You’ve been asked to organise the Christmas Team Building Activities 2026 celebration. It needs to be fun, fit the budget and appeal to colleagues with very different ideas of a good time.
Perhaps the restaurant is already booked, but you’re missing the entertainment. Perhaps you’d rather celebrate in the office and save on venue hire. Or perhaps you want something that gets people mixing before they sit down for dinner.
We’ll help you choose an activity that fits your team, your space and your plans.
With Zing Events, you can:
- 🏢 Bring the entertainment into your office using a suitable space you already have.
- 🕵️ Add something memorable to Christmas dinner with a Murder Mystery.
- 🎤 Get colleagues talking and competing together with The Deceivers Game Show, Quizzmas or The Christmas Show.
- 📍 Turn the journey to your party into an adventure with a GPS Festive Scavenger Hunt.
📩 Tell us your date, approximate numbers and location. We’ll help you find the right fit. Use the “ENQUIRE NOW” button at the top of the screen.
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🎁 Our Top Christmas Team Building Activities 2026 Solutions
Your Christmas planning challenge |
Our suggested activity |
What your team can look forward to |
|---|---|---|
“We want something different this year.” |
🎭 The Deceivers Game Show |
Our take on The Traitors.Team challenges, playful suspicion and plenty to talk about afterwards. |
“We’ve booked dinner but need entertainment.” |
🕵️ Murder Mystery |
Actors, clues and a shared investigation woven around the meal |
“We want a familiar format with festive fun.” |
🧠 Quizzmas |
A Christmas quiz that gets colleagues pooling their knowledge |
“We want the activity to feel like a party.” |
🎤 The Christmas Show |
Festive games, music and lively team competition |
“We want an activity before drinks or dinner.” |
📍 GPS Festive Scavenger Hunt |
An outdoor adventure that can finish at your chosen venue |
“We’d rather avoid separate venue hire.” |
🏢 Christmas in the office |
Hosted entertainment brought to a suitable space at work |
💬 Not sure which to choose? Send us your brief—we’ll help you narrow it down.
🎭 The Deceivers Game Show: Traitors Themed Christmas Celebration With a Twist
Your team is halfway through a challenge. Everyone seems to be helping. Then someone makes a questionable suggestion.
Was that an honest mistake—or is there a Deceiver at the table? 👀
Suddenly, colleagues have something much more interesting to discuss than their overflowing inboxes.
The Deceivers Game Show combines teamwork, bluffing and playful suspicion in a hosted, table-based experience.
- 🤝 Work together: tackle challenges as a team.
- 🔍 Watch closely: question who you can trust.
- 🎲 Share the experience: enjoy the twists with the people at your table.
- 💬 Keep the conversation going: compare suspicions when the game is over.
✨ Why It Works for Your Christmas Event
If your worry is “we’ve done the usual Christmas entertainment before”, this gives your celebration a different direction.
The team format also makes it a strong option to discuss when you want collaborative participation. Tell us about your colleagues and any concerns about being put on the spot so we can explain how the rounds work.
“Robin and Jason, the facilitators were professional, energetic, and ensured everyone felt included and motivated.”
— Tracey Smith, CGi
✅ Best fit: a dedicated activity before dinner or a Christmas celebration in a suitable office space.
👉 Explore The Deceivers Game Show
🕵️ Murder Mystery: Make Christmas Dinner Part of the Story
The drinks are flowing. Your colleagues are settling into the evening. Then an unexpected character arrives—and the Christmas meal takes a suspicious turn.
By the time the next clue appears, your table is comparing motives, questioning alibis and trying to work out who is hiding something.
A Murder Mystery gives guests a shared story to enjoy alongside dinner.
- 🎭 Professional actors bring the characters to life.
- 🔎 Teams examine evidence and question suspects.
- 💬 New clues give tables something to discuss.
- 🍽️ The performance can be arranged around the meal.
- 🎄 Christmas themes are among the available options.
🍽️ Already Booked Your Restaurant or Dinner Venue?
You don’t have to start your Christmas plans again. Share your venue details and meal timings, and we’ll discuss how the entertainment could fit.
You’ll need a suitable event space and a separate area for the actors to prepare and change.
“We had the Murder Mystery, great team building event and the actors were all great.”
— Louise M, CANTEL
✅ Best fit: organisers who want dinner and entertainment to feel like one occasion.
🧠 Quizzmas: Bring Out Your Team’s Festive Knowledge
One colleague knows every Christmas film. Another can identify a festive song in seconds. Someone who rarely speaks in meetings suddenly becomes the person everyone wants on their team.
