"I find your lack of faith disturbing."
Bring the most iconic villain in the galaxy to your child's birthday party with our professional Darth Vader character performer. Our Dark Lord arrives in a movie-quality costume, leads epic lightsaber battles, demonstrates Force powers, and creates legendary memories that last a lifetime.
Every Darth Vader appearance includes these epic moments your child will treasure
Darth Vader makes a dramatic entrance and greets each child, making them feel the power of the Dark Side
Interactive Star Wars-themed games where kids experience exciting galactic adventures with the Dark Lord
Stunning movie-quality costume with incredible detail for picture-perfect Star Wars memories with every guest
Darth Vader teaches kids the ways of lightsaber combat with safe, light-up sabers in an unforgettable training session
Darth Vader helps with the cake cutting ceremony, making the moment truly legendary for your young Sith apprentice
See our Darth Vader character in action at real events
When you hire Darth Vader from Characters.io, you're getting more than a costume character—you're booking a professionally trained performer who brings the Dark Lord of the Sith to life. Our Darth Vader entertainers have studied the character extensively, perfecting Vader's deep breathing, commanding presence, and menacing voice.
Every detail matters when creating authentic Star Wars party entertainment. Our Darth Vader costume is a premium, movie-accurate recreation of the iconic Sith Lord suit, complete with sculpted armor, flowing cape, chest control panel, and the signature helmet that children recognize and love. The costume photographs beautifully, ensuring your party pictures look like scenes from a galaxy far, far away.
What sets our Darth Vader apart is the immersive experience. Our performer stays in character the entire time, speaking in Vader's deep, mechanical voice and interacting with children as the real Dark Lord would. Kids' faces light up when they meet this legendary villain in person and get to train alongside him.
A Darth Vader birthday party is one of the most requested Star Wars party themes for kids ages 5-14. Our Darth Vader character appearance transforms any venue—your home, a park, a party venue, or a restaurant—into the Death Star or a galactic battlefield. He arrives in character with the Imperial March playing, greets the birthday child, and spends the entire visit creating epic moments.
The lightsaber training session is always a highlight. Darth Vader teaches kids proper lightsaber stances, combat moves, and what it means to harness the power of the Force. Then he leads the group in Jedi vs Sith battles where everyone gets to duel with the Dark Lord himself.
Parents across the country trust Characters.io to deliver unforgettable Star Wars party entertainment. Here's what makes our Darth Vader character the best choice for your child's birthday party:
Our Darth Vader is a trained actor who fully embodies the Dark Lord, staying in character the entire event
Sculpted armor, authentic helmet, flowing cape, chest panel—the costume that makes kids believe Vader is real
Every performer passes comprehensive background screening for your complete peace of mind
Professional, punctual, and fully committed to making every minute legendary
Skilled at engaging young fans through teens, shy kids and outgoing ones alike
Our Darth Vader Star Wars character is available for birthday parties, events, and celebrations in 26 markets across the United States
Darth Vader party packages start at $295 for a 1-hour appearance, with 2-hour packages available for larger celebrations. Pricing varies by location, date (weekends vs. weekdays), and any add-on services like a Stormtrooper companion. Peak season dates (spring and summer weekends) may have adjusted rates. Contact us for a custom quote based on your specific event needs.
Our Darth Vader makes a dramatic Imperial March entrance, leads lightsaber training sessions where kids learn combat moves, demonstrates Force powers, runs exciting Jedi vs Sith battle games, takes photos with all guests, leads the birthday song in his iconic voice, and makes the birthday child feel like they've joined the Dark Side. The experience is fully interactive and engaging for all ages.
Our Darth Vader character is perfect for children ages 5-14, with the sweet spot being 6-12 year olds who love Star Wars. That said, our performers are skilled at engaging all ages—from younger kids who might be a little in awe to older kids who want to learn lightsaber moves. We've even done Darth Vader appearances for teens and adults who are lifelong Star Wars fans!
We recommend booking 2-3 weeks in advance for the best availability. Darth Vader is one of our most popular Star Wars characters, and weekend dates fill up quickly—especially during spring birthday season (March-May) and summer. For holiday weekends, we suggest booking 4-6 weeks ahead. Last-minute bookings are sometimes possible on weekdays.
Absolutely! Booking Darth Vader with a Stormtrooper or a Jedi is a popular combo for Star Wars parties. When you hire multiple characters, they interact and create an epic galactic battle experience for the kids. We also offer Darth Vader paired with Kylo Ren for a Dark Side duo. The second character is discounted when booked together.
A typical 1-hour Darth Vader visit includes: a dramatic Imperial March entrance in character, special greeting for the birthday child, lightsaber training session, Force power games, Jedi vs Sith battles, photo opportunities with all guests, and helping with the birthday cake and candles. For 2-hour packages, we add more games, a galactic adventure story, and additional activities.
Yes, absolutely. Every Characters.io performer undergoes a comprehensive background check before working with us. We also carry full liability insurance for every event. Your family's safety and peace of mind is our top priority. All performers are also trained in child engagement and safety protocols.
Darth Vader can appear at any location—your home, backyard, local park, party venue, restaurant, community center, school, or anywhere else you're hosting your celebration. We serve 26 major markets across the US including Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Chicago, and more. Some venues require advance coordination, so let us know your location when booking.
Give your child the epic Star Wars birthday party they've been dreaming of. Our Darth Vader character creates unforgettable galactic memories.
Available in 26 markets nationwide • Book 2-3 weeks ahead for best availability • Weekend dates fill fast!
