! We are proud to present the Grand Showman’s Gala – an extraordinary themed extravaganza that promises an unforgettable experience!

With fantastic themed entertainment and an incredible party atmosphere, watch as we transform one of Wolverhampton’s historic Grade II listed buildings into a unique and breathtaking Christmas event space! Chosen for their high-quality standards and spectacular interior, it is the perfect venue to host our Moonlight & Mistletoe parties.

Upon entering the main room, prepare to be transported back to a time of opulence and grandeur, where the spirit of Christmas mingles with the magic of the circus.

It will be an evening where the beautiful venue, delicious food and flowing drinks goes hand-in-hand with party classics and a night of fun with friends. Entertaining and exquisite - this is the way all Christmas parties should be!

The Venue

ASTORIA

Make your 2024 Christmas celebration one to remember with Christmas at the alluring Astoria in Wolverhampton! 

Nestled in the heart of the city centre, Astoria is the selected venue for our Moonlight & Mistletoe events, creating the perfect setting for your next Christmas party.

Astoria is one of Wolverhampton’s historic Grade II listed buildings. Once a cinema opening its doors back in 1937, now it is a state-of-the-art venue catering for between 300 and 600 guests.

Equipped with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, adaptable staging solutions, and a committed team of experts at your disposal, we guarantee flawless execution of every aspect. Let Astoria set the stage for your visions to become reality, crafting memories that linger far beyond the final curtain call.

Venue Address: Astoria, 2 Skinner St, Wolverhampton, WV1 4LD

See how we turn up the magic at Astoria Wolverhampton

THE LINE-UP

OUR VARIED ENTERTAINMENT LINE-UP PROMISES TO DELIVER AN UNFORGETTABLE PARTY ATMOSPHERE

Meet & Greet from Themed Characters
Professional Photographer
Hosts & Hostesses
Live Entertainment
Stilt Walkers
Fire Eaters
Angle Grinders
Dance Shows
Fun Casino Tables*
360 Booth*
DJ and Disco
*Optional item on the evening; a small charge applies.

Dress Code

Dress Code: Smart, dress to impress! No trainers, ripped jeans or baseball/snapback caps please!

Itinerary

  • 7:00 pm Doors Open
  • 7:00 pm - 01:30 am Entertainment Throughout the Night
  • 8:00 pm Dinner Service Begins
  • 01:00 am Event Ends

*Actual event itinerary is subject to change.

Fantastic festive food helps create that special seasonal feeling!

Starter
  • Home Dried Tomato Salad
    Brie - Bruschetta

    V, Vg (No Brie)
Main
  • Traditional Roast Turkey
    Stuffing Balls — Pig in Blanket — Fondant Potato — Roasted Carrots and Parsnips — Sprouts — Cranberry Sauce — Gravy

  • OR

  • Beetroot, Spinach and Mushroom Wellington
    Pomodoro Sauce - Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

    V, Vg
Dessert
  • Dark Chocolate Tart
    Red Berry Coulis - Sweetened Cream - Mint

    V, Vg, GF

DRINKS

DRINKS PACKAGE INFO COMING SOON!

BOOK IN 2 MINUTES

  • 01 Choose Package

  • 02 Select Date

  • 03 Number of Guests

  • 04 Pay Securely

Book Your Evening

Party Prices & Dates

STANDARD

The Standard package includes:

  • Entry to Award-Winning Christmas Party
  • The Grand Showman’s Gala Themed Event
  • Spectacular Venue
  • Breathtaking Entertainment
  • Set 3 Course Meal
*Banquet Bench Seating at Rear of Venue
CHOOSE DATE
Most Popular

Preferred Seating

The Preferred Seating package includes everything included in Standard, in addition to:

  • Seating Closer to Dancefloor, Behind VIP (Subject to Availability)
*Round Tables
CHOOSE DATE

VIP

The VIP Package includes everything included in Standard, in addition to:

  • Front 2 Rows Seating Closest to Dancefloor (Subject to Availability)
  • Table Service for Drinks (during Dinner Service)
*Round Tables
CHOOSE DATE