That’s the pleasure of a Christmas quiz: people get to contribute something different. ✨
Quizzmas brings colleagues together for festive quizzing and friendly competition.
- ✅ A familiar format: easy for guests to understand.
- 🤝 A shared challenge: teams pool their knowledge.
- 💬 A reason to mix: bring different departments together.
- 🎅 A festive focus: give your gathering a clear Christmas feel.
📝 Want Something Straightforward to Organise?
Start with your headcount, available space and preferred timing. We’ll discuss whether Quizzmas is the right fit for your celebration.
✅ Best fit: teams who enjoy a quiz and organisers looking for a clear, approachable activity.
🎤 The Christmas Show: Give Your Celebration Some Energy
The Christmas jumpers are on. The music starts. Your colleagues are soon cheering their teammates through a challenge that nobody expected to take quite so seriously.
The Christmas Show brings festive games, music and team competition into one hosted celebration.
- 🎲 Enjoy a variety of challenges: from quiz moments to hands-on games.
- 🎶 Get into the festive spirit: with Christmas tunes and seasonal fun.
- 🤝 Give different personalities ways to contribute: through a mix of activities.
- 🏆 Create a centrepiece for the celebration: with everyone focused on the same event.
Think cracker challenges, snowman building and a healthy amount of competitive Christmas spirit. ⛄
🎉 Worried Your Party Needs More Than Food and Drinks?
A hosted activity gives the celebration a focal point. Guests have something to join in with, cheer for and talk about afterwards.
“Everyone said it was the best Christmas party they had been to!”
— Natasha M, customer testimonial published on Zing’s Christmas Show page.
✅ Best fit: a lively Christmas event where the entertainment is a big part of the party.
📍 GPS Festive Scavenger Hunt: Finish the Adventure at Your Party Venue
Instead of heading straight from the office to the restaurant, your team sets off together.
There are festive challenges to unlock, photo tasks to tackle and decisions to make along the way. By the time everyone arrives for dinner, they already have stories to share.
A GPS Festive Scavenger Hunt turns the lead-up to your Christmas party into part of the celebration.
- 🗺️ Explore together: follow GPS challenges using smartphones or tablets.
- 🤝 Mix up your teams: help colleagues spend time with people outside their usual department.
- 📸 Capture the fun: complete festive photo tasks.
- 🍽️ Connect the afternoon and evening: discuss a route that finishes at your chosen party or dinner venue.
🥂 Already Have a Final Venue Booked?
Tell us where you’re going and when you need to arrive. We’ll discuss a suitable route and finishing point around your plans.
You arrange the restaurant or party venue booking; we help shape the activity.
“Very successful GPS event which delivered on our hopes/expectations”
— Des A, GPS event testimonial published on Zing’s Festive Explorer page.
✅ Best fit: teams who want an outdoor adventure before Christmas drinks or dinner.
👉 Explore the Festive GPS Option
🏢 Christmas in the Office: Keep the Planning Simple
Finding a venue can become a project in itself. Availability, travel, minimum spends and room hire all need consideration.
If you already have a suitable space at work, you may have the setting you need.
We can discuss bringing your Christmas entertainment into the office.
- 🏢 Use a space you already have: a meeting room, communal area or cleared office space.
- 💷 Avoid separate venue hire: keep more of the budget available for the celebration.
- 🚶 Make attendance convenient: reduce the need for colleagues to travel elsewhere.
- 🗓️ Build around your working day: choose a practical slot for the team.
- 🎄 Add your own finishing touches: decorations, food and festive refreshments.
Quizzmas, The Deceivers Game Show and The Christmas Show are options to explore. Murder Mystery can also be considered where the layout and actor preparation space work.
📸 Not Sure Whether Your Office Is Suitable?
Send us:
- 👥 Your approximate headcount.
- 📸 Photographs or a floor plan.
- 🕒 The timing you have in mind.
- ♿ Any access or accessibility requirements.
We’ll advise on what could work before you commit.
✨ You Don’t Need to Have Everything Figured Out
You might only know that you have 60 colleagues, a December date and a budget to work within.
That’s enough to start a conversation.
1. 📩 Send Us the Basics
Share your preferred date, approximate numbers, location and budget. Include any restaurant or venue you’ve already booked.
2. 💬 We’ll Help You Choose
We’ll discuss your team, available space and agenda, then provide a proposal for suitable options.
