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

Graduationgagaga supi

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

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

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.

GOODBYE TO ROMANCE10-FEET

Goodbye To Romance

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.

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Hoshino Takashi

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JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

This is a song by Fujii Kaze released in 2021.

Since it was a TV drama’s theme song, many of you may remember hearing it.

Its stylish music and lyrics have a strangely uplifting effect.

The way the song settles into your body makes it fun to practice.

“Hard times will end, we still have a future ahead, and a day will come when we’ll find it all nostalgic”—Fujii Kaze’s ability to sing such simple lyrics with a pop feel is truly impressive! It’s a great pick for those who think, “I’m not good with somber moods—I want our thank-you party to have a fun vibe.”

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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]

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?

Song of the ChickHalf time Old

Half time Old 'Hina no Uta' Music Video

A four-piece rock band based in Nagoya, Aichi, Half time Old released this track on their October 2020 mini-album CRISP YELLOW.

It’s a youthful punk number that races forward on an 8-beat drive, filled with a warmth that gives you a gentle push during the season of farewells.

The lyrics are memorable for their message that reassures you—“You’re not wrong”—even as you carry anxiety and loneliness about setting off on a new journey.

The music video is composed of cherished photos submitted by fans, designed to overlap with each listener’s own memories.

It’s a song that naturally sparks singalongs at shows, and if you raise your voices together at a graduation concert or a farewell party, it’s bound to become an unforgettable moment.

More than just a tearjerker, it’s a pep song that gives you the strength to step forward with a smile.

Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan

Halo at Four-and-a-Half Tatami Mats “Before Spring Ends” (Official Music Video)

This is a song by Halo at Yojohan, a four-piece rock band from Sakura City, Chiba Prefecture, included on their second mini-album “innocentpia,” released in March 2016.

It was also selected as the ending theme for Kansai TV’s “Mujack” in April 2016.

As the title suggests, the track portrays the sense of urgency before spring comes to an end and the desperate feeling of not wanting to let something precious slip away, carried by a driving, exhilarating band sound.

Shota Watarai’s lyrics build scenes and inner images rather than relying on direct wording, evoking each listener’s own memories and emotions.

It’s a number we especially recommend performing for those facing the milestone of graduation who have things they want to say before their time with friends ends.

With its robust guitar rock sound, the sense of unity when playing it as a band is exceptional.