You have chosen VIP package.
This package includes:

Everything Included in Standard Package PLUS:

  • Front 2 Rows Seating Closest to Dance Floor (Subject to Availability)
  • Sparkling Reception
  • Canapés
  • Drinks Waitress Service (during Dinner Service)
  • After Dinner Tea, Coffee and Mints
  • +£34.95 for All-Inclusive A
  • +£39.95 for All-Inclusive B
  • Package, Standard
    £49.2 Inc. Vat (£41 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, VIP
    £56.4 Inc. Vat (£47 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, SUPER VIP
    £72 Inc. Vat (£60 Exc. Vat)

Total Amount:

  • £41 EX VAT
  • £49.2 INC VAT

You have chosen VIP package.
This package includes:

Everything Included in Standard Package PLUS:

  • Front 2 Rows Seating Closest to Dance Floor (Subject to Availability)
  • Sparkling Reception
  • Canapés
  • Drinks Waitress Service (during Dinner Service)
  • After Dinner Tea, Coffee and Mints
  • +£34.95 for All-Inclusive A
  • +£39.95 for All-Inclusive B
  • Package, Standard
    £49.2 Inc. Vat (£41 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, VIP
    £56.4 Inc. Vat (£47 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, SUPER VIP
    £72 Inc. Vat (£60 Exc. Vat)

Total Amount:

  • £41 EX VAT
  • £49.2 INC VAT

You have chosen VIP package.
This package includes:

Everything Included in Standard Package PLUS:

  • Front 2 Rows Seating Closest to Dance Floor (Subject to Availability)
  • Sparkling Reception
  • Canapés
  • Drinks Waitress Service (during Dinner Service)
  • After Dinner Tea, Coffee and Mints
  • +£34.95 for All-Inclusive A
  • +£39.95 for All-Inclusive B
  • Package, Standard
    £49.2 Inc. Vat (£41 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, VIP
    £56.4 Inc. Vat (£47 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, SUPER VIP
    £72 Inc. Vat (£60 Exc. Vat)

Total Amount:

  • £41 EX VAT
  • £49.2 INC VAT

You have chosen VIP package.
This package includes:

Everything Included in Standard Package PLUS:

  • Front 2 Rows Seating Closest to Dance Floor (Subject to Availability)
  • Sparkling Reception
  • Canapés
  • Drinks Waitress Service (during Dinner Service)
  • After Dinner Tea, Coffee and Mints
  • +£34.95 for All-Inclusive A
  • +£39.95 for All-Inclusive B
  • Package, Standard
    £49.2 Inc. Vat (£41 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, VIP
    £56.4 Inc. Vat (£47 Exc. Vat)
  • Package, SUPER VIP
    £72 Inc. Vat (£60 Exc. Vat)

Total Amount:

  • £41 EX VAT
  • £49.2 INC VAT

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

There is no minimum booking requirement, however please note that groups of under 8 may be required to share a table with another smaller group.

You can provisionally hold tickets for 10 days with no obligation. After the 10 days, we require a £20 non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit per person to secure it. Bookings will automatically be released if payment hasn’t been received.

Bookings made from September onwards will be required to pay a £20 non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit per person on booking to secure it.

Full payment for the booking is required 8 weeks before the event. Any bookings made less than 8 weeks before will be required to pay in full on booking.

Please ensure you have read our full terms and conditions before making a booking.

Dress in your most dazzling outfits and be ‘red carpet ready’ for an unforgettable Christmas party experience. We do not allow ripped jeans, trainers, baseball/snapback caps or any sportswear to be worn on the night.

Guests aged 16+ are welcome at the venue, however they will not be able to consume or purchase alcohol. We operate ‘Challenge 25’ on all evenings, so you may be asked for ID when purchasing alcohol.

We will do our best to accommodate your request. However this will strictly depend on availability. Booking changes can only be accepted from the party organiser.

Should you require to cancel tickets, please refer to our terms and conditions:

Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable in any event, and can only be accepted by the party organiser.

Cancellations can only be made by the party organiser and must be made in writing to head office. We do not accept cancellations over the telephone.

