Explore our curated selection of fire performances in Leeds, available for weddings, private parties, and corporate functions. Fire breathers, dancers, jugglers, LED shows - our artists have a wide variety of shows, which will leave your guests speechless.Read more
Fire Eaters in Leeds
Light up your event with the most captivating Leeds Fire Eaters for hire! We have over 60 incredible acts ready to bring jaw-dropping stunts and mesmerising performances to your next occasion, from solo acts to full pyro shows. Perfect for corporate events at the Royal Armouries, adding spectacle to private parties at The Mansion, or thrilling guests at outdoor festivals like those at Millennium Square. Discover the best performers for your occasion below!
Every fire eater in this list was vetted by our team, guaranteeing quality based on their reputation, booking history, and verified customer reviews.
The average hire price for a fire eater in Leeds is £250 per event, which can vary depending on the duration of the performance, the complexity of the show, and any additional requirements.
Our amazing fire eaters in Leeds have collectively served 300 events, earning 75 verified reviews with an impressive 4.91* average rating.
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Sword Swallowing & Fire Performing
The most dangerous stunt of all time is the art of sword swallowing, there are only around 100 sword swallowers in the world, and only a handful in the UK if you want something unique.
from £350 / event
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Reviews for Fire Eaters in Leeds
Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Leeds
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Marcia Milsom4 Dec 2023
Booked for Other Event
We had an amazing performance from Deanna at our Christmas Lights Switch On event. Deanna was very responsive to emails and we had a call before the event to make sure she understood what we wanted.
Deanna arrived on time, was very pleasant and got straight to work getting herself prepped for the show.
Everyone enjoyed the performance, lots of squeals when the big flames went up!
I would definitely recommend hiring Deanna for a performance. Thank you so much!
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Sarah Morrissey Doran8 Oct 2023
Booked for Wedding
An event that will never be forgotten. The guests were included in some stunts. The whole thing , was fantastic! Very glam, professional and stunning. Absolutely recommend!! Can’t thank them enough. Fire eaters ,5 stars!! Thank you! Best wedding ever!
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Nicky Wilkinson16 Oct 2022
Booked for Other Event
The fire artists we booked for our Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards on 14th October at the New Dock Hall, Royal Armouries Leeds, they brought a fantastic wow factor to the welcoming of our guests, this was a perfect way to start our evening of fundraising.
Thank you so much, we will be using this service for future events,
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Cheryl Parkinson19 Mar 2022
Booked for Birthday party
Divine inferno is amazing entertainment. Enjoyed by all mixed age groups present. She is very friendly and professional, a great addition to the celebrations. Would highly recommend for any special occassion.
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Ilona Durward14 Dec 2018
Booked for Corporate Function
Rio was amazing, the performances was spectacular and was enjoyed by all. We will defo be using Rio again if and when needed. Truly amazing and definitely recommend. Thank you again Rio
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Lisa1 Dec 2018
Booked for Corporate Function
The two ladies we had attend our event were lovely! Prompt, very accommodating, excellent acts (fire performer and ariel artist) Really enhanced our Xmas party and will definitely use again if the need arises! Highly recommend!
We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies
We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.
Fire Eaters in Leeds: A Buyer’s Guide That Actually Helps
If you’re aiming for a party that makes people gasp, a fire eater in Leeds is a proper show-stopper. The city’s mix of historic townhouses, modern rooftops, leafy campuses and rugged Yorkshire estates gives fire performance a brilliant canvas. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to book, where it works best, how to keep it safe, and how to make the most of your budget. We’ll keep it practical, friendly and honest, so you can make quick decisions and get on with planning the fun bits.
Why Choose a Fire Eater for a Leeds Event
Fire is pure theatre. It turns a standard arrival drink into a moment, gives photographers something epic to capture, and creates a natural focal point for guests who don’t fancy the dance floor. In Leeds, it suits everything from city-centre weddings to relaxed garden parties in Headingley and big university nights. The best part is versatility: performers can do high-impact stage routines or ambient sets that weave through the evening without taking over.