3. ✅ Secure Your Celebration
Once you’re ready, complete our online booking form with the terms and conditions. We’ll send your invoice and work through the event details with you.
Use the “ENQUIRE NOW” button at the top of the screen.
Christmas Team Building Activities 2026: 10 FAQs
1. What are the best Christmas team building activities for 2026?
The best choice depends on your team and the shape of your celebration. Start with The Deceivers Game Show for intrigue, Murder Mystery for a dinner event, Quizzmas for festive quizzing, or The Christmas Show for a lively mix of games.
A GPS Festive Scavenger Hunt suits teams who want to get outdoors before their evening plans. Choose the experience that fits your colleagues, setting and available time.
2. Can we organise Christmas team building in the office?
Yes, subject to having a suitable space for your chosen activity. Start by checking how many people can comfortably gather together, whether everyone will be able to see and hear the host, and how much furniture needs moving.
Remember to allow for preparation and clearing away as well as the activity itself. An office event can make practical sense when you want to avoid a separate venue booking and keep the celebration convenient for colleagues.
3. Can a festive GPS scavenger hunt finish at our Christmas party venue?
That’s a great way to connect the afternoon and evening. Tell us where your party or dinner is booked, the required arrival time and where you would like to begin. We can discuss whether a suitable route can finish there.
Build in an arrival buffer rather than scheduling the activity right up to your restaurant reservation. It’s also useful to agree who will welcome teams at the finishing point and where everyone should gather.
4. Which activity works best alongside Christmas dinner?
Murder Mystery is a natural option to explore because the investigation can unfold around the meal. Guests have evidence and suspects to discuss between scenes, making the entertainment part of the evening.
Speak to both the activity team and venue before finalising the schedule: speeches, food service and performances all need room in the plan. If you prefer a separate competition, consider an activity before guests sit down to eat.
5. How much do Christmas team building activities cost?
Request a quote based on your headcount, location, date and preferred activity. When comparing options, consider the whole celebration budget, including food, drinks, travel and any room hire.
Ask for a clear breakdown of what is included and whether VAT is additional. If you already have a budget ceiling, share it at the start. That makes it easier to recommend a sensible shortlist that works financially.
6. How far in advance should we book for Christmas 2026?
Enquire as soon as you have a likely date and approximate numbers. You can begin planning before every colleague has replied.
If your schedule is flexible, provide a first-choice date and an alternative; that gives you more options to discuss. For an event built around dinner, coordinate the activity and restaurant arrangements before committing to timings. Get in touch so we can check availability for your preferred date.
7. How long should we allow for a Christmas team building activity?
Start with your overall agenda and identify how much time you can comfortably dedicate to the activity. Then ask which formats fit that window. A pre-dinner session, a standalone afternoon celebration and entertainment between courses need different plans.
Include time for people to gather, the briefing and the finish, plus any preparation required beforehand. A manageable schedule gives colleagues space to enjoy the experience without rushing straight into the next part of the event.
8. What if some colleagues don’t enjoy traditional team building?
Choose a format with a clear purpose and different ways to contribute. A team discussion can feel more approachable than asking everyone to perform individually.
Ask colleagues what they enjoy, and tell the organiser about accessibility requirements or concerns before you book. Clear joining information also helps: explain what guests will do, what to wear and what they can expect. The aim is to make the celebration welcoming from the first invitation.
“Everyone loved it, it started the night with a bang. Worth every penny.”
— Sarah P, customer testimonial about The Zing Show at a Christmas party.
9. What should we consider for an outdoor Christmas activity?
Think about daylight, weather, clothing and the needs of your group. Share mobility and accessibility requirements early so route suitability can be discussed.
Choose a practical finishing point and allow guests time to settle before dinner. Ask what the agreed plan will be if conditions affect the activity, and make sure attendees receive clear instructions beforehand. If being outdoors doesn’t suit your colleagues or agenda, explore the indoor options in this guide.
10. How do we book Christmas team building with Zing Events?
Send us your preferred date, approximate guest numbers, location and budget, plus any activity that caught your eye. If you already have a venue or restaurant booked, include those details too.
We’ll discuss the fit and provide a proposal. Once you’re ready to proceed, we send an online booking form with the terms and conditions, followed by an invoice. Payment is due before the event and can be made by card or BACS.
Let’s get your Christmas celebration started
Whether you’re keeping Christmas in the office, adding a mystery to dinner or planning a festive hunt that finishes at the party, start with an activity your colleagues can enjoy together.
