12 Creative Sneaker Ball Party Ideas (2024)

Looking for sneaker ball party ideas for your next gathering? At Peerspace, we get it. Sneaker ball parties are all the rage. A seemingly simple concept, where partygoers wear black tie attire with casual shoes, sneaker ball parties actually support important causes.

Many urban settings hold a citywide sneaker ball party, often benefiting underrepresented groups like Special Olympiads, youth mentoring programs, and marginalized minority athletes. Huge companies, too, often host an annual sneaker ball gala to help empower certain community organizations that need a boost. Sneaker ball parties aren’t just charitable – they’re also a chance to book an amazing party venue and get down with your neighbors. They represent a major opportunity to express your identity.

But how to pull one off the right way? Here’s our list of 12 amazingly creative sneaker ball party ideas to get you started.

1. Book the perfect sneaker ball event venue on Peerspace

The first thing you’ll need is a place to hold the party. Yes, you could rent a run-of-the-mill auditorium or events center – OR, better yet, you could rent a stylish and well-equipped private party venue from a neighbor through Peerspace.

Peerspace is the internet’s largest service for renting unique event spaces by the hour and makes it easy for you to discover and book the ideal venue. All spaces are owned by locals who rent out their unique spaces to renters looking for one-of-a-kind, amenity-packed venues.

Some of our favorite sneaker ball venue suggestions include:

• This gorgeous outdoor event space at a local brewery in San Diego, CA with space for 115 guests, A/V equipment, drinks service, and a dogs-allowed policy.
• This 5,000-square-foot loft for events in Brooklyn, NYC with space for 150 guests, lounge seating, a kitchen, speakers, and a modular configuration.
• This urban eclectic greenhouse in St. Louis, MO with space for 60 guests, an outdoor patio, a kitchen, and helpful add-on furniture rental options.
• The Magnolia House – a grand mid-century modern classic in Seattle, WA with space for 20 guests, an open floor plan, a modern kitchen, and a spacious backyard patio.

There are literally thousands of Peerspaces in hundreds of cities in several countries, with more being added every day. By checking out Peerspace, you could host your sneaker ball party in a mansion, a penthouse, or even a botanical garden, benefiting the peer-to-peer economy.

2. Go for an all-white venue to complement the sneaks

Consider hosting your sneaker ball party at an all-white venue to enhance the attire of your guests. For instance, you could host a sleek sneaker ball party at this all-white-decorated Manhattan loft. This space is decorated in all-white with white walls, couches, and furniture. Tables and chairs – and tons of other amenities – like access to a built-in bar, a green room, and a kitchenette – are included in the booking. White globe lights and blue backlighting add to the Haute effect.

The loft boasts views of the Empire State Building, so up to 100 guests can take in the jaw-dropping city scenery. And if you’d like to add on bar service, there are beer, wine, and full-service options to choose from.

3. Cultivate a nightclub vibe

If you’re looking for a sneaker ball party idea to impress your guests, then this nightclub space in Hawthorne, CA is lit. And we mean literally, with spectacular customizable LED glass walls.

Accommodating up to 400 people and dripping with luxe style, this space has it all, from the main stage with a deluxe sound system and programmable wireless mixing console to the posh bar to the so-called Rouge Lounge, where your guests can kick it in style.

There are no limits to what you can do for your event at this space, with access to a recording studio, video production studio, gear warehouse, set construction lab, and a fittingly accessorized kitchenette.

It also gets plenty of love from past renters, judging by its Peerspace reviews. Here’s one example: “This creative space is phenomenal. I had an emergency location change at the very last minute, and Mykel and team helped make it happen. I am very pleased with their customer service and plan on coming back to this space in the near future.”

Check out these quirky fundraising ideas to ensure your sneaker ball hits its target!

4. Book a modern warehouse with plenty of space

Is your sneaker ball guestlist on the large size? Then consider booking a renovated warehouse space on Peerspace to ensure you have plenty of room to mix and mingle. You’ll have room for everyone on the guest list and their plus-sevens for your sneaker ball event at this creative haven warehouse art and event studio in Los Angeles, CA. With room for 150 guests, everyone can chill with the modern and industrial vibes and decor.

It’s a versatile art studio that boasts murals, an on-site podcast studio, a speaker system, and a private outdoor patio. Check out the picture on its listing page to see all the amazing ways other Peerspace renters have used this space!

5. Womenswear ideas to enhance your sneakers

Now, sneaker balls are all about the duds, right? Obviously, you’ll be breaking out your best kicks, but what else should you wear? Opt for a cocktail gown with a fashionable high-low hem, resting above the knee in the front and floor length in the back, with lots of ruffles.

