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9 Perfect Galentine’s Day Party Ideas For 2026

I’ll never forget my first Galentine’s Day party.

It was simple. Vintage mugs, grocery store cookies, and a Spotify playlist I made five minutes before everyone arrived. But you know what? It didn’t matter.

We laughed until our bellies hurt. We shared things we hadn’t told each other. We left feeling rejuvenated.

Galentine’s Day is like that.

It’s a celebration of all the women who keep you sane.

Your friends. Your sisters. Your cousins. Your roommates. Your family who choose you.

Galentine’s Day is showing up for each other in a world that asks you to give too much of yourself.

And by 2026, Galentine’s Day is no longer a cute Hallmark trend. It’s a tradition. A date on the calendar where you pause and remember love isn’t only romantic.

If you’re hosting a Galentine’s Day party this year, I want to help you plan the most memorable night yet. I worked with a team of talented women to curate nine Galentine’s Day party themes that are cozy, on-trend, easy to execute, and totally unforgettable.

You don’t need to spend $100. You just need intention.

Ready? Let’s make this the year your Galentine’s becomes your new favorite tradition.

1. The Cozy Wine Night in Pajamas

Grab your slippers and teddy bears, cause this is the original for a reason.

Ask your guests to come as their pajama selves. Fluffy socks, robes, you name it. Turn down the lights. Light candles. Grab blankets off your couch. Bonus points if you can create a cozy corner with floor pillows and throws.

Serve:

  • Wine. Or mocktails. Or bubbly juice.

  • Charcuterie boards are always a win. Cheese, crackers, fruit, chocolate.

  • Snack foods: warm things like mini sliders, baked brie.

Create your cozy space then put on mellow music. Something that feels like a warm blanket.

If you want to add something simple, try:

  • “What’s the ‘high-low’ of 2026?” Everyone shares one amazing thing and one difficult thing.

  • Start a gratitude jar. Everyone writes something they love about another person in the room and puts it in the jar.

This theme is all about comfort. It communicates to your guests, “Girl, you don’t have to show up LIKE anything here. You just get to be.”

Related: Short Valentine’s Day Quotes

2. The DIY Self-Care Spa Night

Girlfriend, this theme is for YOU if your tribe is stressed out, busy as hell, or emotionally drained.

Create DIY stations where everyone can tend to themselves:

  • Face masks

  • Hand scrubs

  • Mini manicures

  • Hair oiling/scalp massages

  • Foot soak bowls

Grab headbands, cotton pads, and mirrors. Queue calming music. Serve herbal tea and fresh fruit infused waters with light snacks.

Include:

  • Guided meditation

  • Journaling time

  • Affirmation cards

Self-care feels indulgent…until it doesn’t.

In 2026 we know self-care is a survival tactic. This theme honors that.

Related: 10 Valentine’s Day Home Décor Ideas Using Pink and Red Tones

3. The Pink Brunch Party

Galentine’s Day doesn’t have to happen at night!

Hosting a daytime brunch is the perfect idea when everything is pink/red/fruit flavored:

  • Strawberry pancakes

  • Raspberry waffles

  • Pink donuts

  • Fruit bowls

  • Rosé. Pink lemonade. Whatever floats your boat.

Decorate with balloons, pink napkins, and fresh flowers. Set dress code: Pretty in Pink.

I love adding a photo prop corner too so everyone leaves with INSTAGRAMMABLE memories.

Brunch parties feel fun, full of energy, and happy. They’re great if your friends work nights or you just want to feel refreshing and bright.

Related: How to Make Valentine’s Gift

4. The Movie Marathon Sleepover

Invite your friends over and transform your space into a home theater.

Pick a theme!

  • Rom-coms

  • Coming-of-age

  • Comfort classics

  • Female-led films

Set up:

  • Floor mattresses

  • Fairy lights

  • Popcorn bar: caramel, butter, chocolate drizzle

Make some pauses between movies for:

  • Snacks

  • Chatting

  • Sharing fav scenes

Sleepover movie parties take you back. They remind you of teenage nights with friends and all the laughter … sans morning exams.

It reminds you growing up doesn’t mean growing distant.

Related: How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Spending Too Much

5. The Creative Craft Night

Need a little inspiration? How about making stuff together?

Try:

  • Vision boards

  • Friendship bracelets

  • Candle making

  • Paint night

  • Scrapbooking

Grab magazines, markers, glue, stickers, beads, canvas, etc.

This party lets everyone work at their own pace. So people open up. While your hands are busy crafting, your hearts do the rest of the work.

You’ll laugh, you’ll share, and you’ll walk away with a tangible reminder of the night.

Related: 6 Cheap Valentine’s Day Décor Ideas for Couples

6. The “Soft Life” Dinner Party

Elevate your night with a sit-down dinner that feels glamorous, yet low-key.

Guest dress code: stick to neutral tones. Satin. “Soft glam.”

Decor tips: linen table cloth, candles, warm lighting, and simple place settings.

Keep the meal simple, but beautiful:

  • Pasta

  • Salad

  • Fresh bread

  • Dessert

Introduce some conversation prompts at the table like:

  • “What are you willing to show up for more in 2026?”

  • “What are you ready to let go of?”

  • “What does your soft life look like?”

Soft life parties feel graceful. They allow space for healing, growing, and connecting.

2026 isn’t about being soft. It’s about embracing softness.

7. The Game Night with EXTRA Activities

Got a group that LOVES game nights? Sprinkle in some Galentine’s Day fun.

Mix it up with:

  • Truth-or-dare cards

  • “Who’s most likely to…”

  • Send compliments around the circle

  • Storytelling games

Give prizes for:

  • Best storyteller

  • Honorest answer

  • Funniest memory

Serve finger foods. Keep drinks silly.

Light-hearted parties are the perfect way to help newer friends connect. Or allow longtime friends to see each other from a new lens.

It’s fun without being heavy.

8. Vision Board & Manifestation Party

This party is ideal for groups that love growth and expanding together.

Start the night with:

  • Journaling

  • Guided reflections

  • Goal-setting

Transition into:

  • Vision boards

  • Word-of-the-year reveal

  • Affirmation exchanges

End your party by having everyone share ONE intention out loud in a circle.

Manifestation-themed Galentine’s remind you that your dreams and goals are valid. More than that, they’re VALIDATED by your squad.

Galentine’s become the positive force that pushes you into what you want.

9. Love Letters to Each Other Night

You read that right. This theme will CHANGE you.

Grab fancy paper and envelopes. Have everyone write each person in the room a short letter.

Include:

  • What you admire about them

  • Favorite memories with them

  • Something you’ve never told them

Collect all the letters. At the end of the night, pass out each person’s bundle of letters.

You’re going to cry. You’ll hug. You’ll sit in comfortable silence.

Friendship is one of the greatest loves of your life.

Hosting a Meaningful Galentine’s Party

Remember, girls.

No matter what theme you choose…

  • Keep it simple.

  • Remember this is about connection, not perfection.

  • Let people be themselves.

  • Leave space for laughter, but also depth.

Galentine’s Day isn’t about impressing your friends. It’s a love letter to YOUR life.

Right now.

And if you throw it with intention and love, you’re not just hosting a party. You’re creating a memory that’ll last well beyond February.

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