Face painting in Singapore usually costs SGD 250 to 450 for a 2 hour session with one painter, which covers about 20 to 35 children depending on how detailed the designs are. For 50 or more children, two painters for 2 to 3 hours usually cost SGD 600 to 850. Extra hours are usually SGD 100 to 150 per hour for each painter.
Face painting price table (SGD)
| Package | Length | Good for | SGD |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 painter, basic | 1.5 to 2 hours | Up to 20 to 25 children | 250 to 350 |
| 1 painter, standard | 2 hours | 25 to 35 children | 350 to 450 |
| 2 painters | 2 to 3 hours | 50 or more children | 600 to 850 |
| Glitter and gem add-on | per session | Premium themes, older children | 80 to 150 |
| Extra hour | per painter | Long fun fairs | 100 to 150 |
These are typical ranges. The exact figure depends on the painter, the date and the details below, so confirm it for your date and your real headcount.
Balloon artists and packages (SGD)
| Booking | Length | SGD |
|---|---|---|
| Balloon artist, birthday party, simple twisting | 1 hour | 250 to 320 |
| Balloon artist, birthday party or family day | 2 hours | 380 to 480 |
| Balloon artists, corporate event, 1 to 2 artists | 2 hours | 500 to 800 |
| Face painting plus balloon twisting | 90 minutes to 2 hours | 700 to 1,100 |
| Themed kids party package: host, 2 acts and a mascot | 3 hours | 1,500 to 2,500 or more |
Clowns have no fixed rate: the quote depends on the show length, the number of children and the extras. See the clown page.
What moves the price
- Hours. Most bookings run 1.5 to 3 hours. Each extra hour is charged per painter.
- Number of painters. Matched to the number of children, not the number of guests.
- Design detail. Quick cheek designs keep the queue short. Full face designs with glitter and gems take longer and cost more.
- The date. Weekend evenings, public holidays, school holidays and Chinese New Year sit at the top of each range.
- The venue. Location, access and parking can add a little.
What the fee includes
The painter's time for the agreed hours, all paints, brushes, sponges and wipes, a design menu for the children, and setup and packing time. Travel within Singapore is usually included. Parking and venue entry fees, and extra paint for very large groups, may be charged separately, so check the quote.
How to compare two quotes
A cheaper quote is not cheaper if it sends one painter for 50 children. Ask every quote to state the number of painters, the hours, the type of designs, any glitter or gem add-on and the rate for an extra hour. The face painting planning guide has the full checklist.
Ways to spend less
- Book a weekday party, which is usually 10 to 15 percent cheaper.
- Keep to quick designs if the guest list is long.
- Bundle face painting with a balloon artist in one booking.
- Book early for school holiday and Chinese New Year weekends.
Get a price for your date
Send the date, the venue, the number of children and their ages on WhatsApp or through the quote form, and you get a quote within one working day. See the kids party packages to combine acts first.
