Plan The Perfect Summer Party With One Of These Hot Summer Themes

I don’t know about you, but summer brings out the party girl in me and I love coming up with fun party themes to make sure all my friends and family enjoy our sizzlingly hot summer parties. 

If you are looking for a theme to inspire you to create the party to end all parties this summer, take a look at this list of on-trend, aesthetically eye-catching and balmy summer party theme ideas. 

Once you have your theme the fun really starts as you plan the party decor, food and drink and how to keep everyone entertained. 

By the way, our Summer Games Bundle is totally on-point for easy no-prep summer party fun.

There are games for kids, teens and adults to keep everyone thoroughly entertained and having all the fun in the sun.

 

27 Sizzlingly Hot Summer Party Themes

Get your imagination running wild as you read through this list of 27 of the hottest party themes for summer. 

Tantalisingly Tropical Luau 

Transform your backyard into a Hawaiian paradise with vibrant tropical decorations like tiki torches, leis, and palm leaves.

Serve fruity drinks in coconut cups, and play island music to set the mood. A hula hoop contest and limbo game can add to the fun.

Under the Beautiful Blue Sea 

Create an underwater wonderland with blue and green streamers, fish cutouts, and bubble machines.

Serve seafood snacks and blue punch, and play ocean-themed games like "Pin the Tail on the Mermaid."

Use a playlist of ocean sounds and beach tunes to complete the experience.

Movie Night Magic 

Set up a projector and screen in your backyard with cozy blankets and pillows for seating.

Offer classic movie snacks like popcorn, candy, and soda.

Choose a family-friendly film and create a starry night ambiance with fairy lights and lanterns.

Roll-Up For The Carnival

Bring the excitement of a carnival to your home with colorful bunting, game booths, and a popcorn machine.

Set up classic games like ring toss, bean bag toss, and a dunk tank.

Play upbeat, fairground music and serve cotton candy and hot dogs.

Space Odyssey

Turn your yard into a galaxy far, far away with black lights, glow-in-the-dark stars, and space-themed decorations.

Serve "moon rocks" (chocolate-covered treats) and "alien juice" (green punch).

Organize a star-gazing activity and play space-themed music.

An Enchanted Picnic Feast

Create a magical forest setting with fairy lights, toadstool decorations, and woodland creatures.

Lay out picnic blankets and serve finger foods and lemonade.

Play nature sounds and fairy tale music, and organize a scavenger hunt for hidden treasures.

Retro 90s Dance Party

Deck out your space with neon colors, EDM icons, and retro posters.

Create a playlist 90s hits and encourage guests to dress in their best 90s attire.

Serve classic snacks like pizza rolls and soda, and have a dance-off competition.

Barmy Beach Bash

Bring the beach to your backyard with sand, beach balls, and surfboards.

Serve tropical snacks like fruit kebabs and smoothies.

Play beach volleyball, set up a kiddie pool, and play surf rock music to set the scene.

Texas Hold ‘Em 

Take inspiration from Beyoncé's big summer hit, Texas Hold 'Em and transform your yard into a Wild West town with hay bales, cowboy hats, and bandanas.

Serve BBQ and root beer, and organize games like sack races and a lasso contest.

Play country music and set up a photo booth with cowboy props for fun memories.

We Can Be Superheroes

Turn your backyard into a superhero headquarters with capes, masks, and themed decorations. Set up obstacle courses and training activities to test superpowers. Serve "hero sandwiches" and "power punch," and play a soundtrack of superhero movie scores.

Bridgerton Style Garden Tea Party

Host an elegant tea party, Bridgerton style, in your garden with floral tablecloths, vintage teacups, and fresh flowers.

Serve a variety of teas, finger sandwiches, and pastries.

Play classical music or soft jazz, and organize a hat-decorating station for guests.

And use our Vintage Style Tea Party games as part of the genteel entertainment. 

Backyard Olympics

Set up various sports stations in your yard, including soccer, basketball, and relay races.

Decorate with team colors and sports equipment. Serve energy-boosting snacks like granola bars and sports drinks.

Play upbeat, motivational music to keep the energy high.

Circus Spectacular

Bring the circus to your home with striped tents, clown decorations, and circus animals.

