50 Epic Fraternity Theme Party Ideas (From College Students)

What’s college without socializing? Here are some fraternity party theme ideas that will make your nights more memorable!

Joining a fraternity or sorority can be one of the most fun college experiences! It will give you tons of memories, lots of life-long friends, and let’s be honesty, lots of fun parties!

Fraternities are known for throwing some of the best college parties on campus. That can be a lot of pressure to live up to but also a ton of fun to plan. The first step is figuring out what the college party theme will be — because frat parties have to have a theme, right?

To take a good time and make it a great time, consider making your next college party a themed party. These themes are a great way to liven up the party and let college students get creative with their outfits! Some good themes are hard to come up with fun costumes, while others may be easier to plan and execute.

This list of party themes can be used for fraternity or sorority party ideas…but you can still use them if you’re out of college and looking for unique party themes too! On top of our own experiences, we asked our readers for some of their favorite fraternity theme party ideas as well, and they did not dissapoint!

50 Inspired and Unique Fraternity Party Theme Ideas

1. Animal House

The movie may be from the ’70s, but “Animal House” is the OG fraternity movie and all about fun, making it a perfect theme for your frat party! Have people dress as the stars from the movie or have a movie screening followed by a party based on it.

Mila says, “I went to an animal themed frat party in college that was unforgettable. My friends and I went as jungle animals – I was the tiger.”

2. Fratalina Wine Mixer

Another movie that probably comes to mind when you think of frats is “Stepbrothers.” This is an especially fun theme if you’re doing a Fraternity and Sorority mixer.

Dress up in your best and sip on wine — try and get nicer glasses rather than drinking wine out of solo cups!

3. ABC Party

A college classic – an “Anything But Clothes” party.

No, this doesn’t mean you show up naked. This means you get real creative and make an outfit out of things that aren’t your clothes – think garbage bag, poster board, caution tape, etc.

Evan said, “I was always down for an ABC party. The first time I went I dressed in trash bags.”

4. Toga Party

It is called Greek life, right? A toga party is a classic when it comes to college party themes for a reason.

Plus, all you really need is a bed sheet!

5. Disco night

Yes, you really should get a disco ball for this one but it’ll be so worth it. Everyone can wear their bell bottoms and floral shirts.

The best thing is that it seems the 70s style is back so you probably have things in your closet already!

Group of multi ethnic young friends eating pizza in home interior.

6. Casino night

Turn your frat house into a Vegas style casino, filled with glitz and glamour!

If you have the funds, book some casino games or set up a poker table. If you can’t or don’t want to gamble, use monopoly money or just give off the vibe of a casino with your decorations.

7. Country club

Get everyone super preppy with a country club theme! Tell everyone to come in their best country club look whether it’s khaki pants, polo shirts, tennis skirts.

You can even order an indoor golf net to set up in the living room.

8. Gym bros

Do you just want to be comfortable at your party?

Have a gym bros party and have everyone come in gym clothes! If you want to get kinda active you can have fun games like a push up contest.

9. Memes

An out of the box theme – have everyone come as a funny internet joke! It’ll be great for conversation starters.

10. Pajama party

Another great idea if comfort is your goal – have a pajama party. Just make sure that everyone comes in their pajamas, even if they may not normally sleep in pajamas (if you know what we mean!).

11. 2000’s throwback

Y2K fashion’s coming back, so take advantage and turn it into your next party!

Play only songs from the 2000s, dress like your favorite celebrities from the era, and feed everyone some classic snacks like Fruit Roll Ups.

12. Tie Dye theme

This can be a two part party. The first can be a fun get together where you all dye your shirts together. Then later that night, or the next day, you can have a party where everyone rocks the shirts they made!

Marie said, “I went to a mixer that was a tie dye event. It was a ton of fun and I still have that shirt.”

13. Jersey Shore theme

Pretend you’re a cast member of “The Jersey Shore” – up to you how much drama you want to bring!

Wear a fitted black tea or your favorite team’s jersey, white sneakers, and spike your hair a la DJ Pauly D.

13. Christmas party

This one’s perfect for December, but doesn’t have to be limited to it.

Get your santa hats out and wear anything red or green. Make sure the playlist is filled with Christmas songs!

two female disco dancers posing in UV costume

15. Ugly sweater party

If you don’t want to call it a Christmas party, have an ugly sweater party! Turn it into a competition to see who comes wearing the ugliest sweater. At the end of the night, winner of best/worst sweater gets a prize.

16. A hoedown

Book a country band to perform – see if you have one on campus! – or just make a playlist filled with country. Have everyone come in flannel button-ups, jeans, and cowboy boots.

17. Kentucky Derby

Perfect for the day of the Kentucky Derby or weeks leading up to it! Have everyone dress to the nines, as if they were going to the Derby.

You can roll out the proverbial red carpet and have people take photos as they walk in the door. If it’s the day of the Derby, make sure you have it on TV!

18. Fake wedding

TikTok star Alix Earle recently “got married” at a frat wedding and it looked so fun.

You’ll need to partner with a sorority for this one. Have the frat pick the groom and the sorority pick the bride and have a fake wedding!

19. Hawaiian theme

A go-to party favorite, for right reason. Who doesn’t want to feel like they’re in Hawaii? Get leis, hula skirts, a coconut bra or floral print or maybe even Hawaiian shirts and you’re ready to go. Make sure you have tropical drinks ready (assuming everyone’s 21) like a Blue Hawaiian.

20. Jungle theme

Go absolutely crazy with animal prints or wear your favorite animal onesie! Turn your space into a wild jungle with vines, animal prints, and jungle sounds. Guests can dress as safari explorers or their favorite jungle animals.

