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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 Play with Your Band [2026] (51–60)

Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO

Since SHISHAMO is a three-piece girls’ band, their songs are relatively simple, making it fun to practice while thinking about the vocals and instrumental arrangement.

Why not sing “Mizuiro no Hibi” and draw attention at your graduation live show? The up-tempo track is perfect for singing about graduation and farewells alongside your love for music.

The chorus layers beautifully, so you can enjoy singing it while showcasing each member’s individuality.

It’s especially recommended if you want a bright, uplifting graduation performance.

tsukada moe
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Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG

You can’t help but feel soothed by the gentle, sweet vocals and sound.

It’s a track by SUPER BUTTER DOG, released in 2001 as their eighth single.

Its message—cherishing yourself and continuing to chase your dreams—fits perfectly with the occasion of graduation.

Actor Naoto Takenaka was so moved by the song that he produced a film with the same title.

Araki Jakkan
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Graduationgagaga supi

Gagaga SP “Graduation ~Ore-sama Tensai Igyō-shū ver.~”
Graduationgagaga supi

Often called “Japan’s oldest youth punk band” and known as a central act in the youth-punk boom that swept the early 2000s J-POP scene, Gagaga SP’s third single overall also marked their major-label debut.

Its punkish beat, sprinting full-throttle from start to finish, paired with lyrics tinged with bittersweet melancholy, perfectly captures the authentic atmosphere of adolescence.

The unadorned words and memories that linger in the heart convey a message many students facing graduation are likely to relate to.

With a sound guaranteed to ignite any live show and lyrics that feel real, this number—singing about the universal themes of youth—will lift any graduation live to another level.

Hoshino Takashi
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GOODBYE TO ROMANCE10-FEET

10-FEET is a three-piece rock band whose loud sound and genre-blending style—incorporating reggae, hip-hop, and more—has earned strong support.

The song “GOODBYE TO ROMANCE,” which closes their second album REALIFE, also drew attention for featuring chorus contributions from members of allied bands like SHACHI and Maximum the Hormone.

That feeling when days you once even found bothersome transform into special memories at the moment of graduation is something many people have likely experienced themselves.

With its driving, high-speed ensemble that heightens the sense of a turning point, this is a fitting number for the final live show of one’s student days.

Hoshino Takashi
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[Graduation Live & Farewell Party] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026] (61–70)

Path of HopeSambomasutā

If you want to play a passionate yet gentle song that really hits you in the heart, Sambomaster is a great pick.

Among their tracks, this one is especially beloved as a graduation song, thanks to its lyrics themed around setting off on a new journey.

After graduation, everyone will start walking their own paths toward their individual goals.

In those moments, you might feel anxious about traveling roads you haven’t seen before.

This song gently wipes away those worries and gives you a soft push forward.

It’s a tender, mellow rock ballad—perfect when you want to move everyone to tears.

Hane Keisuke
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To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi

To You, My Best Friend in the World / Haconiiwa Lily [Music Video]
To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi

Hakoniwa Lily’s “To You, My Best Friend in the World” is a highly recommended pick for graduation-season live sets that’s sure to move the crowd.

Its heart-tugging story about confessing feelings that can no longer be held back brings out the song’s charm even more.

With a mid-tempo yet driving rock sound and a catchy guitar riff, it’s guaranteed to get the audience fired up when played live.

Why not color your graduation stage—where friendship, parting, and the first steps toward a new future meet—with this song?

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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

I’ve found the perfect song for graduation season! Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s anthem to life has been gaining attention as a track people want to perform at graduation concerts and farewell events.

Its lyrics, which portray self-acceptance and growth, are sure to resonate deeply with students approaching graduation.

Released in January 2019, the piece is a grand rock ballad that incorporates elements of a marching band.

It was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate commercial supporting exam-takers, and it’s well-suited for band performances.

Highly recommended for students nearing graduation or anyone about to take a new step forward.

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