What a Professional Fire Eater Actually Does
A typical booking includes short, high-energy sets across the event. Think 2–3 performance bursts of 8–12 minutes, or roaming ambient sets of 15–20 minutes each, spaced around your schedule. Expect skills such as fire eating, body burning, blow-backs, contact staff, palm torches and occasional pyrotechnic accents, paired with theatrical costuming. Good performers bring:
A clear risk assessment and public liability insurance
Fire blankets, extinguishers and a dedicated safety routine
Options for music sync and themed costuming
A wind-and-weather backup plan, plus LED alternatives if flames must pause
Typical Leeds Events That Love Fire
You’ve told us you’re planning for university balls, start-up mixers, private garden parties and city weddings. Here’s how fire lands differently in each.
University balls
Big venues, big photos, big memories. Use two short showcase sets: one at guest arrival to set the bar high, another just after the main awards or speeches. If there’s an outdoor area or a campus quad, all the better. We recommend adding a roaming fire host with palm torches to guide guests between spaces.
Start-up mixers
Keep it smart and brand-friendly. Choose sleek costuming and modern choreography. Opt for ambient micro-sets outdoors on a terrace or rooftop between networking beats. It signals ambition without hijacking the conversations.
5.0(4 reviews)
• 2 bookings
Ignite the Night with Fire Performer
Entranced delivers breathtaking fire acts worldwide, with fire breathing, body burning, and dazzling themed costumes — creating unforgettable, high-energy shows for any event.
from £200 / event
5.0(6 reviews)
Fire Performer Adding Magic & Sparkle To Your Event
You can expect a beautiful, elegant and sparkly fire performance adding a wow factor to your event that your guests will be talking about for ages!
from £280 / event
4.71(7 reviews)
• 15 bookings
Breathtaking Fire Performer Brings Wow Factor
Amaze your guests with a mind-blowing fire show performed by our highly trained entertainment team. Make your event an unforgettable experience with bespoke fire dancing and breathing.
from £250 / event
5.0(12 reviews)
• 33 bookings
Lively & Unique Fire Performance Will Make The Whole Event Buzz
Sam has an array of presentations and skills that will leave your guests raving for many weeks to come.
from £250 / event
5.0(13 reviews)
• 20 bookings
Spectacular Fire Trickster Show
Raise the temperature of your event with some fire entertainment! Envisage the look on the faces of your guests as they walk down the red carpet and truly see the light and feel the heat
from £385 / event
5.0(4 reviews)
• 17 bookings
Mesmerising Fire Performance For Your Outdoor Event
My fire acts come from a wealth of experience and can include special effects and pyrotechnic displays. You are sure to be dazzled by the ingenious displays.
from £250 / event
5.0(2 reviews)
• 3 bookings
Breakdancing Fire Performer
Professional fire performer combining fire spinning and breakdancing into one spectacular fire performance.
A popular option for dinners, weddings, ceremonies, festivals and private parties
from £350 / event
5.0(12 reviews)
• 42 bookings
Mesmerising Fire Performance With Dancing Flames
A captivating fire show, combining fire dancing, fire eating, SFX, and glamorous costumes, this show is sure to amaze! Add ons like fire-breathing finish and rings of fire available also.
from £280 / event
No reviews yet • 1 booking
Thrilling Multiple Prop Fire Performance
A marvellous show of the many different fire arts. With over 10 years of training and 5 years of professional performance. your guests are guaranteed to be amazed!
from £300 / event
5.0(7 reviews)
• 17 bookings
Set the Atmosphere Ablaze with Our Fire Performer
A breath thanking solo fire performance that will have you gasping and wondering how. From fire breathing to the body burning fire poi and dancing, we guarantee you will want more.
