Dance music in Western styles that hypes up sports days and athletic festivals [2026]

Since dance became a compulsory subject in 2012, it has become more familiar to young people than it used to be, and there are now more opportunities to showcase the results of daily practice on big stages like sports days and school festivals.

Of course, choosing classic BGM will get the crowd going, but you’ll also want to show your taste by incorporating the latest dance music.

In this article, we’ve compiled the latest hits and popular tracks of Western dance music that will hype up sports days and school festivals.

From pop infused with funk and disco elements to melodic EDM, we’ve selected a wide range of songs, so be sure to pick tracks that match your production and scenes!

Playlist

Dance music in Western styles that hypes up sports days and athletic festivals [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	StrangersKenya Grace		Introduce Kenya Grace's 'Strangers'
2	Wake Me UpAvicii		A key figure who popularized EDM worldwide, Avicii
3	GirlfriendAvril Lavigne		Avril Lavigne’s smash hit song
4	yes, and?Ariana Grande		Ariana empowers with her new song
5	MiracleCalvin Harris, Ellie Goulding		Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s new song
6	LoadingJames Blake		Experience multi-genre sounds in James Blake’s latest track
7	Dance The NightDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s “Dance The Night” is the theme song of the movie Barbie.
8	It’s My LifeBon Jovi		A classic that sings of the courage to live true to oneself
9	All I Do Is Win ft. T-Pain, Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop DoggDJ Khaled		Hip-hop classic that celebrates victory
10	RumbleSkrillex, Fred again.. & Flowdan		Hard dubstep produced by Skrillex
11	APT.ROSÉ & Bruno Mars		A refreshing musical collaboration that lights up the party
12	Can’t Tame HerZara Larsson		Zara Larsson’s women’s freedom theme song
13	Can’t Hold Us feat. Ray DaltonMacklemore & Ryan Lewis		An inspiring song that conveys courage and hope
14	We Will Rock YouQueen		"We Will Rock You" is the will to win.
15	StarshipsNicki Minaj		A dance track fusing electropop and reggae
16	UnholySam Smith, Kim Petras		Sam Smith dance tune for a school festival
17	The NightsAvicii		An exhilarating track full of positive energy
18	Sweetest PieMegan Thee Stallion & Dua Lipa		An exotic song produced by Megan and Dua
19	Unstoppable (R3HAB Remix)Sia		Sia's songs liven up the school festival
20	About Damn TimeLizzo		Hype up the sports day with Lizzo’s music
21	CHEER UPTwice		TWICE's signature song, Cheer Up
22	Kill This LoveBLACKPINK		A representative song by BLACKPINK and a popular dance track
23	FANCYTwice		Songs by the K-pop idol group TWICE are perfect for sports days.
24	Danger Feat J Boog and Tyrone’s JacketIration		Reggae dance music track for a sports day
25	Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)Shakira		FIFA World Cup official theme song
26	DON’T YOU WORRYBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira, David Guetta		A dance number by the Black Eyed Peas and Shakira
27	Green Green GrassGeorge Ezra		A pop song by George Ezra suitable for a sports day
28	Party Rock Anthem ft. Lauren Bennett, GoonRockLMFAO		LMFAO's signature song, Party Rock Anthem
29	CloserThe Chainsmokers		The Chainsmokers’ breakup song
30	Changing ft Paloma FaithSigma		Sigma’s signature song, known for its powerful chorus
31	HeavenAvicii		The collaborative song Heaven by Avicii and Chris Martin
32	Boy With Luv feat. HalseyBTS		BTS “Boy With Luv” is a dance song suitable for sports day events.
33	Dancing Feet ft. DNCEKygo		A track by a Norwegian DJ and an American band. Tropical and upbeat.
34	Piece Of Your Heart (ft. Goodboys)Meduza		Medusa's music is popular at the sports festival
35	Uptown Funk ft. Bruno MarsMark Ronson		A smash hit energetic funk track
36	I Don’t CareEd Sheeran & Justin Bieber		A collaboration song by Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber
37	Despacito ft. Daddy YankeeLuis Fonsi		Despacito is a global hit song
