80s Theme Party Ideas
Welcome To Our 80s Theme Party Ideas page.
If you are looking to host a party that is sure to go over well, check out the tried-and-true party ideas below.
Simply click on one of the themes below for all the decorations, costumes, game, and party drinks ideas, as well as printable invitations.
Decorations & Favors
Welcome your guests with a personalized 80s theme
party sign.
Give each guest a pair of
sunglasses
to remember the old Corey Hartt song, "I wear my sunglasses at night."
Line the area with
80s music posters,
movies,
and
TV shows.
For a disco or punk eighties party style night-life effect, add plenty of
glow products.
Costumes/Dress Attire
Wear
jelly bracelets
and
punk wigs
for a great 80's theme.
Baggy sweatshirts and legwarmers bring back the retro 80's look.
Games & Activities
An easy choice of games is to play a game of 80's trivia. There are several available including Trivial Pursuit 80's edition.
Jeopardy became a big hit in the 80's, and can be a fun trivia game.
Play clips from 80's TV shows or movies and competing teams guess first what movie/show the song was from.
80's karaoke is lots of fun and gets everyone laughing.
Have breakdancing and Rubik's cube contests.
Music
Play the guest of honor's favorite tunes or choose an
80s dance mix.
Food & Drink
Nachos served in miniature sombreros and salsa are great to have on each table. You can also include peppers stuffed with dipping sauce for veggies.
See our theme party recipe cookbook for thousands of recipe ideas.
We also recommend the delicious Secret Restaurant Copycat Recipe Cookbook with recipes from Applebee’s, Cheesecake Factory, Red Lobster, Benihana, Olive Garden, and many other popular restaurants.
RecipeSource.com
has a free list of birthday party recipes for more detailed recipe ideas and food preparation.
Popular drinks for an 80's theme are Corona beer and wine coolers. Be sure to have soda on hand for the non-alcoholic set as well as water for all.
Here are a couple of sites that have a good selection of free drink recipes:
idrink.com
drinkoftheweek.com
Drinks should be served in fun
light-up mugs.
Invitations/Printables
You can also create your own invitations by drawing 80's themes such as sunglasses, punk styles, leg warmers, mezpahs, etc.
See the following collection of free
theme party invitations.
If you can't find what you are looking for, see more unique and extensive designs.
I hope this helps spark some fun ideas for your upcoming 80s theme party. Have an "awesome" bash!
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