from £250 / event
5.0(7 reviews)
• 17 bookings
Set The Atmosphere Ablaze with This Fire Duo
This service has maximum effect. With a wide range of deathly stunts we promise you will come back every time.
from £550 / event
5.0(11 reviews)
• 16 bookings
Sparks Show! - Angle Grinding Duo
If you’re looking for something different, edgy and cool for your event then our spark show will really capture guests attention. What’s more exciting than creating sparks with a power tool!
from £550 / event
5.0(11 reviews)
• 16 bookings
Duo Fire Performing Show
Our fire performances create an absolute wow factor to any event and we guarantee guests will love the performance.
from £550 / event
5.0(2 reviews)
• 7 bookings
Solo Fire Performer Ignites The Atmosphere
Perfect for adding a dramatic flair to any event, our performers deliver safe, controlled fire displays that captivate and excite audiences.
from £290 / event
5.0(2 reviews)
• 7 bookings
Flames Of Elegance With Inferno Duo
An amazing performance by the best fire performers in the UK that will entertain your guests leaving them stunned!
from £510 / event
5.0(3 reviews)
• 2 bookings
Sultry Burlesque Fire Show
It's an unforgettable fusion of sensuality, skill, and heat that leaves you feeling a little hot under the collar.
from £300 / event
5.0(3 reviews)
• 2 bookings
Light Up the Night Fire Show 🔥
A ten-minute fully choreographed fire show including all types of tricks to wow your guests. Performance can be tailored to indoor and outdoor venues.
from £400 / event
Fire Eaters spotlight 🌟
Stunning Fire Performances To Light Up Your Event!
5.0(3 reviews)
• 1 booking
Duncan's breathtaking fire shows include fire eating, double-staff, rope-dart and much more. Shows can be tailored to suit your event and space to create a unique and unforgettable experience. From garden parties and birthdays to weddings and corporate events, we can guarantee the audience will be thrilled and amazed by this high-energy show. Book now for a fire performance that will light up your event and amaze your guests!
About supplier
A highly skilled fire performer with over 10 years of experience, Duncan creates dazzling shows and sensational displays that light up any
event. Previous clients have included the National Mining Museum, Leeds City College, University of Bradford, Leeds City Council, Leeds Rhinos & Rugby Stadium.
from £280 / event
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Private garden parties
Intimate, warm and flexible. Fire at dusk is your golden hour. Book a performer who’s comfortable working on grass with stable ground plates, and position the show away from hedges and gazebos. Ambient sets pair nicely with acoustic music, so conversation remains easy.
City weddings
Two clutch moments: post-ceremony drinks and the evening reset. A surprise fire set while the room turns over is perfect. Later, one dramatic routine outside as the sun dips gives your photographer a signature image. Coordinate with your venue manager for a safe performance zone.
Venues and Spaces That Suit Fire in Leeds
Georgian townhouse gardens
Elegant backdrops, narrow paths, and low trees. Mark a performance ellipse with lanterns or rope and keep foliage well clear. Fire reads beautifully against brick and stone, so line up the background for photos.
Campus quads
Large sightlines, lots of people, occasional gusts. Ask for a wind-aware routine and a visible safety marshal. Elevated steps or a portico can create a natural stage.
Rooftop bars
Spectacular but space-sensitive. Agree on fuel setup and wind thresholds ahead of time. Performers may use shorter props and tight choreography. LED is a great fallback if the breeze picks up.
Farm and estate venues
Ample space and moody skies. Keep a safe distance from hay, barns and dry grass. Create a fire circle on gravel or paving. There’s room to add extras like a second performer or a short spark effect to close the show.
Theme Ideas That Feel Very Leeds
Garden carnival
Think joyful colour, lanterns and alfresco drinks. Fire works as roaming atmosphere at dusk, with short showcases when the sky deepens. Add stilt walkers or a juggler for a little festival energy.
Boho folklore circus
Earthy tones, hand-drums, and folkloric styling. The performer’s costuming carries a lot of the theme here. Pair with acoustic fiddle or handpan for a distinctive mood.