38	DALLA DALLAITZY		Let's hype up the dance with ITZY's 'DALLA DALLA'
39	FIESTAIZ*ONE		IZ*ONE’s hit song FIESTA is a track full of exhilaration.
40	SacrificeBebe Rexha		Bibi gets into house music
41	Yeah 3xChris Brown		Chris Brown 2010 single
42	Light it Up (feat. Nyla & Fuse ODG) (Remix)Major Lazer		Major Lazer’s dancehall fusion track
43	HIPMAMAMOO		Expressing Mamamoo’s sexy song “HIP” through dance
44	StrongerKanye West		Kanye West’s classic, an electro fusion
45	Old Town Road ft. Billy Ray CyrusLil Nas X		Old Town Road is a country-style song
46	INDUSTRY BABYLil Nas X, Jack Harlow		Lil Nas X’s popular songs that are suitable for a school festival
47	Die For You (Remix)The Weeknd & Ariana Grande		Ariana produced a remix version.
48	Kings & QueensAva Max		Introduction to Ava Max's dance-pop songs
49	I Gotta FeelingThe Black Eyed Peas		The Black Eyed Peas’ worldwide hit song
50	Hey MickeySweet California		A sweet love song, energetic and bright
51	Bloody Mary (TikTok Remix)Lady Gaga		Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary' Is Popular
52	Oh My GodAdele		Adele’s songs as BGM for a sports festival
53	When I’m GoneAlesso, Katy Perry		A dance song by Alesso and Katy Perry
54	2002Anne-Marie		Anne-Marie '2002' dance recommended
55	On The Floor ft. PitbullJennifer Lopez		A Latin pop dance track by Lopez and Pitbull
56	I Feel Like DancingJason Mraz		An addictive track that makes you want to dance
57	Runaway (U & I)Galantis		EDM duo Galantis’s classic, packed with euphoria
58	Mi GenteJ Balvin, Willy William		A collaboration song by Balvin and William
59	All StarSmash Mouth		Smash Mouth’s signature anthem
60	Mr. BrightsideThe Killers		The Killers' classic youthful rock anthem
61	Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas		A fusion track of electropop and surf rock
62	I Don’t Wanna WaitDavid Guetta & OneRepublic		Collaborative electro house by Guetta and OneRepublic
63	Work from Home ft. Ty Dolla $ignFifth Harmony		Fifth Harmony’s smash hit
64	Hey Mama ft Nicki Minaj, Bebe Rexha & AfrojackDavid Guetta		An upbeat electro house track
65	Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)Kelly Clarkson		Sing of the courage to overcome adversity with a powerful beat
66	Runaway BabyBruno Mars		Powerful vocals and a thrilling, fast-paced sound are captivating.
67	Can’t Stop the Feeling!Justin Timberlake		A positive song that expresses the joy that makes you want to dance
68	Shape of YouEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran “Shape of You”
69	What Do You Mean?Justin Bieber		A song to find out how the person who likes Justin Bieber feels
70	All By MyselfAlok, Sigala, Ellie Goulding		A dance track by Alok and Ellie Goulding
71	PlayersCoi Leray		Coi Leray’s poppy new song
72	TQGKAROL G, Shakira		The distinctive Spanish dance track “TQG”
73	FlowersMiley Cyrus		Popular songs by Miley Cyrus
74	All NighterTiësto		Tiesto's dance track All Nighter
75	Free LoveBebe Rexha		Bebe Rexha’s pop song for a school sports festival
76	Last TimeBecky Hill		Introducing Becky Hill's new song 'Last Time'
77	DisconnectBecky Hill, Chase & Status		Becky expresses stress release in her new song
78	RunBecky Hill, Galantis		Becky Hill’s song “Run” is perfect for a school sports festival.
79	ROOM FOR 2Benson Boone		Introduction of Benson Boone's songs for a sports day
80	GIRL LIKE MEBlack Eyed Peas, Shakira		A collaboration song by Shakira and the Black Eyed Peas
81	Finesse feat. Cardi B(Remix)Bruno Mars		Bruno Mars’s disco-soul R&B work
82	One Kiss (with Dua Lipa)Calvin Harris		Calvin Harris and Dua Lipa’s summer song.
83	Be SomeoneCamelPhat x Jake Bugg		CamelPhat and Jake’s Mysterious Collaboration Track
84	Bam Bam ft. Ed SheeranCamila Cabello		Camila and Ed’s fun summer song
85	Now That I Found YouCarly Rae Jepsen		Carly Rae Jepsen recommended
86	Light SwitchCharlie Puth		Charlie Puth’s upbeat dance number
87	IffyChris Brown		Introduce Chris Brown's song 'Iffy'
88	Beggin’Chris Lake & Aluna		The song “Beggin’” co-created by Chris Lake and Aluna
