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Private Event Entertainment in the Quad Cities — Game Shows, Trivia & More

Arnie Davis
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Private Event Entertainment in the Quad Cities — Game Shows, Trivia & More

Planning a corporate event, fundraiser, wedding reception, or milestone celebration in the Quad Cities? Gleeful Events brings interactive entertainment that gets every guest off their phones and into the action. From custom trivia and live game shows to professional karaoke and DJ services, we create experiences your guests will talk about long after the night is over.

Our Private Event Services

  • Custom Trivia — Questions tailored to your group, your industry, or your guest of honor. Our digital system keeps everyone engaged with real-time scoring.
  • Friendly Feud — Family Feud-style game show that pits teams against each other. Perfect for corporate team-building and party entertainment.
  • Pair Pressure — How well do couples and friends really know each other? This hilarious game show is a crowd favorite at weddings and anniversary parties.
  • Karaoke — Professional sound, 60,000+ songs, and a digital queue system. Our KJs keep the energy high all night.
  • DJ Services — Full sound, lighting, and special effects. From dinner ambiance to a packed dance floor.
  • The Story of Us — Your life turned into a custom trivia experience with video messages from loved ones. Unforgettable for weddings and milestones.

Perfect For

Corporate Parties, Team Building Events, Fundraisers, Wedding Receptions, Anniversary Parties, Milestone Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Holiday Parties, Girls Night Out

Serving the Entire Quad Cities Area

Gleeful Events is based in Davenport, Iowa and provides private event entertainment throughout the Quad Cities — including Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, and surrounding communities. We also travel for events within approximately 60 miles of the Quad Cities.

Whether you're hosting at a restaurant, banquet hall, community center, office, or your own backyard, we bring everything needed for an unforgettable experience — equipment, sound, lighting, and a professional host who knows how to work a room.

Get a free quote for your upcoming event. We'd love to help make it one to remember.

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Arnie Davis — Owner and Event Host at Gleeful Events

Arnie Davis

Owner & Event Host, Gleeful Events

Arnie Davis is the founder of Gleeful Events, bringing interactive entertainment — trivia nights, karaoke, game shows, DJ services, and more — to bars, restaurants, and private events across the Quad Cities and beyond. When he's not hosting unforgettable nights out, he's dreaming up new ways to bring people together.

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