[Graduation Live & Farewell Concert] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026]

Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai

THE Inazuma Squadron - Cheer Song

It’s a song that cheers on a friend with nothing but straightforward words.

It’s one of the signature tracks by THE Inazuma Sentai, a four-piece rock band formed in Hokkaido, released as their second single in 2003.

That said, the song itself has been performed since their indie days.

Please play it for a friend who’s graduating and leaving your hometown!

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Araki Jakkan

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cherry blossomKALMA

KALMA – Sakura (Music Video)

KALMA, a band from Hokkaido, delivers a perfect song for the milestone of graduation with “Sakura.” It stays close to hearts weighed by the sadness of parting and the anxiety of a new life, giving you the courage to take a step toward the future.

A warm melody like “Sakura” will lift your spirits.

With its simple, fast-paced ensemble, it’s sure to get the crowd going when performed live.

KALMA is a three-piece band, but the recording also features piano, so adding a keyboard and playing as a four-piece is a great option.

classmateKALMA

KALMA – Classmate (Music Video)

There’s a song I want to give as a gift for the milestone of graduation: “Classmate” by KALMA, a band from Hokkaido.

Featured on their 1st EP, this track stands out with its sweet melody line.

Its lyrics, filled with gratitude and farewell that color the end of youth and cheer on a new first step, are truly moving.

The energetic performance is sure to fire up any graduation live show or farewell party.

Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced player, try performing it while feeling the bond this song creates.

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

Sakanaction “Sazanka”

This is the 14th single by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member co-ed band whose unique songs and lyrics covering a wide range of themes create a distinctive presence through their exquisite contrast.

Chosen as NHK’s broadcast theme song for the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics and Paralympics, the piece resonates with the heart through the expressive piano tones and poignant vocals.

The lyrics feel like they celebrate a youth spent charging forward with everything you had, offering a sense of accomplishment at the milestone of graduation.

Carrying a message that acknowledges the pride in each person’s heart and supports a new beginning, it’s a number you’ll want to hear performed at a graduation live show.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Song of CompanionsZa Masumisairu

The Mass Missile / Song of Comrades

This track captivates with lyrics themed around youth and friendship and a powerful sound rooted in punk rock.

It portrays the journey of feeling loneliness and despair, then realizing the presence of friends and reaffirming how important they are.

Released in April 2003 as the title track of a mini-album, it has become one of the band’s signature songs.

The piece speaks to those burdened by worries about the future and everyday struggles, conveying the meaning of living fully in the present moment.

It’s perfect for graduation concerts or farewell performances, and it’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the bonds of friendship or is facing a turning point in life.

Graduation Daynamu abedabutsu

Namu Abedabutsu - “Graduation Day” (Official Music Video) Dedicated to all graduates

For those of you planning a graduation live or a farewell concert as the culmination of your band activities, we recommend one song in particular: Namu Abedabutsu’s “Sotsugyō no Hi” (“Graduation Day”).

Released in 2021, a little while after the band graduated high school, the track is packed with the glow and bittersweetness of youth as it really is.

Its powerful punk rock beat will bring back the passion of the days you spent with your friends.

Ballads are great too, but a song defined by a distorted electric guitar offers a distinctly different kind of appeal.

Bye-Bye MonkeyNyūrotika

Neurotica “Bye-Bye Monkey” PV

A coming-of-age farewell song from the punk rock band Neurotica.

Powerful guitar riffs and driving drums capture the pounding hearts of students facing graduation.

In vocalist ATSUSHI’s singing, you can feel both excitement and anxiety about a new world.

The track was featured in the arcade music game “pop’n music 17 THE MOVIE.” It’s a perfect song to play at graduation gigs or farewell parties—one that lets you cherish parting with friends while giving you the courage to take a new step forward.