Face Painter Prices in Manchester

From £120 for two hours

Tell us the date, postcode, event length, guest numbers and services you are considering. We will confirm one tailored price before you book.

What does £120 include?

Face painting starts from £120 for a two-hour service. Two hours is the minimum booking length. Your final quote depends on your guest numbers, design choices, services, venue and any additional time or artists.

What changes the price?

  • How long the artist is needed
  • The number and ages of guests
  • The service or combination of services chosen
  • The venue postcode and travel time from Sale M33
  • Whether a second artist is needed for the queue

Guest-number planning

Choose a design approach that gives your guests enough time with the artist. These are planning guides, not a guaranteed number for every event.

Face painting capacity per artist
Design approachGuests per hourPricing
Usual mix of designs12–16 on averageStandard face painting quote
Detailed designsAround 12Allow time for the detail
Fast, simple designsUp to 30Higher price; arrange in advance

Smaller parties

For smaller groups, discuss how you would like to use the booked time. Alternative activities or services may be agreed case by case; a shorter guest list does not change the two-hour minimum.

What is included?

The quote includes professional face-painting products, setup and tidy-up, suitable design choices and £5M Salon Gold public liability insurance.

Travel charges

Travel is free within Sale for venue postcodes starting with M33. For other areas, a travel fee of £10–£30 applies depending on distance and is confirmed in your quote.

Pricing questions

How much does a face painter cost in Manchester?
Face painting starts from £120 for a two-hour service. Two hours is the minimum booking length.
Is travel included?
Travel is free within Sale for venue postcodes starting with M33. For other areas, a travel fee of £10–£30 applies depending on distance and is confirmed in your quote.
How many guests can one artist paint?
Allow around 12–16 guests per hour on average, or around 12 per hour for detailed designs. A fast service using simple designs can accommodate up to 30 guests per hour and costs more; arrange this when requesting your quote.
What if I have fewer guests?
For smaller groups, discuss how you would like to use the booked time. Alternative activities or services may be agreed case by case; a shorter guest list does not change the two-hour minimum.
Can services be combined?
Discuss face painting, glitter, gems and tattoo options with Mika when requesting your quote. The combination and time available are agreed for your event.

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