19 Mens Birthday Party Themes For Every Type Of Guy (2024)

Birthday parties happen every year but planning one should never get old! So don’t make the next party you have lined up just like the last…Not when there are so many men’s birthday party themes you could try out! From tuxedos to paintball, we at Peerspace have made a list of our favorite themes for any guy! Let us help you plan the perfect birthday party!

1. Head to an entertainment complex

Party planning can be a challenge when everyone wants to do something different. So why not take the party to a venue where there’s guaranteed to be something everyone likes? Entertainment complexes offer exactly this; you can enjoy bowling, laser tag, restaurant food, sports broadcasts, and arcade games under a single roof. Dave & Buster’s might be the most popular nationwide chain of entertainment complexes, so begin your search with them!

2. Plan a tiki pool party

A warm-weather birthday is the perfect chance to throw a pool party with some friends! Why not take the theme even further and make it a tiki-themed pool party? No matter where you happen to live, you can bring the tropics to your backyard or party rental venue. What’s that, you don’t have a venue for the birthday party yet? Did you know that Peerspace has hundreds of party venues with a pool near you? Check out this Spanish-style villa in Coral Gables, FL, with a resort atmosphere!

3. Paintball arena party

Looking for a men’s birthday party theme that is more active and competitive? A paintball arena party might be just right for your group! Most paintball arenas near you will have a private party room where you can set up the food and drinks for rests in between games. After which, you can head into the main arena for strategy games, free-for-all games, and other events. Paintball arenas will either let you bring your own gear or offer equipment rentals for birthday guests who don’t have any.

4. Host a tuxedo birthday party

Whether you’re a big fan of James Bond or want a black and white color party, making tuxedos the theme is a winning idea! A tuxedo party means everyone has to come dressed to impress. Each person should make a stage-worthy entrance; maybe even dressed as an iconic character from a TV and movie series known for dressing in a suave tux! 

5. Check out an arcade bar

Video game arcades only get better with time as new games are invented. An arcade will have your favorite retro classic games plus many of the newest additions to try. Arcades are perfect for gamers looking to celebrate an upcoming birthday! What’s more, you can even look for an arcade bar, which has a full-service food and drink selection to match the dozens of games available.

Enhance your gathering using our favorite video game party ideas to keep the fun going!

6. Make it a superhero-themed party

Costume parties are fun for everyone involved! So why not let your guests uncover their secret identities at a superhero party? From Spiderman to the Incredible Hulk, superhero costumes are easy to rent. That said, costume party and Halloween-loving friends might already have a costume or two in reserve! 

7. Have a board game night

How about a men’s birthday party theme that’s a little more low-key without losing out on the fun potential? A game night might be right for your group! Bring out classic board games like Risk or try more modern games to play with friends online or in person! Keep a table or two of game night snacks nearby for an awesome birthday party you can easily host at home!

8. Throw a rooftop cocktail party

Classy and elegant, a rooftop cocktail party is a party theme that can work for almost any event! You’ll need a venue where you can either hire someone to mix some cocktails or choose a venue with a cocktail bar built in!

Did you know that Peerspace has both kinds of rooftop venues that you can reserve for a rooftop cocktail party? This rooftop deck with downtown views in Boston, MA, is just one of the many spaces you have to choose from with us! 

9. Mustache party

Does your birthday boy have an award-winning mustache? Or maybe they don’t yet have one but have always wanted to grow one? In either case, a mustache party is the way to go! From the cupcakes to the decorations, mustaches large and small will adorn everything, including faces! In case you have guests who can’t (or won’t) grow one, make sure to have finger mustaches or mustaches on sticks! 

10. Get your game on with a sports party

Head to a sports bar or decorate your favorite party venue with the colors of your favorite team! A sports birthday party can even coincide with a big game if the timing is right. From the Olympics to college basketball, there’s no shortage of possible game themes for a sports birthday!

11. Make it a whiskey party

Celebrate an upcoming birthday party by making it a whiskey-themed event! If your friend already has a particular favorite kind of whiskey then make sure you already have it. Otherwise, think about their personality and tastes, to choose a few types of whiskey for him to try. Whiskey party venues like Prohibition-themed speakeasies are fun places to book! The Den is one of our favorites; a speakeasy bar and lounge in Manhattan, NY, you can book for birthday parties and other private events!

12. Travel to a new city

Make travel the theme of your upcoming men’s birthday party by taking everyone to a new city! Party hotspots in the USA include Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, and New York City. But any major city with bars, restaurants, adventure activities, museums, and other amenities can be a prime party destination! Your travel birthday can include anything from hiring a charter fishing boat for deep-sea angling to taking a helicopter ride above downtown! 

13. Take a hiking birthday trip

You don’t have to head to the big city if you want a men’s birthday party theme that involves travel. Head to the mountains instead for a hiking-themed birthday trip! Has your birthday boy always wanted to do a section of the Appalachian Trail? This is the perfect chance to do a small hike with a group of besties! 

Learn how much it costs to rent a cabin and book a comfortable, stylish home base during your hiking trip.

14. Have a taco party

Food is a big part of any birthday celebration. So why not choose something that everyone is sure to like by throwing a taco party? A taco bar is super easy to set up! All you need are flour and corn tortillas, plus a few different kinds of meat, vegetables, cheese, and sauces like queso and salsa! 

15. Go on a brewery tour or bar crawl

Parties and drinks go together like peanut butter and jelly! Take your group out on a bar crawl as a men’s birthday party theme. You can check out a few of the best breweries in the area for a look at how each historic venue makes your favorite beers. Or you can join a guided bar crawl, which typically includes fast entry to crowded bars and transportation! Or even do both activities, if you want to make a day out of it!

16. Take a food tour

Unless you live in a really small town, chances are you haven’t come close to exhausting the food options in your area. One fun party theme is to make it a foodie event! Check out the best food trucks in town or go to a high-end luxury restaurant for an unbeatable dining experience. Check out the Michelin Guide for some of the best fine-dining restaurants near you!

17. Rent a private karaoke lounge

Looking for a men’s birthday party theme that’s high-energy, engaging, yet easy to plan? How about taking the crew to a karaoke bar or lounge? Karaoke bars often have an open mic and a machine for anyone to stand up and sing a few tunes. If you want a bit more privacy for the party to get rowdy, then there’s non substitute for a karaoke lounge! You’ll have your own machine, a beautifully decorated private space, and a menu of food and drinks to choose from! 

18. Set up a burger bar

Hamburgers are a great birthday meal option! Although let’s face it, you can probably enjoy a burger almost every day and never get sick of them. If your birthday boy is a burger lover, set up a make-your-own burger station at your chosen party venue! A proper burger bar should include patties with varying degrees of done-ness, different buns, cheese types, vegetables, and sauces!

19. Go skydiving for his birthday

A birthday party is the perfect chance to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience. If your birthday gentleman is an adventurer then why not book a skydiving trip? He can see the world from a completely different perspective thousands of feet up during the free-fall! For a trip that’s a little easier to plan, you instead can give him a near-ground level skydiving experience with iFly Indoor Skydiving.

Men’s birthday party themes: conclusion

As you can see, there is no shortage of men’s birthday party themes to explore! Whether you want to travel to a party city, host a quiet board game night with your besties, or something else entirely, Peerspace has plenty of ideas to make it a reality. We also have party venues for a men’s birthday that come decorated and equipped with amenities like big-screen TVs, cocktail bars, and swimming pools!

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