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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 Party] Graduation Songs You Want to Perform with a Band [2026] (91–100)

sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI

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.

Hoshino Takashi
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treasurewacci

wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)
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This wacci song is one that really captures youth and friendship.

Reading the lyrics, you could see it as a cheer song for school clubs, but it’s also perfect for graduation ceremonies! As you strive toward a single goal, there are friends by your side working hard with you—its lyrics evoke memories with companions bound by a strong bond, which many graduates will surely relate to.

It’s a moving mid-tempo track that might move you to tears as you listen.

Released in August 2017, it’s a song I’d especially love for students in bands to hear.

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together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together / THE FIRST TAKE
together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is regarded as a song well suited to the new beginning that graduation represents.

Their warm message and refreshing melody will give courage to young people stepping onto a new path.

And not only as a graduation chorus—performing it as a guitar-and-vocal piece makes it even more moving.

It’s a recommended song to gift at life’s milestones, entrusting feelings of friendship and gratitude to the music.

It carries a powerful ability to connect hearts in many different situations.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of graduation songs perfect for band performances—did you find a favorite? We picked not only songs that directly sing about graduation, but also tracks with messages that are just right for the occasion.

I think every song would be a fitting way to conclude the youthful days you spent with music.

Perform a wonderful song to color your graduation and turn it into the best memory!