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

I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu

Tried performing K-On!'s 'Touched by an Angel!' with the band [Gestalt Collapse] [Anime Song] [Ho-kago Tea Time]

It is a song that gently wraps the feelings of students at the milestone of graduation in warm, tender vocals.

While cherishing memories and friendship, it also sings of hope for the future.

Included on the album “Houkago Tea Time II,” the song was released in October 2010 and reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart.

It also achieved the remarkable feat of surpassing 100,000 copies in first-week sales—the first time ever for an album released under an anime character’s name.

It is a track that will resonate at graduations, farewell gatherings, and other moments when friends part ways and take a new step forward.

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.

graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND

SARD UNDERGROUND “Graduation Ceremony” MV

SARD UNDERGROUND is a three-piece band that debuted as a ZARD tribute act, and their covers of classic hits have been drawing attention.

Their fifth single, “Graduation Ceremony,” as the title suggests, features a refreshing melody and ensemble perfectly suited to graduation season.

The lyrical message, evoking the world of Izumi Sakai’s lyrics, is likely to resonate even with today’s younger generation who didn’t know ZARD in real time.

While a tribute band, their sound conveys a sense of modern evolution that strikes a chord—this is a track we hope listeners of all ages will hear.

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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.