21^st Birthday Ideas

After years of listening to your older friends’ stories about epic club nights, and their spectacular 21^st birthday parties, it’s finally your turn to party like a rock star! Although the last thing you want is a lame 21^st birthday party, coming up with a fantastic idea is not your thing.

Not to worry – I’ve got you covered with some fab 21st birthday party ideas for birthday boys and girls, ranging from hangover inducing booze-cruisers to sedate picnics with fine vintage china.

In fact, there are so many; you might have to flip a coin! Suppose you are looking for a fabulous 21^st birthday idea. Here are 25 awesome ideas for guys and girls to get your party started!

1. A British High-Tea
2. Themed Dress Up
3. Bubbly Brunch
4. Hire A Chef
5. Have A Picnic
6. Rock Karaoke
7. Hit The Road
8. Spa Pamper Party
9. Art & Vino
10. Pole Dance Like a Pro
11. Indulgent Booze Cruise
12. Follow The Clues
13. Craft Beer Tour
14. Burlesque Baby!
15. Retro Roller Disco
16. And more …

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This post is all about fab ideas of how to celebrate your 21^st birthday!

1. A British High-Tea

If you love the ritual of drinking tea and have binge-watched The Crown, then book a posh high tea in a luxurious hotel with your BFFs.

Alternatively, host your own high tea at home with vintage pieces, floral arrangements, and cute vintage romance novels, and pearl necklaces.

Then use your best fine china, and serve copious amounts of tea and bite-sized treats like macaroons, fine cucumber sandwiches, and other morish teatime treats.

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“These little mismatched teacups are way too adorable!”

2. Themed Dress Up

Let’s face it; nothing really beats the thrill of dressing up for an epic party, especially as you know you are in for hilarious moments when you can barely recognize your friends!

Simply choose a cool theme like your favorite show, color, or movie characters, and add fun Zoom backgrounds for to elevate your theme.

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“There’s nothing cuter than a Unicorn, that’s for sure!”

3. Bubbly Brunch

Who can withstand a bubbly and breakfast combination? It’s a perfect combo in my books that few can resist? So, if you are looking for a more laid-back and intimate celebration – book that table, and send out those fabulous invites!

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“Who can resist these ultra-cute invites!”

4. Hire A Chef

Gone are the days that you must slave over a hot stove. Instead, hire a chef for your first-ever birthday dinner party, especially one from your favorite restaurant.

This is a fab 21^st birthday party idea as all you need to do is decorate your dinner party table with some twinkling lights and enjoy the best night of your life!

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“These are by far my favorite dinner party decorations – love them!”

5. Have A Picnic

This must be the most wholesome and laidback 21^st birthday idea, which only requires an adorable picnic blanket, and a vintage basket propped with delicious nibbles and drinks. And should you want to go all the way, specify a floral dress code in your picnic invites.

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“These adorable waterproof picnic blankets are perfect for a day in the park, and they are compact and portable!”

6. Rock Karaoke

Why sing in your shower if you can sing your heart out on a karaoke night! If it has always been a dream of yours to rock a tune on stage, simply book a table for your 21’st birthday at a karaoke club, and get ready to wow the crowd.

Alternatively, set up your karaoke gear at home, and be ready for hysterical laughter, especially when your tone-deaf BFF sings off-key after a few Tequilas!

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“Grab your mike and sing your heart out, baby!”

7. Hit The Road

A 21^st birthday is the perfect excuse to hit the road with your friends to see all your bucket list destinations, clubs, and restaurants. All you need is a car or RV filled with gas, an epic playlist, and your best friends, and you are ready to have the best time of your life.

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“This fabulous rose gold luggage set is perfect for a weekend away, especially if you are not into packing lightly.”

8. Spa Pamper Party

Spa days are the best, especially if your giggling girlfriends surround you with a glass of bubbly or two! So, make a day with it and celebrate becoming a full-fledged woman on your 21^st birthday with as much pampering as you can handle (without falling into a blissful dream).

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“This sleep mask is amazing; your skin will thank you for it!”

9. Art & Vino

If creating artwork and sipping a delicious glass of vino is your idea of heaven, book a table at an art studio for your 21^st birthday when all you must do is sip, and paint. And who knows, all that wine might just lead to a masterpiece that Da Vinci would be proud of!

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“You don’t even have to max your credit card on wine purchases at Walmart; they offer great value for money.”

10. Pole Dance Like A Pro

If you have secretly dreamt about pole dancing in a music video, hire a pole dancing instructor for your 21^st birthday party to show you and your friends how it’s done. Once you have finished giggling like schoolgirls, pop open a few bottles of bubbly to celebrate your milestone birthday.

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“These gorgeous crystal champagne glasses are simply fabulous!”

11. Indulgent Booze Cruise

There’s something magical about seeing the sunset over a shimmery turquoise ocean with a decadent cocktail, surrounded by your best friends.