Or go with the timeless trend of wearing a perfectly simple and elegant sleek slip dress. The idea behind sneaker ball party attire is that everything from the kicks up is decidedly evening wear, so accents like feathers, ruffles, gloves, and all the bling are a go.

6. Menswear ideas for the sneaker ball

For a suit, choose a tux, which is a style that fits perfectly at a gala event, like a sneaker ball party. You could also choose a swanky suit in a shimmering material, perhaps jewel tones. Sleek evening wear will offset a pair of fresh sneakers perfectly.

Mind the kicks. You can never go wrong with crisp white sneakers, maybe with an accent of color to accessorize the dress. Platform high tops are in style for the foreseeable future. Or source some classic Chucks as an easy alternative. Do that research and be socially conscious – community is the whole idea of the sneaker ball party, right?

7. Bring in musical performers

One of the absolute best things about a sneaker ball party is that you get to dance all night long without hurting your feet. So, whether you go with an old-school hip-hop situation or opt for ballroom-style formality, music is going to set the overall vibe.

Start by booking the perfect performance event space through Peerspace. For instance, sneaker ball party planners in Miami, FL can book this versatile Little Havana performance space. It’s an arts and event venue with space for 70 guests, a stage, A/V equipment, a kitchen, and an outdoor area.

Plan your playlist according to your taste, a theme, or have a professional DJ do it for you. You could even let the guests collaborate by adding their favorite tracks to a playlist. Music is everything at a successful soiree, so choose what will suit the mood and set your guests at ease for mingling and dancing the night away.

8. Create an immersive setting to wow your guests

Your sneaker ball can be a multi-sensory experience when you throw it at this two-story warehouse in Compton. It’s a one-of-a-kind venue with fabulous LED glass walls that can display customized graphics. This special LED glass allows you to create the backdrop for your party, with the graphics linked to live art or sound, or even motion-activated!

The space includes an elevated stage for your entertainment and announcements. Plus, tables and chairs, lighting and video equipment, Wi-Fi, a kitchen, and a dressing room are also on-site. 

“Sung was incredibly accommodating and professional,” shares a Peerspace reviewer. “The space itself elevated our event to the next level!”

Embrace the footwear element of your ball by using our sneaker-themed party ideas!

9. Offer your guests space to sit and gather

Go plush with this incredible open-concept indoor and outdoor lounge in Hingham, MA near Boston that takes the guesswork out of planning your decor. The main area is a club lounge with plenty of sofas, ottomans, and meeting or dining tables. Combine this with its large furnished balcony and well-placed lighting, and you have a classy, sophisticated vibe that will set your event alight. All you need is a few balloons, and then you’re set.

This space can also host up to 50 guests, and it’s all-inclusive, with a kitchen, lounge seating, a pool table, and sensational views – allowing you to relax and enjoy the event. 

10. Use lux decor to impress your attendees

Go with classy gold and sparkling crystal decor. Decorate with disco balls, sparkling chandeliers, tinsel, or a shimmering sequin wall for a photo backdrop. Then, top it off with a champagne tower. Your guests will feel treated to a deluxe, glam night out, all for a good cause.

11. Consider having a Regency Core theme

Why not lean into the trending Regency core aesthetic while having a ball at this Centennial Park estate in New South Wales, Australia? Up to 100 guests will cross the threshold into a magical time as they enter this elegant palatial estate complete with a ballroom, a courtyard, and extensive designer gardens.

And check out this rave review left by a Peerspace user after hosting their event here: “I would like to thank Charlotte and Patrick for an amazing support on the night of the event and prior. Nothing was a problem and they always have been attentive and offer their help whenever it was needed. The House is lovely with a special atmosphere and our clients loved every minute of being there. Highly recommend”

12. Entertain guests with a circus-themed sneaker ball

Another aspect that your sneaker ball theme could inform is the entertainment. You want your guests to feel both welcomed and entertained with your event, especially since proceeds will benefit charity. One of our favorite themes that can really up the fun factor of your sneaker ball is by implementing a circus theme.

Start by booking a circus-themed event space through Peerspace, like this spacious and wild circus-themed entertainment space in Fort Lauderdale, FL. It has all the circus pizzazz you could want, as well as space for 150 guests. Take the theme to the next level by hiring circus acts, like aerial dancers, to perform at your ball. For food and drinks, think upscale carnival food, which your guests are sure to love for its whimsical effect.

Sneaker ball party ideas: conclusion

We hope these sneaker ball party ideas have inspired you to plan the event of the year! Remember, it all starts by booking the perfect party space, which is Peerspace’s wheelhouse.

With Peerspace, you can easily discover and rent an amazing event space that suits your aesthetic, space, and amenity needs. Plus, hosts are happy to help with your event planning needs as much as you need. Sneaker balls are important, yet Peerspace helps you make it look oh-so-easy.

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