[Graduation Live & Farewell Concert] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026]
For students in bands, many of you probably perform live around graduation time—at events like graduation thank-you parties, graduation live shows, or farewell gigs for departing members.
Of course, it’s great to play those memorable songs you performed many times while in school.
But since it’s a special occasion, a lot of you might be thinking about playing songs that fit the graduation theme!
Still, it’s not always easy to come up with graduation-themed songs…
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of popular graduation songs that are perfect for band performances.
We’ve selected not only band songs, but also singer-songwriter tracks that would work well with a band setup, so feel free to use this as a reference for choosing your setlist.
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[Graduation Live & Farewell Party] Graduation Songs We Want to Perform as a Band [2026] (71–80)
My FriendSPYAIR
This is a song by SPYAIR—a message to friends who are parting ways at graduation, expressing precious memories and the strength of your bond.
The closer the friend, the harder it can be to formally say thank you, right? In those moments, it might be nice to let this song speak for you.
Even as you each go your separate ways, the friendship won’t fade; the call to live strongly, supporting one another, is truly moving.
The rhythm, which evokes clapping and stomping, is also striking—it sounds fun to hype up those around you with that beat and create a sense of unity.
Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN
“Lost Man” is a song released in 2003 as the sixth single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a four-piece band from Chiba Prefecture.
It’s also known for being covered by Bank Band, led by Kazutoshi Sakurai.
The song is about moving forward while holding on to unspoken feelings.
With its sense of resolve, it seems like a perfect fit for occasions such as graduation.
Sunset Falsetto175R
175R’s “Sunset Falsetto” is a moving song perfectly suited for graduation milestones.
It captures both the anxiety and the hope that come with a new beginning, with a band sound that resonates deeply.
The lyrics gently savor the parting from the time spent shoulder to shoulder with friends while sketching hope for the future—making it ideal for graduation season.
It lets us look back on our youthful days with a tender, bittersweet warmth.
In the ever‑changing flow of days, this song sings of youthful memories that shimmer like a sunset, and it’s sure to stir even greater emotion at a graduation live performance.
GRADUATIONSBACK-ON
This is a song that gently encourages you as you say goodbye to close friends and take a step onto a new path.
Holding the memories of precious friends you spent time with, it captures the wavering feelings of young people heading toward their respective futures through an emotional melody and powerful guitar sound.
The track serves as the theme song for “Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS,” released by BACK-ON in February 2025, and stands as a supportive anthem that stays close to the major life turning point of graduation.
It blends seamlessly with the worldview of the V-Cinext production, further heightening the work’s emotional impact.
It’s a perfect song for the grand finale of a school or cultural festival and for making memories with friends.
While feeling the importance of friendship and bonds, this song gives you the courage to take your first steps toward the future.
Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku
This song by Kinoko Teikoku feels like it portrays someone looking back on youthful memories while solidifying their resolve to set out on a new journey.
It moves at a relaxed tempo, but the choruses swell in intensity, leaving a strong impression and conveying both wistfulness and overflowing emotion.
The restrained vocal delivery is also striking—it seems to express the struggle to hold back the youthful memories that threaten to shake that resolve to depart.
The contrast between gentle sounds and powerful ones is crucial; if you pay attention to this in performance, it should help evoke the bittersweetness of youth.
When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku
It’s a song by Hitsujibungaku that feels like a fresh resolve setting off toward the future, as if painting the beautiful scenery that lies ahead.
The drum phrases evoke a quickening heartbeat, and the airy textures—starting with the guitar tones—are striking.
While staying close to the anxieties of departure, the song calls out to what awaits beyond and offers words of encouragement.
The light, driving momentum and the forward-looking emotions in the sound and vocals convey a positive message that seems to ease the tension and worries of stepping into a new place.
The happiest treasuresutopuri
Stopuri is a six-member entertainment group known for each member’s distinctive charm and their wide-ranging activities.
Their 27th single, “Saikou no Takaramono” (“The Most Wonderful Treasure”), pairs cute vocals with a refreshing ensemble that feels delightful.
Its positive lyrics, which both reminisce about dazzling youthful days and celebrate new beginnings, are sure to brighten the sentimental mood of graduation ceremonies.
It’s a heartwarming graduation song we hope you’ll listen to while thinking of your beloved friends.