21. High School stereotypes

Always wanted to be a jock? Now’s your chance. Or just relive your high school days if you missed them!

22. Superheroes

Are people team Marvel or DC Comics? Find out by having everyone dress like their favorite superhero.

Alex said, “… this was a Halloween themed party for us. Everyone went all out… it was the best time.”

23. Under the sea

Dive deep into the ocean with a marine-themed party. Decorate with seaweed, fishnets, and inflatable sea creatures. Mermaid and scuba gear costumes are a must.

24. A pool party

Have everyone come like they’d go to a pool party! If the weather’s nice, get a blow up pool that everyone can playfully go in.

25. Hometown pride

Have everyone rep their hometown – whether it’s a local team, their HS colors, etc.

26. Blackout

Another traditional frat theme, because it’s so easy! Have everyone wear all black. That’s it, that’s the only rule.

27. Whiteout

Yes, another traditional frat theme, and you guessed it – everyone wears all white. White shirts, white pants, white socks, white shoes!

28. Neon party

You can call this an ’80s party if you’d like since neon was all the rage in the ’80s but have everyone come in neon colors. Grab some glow sticks for everyone for an extra fun time.

29. School pride

You love your school, right? Come decked out in school gear and see who the biggest fan is.

30. Great Gatsby

Travel back to the roaring twenties with a Great Gatsby-themed party. Decorate with art deco designs, jazz music, and champagne towers. Guests can dress in 1920s-inspired fashion.

31. 90s

Don’t forget the black lights and embrace all the flannel, ripped genes, and other favorite styles. Party goers can dress to their favorite part of the 90s.

32. Dynamic Duos

Think about your favorite best friend parings: Chandler and Joey, Turk and JD, Troy and Abed, Steve and Dustin, Coach Beard and Ted Lasso, Meredith Grey and Cristina Yang, Jess and CeCe…the list goes on!

Everyone has a favorite celebrity duo and this night will get interesting!

33. Mythical Beasts Bash

Transform your party space into a mystical realm filled with unicorns, dragons, and griffins. Guests can come dressed as their favorite mythical creature.

34. Interstellar Soiree

Blast off into space with a galactic party. Create a cosmic atmosphere with starry lights, planets, and space-themed music. Costumes can range from aliens to astronauts.

35. Enchanted Forest Fiesta

Step into a magical forest filled with fairy lights, trees, and woodland creatures. Guests can dress as fairies, elves, or mystical creatures of the forest.

36. Circus Spectacular

Bring the circus to your party with a big top tent, circus games, and performers. Guests can dress as clowns, acrobats, or ringmasters.

37. Time Travelers’ Ball

Explore different eras with a time-travel themed party. Decorate different areas of the party space to represent different time periods, and guests can come dressed from any era.

38. Glow-in-the-Dark Extravaganza

Transform your party into a glowing paradise with neon lights, glow sticks, and fluorescent decorations. Guests can wear neon clothing and accessories.

39. Masquerade Masquerade

Host a mysterious masquerade ball with elegant masks, dim lighting, and classical music. Guests can come dressed in formal attire with elaborate masks.

40. Wacky Waffle Wonderland

Create a delicious party theme with waffles as the centerpiece. Have a waffle bar with various toppings and decorations. Guests can wear waffle-themed outfits.

41. Pirate’s Plunder Party

Set sail on the high seas with a pirate-themed party. Decorate with treasure chests, pirate flags, and a ship’s wheel. Guests can dress as pirates or mermaids.

42. Decades Dance-off

Travel through the decades with a party that celebrates different music and fashion styles from the past. Decorate each area of the party space to represent a different decade.

43. Hollywood Glam Gala

Roll out the red carpet for a glamorous Hollywood party. Decorate with movie posters, gold accents, and a Hollywood sign. Guests can dress as their favorite movie stars. This fraternity theme party idea is a little bit classier!

44. Nautical Nonsense Night

Dive into a sea of fun with a nautical-themed party. Decorate with anchors, buoys, and sailor hats. Guests can dress as sailors or sea creatures.

45. Wizarding World Whirl

Step into a magical world with a wizarding-themed party. Decorate with floating candles, potions, and wizarding artifacts. Guests can dress as wizards, witches, or magical creatures.

46. Wild Wild Wild West

Saddle up for a wild west party with a western-themed party. Decorate with hay bales, cowboy hats, and bandanas. Guests can dress as cowboys or saloon girls.

47. Carnival Caper

Bring the excitement of the carnival to your party with carnival games, popcorn, and cotton candy. Guests can dress in colorful, carnival-inspired outfits.

48. Zombie Apocalypse

Survive the night at a zombie-themed party. Decorate with abandoned cityscapes, caution tape, and fake blood. Guests can dress as survivors or zombies.

Sophia said, “I once went to a zombie party. They put eyeballs in the drinks. It was great, ha.”

49. Tropical Tiki Tiki

Escape to a tropical paradise with a tiki-themed party. Decorate with tiki torches, leis, and palm leaves. Guests can dress in Hawaiian shirts and grass skirts. This fraternity theme party idea is great for the end of the year!

50. Mardi Gras Madness

Bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to your party with colorful decorations, masks, and beads. Guests can dress in Mardi Gras-inspired costumes.

Final Thoughts on Epic Fraternity Theme Party Ideas

While frat party themes are fun, just a reminder that you don’t have to be a frat guy to have themed parties. You can turn most social events into an even more fun night by adding a theme!

Any opportunity to dress up or be a little silly with costume ideas is always a good idea when it comes to college kids!