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


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