Most Popular New Birthday Party Themes In 2026
Planning your kid’s birthday party and need a brilliant birthday party theme? Since we’re all birthday enthusiasts at Bonjour Fête, we like to stay up-to-date on what’s poppin’ in the party scene. So, we’ve rounded up the best of the best–- the most popular party themes for every birthday boy or girl.
From game-winning sports parties to bow-themed soirées, you’re bound to find a theme your kid will love! So without further ado, let’s get this party started!
1. FRUIT THEMES
If you’re searching for juicy new party themes, look no further than these fruit-themed fêtes! From cherry and strawberry soirées to zesty lemon bashes, fruit parties are fabulous for a variety of occasions.
For more in-depth details and party ideas, check out our cherry and strawberry party blogs!
2. ICE CREAM & CAKE THEMES
If you prefer a party that’s a little more sweets-centered, you can never go wrong with a celebration themed around treats! From cake-themed birthdays to ice cream socials, there are plenty of sweets-themed party ideas to indulge in. Shop our entire selection here and sweeten the deal with our Signature Cabana Stripe party supplies!
3. FAIRYTALE & UNICORN THEMES
From princess parties to unicorn soirées, there are plenty of places to take a fairytale fête. To create an enchanting tablescape, we suggest layering our Petal Pink Dinner Plates or Sweet Peach Dinner Plates with a thematic side plate.
If you're throwing a unicorn-themed party, pop in some purple with our Le Lilac Table Runner and Napkins. Complete the look with an array of whimsical unicorn party supplies.
For more princess and fairytale party ideas, check out the rest of our collection!
4. Bows/Coquette THEME
Inspired by viral aesthetics like coquette decor, bow-themed parties are among the top trends this year. To pull this party off, stock up on elegant floral tableware and bow party supplies.
Perfect for anyone who loves bow-themed decor, our coquette party supplies collection features pieces that work wonderfully for birthday parties and everyday hosting!
5. CIRCUS THEME
When it comes to kids birthday party supplies, it doesn’t get cuter than circus party goods. That’s why circus theme parties are one of our top picks for gender-neutral birthdays!
Perfect for a variety of age groups and interests, this birthday theme is full of vibrant fun!
We love all of the adorable animals on these circus plates and napkins. Both of which are made even cuter paired with the matching circus cups!
We suggest tying it all together with our signature Sky Blue and Petal Pink Cabana Stripe Plates and Napkins. For more ideas, shop our entire circus collection here!
6. BALLERINA THEME
This next kid’s birthday party idea is perfect for any tiny dancer. To throw a ballet-themed party, you simply need a mix of pretty pink decorations and prima ballerina tableware. Some of our favorites are these pirouette paper plates, ballet slipper napkins, and this ballerina-themed garland that is tutu cute!
Finally, we recommend embellishing your tasty treats and party food with our cute ballerina cupcake toppers. For more, chassé your way over to our collection of ballerina party supplies and en pointe decor.
7. SPORTS THEME
Game on! If you’re celebrating a little athlete, go big with a sports-themed birthday party! You can choose from a football party, basketball party, baseball party, or soccer party. Or you can put them all together and shop our collection of sports party supplies to create the ultimate game day celebration!
8. LADURÉE TEA PARTY THEME
Macaron, anyone? This Paris-themed birthday party inspired by the luxury Ladurée tearoom is one of our favorites. It’s perfect for any little girl who loves sweet treats and tea parties. For the entire Parisian party package, choose pistachio green decorations and pretty pastel tableware.
Shop the entire magnifique collection here, and read our party tips here!
9. VEHICLES THEME
Whether your birthday boy loves trains, planes, race cars, or fire trucks; you can throw a wheely amazing celebration themed around his favorite vehicles!
A train-themed party is perfect for a first or second birthday because choo choo he’s one or two. All you need is a train-themed birthday garland and choo choo train shaped tableware. If your little one loves Thomas & Friends™, check out our blog post to learn how to throw the ultimate Thomas the Tank Engine birthday party!
Another revved-up fête idea is a celebration crafted around race cars. Our Hot Wheels x Bonjour Fête party supplies are perfect for car-themed birthday parties. For more racecar party ideas and expert tips & tricks, check out our Hot Wheels party blog post.
If these party themes still don’t float your boat, we’ve got truckloads of other vehicle themes to choose from here.
10. VIDEO GAME THEME
This next party theme is loads of fun for both boys and girls! Whether your gamer loves Minecraft, Mario, or Fortnite, our video game-themed party collection is full of awesome essentials.
We suggest stocking up on checkered party supplies and video game-themed decorations. You can find even more exciting video game party ideas by reading this post!
11. COWBOY THEME
Whether your little wrangler is horse-obsessed or loves the Wild West, a cowboy-themed birthday party is always a hit!
Simply gather some cowboy party supplies, like cowboy hat plates and cowboy boot napkins. Then, tie it all together with classic western decorations like horse balloons and bandana banners.
For more rootin' tootin' party ideas, read our entire cowboy party blog post here!
12. goose theme
Featuring pastel colors and whimsical details, a goose-themed birthday party works for a variety of ages!
Start by curating a color palette of pastel decorations, embellishing with thematic accents like goose balloons and banners. Then, layer our Sweet Goose party supplies to create the perfect party table.
For more goose party ideas, read our blog post and shop the rest of our collection!
13. CAMPING THEME
If you’re looking for an adventure-filled party idea, you can't go wrong with a classic camping-themed birthday bash.
Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and explorers, all you need is a pack of camping party supplies and your backyard! Read this post to learn how to throw the ultimate camping birthday party.
14. DINOSAUR THEME
This next theme calls for a journey to the Jurassic world! Dinosaur-themed birthday parties are always a hit, especially when they include dino-mite decorations like these colorful honeycomb dinosaurs.
You can also never go wrong with some dinosaur party plates, and napkins. To make your party t-rex-tra special, send your guests home with some dinosaur party games and favors! Shop it all, and more here!
(Photo Credit: Meri Meri)
15. puppy & kitty themes
When it comes to cute birthday ideas, it’s hard to beat a kitty or puppy pawty! Puppy-themed parties call for lots of puppy treats, (like dog bones and pup-cakes, of course!) So, be sure to set the table with pug plates, puppy napkins, and puppy cups.
If your little one is more of a feline fiend, they'll adore these cat-themed party plates, cups, and napkins.
Pet-themed birthday parties are fetching for a variety of age groups. For more partyware and decor inspiration, shop the rest of our puppy party and kitty party collections!
16. safari theme
This theme is for all the party animals out there! If you’ve got a little boy or girl who loves to adventure, a safari-themed birthday party is the way to go. Simply decorate with animal-themed garlands and balloons, and set the table with lion plates and safari party napkins.
We also love this theme for baby showers, especially when it’s incorporated with camp party supplies like palm leaf tableware and adventure-themed party favors. For more safari party ideas, read our full blog post and explore the rest of our collection!
(Photo Credit: Meri Meri)
That concludes our list of the most popular birthday party themes for kids. If you’re still hungry for more, head to bonjourfete.com to check out our full selection of Girl themes, Boy themes, Gender Neutral themes and even party themes for Adults! And, since we’re always on the lookout for fresh inspo, we promise to keep you in the loop with the best party tricks and tips as they arrive–simply sign up for our email list to be the first to know!
