Stylish 60th birthday party ideas that will make you feel forever young

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If you were born in the 1960s, a milestone birthday is on the horizon. But who says you have to grow up at 60? Some of Henry Bonas’ most stylish parties have been for 60th birthday celebrations, including a spectacular London party at Banqueting House and an exotic Egyptian 60th birthday soiree

We’ve compiled a list of our favourite 60th birthday party ideas to help you plan a big birthday bash that will top the rest. 

Our top 5 60th birthday party ideas

Under the Sea Party

Dive down into a fantastical world hidden beneath the seabed for the most memorable 60th birthday party celebration. 

Have the “Captain” greet your guests with a signature port and starboard shot, as they discover your under the sea paradise. Take inspiration from our Lost City of Atlantis party: we transformed the venue into a true underwater utopia with scuba divers, mermaids, fishermen, and seahorses. We set the mood with low blue lighting, inflatable neon jellyfish and coral centrepieces, with roaming maritime dancers to bring that electric feel.

When it comes to food, you can’t go wrong with a spectacular seafood spread. Our caterers can help create a delectable buffet of oysters, shrimp cocktail and crab cakes, or serve a sit-down meal of caviar-topped scallops and lobster thermidor. 

Invite a live band to play those classic ocean-inspired melodies (think ‘Rock the Boat’ by The Hues Corporation), before transforming the deck into a dazzling dance floor with a DJ spinning all your favourite party tunes.

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Royal Diamond Jubilee Party

You deserve a truly royal celebration for your 60th birthday, so why not follow in the footsteps of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee party? Pull out all the stops for an evening of style and sophistication as you enjoy playing monarch for the day.

Henry Bonas has hosted high-end parties in some of London’s grandest banquet halls and ballrooms, including the Banqueting House, Kensington Palace and the Art Deco Ballroom at Claridge’s. Crystal chandeliers, glittering disco balls and diamond-shaped ice sculptures always help to set the theme, whilst waiters in formal tuxedos circle with bubbling Champagne in crystal flutes. 

Classical music will help to evoke that formal feel. Begin the evening with a string quartet, before inviting a full orchestral ensemble to take the stage whilst guests tuck into a  decadent five-course meal. 

We work with some of London’s finest caterers who are well-versed in serving feasts that are fit for a King (or Queen!). Why not challenge them to recreate some of Queen Victoria’s favourite dishes such as game consommé, roast quail or pheasant terrine? For dessert, it has to be a classic Victoria sponge with a custom cake topper!

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Retro 60s Disco Party

Take a trip down memory lane and recreate the nostalgic fun of a 1960s disco party. This theme is perfect for all you soon-to-be 60-year-olds out there who don’t want to grow up!

We can help you transform any space into a groovy 60s nightclub, whether you’re looking to host a 60th birthday celebration at home or at a lavish London party venue. Decor for this era is all about tie dye, peace signs and funky lighting; think daisy-flower balloons, peace and love posters, colourful lava lamps and mushroom bean bags. Why not hire a huge VW campervan as a quirky bar, with hippie mixologists serving up signature Mai Tai and Manhattan cocktails?

Give your guests a physical memento of your swinging 60s party by encouraging them to wear their most vibrant disco outfits and setting up a photobooth with fun props to enjoy. Our luxury party planners have access to the best tribute bands around: take our ABBA themed party in London, for instance. We can create an uber-cool dance floor with a 60s-inspired live band to keep your guests entertained until the early hours.

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Hollywood Oscars Party

Roll out the red carpet and let Henry Bonas help you organise the ultimate 60th Hollywood Oscars-inspired party. Ask your guests to dress in black tie or recreate those iconic red carpet looks – Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s sleek black ensemble in 2005 springs to mind here. 

Cream, gold and black decor will help to bring that old Hollywood glamour to any party venue, with faux celebrity wax figures and Oscars statues transporting your guests into the glittering world of showbiz. We can help you set the tone with a 5-star photographer to capture your guests’ entrance onto the red carpet, before serving up crystal glasses of Champagne and showstopping canapes.

An Oscars-themed 60th birthday party is all about entertainment. Get inspired by this show stopping black tie birthday party event we helped organise in a private Cotswolds garden, featuring a live jazz band and formal dinner with speeches and toasts. You could even take the entertainment one step further and award your guests with trophies for the best dressed – because a bit of friendly competition never hurt anybody!

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James Bond 007 Party

Invite your guests to don their classiest black tuxedos and sophisticated cocktail gowns and transport them into a world of mystery and espionage with a luxurious James Bond casino night. 

Henry Bonas can help you create a high-stakes casino set, with Vegas-style poker tables manned by professional card dealers. Lighting is especially important, with soft dimmed lighting creating a mysterious yet sophisticated ambiance. A chic jazz ensemble playing Bond movie theme tunes and classic songs from Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey will help to set the mood, encouraging mingling and socialising between guests.

Henry Bonas works with some of the most luxurious catering companies out there to help bring your Bond night to life. Waiters will greet your guests with Bond’s favourite canapés such as smoked salmon and mini steak tartare, before circling with vesper martinis – shaken, not stirred, of course! End the night by opening up the dance floor for plenty of dancing and drinking.

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Alice Smith

Alice Smith, Creative Director at Henry Bonas, is known for her boundless creativity, high standards, and unwavering attention to detail. A graduate in Economics from Reading University, Alice brings a refined yet approachable touch to the design and delivery of luxury weddings and bespoke events across the Cotswolds and London. With a reputation for discretion and an innate ability to craft unique, understatedly elegant experiences, Alice ensures each celebration is impeccably tailored to reflect the individual vision of her clients. Her blend of artistry and professionalism makes her a trusted partner in creating truly exceptional events.

Feeling inspired by our 60th birthday party ideas? Our expert team of event planners can help you organise the most spectacular birthday bash to welcome your third decade on earth with style. Get in touch today to show the world that 60-year-olds still know how to party!