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✨ Australia’s Santa specialistsAbout Book a Santa
We began as a general entertainment agency and grew into Australia’s dedicated Santa-specialist company. Today we focus entirely on creating warm, believable Santa Claus experiences right across the country.
A Santa for every occasion, done properly
Every Santa in our team is personally trained and holds a valid Working With Children Check (or state equivalent), along with genuine experience working with children. Many of our performers have played the role for more than 20 years, and it shows in every gentle “ho ho ho”.
Throughout the season our team visits performers on-site to support them and keep our quality consistently high. Client and performer feedback is tracked in a central database, so wherever you are in Australia, you get a fast, friendly response and a Santa you can trust.
Why choose Book a Santa
National network
A nationwide team of 250+ friendly, professional performers ready wherever you are.
18+ years’ experience
More than 18 years delivering Christmas magic for families, communities and brands.
Trusted by leading brands
A trusted partner to many of Australia’s most recognisable names.
Strong compliance
Rigorous health, safety, Working With Children and ethical standards on every booking.
Dedicated support
Dedicated account management and daily campaign support from first hello to final wave.
Genuine quality
Personally trained performers and premium costumes for a believable Santa, every time.
Moments from our seasons
A glimpse of our Santas and characters out and about, in showrooms and shopping centres, at airports, on the road and bringing joy wherever they go.
Trusted by Australia’s leading brands
We’re proud to be the chosen Santa partner for major retailers, airlines, councils, sporting clubs and some of the country’s most-loved events.
The people behind the magic
We’re a small, family-based group with a strong live-theatre background. In fact, all of our office staff are performers themselves. We value a healthy work/life balance and stay closely involved in our local communities.
Michelle Drinnan
Company DirectorA passionate advocate for community theatre, Michelle launched Book a Santa at just 19 and has grown it into Australia’s leading supplier of professional Santa Claus performers. She was shortlisted for the prestigious Telstra Businesswoman of the Year.
Jairah Bronzal (Jai)
Admin ManagerWith nearly eight years on the team, Jai works remotely from the Philippines, bringing dedication, warmth and a valued cultural perspective to everything we do.
Paul Holmes
Office ManagerOriginally from the UK and with a community-theatre and performing background, Paul keeps the day-to-day office running smoothly so every booking goes off without a hitch.
Lachy Case
Costume ManagementA true jack-of-all-trades, Lachy maintains our costume collection to the highest standard so every Santa looks the part.
Trusted on the biggest stages
For more than 18 years we’ve specialised in professional Santa Claus performers across Australia, from intimate home visits to nationwide retail campaigns and the country’s largest events.
From airport runways to railway carriages
We’ve delivered Santa activations in some of Australia’s most demanding environments, coordinating with airport security and customs, heritage railways, major retailers and councils. Whatever the setting, we manage the logistics so the magic looks effortless.
Nationwide retail campaigns
Managed a Christmas campaign across 177 stores nationally for four consecutive years, and a national campaign covering 216 stores every weekend through November and December, with a 98.97% success rate for a Santa present in-store.
Woolworths Santa Grocery Delivery
Created and delivered a unique doorstep “Santa Grocery Delivery” experience for families nationwide.
The Grounds of Alexandria
A long-term partnership delivering an Instagram-ready Santa across a 400-hour season, welcoming tens of thousands of visitors every year.
Qantas & Sydney Airport
Sole supplier of Santa activations across Qantas Lounges nationally, plus roving Santa performers at Sydney Airport, coordinated with security and customs.
On the world stage
Supplied Western Santa Claus performers for shopping-centre activations in Singapore, Japan and Dubai, managing flights, accommodation, visas and logistics for long-term international engagements.
Communities & carols
From hundreds of childcare centres and schools to shopping centres, community carols, work parties and private home visits, including major council-run carols and Fed Square.
Let’s make this Christmas magical 🌟
Whether it’s one child or one thousand, we’d love to help.
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