Whether you're planning to celebrate a birthday or just throwing a party with friends, choosing the right theme can make all the difference in creating an unforgettable night.
Social media, especially TikTok and Instagram, have been great sources of inspiration for new themed party ideas! If you’re looking for something fresh and trendy for your next gathering, here are 5 popular trends that are currently taking over.
Step back in time! This theme is perfect for reliving an era full of neon colors, headbands, and iconic pop music. Ask your friends to dress according to the era, whether it's with leggings, shoulder-padded jackets, and big hairstyles, or denim, crop tops, and chokers. Music is key for this party, so prepare a playlist with hits from each era: Madonna, Michael Jackson, and Prince for the 80s, or Britney, NSYNC, and Spice Girls for the 2000s. Don’t forget to include a disco ball and colorful lights to give the decoration that final touch. It’ll be a night full of nostalgia and rhythm!
The series Euphoria has sparked a massive party trend thanks to its bold styles, dazzling makeup, and extravagant outfits. To recreate this theme, invite your friends to dress in daring clothes filled with glitter, sheer fabrics, and intense colors. Makeup plays a crucial role, so encourage them to experiment with neon eyeshadows, face gems, and bold lipsticks. Set the mood with LED lights, neon decor, and a playlist that includes both electronic music and alternative pop. This is the perfect party to let creativity and personal style shine!
This viral TikTok challenge has quickly gained popularity and is super easy to organize. The idea is to assign each guest a specific color and ask them to come dressed entirely in that color. Additionally, they should bring a drink or food item that matches their color. For example, someone assigned the color red could bring a bottle of red wine and dress head to toe in red. The fun comes from seeing the diversity of combinations and how creative guests can be with their drink and outfit choices.
This theme is ideal for unleashing the inner child in everyone. Ask your friends to come dressed as their favorite superhero (or villain). You can organize costume contests, trivia games about comics, or even a movie screening featuring superhero films. Decorate your space with posters, action figures, and elements that represent the comic book universe. Don’t forget to prepare themed snacks or cocktails with creative names.
If your friends are fans of puzzles and detective stories, a mystery dinner party is the perfect choice. Choose a script where each guest has a role to play, with one of them being the "killer" that the others must discover. The decoration should be elegant and slightly eerie, as if they were in an old mansion. Guests should dress according to their characters, and you can set the mood with suspenseful music and dim lighting. Prepare a delicious menu that includes sophisticated dishes, and make sure there are clues scattered around the place.
No matter which theme you choose, make sure that the decoration, music, food, and activities are aligned with the theme to create an immersive experience for your guests.
I'm Karla, a Mexican living in Madrid, a marketing specialist and a book lover. I like to keep up with trends so I can offer you the most up-to-date and interesting information.