Stilt walkers do not need a stage. They move through the audience, welcome guests at the entrance and accompany a parade. In doing so, they attract attention without the need to set aside a separate performance area. Costumes range from fantasy creatures and historical figures to futuristic or brand-specific characters. Many performers combine stilt-walking with juggling or interactive elements. These elements directly engage the guests. For corporate events, costumes can often be tailored to a theme or a brand colour.
Walking acts on stilts are particularly effective wherever large numbers of people gather. At trade fairs, they draw attention to a stand. At celebrations or galas, they add a visual highlight without any technical set-up. The most common occasions for booking include receptions, town festivals and PR events. Fairytale or circus characters are particularly popular at children’s events. As a rule of thumb: the more space and the denser the crowd, the greater the impact.
Stilt walkers require freedom of movement and sufficient ceiling height. This is a crucial factor that you should check well in advance for indoor events in historic buildings or vaulted cellars. It’s also worth taking a look at the performance set-up. Many artists offer specialised sets. On eventartists.com, you can see the performance duration, space requirements and fee range directly on each profile. Without having to ask a lot of questions, you’ll know whether an offer fits your budget.
On eventartists.com, you can discover stilt walkers for events in Berlin, from Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg to Charlottenburg and Friedrichshain. Photos, video footage and price ranges allow for a direct comparison. Whether it’s a corporate event, gala, city festival or trade fair appearance: using the filters for region, budget and duration of performance, you can quickly find the providers who meet your requirements. If you’re looking for a specific costume theme, you’ll find details of options and customisation possibilities directly in the profile descriptions. Enquiries are made via the relevant profile, and you’ll receive a personalised quote.