Clowns for Birthday Parties Near You

A birthday clown blends classic comedy, balloon twisting and a few simple magic tricks into one act built to hold a room of kids for the length of the party, rather than any single skill on its own. Bookings typically run 45 minutes to an hour of active performance, with the clown reading the room and adjusting the mix of games, gags and balloons on the fly. The rate is hourly, so a two-hour party costs more than a one-hour one rather than a flat fee regardless of length. Every performer on Yombu — clowns included — clears a background check and carries insurance before taking a single booking; the red nose doesn't buy an exception. Clowns are joining the Yombu lineup gradually, city by city. Add your date to the entertainers page, and hearing back is next on the list the day a local clown is confirmed.

Pricing for entertainment varies by city, entertainer, party size and how long you need them. Pick your city to see live "from" prices from local pros — you will always see the exact total before you pay, with no hidden fees.

Clown pricing on Yombu hasn't gone live everywhere yet. Elsewhere, published rates swing widely — from around $75 for a shorter set up to $400 for a longer event booking, and a handful of performers price hourly nearer $200 — your city's real figure will replace this the moment a clown signs on.

Pick your city below to see vetted local entertainers, their prices and availability. Every booking is confirmed online and your payment is held safely until after the party.

We're adding cities every month. If yours isn't listed yet, tell us your date on the entertainers page and we'll match you with the right local pro the moment one's confirmed.

Yes — every entertainer on Yombu is background-checked and insured before they're allowed to accept bookings, and every review comes from a real, verified party.

A few weeks out is a comfortable window for most dates; the tightest stretch is Saturday afternoons in spring and early fall, when it's worth booking a month ahead to get your first-choice time.

Mostly, with one caveat — some kids under about 4 find an unfamiliar clown face more startling than fun, so it works best once the birthday child and most guests are past that stage, roughly 4 and up. A good clown will also read a wary toddler in the room and hang back rather than push it.

An open patch of floor where kids can sit or stand in a loose semicircle is ideal — a living room, backyard or party room all work. Mention upfront whether it's indoors or out, since that shapes whether the routine leans on balloon animals or the bigger physical gags.