89	Rockabye ft. Sean Paul & Anne-MarieClean Bandit		A hit song by Clean Bandit. It portrays the struggles of a single mother.
90	Give Me A KissCrash Adams		A popular song that originated on social media and is suitable for sports day events
91	I’m Good (Blue)David Guetta & Bebe Rexha		Collaboration song by Getta and Leksa, a dance for sports day
92	Stay (Don’t Go Away)David Guetta feat Raye		A lively, classic dance-beat track
93	Break My HeartDua Lipa		Introduction to Dua Lipa’s musical career and characteristics
94	Don’t Start NowDua Lipa		Dua Lipa’s 2019 dance song
95	Love AgainDua Lipa		Introduction to Dua Lipa's fun pop songs
96	DUN DUNEVERGLOW		Dirty K-pop dance track
97	Beautiful People (feat. Khalid)Ed Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's provocative pop song
98	ShiversEd Sheeran		Ed Sheeran's dance song for a school sports festival
99	Body MovingEliza Rose, Calvin Harris		House music by Eliza Rose and Calvin Harris
100	All Day and Night with Madison BeerEuropa (Jax Jones & Martin Solveig)		Recommended dance music from Europe
101	Love Not WarJason Derulo x Nuka		Party Song Recommendations for Sports Day
102	YummyJustin Bieber		Beaver transitions from idol to artist
103	4EVA (feat. Pharrell Williams)KAYTRAMINÉ		Keitramine's debut song, themed around love and eternity
104	Raising Hell (feat. Big Freedia)Ke$ha		Introduce Kesha’s upbeat pop songs
105	Free SpiritKhalid		Khalid’s 2019 new song, dance for sports
106	Carry OnKygo & Rita Ora’s		The Pikachu movie’s theme song, Carry On
107	WhateverKygo, Ava Max		Introduction to Kygo and Ava Max’s new song, Whatever
108	Bloody Mary (Soner Karaca Remix)Lady Gaga		Characteristics of Lady Gaga’s remixes
109	Rain On MeLady Gaga, Ariana Grande		Do a cavalry battle to Lady Gaga's powerful song
110	Here With Me Feat. CHVRCHESMarshmello		Collaboration song by Marshmello and Chvrches
111	All About That BassMeghan Trainor		Megan Trainor’s positive song
112	Thought About ThatNoa Kirel		Noakirel’s 2022 dance tune introduction
113	(It Goes Like) NananaPeggy Gou		Peggy Gou’s summer dance track
114	Doctor (Work It Out)Pharrell Williams, Miley Cyrus		Pharrell and Miley reunite after 10 years
115	Follow MeSam Feldt, Rita Ora		A refreshing track by a Dutch DJ and a British singer
116	I’m Not Here To Make FriendsSam Smith		Sam Smith's disco number
117	Dynamite ft. Siasean paul		Introduction to a song by Sean Paul and Sia
118	Look At Her NowSelena Gomez		Introduction to Selena Gomez’s 2019 song
119	SeñoritaShawn Mendes & Camila Cabello		A collaboration song by Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello
120	Fly As MeSilk Sonic		Silk Sonic’s jazzy dance number
121	Tokyo Drift (Dj Kantik Remix)Teriyaki Boyz		The highly addictive songs of TERIYAKI BOYZ
122	Call You MineThe Chainsmokers, Bebe Rexha		Recommended EDM tracks by The Chainsmokers and Bebe Rexha
123	GasolineThe Weeknd		Liven up the sports festival with The Weeknd’s “Gasoline.”
124	The MottoTiësto & Ava Max		Dance music by Tiësto and Ava Max.
125	Don’t Be ShyTiësto & Karol G		A dance track by Tiësto and Karol G
126	RushTroye Sivan		Introducing Troye Sivan’s new song “Rush”
127	bad guyBillie Eilish		Billie Eilish suits dance music.
128	That’s What I LikeBruno Mars		Get hyped with Bruno Mars’s hit songs
129	This Is What You Came For ft. RihannaCalvin Harris		Calvin and Rihanna's smash hit
130	YummyINNA		A collaborative R&B track by Inna, Dra, and Stefflon
131	X ft. KAROL GJonas Brothers		Jonas takes on a Latin-style challenge
132	Padam PadamKYLIE MINOGUE		Keighley Latest Dance Pop Love Song
133	Miss YouOliver Tree & Robin Schulz		A bright dance song by Oliver Tree
134	Friday ft. Mufasa & HypemanRiton x Nightcrawlers		Riton and Nightcrawlers’ poppy house track
135	Shake It OffTaylor Swift		Taylor's shift from country to pop
136	STAYThe Kid LAROI, Justin Bieber		STAY song introduction for a sports day
137	Jump (Armin van Buuren Remix)Van Halen		Remix Van Halen’s “Jump” into club music
138	SportsYunè Pinku		A mixed-heritage musician, a fusion of garage and pop
139	Never Really OverKaty Perry		A dance suitable for a school sports day set to a Katy Perry song