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How to Organize the Best Disco Party – The Ultimate Guide

May 04 2025
3 min reading time

Are you ready to bring back the disco era? Whether you are organizing a birthday party, company drinks, theme night or carnival event: a disco party is always a hit. With the right glitter, music and clothing you will feel like you are in the 70s or 80s. In this blog you will discover step by step how to organize the best disco party - and how to make your guests shine on the dance floor.

1. Choose your disco theme: retro, trendy or modern?

Disco can go in all directions. First determine the atmosphere you want to create:

Classic 70s : Studio 54 vibes, funky afros and lots of brown/orange.
Wrong but gold : over-the-top glitter, panther prints, neon and disco balls.
Modern disco: retro influences with modern party looks.

🎯 Tip: Get inspired by our disco collection .

2. Disco outfits that pop

What's a disco party without the right outfit? Let your guests shine with glitter dresses, jumpsuits, satin blouses and of course platform shoes!

Must-haves for your outfit:

Silver glitter dress
Leopard print jumpsuit
Afro wig black or brightly colored
Men's disco blouse with sequins
Platform shoes women gold

👉 Check out our complete disco clothing collection .

3. The right location and decoration

Even your living room can become a disco! Think of:

Disco balls & colored spotlights
Glowsticks, LED lighting and posters
Retro furniture and accessories

🎈 Decorate your party venue with our disco party supplies .

4. The perfect disco playlist

No music, no disco party! Add to your playlist:

Bee Gees – Stayin' Alive
Donna Summer – Hot Stuff
ABBA – Dancing Queen
Earth, Wind & Fire – Boogie Wonderland

5. Food, drinks & extra fun

Complete the party with:

Rainbow jelly shots & disco ball cupcakes
Cocktails with glitter & fluorescent sugar
Photobooth with disco props

Frequently Asked Questions about Disco Parties

What do you wear to a disco party?

A glitter dress, jumpsuit or wide pants with a satin blouse. Combine with accessories such as an afro wig, sunglasses and platform shoes. Check out our disco outfits .

How do you decorate a disco party?

Use disco balls, glittering streamers, bright colours and lights. Work with LED lights, black backgrounds and lots of metallics. Make it funky with our disco party decorations .

What is typical disco music?

Disco music comes mainly from the 70s-80s: Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Chic, Earth, Wind & Fire. But also modern dance or disco remixes are popular.

How to organize a disco party for kids?

Choose comfortable glitter clothing, play disco memory or stop dance and provide lots of color and music. For children there are special disco outfits kids .