60th Birthday Paint and Sip
Where We Run
Gold Coast, Brisbane, QLD, NSW and NT
Group Size
Minimum 10 guests for private bookings
What's Included
All painting gear, hosted session, singalongs, games, full setup
Drinks
BYO friendly or licensed venues depending on location
The Format
Guided painting on mic, singalongs, games and prizes throughout
Age
18 plus for most 60th sessions. 12 plus options with a paying guardian available on request.
Why a Paint and Sip Is the Perfect 60th Birthday
A 60th birthday paint and sip is the sweet spot of the milestone years. The guest of honour is settled, confident and done pretending to like quiet restaurants with someone else's nephew's menu. The crew is mixed, the feelings are warm and the music is still loud enough to matter. A paint and sip lets the night be loud and warm at the same time, painting for the quieter moments and singalongs for the bigger ones.
60 is the age where the room holds everyone the guest of honour has loved through the decades. Siblings, schoolfriends, work wives, daughters, grandkids, in-laws. That mix can wobble with the wrong format. A dinner forces everyone into one conversation, which never works. A dance floor leaves half the room sitting down, which also never works. A paint and sip gives everyone something to do at once, and the singalong moments pull the whole room together without forcing anyone up.
Paint Juicy has hosted 60ths in every venue type, bowls clubs, function rooms, private homes, beachside restaurants and backyards. The format holds up in every one. We have run private paint and sip sessions as surprise parties, slow daytime lunches and full-noise evening events. The guest of honour paints, every guest paints, and the canvas goes home on the wall as proof the night actually happened. The organiser gets to be a guest rather than a host.
If you are deciding between a 60th and another kind of milestone, check the milestone birthday overview. It covers every age group from 40 to 90 and helps narrow down the vibe. For other occasion types, look at the hens parties or empty nesters pages.
How Your 60th Birthday Paint and Sip Runs
Lock In Your Booking
Submit an enquiry with your date, guest count, preferred location and any add-ons you want included. We confirm availability, lock in your artist, send a booking summary and share everything your group needs before the day. No chasing, no guest list spreadsheets, no last-minute confusion about what is happening.
We Handle the Setup
Paint Juicy arrives early and sets up every canvas, easel, paint palette, brush kit and apron before your first guest walks in. The venue is ready to go. Tables are laid out, the playlist is running low in the background, and everything is exactly where it needs to be. You show up, your people show up, and the event starts.
The Session Runs Itself
Your artist hosts the whole event on mic, guiding every step of the painting so nobody gets lost or left behind. Singalong breaks, games and cheeky moments are woven in between paint layers so the energy never drops and nobody is left staring at a drying canvas. No painting experience needed and no pressure to be any good at it.
Take Home Your Canvas
Every guest leaves with a finished painting they actually want to hang up, plus the photos and group memories that come with it. We pack everything down once the session wraps, clear the space and leave it how we found it. The organiser does not lift a finger. That is the whole idea.
Choose the Vibe for Your 60th
Every 60th birthday paint and sip is built around a singalong theme and a painting that suits the occasion. Pick the one that lands for the guest of honour and we build the playlist, the painting and the games around it.
70s and 80s Singalong
The most requested vibe for 60ths. The guest of honour came up on this music and every guest in the room knows every word. Big songs, warm energy, photos that actually look like everyone is having fun.
60s and 70s Singalong
For milestones where the guest of honour came up on Motown, early rock and the golden era of pop. Gentle on the vocal cords, huge on the nostalgia.
Movie Magic
A themed painting with songs from the big screen running through the night. Works across every age group and every mood.
Bottomless Brunch Format
Daytime 60th at a licensed venue. Bottomless drinks, a lunchtime pace and painting between the pours. Strict 18 plus.
What Every 60th Birthday Paint and Sip Includes
🖼️ Canvas
Full size quality canvas every guest takes home.
🖌️ All Art Gear
Paints, brushes, easel and apron for every guest.
🎤 Hosted Session
Artist on mic the entire time guiding every step.
🎵 Singalong Playlist
Locked to your theme, 80s, 90s, pop, country and more.
🎉 Games and Prizes
Cheeky fun moments built into the session.
📦 Full Setup
We arrive early, set everything up and pack down at the end.
60th Birthday Session Formats
The go-to 60th format. Painting, singalongs, games and a proper group moment in two hours.
Longer breaks, warmer pacing, space for speeches, cake and extra add-ons. Book this if the family wants room for speeches and a slow build.
How Much Does a 60th Birthday Paint and Sip Cost?
Private 60th birthday paint and sip bookings run on a flat rate for the first ten guests, with a simple per-person rate after that. No venue hire on top of us. No hidden charges for setup, breakdown or the host. What you see is what you pay.
First 10 Guests
Flat rate covers the full session, all equipment, full setup and pack down, and your hosted artist for the event. Minimum booking is 10 paid seats.
Each Additional Guest
Per person after your first 10. Scales simply as your group grows, whether that is 15 guests or 50. Add-ons are quoted separately.
Groups smaller than 10 are welcome to join a public paint and sip session near you instead of booking privately. Public sessions start from $59 per person. Want to give the experience as a gift? Gift cards are available here. Custom artwork incurs an additional quoted fee.
Optional Add-Ons for Your 60th Birthday
Mention any of these when you enquire and we will build them into your session.
Lock In a 60th Worth Remembering
Private bookings start from 10 guests. Tell us your date, location and guest count and we will build a 60th paint and sip that suits the guest of honour and every generation in the room. Smaller group? Join a public session near you.
Enquire About a Private Booking60th Birthday Paint and Sip FAQs
How many guests do we need for a private 60th?
The minimum for a private booking is 10 paid guests. Smaller groups join a public session across QLD, NSW and NT. Your group still sits together and still has a brilliant night.
Can we have a mixed crowd at a 60th? Partners, siblings, kids?
Yes. 60ths are often the age where the crew is fully mixed, girlfriends, siblings, spouses, grown kids, nieces and nephews. The format works because everyone has the painting to focus on. Guests 12 plus can attend with a paying guardian present. Mention the mix when you enquire and we will size the venue and setup to suit.
Can we pick a custom painting for the 60th?
Yes, with a custom artwork fee quoted on enquiry. 60ths often go for a meaningful custom piece, a favourite place, a pet, a meaningful symbol, or a design connected to the guest of honour's life. Get in touch with the brief and we will quote it.
Do guests need painting experience?
Zero. The artist guides every step on mic. 60th groups typically have no painters in them and every guest leaves shocked at what they produced. Our easy painting guides show the kind of results to expect.
Can we do a daytime 60th instead of evening?
Yes. Daytime 60ths are very popular. Natural light is kinder, the pace is easier and everyone gets home before it is late. Bottomless brunch formats also run at licensed venues for groups who want the lunchtime energy with proper drinks. Tell us your preferred time when you enquire.
Where do you run 60th birthday sessions?
Across Queensland, NSW and NT. On the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour, Darwin and more.
How far in advance should we book?
Two to three months out is the sweet spot. Weekend dates fill fastest. Check our booking and attendance terms for deposit details.