Silent disco: private parties & birthdays
Silent disco · Private parties & birthdays

Silent disco party hire: celebrate at home, dance until late

Silent disco party hire turns a garden, a terrace or a living room into a dance floor without a single complaint from next door. Music in the headphones, silence on the street.

50,000+headphones for rent
Since 2012silent disco pioneers
3 channelsseveral DJs, one dance floor
15+ countrieskit delivered before the event
Guests dancing with light-up silent disco headphones
Guests dancing with silent disco headphones
Guests dancing with silent disco headphones

A private party has one natural enemy: the neighbours. Garden parties, rooftop birthdays and summer barbecues often end early because someone knocks on the door or the building rules say quiet after eleven. A silent disco moves the music from the speakers into wireless headphones. Inside the party the beat is loud and clear; outside, people only hear voices and the odd singalong.

It suits every age. A teenager's sixteenth, a fortieth with friends from school, a family reunion, a stag or hen do in a rented villa: you choose the music, up to three channels at the same time, and each guest picks their own. We deliver the kit charged and ready, with spare headphones and clear instructions, so on the day you only need to plug in a phone or laptop. Curious about the technology? Read what a silent disco is.

Why it works

Why a silent disco works for private parties

Neighbour friendly

Gardens, terraces and flats stay quiet from the outside. The party can carry on long after the usual time to turn the music down.

Three playlists at once

One channel for throwbacks, one for today's hits, one for whoever has the strongest opinions. Nobody fights over the aux cable.

Every age on the floor

Children, parents and grandparents can share the same party, each at their own volume and with their own music.

An instant icebreaker

Headphones glowing in different colours get people talking, laughing and comparing channels from the first minute.

Talk without shouting

Slide the headphones down around your neck and you can chat normally. The party feels more sociable, not less.

Simple to set up

No speakers to carry or cables across the lawn. A transmitter, a phone or laptop and the headphones are all you need.

How it works

Your silent disco party in three steps

1

Tell us the date and the guests

Fill in the quote form with the date, the place and how many people will dance. A consultant calls you within 24 hours to confirm the kit.

2

Prepare the music

Make one playlist per channel, or ask a friend who DJs to plug a controller into the transmitter. XLR and RCA inputs work with almost anything.

3

Switch on and dance

Turn on the transmitter, hand out the headphones and explain the colours. Volume and channel are on each headphone.

How many headphones for a private party?

Count the people who will actually dance rather than the full guest list. At a garden party of 40 people, around 30–40 headphones are usually plenty; at a big birthday with 80 guests, a kit of 50–100 covers the floor comfortably.

  • Channels: two channels already make the party lively; three let everyone find their sound.
  • Transmitter: the TX-330 has a built-in battery, perfect for a terrace or a beach without sockets; the TX-350 handles multi-channel set-ups indoors.
  • Indicative prices: up to 50 headphones €250–400, up to 100 €450–700.
  • What is included: charged headphones, transmitters, chargers and spares, plus a deposit returned after the kit is back and checked.

Compare all the bands on the silent disco prices page.

Tips for a silent disco party at home

  • Name the channels: a small sign with the colour and the genre of each channel saves a lot of questions.
  • Plan the playlists: a few hours of music per channel is enough; mix well-known songs with a couple of surprises.
  • Battle of the channels: two friends DJing on two channels and the guests voting with their headphones is a classic that always works.
  • Light the floor: dim lights make the LED colours stand out and turn the garden into a club.
  • Keep spares charged: if a headphone gives trouble, swap it in seconds and keep dancing.
  • Collect at the door: a box by the exit helps you get every headphone back before people go home.

Planning something bigger? See our page on the silent party format.

The headphones

The headphones you get

All headphones
SX-809 Super Power Bass silent disco headphones with blue LEDs on

SX-809

Super Power Bass

The iconic silent disco headphone: a light-up frame that changes colour with the channel, full bass thanks to Super Power Bass technology, and a foldable headband.

SX-553 Evolution HiFi silent disco headphones with light blue LEDs on

SX-553

Evolution HiFi

Ergonomic, versatile over-ear with crisp high-definition sound: comfortable through long nights and made for more refined listening.

SX-839 wireless headphones with red LEDs on

SX-839

Double Function

Modern design and soft cushions, with the Double Function feature to connect a second headphone and share the listening.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about: private parties & birthdays

How much does silent disco party hire cost?

As an indicative reference, up to 50 headphones cost €250–400 and up to 100 headphones €450–700 for a single event. The exact figure depends on the date, the place and the number of channels.

Can I use my phone instead of a DJ?

Yes. Connect a phone, tablet or laptop to the transmitter. With three channels you can run three different playlists at the same time.

Is it suitable for children's parties?

Yes. Every headphone has its own volume control, so you can keep levels comfortable for younger guests. Always supervise small children.

Does it work outdoors at night?

Yes. The signal reaches up to 500 metres and the battery lasts up to 10 hours. For places without power there is the TX-330 transmitter with a built-in battery.

Do you organise the party?

No. We rent and sell the equipment; the party, the music and the venue are yours. We help you choose the right kit and support you by phone.

Free quote

Ready to dance in silence?

Tell us the date, the place and the number of guests: you receive the quote and, within 24 hours, a call from one of our consultants.