[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.

Playlist

[Graduation Live & Farewell Concert] Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Play with Your Band [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A youth anthem filled with hopes for the graduates
2	rainbowELLEGARDEN		ELLEGARDEN's heart-touching graduation song
3	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		An emotional rock ballad that brings back memories of graduation
4	Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī		A classic song that sings of Chatmonchy’s youth
5	CorrectRADWIMPS		A Song of RADWIMPS’ Youth and Hopes for the Future
6	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth song
7	Bye, my friendbokula.		A moving song that colors graduation memories with music
8	SignalWANIMA		WANIMA’s iconic song that cheers on youth
9	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving work that sings of the end of youth and of hope
10	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays gratitude and growth
11	Orangeakai kouen		Songs of graduation and departure, portraying poignancy and beauty
12	From me to youGalileo Galilei		An inspiring graduation song to cheer on exam-takers
13	Scooping up blueatarayo		A moving song that portrays the joys and loneliness of youth.
14	Terminal04 Limited Sazabys		A fast-paced rock sound that resonates in the graduation season
15	Amazing Gracego!go!vanillas		An emotional comeback song celebrating the bassist’s return
16	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism, an inspiring song about growth and setting off on a new journey.
17	Cherry tree-lined roadWhiteberry		WHITEBERRY’s graduation song filled with the emotions of spring
18	Forget-me-notMarushii		A poignant song that sings of springtime farewells and heartfelt support
19	Future airplaneakairo no gurittā		A coming-of-age graduation song with red glitter
20	Philosophy[Alexandros]		A moving graduation song created with 18-year-olds
21	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Spring rock that conveys the importance of everyday life
22	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		A heartrending youth rock song, a masterpiece by KANA-BOON
23	Thank youSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that speaks on behalf of our feelings of gratitude
24	THANXWANIMA		Singing about friendship: WANIMA’s heart-touching music
25	elevated lineELLEGARDEN		A powerful song that colors ELLEGARDEN’s graduation
26	LullabyRADWIMPS		A positive breakup song by RADWIMPS
27	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		At the moment of graduation, a send-off song performed together with friends
28	After the cherry blossomsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A famous USG song themed around cherry blossoms and spring
29	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A passionate, fiery track brimming with the charm of youth punk
30	dear my friendHi-STANDARD		A moving graduation song that celebrates friendship and bonds
31	CHERRY BLOSSOME10-FEET		A masterpiece worthy of 10-FEET’s graduation, with lyrics that feel like life itself.
32	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		The heart of punk rock, straightforward youth
33	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song for graduation, the last song
34	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A Saucy Dog song that portrays the conflicts of adolescence
35	TRACEWANIMA		A song about moving forward while carrying emotional scars
36	proofflumpool		An inspiring graduation classic for bands
37	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		Scandal’s graduation song, a positive parting
38	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN is popular across generations.
39	Words of FarewellFLOW		Covering the classic song by Kaientai in a rock style
40	FocusriteMAN WITH A MISSION		An exhilarating rock song that conveys a positive sentiment
41	When I turn around…Janne Da Arc		A rock graduation song portraying parting and reunion
42	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's moving graduation song
43	Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY		A classic song by the rock band The Yellow Monkey
44	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A song about memories of school life with dear friends
45	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A famous song that sings about graduation memories in a ballad
46	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		A hopeful AKB48 sakura song celebrating graduation
47	Funny BunnyELLEGARDEN		the pillows song by ELLEGARDEN
48	March 9Remioromen		Belting out the graduation song “March 9th” with the band!
49	Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan		Singing of the impatience toward spring’s end and the feelings of farewell
50	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		A youth song by RADWIMPS overflowing with friendship
51	Song of the ChickHalf time Old		A youth punk anthem cheering for Half time Old
52	forget-me-notSplit BoB		Graduation song by a senior-year high school band
53	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		An inspiring rock song that races through youth
54	JourneyFuji Kaze		I feel hope and brightness in Fujii Kaze’s music.
55	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		“Sakura no Ame”: A moving graduation song by Hatsune Miku
56	Sparkle sparkle!Kishidan		Graduation songs, tracks that celebrate youth
57	Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO		Sing your feelings with SHISHAMO's graduation song
58	Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG		A moving graduation song about continuing to chase your dreams
59	Graduationgagaga supi		The soul of youth punk, singing the emotions of graduation
60	GOODBYE TO ROMANCE10-FEET		A three-piece band that fuses reggae and rock
61	Path of HopeSambomasutā		Sambomaster's graduation song is moving.
62	To you, my best friend in the worldHakoniiwa Ririi		A moving rock song about friendship and farewell
63	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic anthem of growth and self-acceptance that resonates through graduation
64	Line 4KOTORI		A moving song that sings of farewell and bonds at the end of summer
65	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A classic song about parting that’s perfect for graduation.
66	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A graduation song that depicts friendship and hope
67	BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT		BLUE ENCOUNT's youth anthem that resonates with students' hearts
68	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A song that portrays farewell and hope, resonating with the heart at the start of a journey
69	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		“Sakura-bare” is a song that honestly expresses gratitude to one’s family at graduation.
70	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		The moving song by the rock band Cody・Lee (Li)
71	My FriendSPYAIR		An inspiring anthem for a friend who is graduating
72	Lost ManBUMP OF CHICKEN		A graduation-appropriate song that sings of the determination to move forward
73	Sunset Falsetto175R		A song that celebrates youthful memories and the emotion of graduation
74	GRADUATIONSBACK-ON		A graduation song that sings of friendship and the courage to face the future
75	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		Expressing memories of youth and the resolve to set out on a new journey
76	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Music that sings of the courage and hope to embark on a journey
77	The happiest treasuresutopuri		Strawberry Prince’s new song is a moving graduation anthem.
78	Azure Swimnishina		A poignant song about parting with a friend and a renewed resolve
79	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		A bittersweet love song that colors graduation, moving listeners across generations
80	SO YOUNGTHE YELLOW MONKEY		THE YELLOW MONKEY's songs with a mature charm
81	Graduation Daynamu abedabutsu		The graduation song filled with youthful passion, 'Graduation Day'
82	GraduationZONE		A graduation song that colors ZONE’s youth
83	graduation ceremonySARD UNDERGROUND		SARD UNDERGROUND’s graduation song
84	Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai		A classic song by a Hokkaido-born rock band that champions friendship
85	Night on the Galactic RailroadGOING STEADY		An inspiring song of youth, a melody of dreams and love
86	cherry blossomKALMA		The graduation song “Sakura” gives me a push forward.
87	classmateKALMA		A KALMA youth song that resonates with graduation
88	sasanqua (Camellia sasanqua)SEKAI NO OWARI		A moving, heart-touching song by SEKAI NO OWARI
89	HOTARU NO HIKARISNAIL RAMP		A moving song depicting graduation and life’s journey
90	Song of CompanionsZa Masumisairu		A classic song that portrays youth, friendship, and the importance of companions.
91	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Tomoni' is a graduation song.
92	Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)Green Day		Graduation ceremony classics: the feelings of farewell and loneliness
93	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		An inspiring song that colors the moment of graduation
94	If I can laughUrufuruzu		The beauty of a heart that accepts parting with a smile
95	MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation
96	treasurewacci		An inspiring graduation song that evokes youth and bonds
97	I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu		An inspiring piece to celebrate students’ graduation
98	Bye-Bye MonkeyNyūrotika		A graduation song that powerfully sings of a youthful farewell