Set up stations for face painting, juggling, and magic tricks.

Serve circus snacks like popcorn and peanuts, and play circus music to keep the excitement alive.

Actual Glow Up Party

Turn your yard into an outer space rave with black lights, glow sticks, and neon decorations.

Serve "cosmic cookies" and "galaxy punch."

Play electronic dance music and set up a glow-in-the-dark dance floor to keep everyone moving.

Bob Ross’ Art Party

Get inspired by art-icon Bob Ross, Set up an outdoor art studio with easels, canvases, and a variety of art supplies. Maybe even supply all the party guests with Bob Ross beards!!

Encourage guests to create their own masterpieces.

Serve colorful snacks like fruit platters and smoothies, and play inspiring, upbeat music to fuel creativity.

Fiesta Fiesta

Bring the vibrant energy of a Mexican fiesta to your home with colorful banners and piñatas. Serve tacos, nachos, and margaritas (for adults). Play lively mariachi music and organize a salsa dancing contest to get everyone in the spirit.

Enchanted Fairy Garden

Create a whimsical fairy garden with twinkling fairy lights, toadstools, and miniature fairy houses.

Serve "fairy cakes" and "magic potion" drinks.

Organize a fairy wing decorating station and play soft, magical music to set the enchanting mood.

Starry Night Giant Backyard Sleepover

Set up tents, sleeping bags, and a campfire (or a safe fire pit) in your backyard.

Serve s'mores, hot dogs, and hot chocolate.

Organize campfire songs and ghost stories, and play acoustic guitar music to create a cozy camping atmosphere.

Candyland Sugar High

Create a sweet wonderland with candy decorations, oversized lollipops, and colorful balloons.

Serve a variety of candies and desserts, and set up candy-themed games like a candy scavenger hunt.

Play upbeat, fun music to keep the energy high.

Vintage Garden Party

Host a charming vintage garden party with lace tablecloths, antique tea sets, and fresh flowers.

Serve classic treats like cucumber sandwiches and lemonade.

Play old-time jazz or swing music and set up lawn games like croquet and bocce ball for a touch of nostalgia.

Our Vintage Style Tea Party Games work well here too!

Wild Jungle Party

Create a wild jungle atmosphere with leafy decorations, animal prints, and jungle animal cutouts.

Serve tropical fruit platters and "jungle juice."

Organize a safari scavenger hunt and play animal sounds mixed with upbeat music to keep the adventure alive.

Secret Garden Soiree

Create a secret garden with lush greenery, fairy lights, and hidden nooks.

Serve dainty finger foods and floral-themed drinks.

Organize a garden scavenger hunt and play soft, enchanting music to enhance the magical atmosphere.

Rustic Barnyard Bash

Create a rustic barnyard setting with hay bales, wooden crates, and farm animal cutouts.

Serve hearty snacks like mini pies and lemonade.

Organize barnyard games like sack races and play country music to keep the atmosphere lively and fun.

Winter Wonderland in Summer

Bring the magic of winter to summer with snowflake decorations, fake snow, and icy blue lighting.

Serve "snow cones" and "hot cocoa" (iced for summer).

Organize activities like a "snowball" fight with soft white balls and play winter-themed music to cool down the summer heat.

Rainbow Celebration

Create a vibrant and colorful party with rainbow decorations, balloons, and streamers.

Serve rainbow snacks like fruit skewers and colorful cupcakes.

Organize a tie-dye station and play cheerful, upbeat music to keep the energy high and bright.

Villains Versus Heroes

Divide guests into superheroes and villains with capes, masks, and themed decorations. Think Batman versus The Joker, Iron Man versus Justin Hammer, Spiderman versus the Green Goblin... 

Serve "hero sandwiches" and "villainous snacks."

Organize a series of fun challenges and games to determine the ultimate winner and play epic battle music to set the tone.

Alice in Wonderland Tea Party

Recreate Wonderland with whimsical decorations, oversized playing cards, and teapots.

Serve "Mad Hatter's tea" and "Queen of Hearts" tarts.

Organize a croquet game and a "Mad Hatter's hat decorating" station, and play quirky, fun music to capture the Wonderland vibe.