5 Best Face Painting in Sydney (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 7 min read

Face painting shows up in party-entertainment searches alongside costumed characters, balloon artists and full kids' entertainment agencies, so it's worth knowing exactly what you're booking before the invitations go out. Sydney's face painters and party entertainers below carry close to 1,800 Google reviews between them, ranging from 66 up to 823, and that spread says more about how established a name is than the rating does, since every one of them sits at 4.8 or above.

Short answer: Fantasy Art, run by artist Anne Pulk on the Northern Beaches, is the top dedicated face painter here on a perfect 5.0 across 566 reviews. Fly By Fun has the largest review base overall at 823, but it's primarily a costumed-character party entertainment agency (superheroes, princesses), not a dedicated face-painting service, so confirm exactly what's booked. A Face Painting Dream and Face Focus, both run out of Wentworth Point, and Face painting by Romi round out the dedicated face-painting options.

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1. Fly By Fun
2. Fantasy Art
3. A Face Painting Dream
4. Face Focus
5. Face painting by Romi
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Sydney's Face Painters, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Fly By Fun	4.8 ★	823	Costumed-character party entertainment	View ›
2	Fantasy Art	5.0 ★	566	Dedicated face painting	View ›
3	A Face Painting Dream	5.0 ★	170	Large events & school parties	View ›
4	Face Focus	5.0 ★	164	Repeat corporate bookings	View ›
5	Face painting by Romi	5.0 ★	66	A personal, solo booking	View ›

Our five picks, reviewed

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Fly By Fun

4.8823 Google reviews

Fly By Fun is a Sydney kids' party entertainment agency running since 2008, best known for sending costumed characters, superheroes, princesses and licensed favourites, to birthday parties and corporate family days. It's a broad entertainment agency rather than a dedicated face-painting service; its reviews focus on costumed performers keeping kids engaged for the length of a party, not face-paint artistry specifically. If face painting is the priority, confirm it's included in your package rather than assuming it comes standard.

What people praise

Costumed performers reviewers describe as high-energy and fully in character throughout
Organized, easy booking process for a wide range of themed characters
Engages both kids and adults at family events, not just young children
Long track record and community involvement (children's hospitals, charity events)

Worth knowing

Primarily a costumed-character entertainment agency rather than a dedicated face-painting service, confirm what's included before booking if face painting specifically is the goal

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume823 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

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Our take: It has the largest review base on this list by far and a strong rating, but it's worth knowing this is a costumed-character party agency first. Great for a themed superhero or princess party; a dedicated face painter below is the better call if that's specifically what you need.

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Unit 20/112 McEvoy St, Alexandria NSW 2015

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Fantasy Art

5.0566 Google reviews

Fantasy Art is a Northern Beaches face-painting business led by artist Anne Pulk, offering face painting, henna, balloon twisting and jewellery-making at birthday parties, corporate events and celebrations across Sydney. It's a dedicated face-painting specialist, not a broader entertainment agency, and Anne is named directly in nearly every review. Customers describe repeat bookings years apart, including families who first hired her for a child's third birthday and returned for a sixth.

What people praise

Anne is described as fast, precise and genuinely talented across reviewers spanning years
Designs adapted on the spot to suit each child's request
Accommodates younger siblings and mixed-age groups without extra fuss
Offers henna and belly-painting for adult celebrations, not just kids' parties

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume566 · 92th

Confidencevery high

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks second on a perfect rating and the largest dedicated face-painting review base here. The strongest pick if face painting itself, not a broader entertainment package, is what you're after.

Website +61450209179 Directions

33A William St, North Manly NSW 2100

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A Face Painting Dream

5.0170 Google reviews

A Face Painting Dream is a Wentworth Point face-painting business run by artist Antonia, covering birthday parties, school and corporate events, with add-on balloon twisting and magic. Reviewers describe her painting uninterrupted for hours at large school events with over 100 children, alongside smaller family parties and even a pregnant-belly design at a baby blessing. It's a dedicated face-painting service with an owner-operator model.

What people praise

Praised for gentle, patient work with large groups of children, including a 3-hour school event
Designs described as beautiful and detailed, from simple requests to elaborate themes
Pre-pumped sculpted balloons offered as a reliable add-on
Works corporate, school and family events, not just birthday parties

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume170 · 87th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown98% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks third with a perfect rating. A strong choice for larger events given the reviewer accounts of sustained, uninterrupted painting sessions.