Refund 100% less deposit, if cancelled more than 110 days prior to event

Refund 50% less deposit, if cancelled more than 56 days but less than 110 days prior to event

No refund, it cancelled 56 days or less prior to event

Full payment is required to reinstate cancelled tickets.

Any monies lost as a result of cancellations or drop-outs cannot be used for any other goods or services (including but not limited to drinks or casino money pre-orders).

Tickets will not usually be required but if they are they will be sent out 2-3 weeks prior to the event date and will only be sent out once full payment has been received and all menus and table arrangements have been submitted.

Payments can be made via bank transfer, debit or credit card (online or via your Party Leader Login Dashboard), or by calling us on 0121 260 1872.

Please ensure you quote your booking reference number when paying via bank transfer; this can be found on your booking confirmation email and invoices. We are unable to allocate any payments without this.

Bookings will automatically be cancelled if payment hasn’t been received by the specified date. All deposit payments are non-refundable/ non-transferable and therefore would be lost.

Full payment for the booking is required 8 weeks before the event. Any bookings made less than 8 weeks before will be required to pay in full on booking.

Our regular tables seat up to 10 people. In some cases we can provide tables of 12 (subject to availability, as we can only accommodate a small number of these tables per date). Larger numbers are split over tables located directly next to each other.

Due to ongoing changes in configurations, table plans are not completed until the day before each event (in some cases the day of). On arrival, your hostesses will inform you of your exact table number.

Yes - we require all parties to assign their guests to the tables allocated to them. All table plans must be submitted via our online booking system at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Failure to do so will result in tables being automatically set.

We hire a professional photographer for each event who will be more than happy to take formal (or informal!) photos throughout the evening.

Photos taken during the evening can be found on our Facebook pages a few days after the event.

Once you have paid your non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit, you will receive a link and details to login to your own online dashboard. Here you can invite your guests, submit menu choices, assign tables, pre-order drinks packages and make payments.

You can simply enter them as ‘Guest 1, Guest 2…etc’ and these can be amended at a later date. Please ensure there are no duplicate names on the list.

No problem - you can add your guests without adding their email addresses, either by leaving the box blank or putting in one email address for all.

Under no circumstances do we allow guests to bring their own drinks (alcohol or other) onto the premises.

We do not accept any drinks orders for vouchers or packages less than 2 weeks before the party date. Any orders made are only confirmed once payment has been received. Drinks can be ordered through your Party Leader Login Dashboard, via email or over the phone.

No - the venue’s licence conditions do not permit beverages to be removed from the venue.

Once you have paid your non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit, you will receive a link and details to login to your own online dashboard. You need to invite your guests onto the portal first, then they will receive an invite to submit their own menu (provided that their email address has been submitted). Alternatively, you can do this yourself from the Delegates tab.

Yes. We offer a set menu with a Vegetarian alternative.

We hold full allergen information in the office which can be sent to you upon request and our menu can be adapted accordingly.

As it is a set menu we regret that we are unable to prepare alternative dishes.

Menu choices for every member of your party must be submitted no later than 6 weeks before the event.

If you do not select your menu or fail to do so by the given deadline, your menu will be pre-selected for you and we will be unable to cater for any dietary requests.

You can provisionally hold tickets for 10 days with no obligation. After the 10 days, we require a £20 non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit per person to secure it. Bookings will automatically be released if payment hasn’t been received.

Bookings made from September onwards will be required to pay a £20 non-refundable/ non-transferable deposit per person on booking to secure it.

For us, it's the best Christmas party by far... From the friendly ladies who take your booking to the venue, atmosphere, entertainment, food and the staff who cannot do enough to make your night special! This is the reason we have been coming back for the last five years!

Gregory

Grilled Socks

ENQUIRE NOW

Have any questions about our Christmas parties in Wolverhampton? Get in touch with the team by filling in this form, giving us a call or emailing us.

If you are interested in booking one of our Wolverhampton Christmas parties on an exclusive basis, head on over to our exclusive hire page. Alternatively, get in touch with the team and we’ll help you put together a bespoke Christmas party package. A minimum number will usually apply.