If that is your idea of an awesome day, invite your friends to join you for your 21^st birthday on board a booze cruise that includes tanning on the beach, followed by dancing in a club. 

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“Every birthday girl needs a little sparkle in her life, especially on a booze cruise!”

12. Follow The Clues

If you love solving riddles, and solving puzzles, challenge your crew to join you in an Escape Room for your 21^st birthday, and award the one who helps you escape by spotting a clue with drinks on the house when you hit the clubs.

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“This fabulous Marc Jacobs mini bag is perfect for a night on the town”!

13. Craft Beer Tour

Many artisan craft beer breweries offer tours for small groups to sample their finest wares. So, if you have been jealous of your beer-drinking buddies and would like to learn more about the industry, celebrate your 21^st birthday with your best mates – like a boss!

Or, down a few in your backyard with these tasty beer-tasting sampler kits, coupled with a few snacks and a cool soundtrack, you’re bound to have a great time.

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“This beer-tasting sampler kit is simply awesome (and delicious, I might add)!”

14. Retro Roller Disco

If you wish to channel your inner Beyonce, like in a scene from her Blow music video -invite your friends for Rolled Disco’s 21^st birthday party. Pop on those illuminated Rollerblades, and you’re ready to dance your heart out!

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“These illuminated rollerblades make me want to hit the dance floor to see them glow.”

15. Hotel Pool Party

Suppose you have just bought a cute bikini and are looking better than ever; celebrate your 21^st birthday in style by booking a gorgeous poolside cabana with some beautiful peeps, great friends, and a cocktail (or three). In that case, you’re in for an epic celebration.

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“Nothing screams summer like this hot bikini!”.

16. Wine Tasting

It’s time to join the “wine o’clock” crowd by booking your 21^st birthday party at a spectacular wine farm which is sure to lead to a few giggles after the 5^th wine tasting.

Although, if you don’t live in a wine valley, simply host a wine tasting party at home with a few delicious wines, served in fabulous glasses, with a decadent cheese platter.

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“Wine tastes so much better in a gorgeous glass – trust me!”

17. Cocktail Hour

Now that you are finally an adult, it’s time to explore the joy of sipping a Cosmopolitan. So, hire a mixologist to host your 21^st Birthday party and teach you and your friends how to mix your own signature cocktails – just have plenty of snacks on hand…

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“Love these elegant cocktail glasses for my girls’ nights!”

18. Movie Night

If you are looking for a more laid-back 21^st birthday idea without having to hassle of dressing up, invite your best friends for a chill movie night with popcorn and a couple of beers. You are good to go!

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“I live in my Urban Outfitters loungewear as it’s so comfy and perfect for cozy movie nights.”

19. What Happens In Vegas

Spending a wicked weekend in Les Vegas is a right of passage that is perfect for a 21^st birthday party with your best friends. So, book a hotel, dress to kill, and pop that bubbly!

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“Sephora make-up and fragrances are my latest guilty pleasure, but then again, a girl has to look her best!”.

20. Beach Bonfire

If you consider yourself a beach babe, celebrate your 21^st birthday with your best friends, swapping stories and burning s’mores around a beach bonfire. Just remember to bring some beach blankets, snacks, drinks, and fun sparklers.

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“Etsy’s cool beach blankets are the bomb!”

21. Vacation 21^st Birthday Party

Why settle for a single night if you can celebrate your 21^st birthday over an entire vacation in tropical Hawaii, laid-back Jamaica, or during the Marti Gras in New Orleans. It’s your excuse to spread your wings and to party the night away!

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“Love my holiday vibes, American Eagle party gear!”

22. Tropical Paradise Summer Vibes

If you are lucky enough to have a fabulous pool in your backyard, make the most of it by turning your backyard into a beachy paradise for your 21^st birthday party. All you need is a fabulous cocktail bar, a few inflatables, tropical palms, tropical fruits and salads, and an all-important photo booth to capture the magic.  

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“You can have so much fun with these ultra-cool pool inflatables, especially in a photo booth…”.

23. Football Party

If you do not miss the Super Bowl for love or money, then make a night of it by having a football night with the guys to celebrate your 21st birthday. Just make sure that you are all well stocked up on wings, beer, chips, and salsa, and you are ready to have an epic 21^st!

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“Their frozen snacks selection is super tasty and convenient, especially for a boy’s night.”

24. BBQ In Your Backyard

If you simply can’t resist the smell of a great BBQ, invite your friends to a chilled 21^st Birthday party where they can simply kick back and celebrate your milestone moment with a few cold ones and a rocking soundtrack.

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“This grill is awesome if you need to feed a large hungry crowd; anything that can cook 29 burgers at once is a winner in my books!”

A 21^st birthday party is an epic celebration, so all you must do is pick one of the 25 fab ideas and get the party started!

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