Website +61404938958 Directions

27 Bennelong Pkwy, Wentworth Point NSW 2127

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Face Focus

5.0164 Google reviews

Face Focus is a Wentworth Point face-painting and party-entertainment business, sharing an address and artist Antonia with A Face Painting Dream, and offering face painting, balloon animals and corporate event work across Sydney and Melbourne. Reviewers describe repeat annual bookings for the same corporate family picnic days over several years, alongside one-off birthday parties. Face painting is the core offering, with balloons and light entertainment as add-ons.

What people praise

Repeat corporate clients describe using the service for the same annual event five-plus years running
Designs described as detailed and creative with genuine attention to each child
Friendly, professional manner with both kids and adults at events
Also offers balloon animals and swords as a simple add-on

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume164 · 82th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks fourth with a perfect rating. Given the overlap in artist and address with A Face Painting Dream, check availability across both listings if your date is booked out on one.

Website +61412023917 Directions

27 Bennelong Pkwy, Wentworth Point NSW 2127

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Face painting by Romi

5.066 Google reviews

Face painting by Romi is a solo face-painting and balloon-artistry service run by Romi, booked directly for birthday parties, engagements and family events across Sydney. Reviewers describe both children's designs and adult requests, including balloon artistry alongside face paint at an engagement party. As a solo operator, availability is likely more limited than a multi-artist studio, so book ahead for a fixed date.

What people praise

Praised for creative, detailed designs that work for both kids and adults
Accommodates unusual or elaborate requests from children with patience
Balloon artistry offered alongside face painting at the same booking
Repeat clients say they plan to book for all future family events

Worth knowing

Solo operator, so availability may be tighter around peak weekend dates

Reputation scorecardrank in Sydney

Rating5 / 5

Review volume66 · 76th

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It ranks fifth with a perfect rating on the smallest review base here. A strong, personal option if you book early enough to lock in a date.

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, ranked against the other face painters and party entertainers in Sydney. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from hundreds of reviews counts more than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency tracks how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does face painting cost in Sydney? (2026)

Pricing typically depends on the length of the booking, a one-hour slot versus a full afternoon, the number of guests expected, and whether extras like balloon twisting, henna or a costumed character are added on. A solo artist for a small home party costs less than a multi-performer package for a large school or corporate event. Ask each business for a quote against your guest count and event length directly.

Face painting and party entertainment across Sydney

These entertainers cover the Northern Beaches, Wentworth Point, inner Sydney and the wider metro area, and most will travel to a private home, park or venue anywhere in greater Sydney for a booking. If you’re searching for face painting near me, confirm travel fees for your specific suburb when you get a quote.

What to ask before you book a face painter

Is face painting the core service, or an add-on to a broader entertainment package?
How many children can one artist realistically paint in the time booked?
What paints and glitter do you use, and are they safe for sensitive skin?
Do you bring your own setup, or does the venue need to provide a table and chairs?
Are balloon twisting, henna or other extras included, or priced separately?
What’s your policy if a child feels overwhelmed or doesn’t want to sit still?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data, rating, review volume, confidence and recency. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these face painters?

We started from every face-painting and party-entertainment business with a public Google presence that surfaces for this search in Sydney, then ranked by rating, review volume, confidence and recency. See How we score above.

Is Fly By Fun a face-painting business?

Not primarily. It’s a costumed-character party entertainment agency, superheroes, princesses and similar, that shows up in this search due to overlapping keywords. If dedicated face painting is what you need, Fantasy Art, A Face Painting Dream, Face Focus and Face painting by Romi are the specialists on this list.

How often is this updated?

The data on this page carries a verified date (July 2026). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

How far in advance should I book?

Popular dates, weekends especially, book out weeks ahead for solo artists. For a specific Saturday, reach out as early as you can, particularly for smaller, owner-operator businesses like Romi’s.

The bottom line

For face painting specifically, Fantasy Art is the safe default: a perfect rating and the largest dedicated face-painting review base here. If you want a full costumed-character party instead, Fly By Fun has the biggest track record, just confirm face painting is actually part of the package before you book.

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