Acoustic plus fire
A duet of guitar and voice sets the tone while the performer moves through subtle torch work. It’s elegant, photogenic, and keeps conversation flowing.
What You Should Budget in Leeds
Expect to pay around £280–£600 for a professional fire eater in Leeds. Where you land on that scale depends on:
Performance style and duration
Multiple sets, custom choreography or duo acts sit higher.
Date, timing and logistics
Peak Saturdays and late-night finishes can add to the fee.
Travel and crew
Some performers include a safety assistant; others bring one for larger shows.
Add-ons
Costuming requests, soundtrack edits, pyrotechnic accents or LED back-ups may be extra.
A neat, value-smart plan is a single artist for arrival and a late-evening highlight, with LED in the back pocket if the wind misbehaves.
Safety Without the Stress
Safety is routine for pros, and you’ll feel that calm from the first message. Expect the performer to ask about ground surfaces, audience distances, access routes, and whether your venue has any flame policies. You can help by:
Confirming where the fuel and safety kit can live, away from guests
Arranging a wind-shielded spot or wall backdrop when possible
Keeping children supervised at the performance perimeter
Having the venue manager looped in early
If the weather turns, a brief pause or LED switch keeps the mood alive until flames can resume.
Sample Set-Ups for Leeds Events
University ball
Arrival fire greeting outdoors, then a high-impact routine after the main awards. Optional confetti or spark finish if permitted.
Start-up mixer
Two ambient sets on the terrace between networking blocks. Clean costuming to match a modern brand palette.
Private garden party
One ambient set at dusk, one showcase once it’s properly dark. Finish with a quick photo moment for the host.
City wedding
Short welcome set for cocktail hour, then a signature performance during the evening reset. Coordinate with your photographer for a dramatic dip-kiss shot with flames in the background.
What You Get With Poptop in Leeds
You’ve said you want the planning to feel seamless and safe. That’s exactly how we work at Poptop. Here’s what that looks like when you book a fire eater.
Enjoy a truly friendly attitude
You’re not just booking a trick; you’re booking people who bring warmth. We curate for professionalism and great guest energy, so everyone feels welcome and you get a crowd that’s smiling rather than hovering at the edges.
Plan your party in minutes, not days
We show instant, all-inclusive prices, so you can commit quickly. Messages get answered fast. Decisions take minutes, not weeks.
Get an event that is uniquely yours
Your vision leads. Whether you want folklore styling, a clean modern look or something theatrical for photos, the act adapts. We’ll align set times to your speeches, first dance or award moments.
Relax and plan without the anxiety
We keep you informed. You’ll know what’s happening and when, with clear next steps and quick updates. No wondering. No “are they definitely coming” nerves.
Find what you need effortlessly
Tell us the date, headcount and postcode. We present perfectly matched performers ready for your event. You don’t need to be an event expert to look like one.
Discover everything in one convenient place
If you need more than fire, you’ll find it here. From music to food to finishing touches, you can build the whole night in one place and keep all the chats and details together.
Host a party that will be remembered
We specialise in acts that go beyond the usual. Fire brings a unique signature to your Leeds celebration and makes the photos pop. Your guests will talk about it for weeks.
Book with confidence and complete security
We thoroughly vet our suppliers and support every booking. If something changes, we help you pivot. With our money-back guarantee and hands-on support, you’re protected from first message to final bow.
Ready to Light Up Your Leeds Event?
If you want a moment that feels unmistakably yours, a fire eater is a brilliant choice. It suits Leeds’s mix of historic charm and modern rooftops, it photographs beautifully, and it delivers instant atmosphere without swallowing your whole schedule. Tell us your date, guest count and postcode, and we’ll show you available fire acts with clear prices. We’ll help you lock the plan, keep you updated, and make the whole thing feel easy. Let’s set the stage, keep it safe, and give your guests a night they won’t forget.