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[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.

[Graduation Live / Farewell Concert] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026] (81–90)

Song of CompanionsZa Masumisairu

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.

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Graduation Daynamu abedabutsu

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

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.

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SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – SO YOUNG
SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY

This one by THE YELLOW MONKEY is full of mature charm and is highly recommended for band performances.

Its literary lyrics over a mid-tempo, dark groove leave a strong impression.

Your choice to play this at a graduation live show—excellent taste.

The chorus bursts open with a liberating feeling, like emerging from a tunnel; it’s truly one of those timeless, feel-good classics.

Murakami Shinpei
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Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai

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!

Araki Jakkan
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HOTARU NO HIKARISNAIL RAMP

SNAIL RAMP – HOTARU NO HIKARI (featuring AIR)
HOTARU NO HIKARISNAIL RAMP

A perfect song for graduation season! It features SNAIL RAMP’s distinctive sound, blending ska punk and melodic hardcore elements.

This arrangement of a traditional piece interweaves reflections on the past and future, portraying life’s journey and self-discovery.

Included on the album “GRAVITY,” released in January 2002, it became a popular track that reached No.

3 on the Oricon chart.

It’s a must-listen for students graduating and for anyone about to take a new step forward.

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